The Middle East and Africa (MEA) protective clothing market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 5.28% over the forecast period to attain a market size of US$534.222 million in 2027, from US$372.601 million in 2020.
The protective clothing market in the Middle East and Africa region is poised to show substantial growth during the next five years. The growing oil and gas industry in the Middle East region is one of the major drivers driving the growth of the protective clothing market in this region. In addition, the growing mining and construction industries are creating the need for these types of clothing, further promoting market growth in this region. Furthermore, government initiatives are boosting the growth of dominant industries in the region, emanating market growth as well.
In addition, the recent COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic throughout the region is also projected to propel the demand for these types of clothing, especially across the healthcare industry. The booming industrial activities in countries such as South Africa, Israel, and Saudi Arabia, among others, due to economic growth and rapid industrialization, are also considered to be one of the key factors toward the protective clothing market growth in the Middle East and Africa region. Also, the booming initiatives by the government of Middle East countries toward a non-oil economy and inclined towards uplifting the other sectors are also anticipated to propel the growth opportunities for the market to surge throughout the forecast period and beyond.
COVID-19 SCENARIO
The COVID-19 had an effect on a variety of manufacturing businesses since it caused workplace closures, supply chain disruptions, and transit limitations. Multiple manufacturing facilities are still in functioning, but there has been a substantial impact on MEA operations and the supply chain for personal protective equipment. In the post-COVID scenario, the service providers kept providing personal protection equipment after implementing cleanliness and safety procedures.
Key Development
The Middle East and Africa (MEA) protective clothing market has been segmented based on the type, end-user industry, and country. By type, the market has been segmented as flame retardant apparel, chemical defending garments, cleanroom clothing, mechanical protective clothing, and limited general-use clothing. By the end-user industry, the Middle East and Africa (MEA) protective clothing market has been classified into oil and gas, chemical, pharmaceuticals, aerospace and defense, healthcare, and government. The Middle East and Africa (MEA) protective clothing market has been classified in terms of the country as Saudi Arabia, Israel, UAE, and others. Saudi Arabia is projected to hold a notable share in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) protective clothing market due to the rapid growth of various industries in the country. UAE is projected to show substantial growth over the next five years due to the rapid growth of the oil and gas industry, which is considered a prime factor in supporting the growth of the market in this country.
| Report Metric | Details |
|---|---|
| Study Period | 2021 to 2031 |
| Historical Data | 2021 to 2024 |
| Base Year | 2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2026 – 2031 |
| Report Metric | Details |
| Market Size Value in 2020 | US$372.601 million |
| Market Size Value in 2027 | US$534.222 million |
| Growth Rate | CAGR of 5.28% from 2020 to 2027 |
| Base Year | 2020 |
| Forecast Period | 2022–2027 |
| Forecast Unit (Value) | USD Million |
| Segments Covered | Type, End-User Industry, And Country |
| Regions Covered | Saudi Arabia, Israel, UAE, Others |
| Companies Covered | MSA, Honeywell International Inc., 3M, DuPont, Lakeland Industries, Inc., Ansell Ltd., Gulf Industrial Solutions, Inc., StemRad Ltd., Supergum |
| Customization Scope | Free report customization with purchase |
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