The global market for healthcare PPE equipment is expected to grow from $10.3 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach $13.1 billion by the end of 2030, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5% during the forecast period of 2025 to 2030.
PPE, including gloves, gowns, aprons and masks, is vital in mitigating HAI-related risks. PPE functions as a frontline defense by protecting healthcare workers and patients from infectious agents during care delivery. Employers at healthcare organizations or institutions, such as hospitals, clinics, care homes, or other medical facilities, are legally obligated under health and safety laws to conduct risk assessments and implement control measures, including the provision and correct use of PPE, to reduce patient harm from exposure to infectious agents. As essential medical devices, PPE also falls under broader regulatory frameworks designed to ensure safety and efficacy. The routine use of PPE is reducing the incidence of HAIs and preventing the spread of infectious diseases in healthcare settings.
Gloves and protective clothing such as surgical gowns and isolation gowns are the most widely used PPE equipment in healthcare settings. The leading companies in the healthcare PPE market are 3M, Ansell Ltd., Top Glove Corp. Bhd, Molnlycke Health Care, O&M Halyard Inc., Cardinal Health, Hartalega and Winner Medical.
In this report, the healthcare PPE market is analyzed by product type and region. Product types include face masks, eye and face protection, hand protection, protective clothing, foot protection, respiratory protection and head protection. The regions covered are North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and Middle East and Africa. The report also provides analyses of the markets in certain countries: the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Germany, France, the U.K., Italy, Spain, the Rest of Europe, China, India, Japan, the Rest of Asia-Pacific, Brazil and Argentina.
The base year for this market analysis is 2024. Estimates are made for 2025, and market projections, including compound annual growth rates (CAGRs), are provided for the forecast period from 2025 through 2030.
PPE, including gloves, gowns, aprons and masks, is vital in mitigating HAI-related risks. PPE functions as a frontline defense by protecting healthcare workers and patients from infectious agents during care delivery. Employers at healthcare organizations or institutions, such as hospitals, clinics, care homes, or other medical facilities, are legally obligated under health and safety laws to conduct risk assessments and implement control measures, including the provision and correct use of PPE, to reduce patient harm from exposure to infectious agents. As essential medical devices, PPE also falls under broader regulatory frameworks designed to ensure safety and efficacy. The routine use of PPE is reducing the incidence of HAIs and preventing the spread of infectious diseases in healthcare settings.
Gloves and protective clothing such as surgical gowns and isolation gowns are the most widely used PPE equipment in healthcare settings. The leading companies in the healthcare PPE market are 3M, Ansell Ltd., Top Glove Corp. Bhd, Molnlycke Health Care, O&M Halyard Inc., Cardinal Health, Hartalega and Winner Medical.
Report Scope
This report assesses the healthcare personal protective equipment (PPE) market. It analyzes this market’s dynamics, including drivers, limitations, challenges and opportunities, and discusses current and potential market size. It profiles leading companies, covering their revenues, product portfolios and recent developments. The report will enable companies in the healthcare industry to make informed decisions about the production and licensing of goods and services related to PPE.In this report, the healthcare PPE market is analyzed by product type and region. Product types include face masks, eye and face protection, hand protection, protective clothing, foot protection, respiratory protection and head protection. The regions covered are North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and Middle East and Africa. The report also provides analyses of the markets in certain countries: the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Germany, France, the U.K., Italy, Spain, the Rest of Europe, China, India, Japan, the Rest of Asia-Pacific, Brazil and Argentina.
The base year for this market analysis is 2024. Estimates are made for 2025, and market projections, including compound annual growth rates (CAGRs), are provided for the forecast period from 2025 through 2030.
Report Includes
- 46 data tables and 45 additional tables
- An overview of the global market for healthcare personal protective equipment (PPE)
- In-depth analysis of global market trends, featuring historical revenue data for 2022-2024, estimated figures for 2025, and projections of CAGRs through 2030
- Discussion on the impact of COVID-19 on the growth of the PPE market
- Highlights of current and future market potential and a detailed analysis of the current market trends, market size and regulatory scenarios
- Information on the government guidelines for critical personal protective equipment, government initiatives and funding to the industry
- Coverage of evolving technologies, the current and future market potential, R&D activities, growth strategies and ESG trends of the market
- Identification of companies best positioned to meet this demand due to their proprietary technologies, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and other strategic alliances
- Descriptive profiles of the leading global companies, including 3M, Ansell Ltd., Top Glove Corp. Bhd., Molnlycke Health Care, O&M Halyard Inc., and Cardinal Health
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Executive Summary
Chapter 2 Market Overview
Chapter 3 Market Dynamics
Chapter 4 Regulatory Landscape
Chapter 5 Emerging Technologies and Developments
Chapter 6 Market Segment Analysis
Chapter 7 Competitive Intelligence
Chapter 8 Sustainability in the Market for Healthcare PPE: An ESG Perspective
Chapter 9 Appendix
List of Tables
List of Figures
Companies Mentioned
- 3M
- Alphaprotech
- Ansell Ltd.
- Armbrust American
- B. Braun Se
- Cardinal Health
- Deroyal Industries Inc.
- Dupont
- Hartalega Holdings Berhad
- Molnlycke Ab
- O&M Halyard
- Paul Hartmann Ag
- Prestige Ameritech
- Top Glove Corp. Bhd
- Winner Medical Co. Ltd.
Table Information
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| No. of Pages | 116 |
| Published | September 2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2025 - 2030 |
| Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 10.3 Billion |
| Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 13.1 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 5.0% |
| Regions Covered | Global |
| No. of Companies Mentioned | 15 |
