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The Cleanroom Apparels Market size is estimated to grow by USD 149.53 million at a CAGR of 5.22% between 2023 and 2028.
There has been a significant evolution in the consumer electronics industry over the last decade. Consumer electronics have become more affordable to people due to the advances in semiconductor and electronic technology, leading to increased spending on electronic gadgets and devices. In addition, the increasing adoption of smartphones and other consumer devices, such as tablets, smartwatches, notebooks, cameras, and televisions, is the major factor driving the electronic devices market, which directly affects the semiconductor market. Hence, such factors are positively impacting the market.
Technavio has segmented the market into Type, End-user, and Geography
It also includes an in-depth analysis of drivers, trends, and challenges. Our report examines historical data from 2018 - 2022, besides analyzing the current market scenario.
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The reusable segment is estimated to witness significant growth during the forecast period. The growth of this segment is fuelled by the demand from the semiconductor and electronics industries, which are major end-users of reusable cleanroom apparel. In addition, since the sterility and bioburden manufactured by apparel are not major concerns in semiconductor manufacturing, reusable garments have found widespread adoption in this industry.
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The reusable segment was the largest segment and was valued at USD 312.81 million in 2018. Moreover, the main advantage of this segment is that it enables cleanroom operators to minimize their overall operations and maintenance costs. In addition, in several classroom applications, reusable apparel offers a cost-effective method to keep investments safe, without compromising on the quality of materials. Furthermore, reusable apparel is generally manufactured using a blend of polyester-based fabrics and Tyvek, which can provide sufficient filtration quality even after several cleaning and sterilization cycles. In addition, the adoption of reusable apparel may help cleanrooms overcome the growing challenge of reducing waste generation and achieve environment-friendly production or research processes. Hence, such factors are fuelling the growth of this segment which, in turn, drives the market growth during the forecast period.
The medical segment comprises end-users including pharmaceutical manufacturing, biotechnology, medical device manufacturing, life sciences, and hospitals. In addition, cleanroom apparel holds prime importance in the medical industry. Moreover, cleanliness standards must constantly be maintained in medical industry cleanrooms to prevent the contamination of drugs, medical devices used for healthcare, and operation theaters. Furthermore, since the contamination of drugs from pre-used apparel is a major risk factor, the use of disposable apparel is widely prevalent in the medical industry. Hence, such factors are fuelling the growth of this segment which in turn will drive the market growth during the forecast period.
The semiconductor segment is a significant user of cleanrooms for device manufacturing and R&D operations. In addition, the production of semiconductors and ICs is a highly sophisticated process, where components need to be fabricated at the nanoscale. Therefore, under such conditions, it is extremely important to control the presence of even the smallest dust particles or other contaminants. Furthermore, this segment is a major user of reusable cleanroom apparel, as the risk of bio-contamination from laundered cleanroom apparel is considerably less important in the semiconductor industry. Hence, such factors are fuelling the growth of this segment which in turn will drive the market growth during the forecast period.
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Asia is estimated to contribute 56% to the growth of the global market during the forecast period. Technavio’s analysts have elaborately explained the regional trends and drivers that will shape the market during the forecast period. One of the main factors that are significantly contributing to the growth of the market in Asia is the increase in the presence of end-user industries such as medical, semiconductor, and others. In addition, several semiconductor foundries are concentrated in Asia, especially in Taiwan, China, Japan, and South Korea.
Moreover, these countries host some of the world's biggest semiconductor companies and foundries, which contribute considerably to the global cleanroom apparels market. Furthermore, factors such as the rapid economic growth and adoption of technology, which is prompting fabs to expand their manufacturing to meet the growing demand for electronic chips fuel the market growth in this region. Hence, such factors are driving the market growth in the region during the forecast period.
In 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, the growth of the global cleanroom apparels market witnessed a significant slowdown due to the halt or shutdown of semiconductor manufacturing facilities. However, in 2021, the initiation of large-scale vaccination drives lifted the lockdown and travel restrictions, which led to the resumption of manufacturing activities. Such factors are expected to drive the market during the forecast period.
Companies are implementing various strategies, such as strategic alliances, partnerships, mergers and acquisitions, geographical expansion, and product/service launches, to enhance their presence in the market. The report also includes detailed analyses of the competitive landscape of the market and information about 20 market companies, including:
3M Co: The company offers cleanroom apparel such as 3M disposable chemical protective coverall safety workwear 4565 BLK XXL.
Qualitative and quantitative analysis of companies has been conducted to help clients understand the wider business environment as well as the strengths and weaknesses of key market players. Data is qualitatively analyzed to categorize companies as pure play, category-focused, industry-focused, and diversified; it is quantitatively analyzed to categorize companies as dominant, leading, strong, tentative, and weak.
There are multiple factors influencing market growth. Our researchers analyzed the data with 2022 as the base year, along with the key drivers, trends, and challenges.
One of the key factors driving the cleanroom apparels market growth is the growing use of automotive electronics. There has been an increase in the use of automobiles over the years to improve the comfort of drivers and passengers. In addition, devices for wireless communication, entertainment, and instrumentation such as GPS, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, adaptive cruise control, and electronic control, are increasingly being adopted in modern automobiles fuelling the demand for testing the reliability and precision of these devices.
Moreover, new cars that are launched on the market come equipped with embedded cellular transmitters that are used for mobile communication and for sending distress signals in case of an emergency. In addition, the sophistication of automotive electronics has increased considerably during the past few decades. Furthermore, the growing use of electronic components to provide increased comfort and features for passengers has led to an exponential increase in the number of semiconductor chips that are used in automotive electronic systems. Hence, such factors drive the market growth during the forecast period.
A key factor shaping the cleanroom apparels market growth is eco-friendly disposables. There is an increase in the use of disposable cleanroom apparel is widely used in the pharmaceutical and chemical industries, where these apparel may become stained with alkalis, acid, or hazardous bio-compounds. However, these disposable cleanroom apparel represent a challenge for cleanroom operators as well as the environment.
As a result, several apparel market players are developing advanced eco-friendly alternatives to meet social and environmental sustainability challenges. Moreover, these eco-friendly cleanroom apparel are sometimes made of biodegradable materials, which do not pollute the environment. Furthermore, eco-friendly cleanroom apparel minimizes the use of chemicals during the manufacturing process. Hence, such factors are driving the market growth during the forecast period.
Lack of product differentiation is one of the key challenges hindering the cleanroom apparels market growth. There is a significant presence of several international, regional, and local market players in the global cleanroom apparels market across the world, resulting in a fragmented market. As a result, the product differentiation between individual vendors is low or negligible, the only point of competition that remains pertinent is the pricing strategy.
Therefore, several market players are offering cleanroom apparel at a lower price than their competitors, intensifying the competition in the cleanroom apparel manufacturing industry. In addition, it has forced the major market players to resort to the low product pricing strategy to maintain their market shares and expand their position in the market. Hence, such factors are negatively impacting the market. Therefore, it is expected to hinder the market growth during the forecast period.
The market report includes the adoption lifecycle of the market, covering from the innovator’s stage to the laggard’s stage. It focuses on adoption rates in different regions based on penetration. Furthermore, the report also includes key purchase criteria and drivers of price sensitivity to help companies evaluate and develop their growth strategies.
Global Cleanroom Apparels Market Customer Landscape
The cleanroom apparels market report forecasts market growth by revenue at global, regional & country levels and provides an analysis of the latest trends and growth opportunities from 2018 to 2028.
Cleanroom Apparels Market Scope |
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Report Coverage |
Details |
Page number |
169 |
Base year |
2023 |
Historic period |
2018-2022 |
Forecast period |
2024-2028 |
Growth momentum & CAGR |
Accelerate at a CAGR of 5.22% |
Market Growth 2024-2028 |
USD 149.53 million |
Market structure |
Fragmented |
YoY growth 2023-2024(%) |
4.14 |
Regional analysis |
Asia, North America, Europe, and the Rest of the World (ROW) |
Performing market contribution |
Asia at 56% |
Key countries |
US, Germany, UK, China, and Japan |
Competitive landscape |
Leading Vendors, Market Positioning of Vendors, Competitive Strategies, and Industry Risks |
Key companies profiled |
3M Co., Alpha Pro Tech Ltd., Ansell Ltd., Aramark, Berkshire Corp., CliniMed Holdings Ltd., Cole Parmer Instrument Co. LLC, Contec Inc., DuPont de Nemours Inc., Dycem Ltd., Foamtec International WCC, High Tech Conversions Inc., Illinois Tool Works Inc., Kimberly Clark Corp., Micronclean Ltd., Micronova Manufacturing Inc., STERIS Plc., Terra Universal Inc., Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., and Valutek Inc. |
Market dynamics |
Parent market analysis, Market growth inducers and obstacles, Fast-growing and slow-growing segment analysis, COVID-19 impact and recovery analysis and future consumer dynamics, Market condition analysis for the forecast period. |
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1 Executive Summary
2 Market Landscape
3 Market Sizing
4 Historic Market Size
5 Five Forces Analysis
6 Market Segmentation by Type
7 Market Segmentation by End-user
8 Customer Landscape
9 Geographic Landscape
10 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends
11 Vendor Landscape
12 Vendor Analysis
13 Appendix
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