Electrical Safety Personal Protective Equipment Market Report 2025

The electrical safety personal protective equipment market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $15.3 billion in 2024 to $16.42 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to aging electrical infrastructure, increased demand for electrical incident prevention, worker safety and injury reduction, electrical equipment maintenance, increased construction and industrial activities, and occupational safety regulations and standards.

The electrical safety personal protective equipment market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $22.4 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing focus on workplace safety culture, renewable energy and electrical generation growth, electric vehicle (ev) charging infrastructure, electrification of transportation, global market expansion, and increasing remote work and safety solutions. Major trends in the forecast period include advancements in arc flash protection gear, electric vehicle (ev) charging infrastructure, iot and smart wearables for safety monitoring, and sustainable and eco-friendly ppe materials, and strategic collaborations.

The growth of industrialization is playing a significant role in driving the expansion of the electrical safety personal protective equipment market. Industrialization, the shift from agrarian to manufacturing-based economies, is associated with increased electricity demand and heightened awareness of electrical hazards. This trend is promoting the adoption of electrical safety personal protective equipment to safeguard workers. For example, a report from Trading Economics in February 2022 noted a substantial 7.5% year-over-year growth in industrial production in the United States, representing the largest yearly increase since June 2021. This upsurge in industrialization is a driving force behind the growth of the electrical safety personal protective equipment market.

The automotive industry's increasing demand is anticipated to be a key driver propelling the growth of the electrical safety personal protective equipment market. The automotive sector, encompassing various activities from design to maintenance of motor vehicles, relies on electrical safety personal protective equipment to protect workers from electrical hazards. This equipment is crucial for ensuring regulatory compliance, enhancing productivity, and minimizing the risk of accidents and equipment failures in the automotive manufacturing and maintenance processes. In May 2023, the European Automobile Manufacturers Association reported a global production of 85.4 million motor vehicles in 2022, marking a substantial 5.7% increase from the previous year. Additionally, data from Brand Finance plc in February 2022 highlighted a noteworthy 10% increase in global automobile sector sales, reaching approximately 78 million units.

Major companies in the electrical safety personal protective equipment market are concentrating on developing innovative solutions, such as electrical safety platforms, to enhance worker protection, minimize the risk of electrical hazards, and improve compliance with safety regulations. Electrical safety platforms refer to specially designed, insulated surfaces or raised platforms utilized by workers to protect against electrical shock while working with or near high-voltage electrical systems. For example, in September 2024, Shore Capital Partners, a US-based private equity firm, launched Guidant Power, a new electrical safety platform created through the acquisition of Rozel Electrical Safety Consultants and BCH Safety. This initiative aims to enhance electrical safety and training services throughout North America, focusing on arc flash assessments, compliance consulting, and comprehensive training programs.

Major companies in the electrical safety personal protective equipment market are strategically focusing on innovative products, particularly in the realm of head protection products, to drive revenue growth. Head protection products constitute a category of personal protective equipment (PPE) designed to ensure the safety of the head and brain from potential hazards, impacts, falling objects, or injuries in various work environments. In a notable example, Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation, a US-based manufacturer of heavy-duty power tools, hand tools, and accessories, launched head protection products in September 2022. The Milwaukee BOLT system allows users to fasten safety accessories simultaneously, offering comprehensive head protection. The BOLT safety portfolio includes eye visors, metal mesh face shields, polycarbonate face shields, and the BOLT red lithium USB headlamp. The innovative BOLT eye visors are designed to fit seamlessly with headlamps, providing a tool-free snap-in, snap-out mechanism for easy replacement of face shield lenses. The BOLT mesh complete face shield, constructed from robust stainless steel, provides protection against flying debris during tasks such as chipping and cutting.

In May 2024, KARAM Safety, an India-based supplier of industrial safety products, acquired Midas Safety Private Limited for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition is intended to bolster KARAM's leadership in the personal protective equipment (PPE) sector by broadening its product range with Midas's well-known hand protection solutions, enhancing its market presence and operational efficiencies, and promoting local manufacturing to address the growing demand for safety solutions in India. Midas Safety Private Limited is a manufacturer and distributor of personal protective equipment based in India.

Major companies operating in the electrical safety personal protective equipment market include Honeywell International Inc., Ansell Ltd., Baymro Safety China, COFRA Srl, 3M Company, Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Uvex Group, MSA Safety Incorporated, Mallcom (India) Ltd., Udyogi Plastics Pvt. Ltd., Paulson Manufacturing Corporation, Rock Fall Ltd., National Safety Apparel Inc., Chicago Protective Apparel Inc., Cintas Corporation, DuPont de Nemours Inc., Radians Inc., Lakeland Industries Inc., Delta Plus Group, Alpha Pro Tech Ltd., COFRA Holding AG, Oftenrich Holdings Co. Ltd., Avon Rubber plc, JAL Group France SAS, Lindström Group, Moldex-Metric AG & Co. KG, Protective Industrial Products Inc., Sioen Industries NV, W.L. Gore & Associates Inc., TST Sweden AB, Ballyclare Limited, Drägerwerk AG & Co. KGaA, Encon Safety Products Inc., Gateway Safety Inc., Gentex Corporation, International Enviroguard Systems Inc., Kappler Inc.

Electrical safety personal protective equipment (PPE) is crucial for safeguarding workers from potential electrical hazards, minimizing the risk of severe injuries and fatalities in industrial and workplace settings. This specialized safety gear incorporates features such as tear resistance, dimensional stability, flame resistance, flame propagation prevention, and thermal arc resistance.

The key product categories within electrical safety PPE include head protection, eye and face protection, hearing protection, protective footwear, hand protection, and arc-rated clothing. Eye protection, a subset of PPE, is specifically designed to prevent eye injuries, while face protection encompasses gear that shields the entire face. These safety measures are essential in various sectors, including electrical, automotive, oil and gas, machinery, construction, mining, and other industries where workers may encounter shock and arc flash hazards.

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Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the electrical safety personal protective equipment market in 2024. The regions covered in the electrical safety personal protective equipment report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.

The countries covered in the electrical safety personal protective equipment market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA.

The electrical safety personal protective equipment market consists of sales gloves, boots, protective hoods, safety glasses. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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