Industrial Head Protection Market Report 2026

The industrial head protection market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $3.57 billion in 2025 to $3.77 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to construction workforce expansion, mining safety regulations, industrial accident prevention, oil and gas sector growth, manufacturing safety standards.

The industrial head protection market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.65 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to global infrastructure projects, stricter industrial safety laws, modernization of protective gear, industrial workforce expansion, focus on injury prevention. Major trends in the forecast period include lightweight protective materials, electrical safety helmet demand, role specific helmet designs, improved impact absorption, comfort enhanced industrial helmets.

The rising incidence of workplace injuries is expected to drive the growth of the industrial head protection market in the coming years. Workplace injuries refer to physical harm sustained by employees due to job duties or the work environment, ranging in severity and type, and caused by factors such as accidents, hazardous material exposure, repetitive stress, or poor ergonomics. The increase in workplace injuries is linked to higher workloads and stress, inadequate safety training, and unsafe or poorly designed workspaces. Industrial head protection improves workplace safety by shielding workers from head injuries caused by falling objects, impact hazards, and electrical risks, reducing the likelihood of severe accidents and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. For example, in January 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that private industry employers recorded 2.6 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses in 2023, with cases requiring days away from work occurring at a rate of 0.9 per 100 full-time workers. Therefore, the growing incidence of workplace injuries is supporting growth in the industrial head protection market.

Technological advancements are driving the market, with companies integrating multi-directional impact protection system (MIPS) technology to improve worker safety and comfort. MIPS features a low-friction layer inside helmets that mimics the brain’s natural protection by allowing slight movement, redirecting rotational forces away from the brain. For instance, in July 2024, MSA Safety, a US-based public safety company, launched the V-Gard H2 safety helmet with MIPS technology, designed to reduce the risk of brain injuries by mitigating rotational forces during angled impacts, which is critical for preventing traumatic brain injuries from slips, trips, and falls.

In October 2023, MIPS AB, a Sweden-based helmet safety technology company, partnered with MSA Safety Incorporated to enhance workplace safety solutions. This partnership aims to integrate advanced protective technologies into safety helmets and equipment, improving head protection and reducing the risk of workplace injuries. MSA Safety Incorporated is a US-based provider of safety products and solutions for industrial, construction, and occupational environments.

Major companies operating in the industrial head protection market are 3M, Honeywell International, MSA Safety, Centurion Safety Products, JSP Safety, Delta Plus Group, Uvex Group, Bullard, Pyramex Safety Products, Radians, ERB Safety, Portwest, KASK Safety, Schuberth, Mallcom (India), Steelpro Safety, Veratti Safety, CLC Work Gear, Rockman Industries, Studson, Petzl, MCR Safety.

North America was the largest region in the industrial head protection market in 2025. The regions covered in the industrial head protection market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the industrial head protection market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The industrial head protection market consists of sales of helmets, chin straps, sweatbands, face shields, and visors. 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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