The Middle East & Africa workwear market was valued at US$ 1.25 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach US$ 1.96 billion by 2030; it is estimated to register at a CAGR of 5.8% from 2022 to 2030.
Further, the International Labour Organization (ILO) stated that work-related diseases caused the most deaths among workers. Hazardous substances alone are estimated to cause 651,279 deaths a year. Various industries such as construction, mining, oil & gas, automotive, and healthcare record numerous work-related deaths and injuries. The construction industry has a disproportionately high rate of recorded accidents. The rising rate of workplace accidents has shifted the focus toward employee safety, increasing the demand for industrial workwear.
Owing to the increasing number of industrial accidents, employers are adopting several standards defined by national and international organizations to ensure the well-being and safety of their employees at the workplace. Industrial workwear is designed to provide protection and comfort to users and help them avoid severe fatalities at the workplace, thereby improving the working efficiency of the workers.
The functional workwear provides safety and durability while working across diversified industrial bases. Thus, an increase in industrial accidents and work-related mortality has surged the demand for workwear to ensure the workers' safety, which, in turn, contributes to the market's growth.
Many end-user industries are investing in workplace safety and have made mandatory use of safety coveralls, jackets, and anti-flame resistance & insulated workwear at the workplace. Also, the manufacturers are readily opting for workwear as it has a longer shelf life, promotes durability and safety to workforces, and helps minimize health risks, driving its popularity among the working population in the Middle East & Africa. The factors mentioned above support the growth of the workwear market.
Moreover, a vital manufacturing hub and the growing focus on safety clothing in the workplace are impacting the market's growth. Many domestic and international companies have a strong foothold in the Middle East and Africa region. Some key players operating in the region's industrial workwear market are Titan Workwear, TAURUS WORKWEAR, Alisco Group, and 3M.
Increase in the Number of Industrial Accidents Bolsters Middle East & Africa Workwear Market
Industrial accidents are one of the major concerns across various industrial sectors. These accidents have severe consequences on human health. Numerous global accidents have occurred in various industries, such as construction, oil & gas, and mining. According to the International Labour Organization (ILO), approximately 2.78 million work-related deaths are recorded yearly, of which 2.4 million are related to occupational diseases. Additionally, there are ~340 million occupational accidents and 160 million victims of work-related illness annually across the globe.Further, the International Labour Organization (ILO) stated that work-related diseases caused the most deaths among workers. Hazardous substances alone are estimated to cause 651,279 deaths a year. Various industries such as construction, mining, oil & gas, automotive, and healthcare record numerous work-related deaths and injuries. The construction industry has a disproportionately high rate of recorded accidents. The rising rate of workplace accidents has shifted the focus toward employee safety, increasing the demand for industrial workwear.
Owing to the increasing number of industrial accidents, employers are adopting several standards defined by national and international organizations to ensure the well-being and safety of their employees at the workplace. Industrial workwear is designed to provide protection and comfort to users and help them avoid severe fatalities at the workplace, thereby improving the working efficiency of the workers.
The functional workwear provides safety and durability while working across diversified industrial bases. Thus, an increase in industrial accidents and work-related mortality has surged the demand for workwear to ensure the workers' safety, which, in turn, contributes to the market's growth.
Middle East & Africa Workwear Market Overview
The Middle East & Africa workwear market is segmented into South Africa, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and the Rest of the Middle East & Africa. The growth of the workwear industry majorly aids the increasing use of workwear in the Middle East region. The workwear market for this region is experiencing rapid development with the growth of markets such as Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Iran. The high incidence of accidents in the workplace, increasing non-communicable and chronic diseases due to the toxic factory environment, increasing cost of treatment, and rising penetration of health insurance are critical factors spurring the growth of the workwear market in the region.Many end-user industries are investing in workplace safety and have made mandatory use of safety coveralls, jackets, and anti-flame resistance & insulated workwear at the workplace. Also, the manufacturers are readily opting for workwear as it has a longer shelf life, promotes durability and safety to workforces, and helps minimize health risks, driving its popularity among the working population in the Middle East & Africa. The factors mentioned above support the growth of the workwear market.
Moreover, a vital manufacturing hub and the growing focus on safety clothing in the workplace are impacting the market's growth. Many domestic and international companies have a strong foothold in the Middle East and Africa region. Some key players operating in the region's industrial workwear market are Titan Workwear, TAURUS WORKWEAR, Alisco Group, and 3M.
Middle East & Africa Workwear Market Segmentation
The Middle East & Africa workwear market is segmented based on product type, category, distribution channel, end use, and country.- Based on product type, the Middle East & Africa workwear market is bifurcated into topwear, bottomwear, and coveralls. The topwear segment held the largest share in 2022.
- In terms of category, the Middle East & Africa workwear market is segmented into men, women, and unisex. The men segment held the largest share in 2022.
- Based on distribution channel, the Middle East & Africa workwear market is segmented into wholesalers, supermarkets and hypermarkets, specialty stores, and online platforms. The wholesalers segment held the largest share in 2022.
- By end use, the Middle East & Africa workwear market is segmented into construction, oil and gas, chemicals, healthcare, and others. The others segment held the largest share in 2022.
- Based on country, the Middle East & Africa workwear market is categorized into South Africa, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and the Rest of Middle East & Africa. The Rest of Middle East & Africa dominated the Middle East & Africa workwear market in 2022.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. Executive Summary
3. Research Methodology
4. Middle East & Africa Workwear Market Landscape
5. Middle East & Africa Workwear Market - Key Market Dynamics
6. Workwear Market - Middle East & Africa Market Analysis
7. Middle East & Africa Workwear Market Analysis - Product Type
8. Middle East & Africa Workwear Market Analysis - Category
9. Middle East & Africa Workwear Market Analysis - Distribution Channel
10. Middle East & Africa Workwear Market Analysis - End Use
11. Middle East & Africa Workwear Market -Country Analysis
12. Industry Landscape
13. Company Profiles
14. Appendix
Companies Mentioned
- Alisco Group
- 3M
- Honeywell International Inc.
- Lakeland Industries Inc.
