Europe PPE Market

Europe PPE Market Size (2022 to 2027)

The Europe PPE market is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 6.9% from 2022 to 2027. As a result, the PPE market size in Europe is anticipated to be worth USD 57.44 billion by 2027 from USD 40.26 billion in 2022.

The significant patient pool suffering from chronic diseases is increasing the number of surgeries in the European region, which is growing the need for PPE kits and reflecting in the market growth. According to an article published by National Center for Biotechnology Information, an estimated 50 million people in Europe were suffering from more than one chronic disease in Europe in 2017. In European countries, nearly 1.14 million cesarean surgeries were performed in 2020. Furthermore, the growing number of people diagnosed with various infectious diseases in the European region is further anticipated to fuel the market’s growth rate during the forecast period. Europe is one of the regions affected significantly by COVID-19, and the market for PPE in the European region has seen a spike in market growth during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The growing usage of PPE in hospitals and clinics across the European region promotes the PPE market in Europe. Due to the coronavirus pandemic recently, most hospitals have taken strict precautions against the spread of the coronavirus by wearing personal protection kits which include body suits, masks, gloves, goggles, and others. Along with doctors, staff working at hospitals and clinics continued wearing personal protection kits during the peak days of COVID-19.

YOY growth in the aging population among the European countries is anticipated to contribute to the European PPE market growth. According to Eurostat, 20.8% of the European population aged above 65 years in 2021. Treating older people suffering from chronic wounds needs more hygiene as they are more prone to infections in their surroundings. Additionally, different type of equipment has been designed especially for older people to use while going out with advanced technology to reduce the risk of several infections.

Growing personalized and disposable equipment manufacturing activities is estimated to promote market growth. Disposable equipment is most used by many, which helps reduce infections and rewash processes. However, Rewashing requires different types of solid liquids, which may harm the hands while washing. Along with this, most key players also manufacture the equipment with customization. So, everyone can comfortably use this equipment to avoid risky situations.

However, high costs associated with the PPE kits, lack of awareness regarding the availability of the different types of PPE equipment, and reduction in demand due to decreasing Covid-19 cases are anticipated to hamper the growth rate of the PPE market in the European region.

This research report on the European PPE market has been segmented and sub-segmented based on the following categories:

By Product:

• Head, Eye & Face Protection
• Hearing Protection
• Protective Clothing
  • Heat & Flame Protection
  • Chemical Defending
  • Cleanroom Clothing
  • Mechanical Protective Clothing
  • Limited General Use
  • Others
• Respiratory Protection
  • Air-purifying Respirators
  • Supplied Air Respirators
• Protective Footwear
  • Leather
  • Rubber
  • PVC
  • Polyurethane
  • Others
• Fall Protection
• Hand Protection
  • Disposable Gloves
    • By Type
      • General Purpose
      • Chemical Handling
      • Sterile Gloves
      • Surgical
      • Others
    • By Material
      • Natural Rubber
      • Nitrile
      • Neoprene
      • Vinyl
      • Others
  • Durable Gloves
    • Mechanical Gloves
    • Chemical Handling
    • Thermal/Flame Retardant
    • Others
• Others

By End-User:

• Construction
• Manufacturing
• Oil & Gas
• Chemicals
• Food
• Pharmaceuticals
• Healthcare
• Transportation
• Mining
• Others

By Country:

• UK
• France
• Spain
• Germany
• Italy
• Russia
• Sweden
• Denmark
• Switzerland
• Netherlands
• Turkey
• Czech Republic
• Rest of Europe

Regional Analysis:

The European region had a substantial share of the global market in 2021 owing to the growing awareness regarding health and hygiene among the European population and increasing healthcare expenditures.

The UK PPE market is anticipated to play a vital role in the European region during the forecast period owing to the growing government expenditure and product approval. In addition, a significant uptick in the usage of PPE kits has been noticed in the UK recently due to the increased number of COVID-19 cases. UK researchers focus on manufacturing masks with different layers to purify the air they breathe.

The PPE market in Germany is one of the promising regions in the European region. It is forecasted to account for a substantial share of the European region during the forecast period owing to increasing awareness programs regarding the growing awareness of advantages associated with personal protective equipment. Increased usage of PPE from the drug manufacturing units in Germany is one of the major factors propelling the market growth in Germany. However, due to the drug concentration levels, some people may get allergies by inhaling the air in the surrounding environment. Hence, people in this palace have a strict rule to use personal protective equipment, which drives the market forward.

KEY MARKET PARTICIPANTS:

Companies such as 3M, Honeywell International, Inc., DuPont, Cardinal Health, Medline Industries, Inc., Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Ansell Ltd., MSA Safety Inc., and O&M Halyard, Inc. are expected to account for the most significant share in the European PPE market during the forecast period.