EECEA MEA Healthcare Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Market By Product (Protective Clothing [Scrubs, Coveralls/Gowns, Lab Coats, and Others], Respiratory Protection [Surgical Masks, Respirator Masks, and Others], Head Protection, Eye & Face Protection, Hand Protection [Disposable Gloves, Durable Gloves, and Others], Protective Footwear, Hearing Protection, and Others), End-user (Hospitals & Clinics, Ambulatory Surgical Centers, Academic & Research Institutes, Diagnostic Laboratories, and Others), Distribution Channel (Online [Company Websites and E-commerce Websites] and Offline [Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, Specialty Stores, Pharmacy Stores, and Others]), and Region (Eastern Europe, Central and Eastern Asia, and Middle East & Africa) - Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast 2023 – 2031

The EECEA MEA healthcare personal protective equipment (PPE) market size was USD 8.88 Bn in 2022 and is likely to reach 58.13 Bn by 2031, expanding at a CAGR of 24.10% during 2023–2031. The market growth is attributed to the increasing demand for protective clothing owing to the rising awareness regarding hygiene.

Personal protection equipment (PPE) has recently become a fairly common acronym in healthcare providers’ lexicons, even though it has been common in fire departments, emergency medical departments, and the military for quite some time.

PPEs are protective gear, specially designed to safeguard the worker’s health by minimizing exposure to a biological agent, which protects the wearer from infection and bacteria. It protects against electrical, heat, chemicals, biohazards, and airborne particle matter. PPEs include masks, face-shield, gloves, coveralls/gowns, goggles, head covers, and shoe covers, which act as a barrier between the individuals and germs found in the surrounding environment.

The barrier blocks the transmission of contaminants from blood, body fluids, or respiratory secretions. PPE ensures individuals’ protection from physical hazards that they can experience in their work environment.

The PPE can be used to protect workers from general environmental hazards (such as high temperatures and noise), particular workplace hazards (including dropping objects and falls from heights), or risks to emergency circumstances (such as infectious agents and hazardous chemicals). There is no suitable equipment; however, it needs to be chosen and used appropriately in compliance with use and risk levels.

COVID-19 Impact on EECEA MEA Healthcare Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Market

The market report finds that the COVID-19 pandemic positively impacted on the market. The outbreak of Coronavirus has increased the demand for PPE kits during the pandemic, which created opportunities for the prominent players competing in the market. A significant growth in the adoption of healthcare PPE is attributed to the increasing demand for PPE products from healthcare operators, hospitals, nursing homes, and other clinics boosted the market growth during the pandemic.

EECEA MEA Healthcare Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Market Dynamics

The research report presents a complete market overview by providing detailed information about the current market trends, existing drivers, growth opportunities and potentials, and emerging challenges.

The EECEA MEA healthcare personal protective equipment market report has up-to-date insights about market scenarios that can shape the overall market performance and condition during the forecast period, 2023 to 2031.

What are the Drivers of EECEA MEA Healthcare Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Market?

Rising Awareness Regarding the Use of PPE Kits

Growing awareness among consumers about the use of PPE kits to minimize exposure to hazards is a major factor driving the growth of the market during the forecast period. It ensures safety by providing a barrier against infectious viruses and the individual who uses it. People are becoming more health-conscious since the COVID-19 pandemic and they still use hand protection and respiratory protection.

The use of hand protection and face masks has increased since the outbreak of COVID-19. However, headwear and eyewear often use in the military and several industries. Therefore, the rising demand for industrial protective clothing and lightweight military personal protective equipment, owing to the growing awareness regarding the importance of workplace safety is anticipated to fuel the market.

Growing Demand from the Healthcare Industry

Rising demand for advanced PPE kits from the healthcare industry accelerates the market growth. Healthcare workers are at a high risk as they are working in a highly infectious environment.

Rising awareness regarding hygiene in healthcare institutions to avoid disease transmission is projected to drive demand for personal protective equipment. Furthermore, stringent regulations imposed by the health ministries regarding the safety of healthcare professionals encouraged healthcare operators to use PPE kits while working.

What Restraints EECEA MEA Healthcare Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Market?

Increasing Skin Infections Owing to the Usage of PPE

Skin tears, moist skin, and pressure injuries are the primary reasons for skin injuries caused by PPE kits. Wearing a PPE kit for a long-time cause sweating due to tightness and friction, which may injure the skin. Thus, increasing skin infections owing to the usage of PPE hamper the market growth during the projected period.

What are the Opportunities in EECEA MEA Healthcare Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Market?

Rising Investment in Medical Technology

Rising investment in medical technology is a major factor that creates lucrative growth opportunities for market players. The rapid increase in the number of healthcare providers highly demands for advanced PPE solutions. Thus, PPE companies are focusing on developing advanced PPEs at low cost.

Furthermore, developing healthcare systems and the rapid technological developments in the field of surgery, such as high-reliability organization (HRO), scientific innovations, and standardization practices, are expected to fuel the market growth during the assessment period.

Scope of EECEA MEA Healthcare Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Market Report

The EECEA MEA healthcare personal protective equipment (PPE) market research report includes an assessment of the market trends, market segments, and regional markets. Overview and dynamics have also been included in the report.

Attributes	Details
Report Title	EECEA MEA Healthcare Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Market - Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast
Base Year	2022
Historic Data	2020–2021
Forecast Period	2023–2031
Segmentation	Product (Protective Clothing [Scrubs, Coveralls/Gowns, Lab Coats, and Others], Respiratory Protection [Surgical Masks, Respirator Masks, and Others], Head Protection, Eye & Face Protection, Hand Protection [Disposable Gloves, Durable Gloves, and Others], Protective Footwear, Hearing Protection, and Others), End-user (Hospitals & Clinics, Ambulatory Surgical Centers, Academic & Research Institutes, Diagnostic Laboratories, and Others), Distribution Channel (Online [Company Websites  and E-commerce Websites] and Offline [Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, Specialty Stores, Pharmacy Stores, and Others])
Regional Scope	Eastern Europe, Central and Eastern Asia, and Middle East & Africa
Report Coverage	Company Share, Market Analysis and Size, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, Market Trends, and Revenue Forecast
Key Players Covered in the Report	Honeywell International Inc.; 3M; Medtronic; Baxter; Stryker; Top Glove Corporation Bhd; Dupont; ANSELL LTD; Medline Industries, Inc; Semperit AG Holding; Hartalega Holdings Berhad; B. Braun Melsungen AG; Boston Scientific Corporation; Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.; Cantel Medical; Cardinal Health; Dentsply Sirona; Derekduck Industry Corp.; Drägerwerk AG & Co. KGaA; Dynarex Corporation; Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd; Med-Con Pty Ltd; Medisca Inc.; Owens & Minor, Inc.; PRIMED Medical Products, Inc.; Rubberex Corporation (M) Berhad; SHIELD Scientific; Sterimed Group; Supermax Corporation Berhad; SYNERGY MEDICAL, INC.; Zimmer Biomet; and Alpha Pro Tech

EECEA MEA Healthcare Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Market Segment Insights

What are the Major Reasons for Rising Sales in Product Segment?

Rising Demand for Coveralls from Hospitals & Clinics

Based on product, the market is segmented into protective clothing, respiratory protection, head protection, eye & face protection, hand protection, protective footwear, hearing protection, and others. The protective clothing segment is further segmented into scrubs, coveralls/gowns, lab coats, and others. The respiratory protection segment is further divided into surgical masks, respirator masks, and others. The hand protection segment is further classified into disposable gloves, durable gloves, and others.

The protective clothing segment held a key share of the market in 2021 and is anticipated to account for the major market share in the coming years, owing to the increasing demand from hospitals & clinics. The coveralls are specially designed to cover the whole body from head to feet. It ensures complete body protection, as it protects personal clothes from hazardous activities.

The hand protection segment is expected to expand at a significant growth rate during the forecast period. It creates a barrier between germs and your hands, which prevents contamination. Growing demand for disposable gloves and surgical gloves from the healthcare sector fuels the growth of the market. However, the respiratory protection segment contributes to segment growth. Rising demand for respiratory protection among consumers due to the rapidly growing air pollution.

How is the End-user Segment Generating More Revenue Share in EECEA MEA Healthcare Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Market?

Increasing Number of Hospitals & Clinics

On the basis of end-user, the EECEA MEA healthcare PPE Market is fragmented into hospitals & clinics, ambulatory surgical centers, academic & research institutes, diagnostic laboratories, and others.

The hospitals & clinic segment is projected to register a considerable CAGR during the forecast period due to the increasing number of hospitals & clinics at a rapid pace. The segment growth is further attributed to the rising demand for PPE kits to improve the treatment facilities for the population, which further boosts the medical personal protective equipment market growth.

The ambulatory surgical centers segment is estimated to grow at a sustainable CAGR during the assessment period due to the rapid expansion of ambulatory healthcare service. Ambulatory surgical centers (ASC) perform surgeries in several specialties. Moreover, ASCs can dedicate their services to one specialty, such as eye care or sports medicine.

The academic and research institutes segment holds an 11.6% share of the market in 2021 and is expected to grow at a rapid pace. Academic and research institutes consider early adopters of PPE as it widely uses PPE kits to avoid hazards during experiments.

What are the Main Aspects for Boosting the Distribution Channel Segment?

Rising Demand for Direct Sales of Innovative Supplies

Based on distribution channel, the market is bifurcated into online and offline. The online segment is further bifurcated into company websites and e-commerce websites. The offline segment is further categorized into supermarkets/hypermarkets, specialty stores, pharmacy stores, and others. The offline segment is projected to register a robust CAGR in the coming years due to the rising demand for direct sales of innovative supplies.

The segment growth is further attributed to the increasing awareness regarding the benefits of PPE kits among consumers. Moreover, rapid development in the online distribution channel is projected to boost the segment during the projected period. Healthcare practitioners and PPE distributors are focusing on implementing various marketing strategies to increase the adoption of PPEs.

Why is Central & Eastern Asia Dominating Healthcare Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Market?

Rising Investment in the Manufacturing of Medical Devices and Healthcare Facilities

In terms of region, the market is classified into Eastern Europe, Central and Eastern Asia, and Middle East & Africa. Central & Eastern Asia holds a 33.5% share of the market in 2020 and is anticipated to dominate the market during the forecast period. The regional market growth is attributed to the increasing political focus on the healthcare industry and rising investment in the manufacturing of wearable medical devices and healthcare facilities.

Segments

The EECEA MEA healthcare personal protective equipment (PPE) market has been segmented on the basis of

Product

• Protective Clothing

• Scrubs
• Coveralls/Gowns
• Lab Coats
• Others

• Respiratory Protection

• Surgical Masks
• Respirator Masks
• Others

• Head Protection
• Eye & Face Protection
• Hand Protection

• Disposable Gloves
• Durable Gloves
• Others

• Protective Footwear
• Hearing Protection
• Others

End-user

• Hospitals & Clinics
• Ambulatory Surgical Centers
• Academic & Research Institutes
• Diagnostic Laboratories
• Others

Distribution Channel

• Online

• Company Websites
• E-commerce Websites

• Offline

• Supermarkets/Hypermarkets
• Specialty Stores
• Pharmacy Stores
• Others

Region

• Eastern Europe
• Central and Eastern Asia
• Middle East & Africa

Key Players

• Honeywell International Inc.
• 3M
• Medtronic
• Baxter
• Stryker
• Top Glove Corporation Bhd
• Dupont
• ANSELL LTD
• Medline Industries, Inc
• Semperit AG Holding
• Hartalega Holdings Berhad
• B. Braun Melsungen AG
• Boston Scientific Corporation
• Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
• Cantel Medical
• Cardinal Health
• Dentsply Sirona
• Derekduck Industry Corp.
• Drägerwerk AG & Co. KGaA
• Dynarex Corporation
• Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd
• Med-Con Pty Ltd
• Medisca Inc.
• Owens & Minor, Inc.
• PRIMED Medical Products, Inc.
• Rubberex Corporation (M) Berhad
• SHIELD Scientific
• Sterimed Group
• Supermax Corporation Berhad
• SYNERGY MEDICAL, INC.
• Zimmer Biomet
• Alpha Pro Tech

Competitive Landscape

The competitive landscape of the EECEA MEA healthcare personal protective equipment (PPE) market report provides key insights into the growth strategies and development initiatives implemented by the various players in the market.

Key players competing in the market are Honeywell International Inc.; 3M; Medtronic; Baxter; Stryker; Top Glove Corporation Bhd; Dupont; ANSELL LTD; Medline Industries, Inc; Semperit AG Holding; Hartalega Holdings Berhad; B. Braun Melsungen AG; Boston Scientific Corporation; Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.; Cantel Medical; Cardinal Health; Dentsply Sirona; Derekduck Industry Corp.; Drägerwerk AG & Co. KGaA; Dynarex Corporation; Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd; Med-Con Pty Ltd; Medisca Inc.; Owens & Minor, Inc.; PRIMED Medical Products, Inc.; Rubberex Corporation (M) Berhad; SHIELD Scientific; Sterimed Group; Supermax Corporation Berhad; SYNERGY MEDICAL, INC.; Zimmer Biomet; and Alpha Pro Tech.

These major companies adopt various business development strategies including mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, collaboration, product launches, and production capacity expansion to expand their consumer base and enhance their market share. For instance,

• In 2021, SHIELD Scientific launched duoSHIELD PFT Nitrile 290 (a new disposable laboratory extra-long cuff nitrile glove). This new disposable and powder-free nitrile glove extends the duoSHIELD product range.
• On June 25, 2020, Edmonton-based PRIMED Medical Products, a worldwide leader in manufacturing single-use medical PPE announced the development of a new manufacturing facility in Vientiane, Laos.