Personal Protective Equipment Market in India 2017-2021

Overview of the personal protective equipment market in India

Technavio’s market research report identifies that the robust growth of the healthcare industry will be one of the primary growth drivers for the growth of the personal protective equipment market in India till 2021. Technavio’s market research analysts predict that this market will grow at a CAGR of more than 13% by 2021. The Indian healthcare industry is witnessing a rising prevalence of contagious diseases and viruses such as Zika virus and H1N1. This compels them to take protective measures to ensure cleanliness and safe treatment. As a result, the healthcare industry in India is extensively spending on personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gowns, gloves, and masks for doctors and patients. Furthermore, the industry is also experiencing a growth in the demand for PPE products such as protective clothing for hand and arm and respiratory protection.

One of the key trends that will gain traction in the personal protective equipment market in India is the introduction of smart solutions in PPE. Manufacturers are introducing smart and technology-oriented PPE and app-based services with sensors, Bluetooth, and wireless technology for workers. This will help users track workers, send equipment replacement alerts, quick response simulation, monitor the task executed by workers, and provide a timely backup of data.

Competitive landscape and key vendors

The personal protective equipment market in India is highly fragmented due to the presence of many local and international competitors. According to the personal protective equipment market analysis, the key vendors are increasingly focusing on offering high-performance and multi-featured products by adopting innovative technologies and using advanced materials.

Key vendors in this market are -

• 3M India
• Honeywell
• Karam Industries
• Mallcom India
• MSA Safety

Other prominent vendors in the market include Armstrong Products, Bata Industrials, DuPont, Joseph Leslie, Kimberley-Clark, Lindström, Neo Safety Products, Super Safety Services, Sure Safety, Tara Lohia, Udyogi, and Venus Safety & Health.

Segmentation by product category and analysis of the personal protective equipment market in India

• Head and arm protection
• Protective clothing
• Foot and leg protection
• Head and face protection
• Eye protection
• Respiratory protection
• Fall protection
• Hearing protection

Based on the personal protective equipment market report, the hand and arm protection segment accounted for the majority market share during 2016 due to the increasing demand for PPE from manufacturing, construction, and chemical industries. These industries purchase hand and arm protection equipment on a large scale because they are highly prone to hazards. 

Segmentation by end-user and analysis of the personal protective equipment market in India

• Automotive industry
• Mining industry
• Construction industry
• Steel and metal fabrication industry
• Oil and gas industry
• Pharmaceuticals industry
• Cement industry
• Municipality, government, and other institutions
• Renewable energy sector
• Healthcare industry

The automotive sector in India is witnessing growth due to the rise in the working and middle-class population. Lower excise duties, automotive mission plans, and the constitution of national electric mobility mission plan 2020 are some of the government policies that drives the growth of the automotive industry. This in turn, will boost the demand for personal protective equipment in this end-user segment. The personal protective equipment market size in india is expected to grow in the forthcoming years.

Key questions answered in the report include

• What will the market size and the growth rate be in 2021?
• What are the key factors driving the personal protective equipment market in India?
• What are the key market trends impacting the growth of the personal protective equipment market in India?
• What are the challenges to market growth?
• Who are the key vendors in the personal protective equipment market in India?
• What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the vendors in the personal protective equipment market in India?
• What are the trending factors influencing the market shares of India?
• What are the key outcomes of the five forces analysis of the personal protective equipment market in India?

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