Saudi Arabia Protective Clothing Market Size, Share, Opportunities, COVID-19 Impact, And Trends By Type (Flame Retardant Apparel, Chemical Defending Garment, Cleanroom Clothing, Mechanical Protective Clothing, Limited General-Use Clothing), And By End-User Industry (Oil And Gas, Chemical, Pharmaceuticals, Aerospace And Defense, Healthcare, Government) - Forecasts From 2022 To 2027

Saudi Arabia protective clothing market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 7.28% over the forecast period to attain a market size of US$256.489 million in 2027, from US$156.785 million in 2020.  

The protective clothing market in Saudi Arabia is poised to show nominal growth over the next five years due to the rapid population growth. Expanding industries is one of the prime factors significantly contributing to the market growth in Israel. The growing focus of the government to turn the country into a knowledge centre and industrial practices majorly in the field to fuel alternatives is also considered one of the key factors for the growth of the market in Saudi Arabia. The market in Saudi Arabia is also poised to grow during the forecast period owing to the industrialization in the country, which has developed at a steady pace, thus, creating a demand for inspection and testing for the maintenance of smooth industrial operations. Examples of manufacturing industries include the food and beverage industry, textile industry, leather industry, paper industry, pharmaceutical industry, and many more. Also, the number of operating industrial units has increased to around 7630 in 2018 from 206 (approximately) in 1974 (Source: Ministry of Energy, Industry and Mineral Resources). This, in turn, is also projected to impact the market growth positively.

Furthermore, the market for these types of clothing in Saudi Arabia will show decent growth over the forecast period on account of the rising interest of the government owing to the growing focus on diversifying the economy from an oil-based economy to investing more in other areas is considered to be one of the prime opportunities for the market to surge in the near future as the growth of various industries throughout the country is anticipated to drive the demand for protective clothing and bolster the market growth.

Covid-19 Impact on Saudi Arabia Protective Clothing Market:

In 2020–2021, COVID-19 had an effect on a variety of manufacturing businesses since it caused workplace closures, supply chain disruptions, and transit limitations.  Multiple production facilities are still in operation, but there has been a substantial impact on operations and the supply chain for personal protective equipment market in Saudi Arabia. In the post-COVID scenario, the service providers kept providing personal protection market after implementing cleanliness and safety procedures.

Saudi Arabia's protective clothing market has been segmented on the basis of type and end-user industry. 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 Saudi Arabia protective clothing market has been classified into oil and gas, chemical, pharmaceuticals, aerospace and defence, healthcare, and government.

Saudi Arabia Protective Clothing Market Scope:

Segmentation

• By Type
  • Flame Retardant Apparel
  • Chemical Defending Garment
  • Cleanroom Clothing
  • Mechanical Protective Clothing
  • Limited General-Use Clothing
• By End-User Industry
  • Oil and Gas
  • Chemical
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Aerospace and Defense
  • Healthcare
  • Government