Summary

Personal protection equipment (PPE) is an essential part of ensuring the safety of workers and the public in the United Kingdom. Whether in healthcare, construction, manufacturing, or other industries, PPE helps protect individuals from hazards and risks that could cause harm or injury. Furthermore, in the UK, there are specific regulations in place for PPE, which set out requirements for the design, manufacture, and use of PPE products. The Personal Protective Equipment Regulations (2002) cover a wide range of PPE products, from respiratory protective equipment to gloves and safety footwear. These regulations aim to ensure that PPE products sold in the UK market are safe and effective. Moreover, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is responsible for enforcing the PPE regulations and ensuring that PPE products sold in the UK comply with the requirements. The HSE has the power to take enforcement action against manufacturers and suppliers who do not comply with the regulations. In addition to the regulatory framework for PPE, the UK also has a system of standards for PPE products, which are developed by the British Standards Institution (BSI) and other bodies. These standards provide guidance on the performance, design, and testing of PPE products and are used by manufacturers and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with the regulations.

According to the research report "United Kingdom personal protection equipment Market Overview, 2028," published by Bonafide Research, the United Kingdom personal protection equipment market was valued at more than USD 3 Billion in 2022. There has been a growing awareness about the importance of health and safety in the workplace and in public spaces, which has led to an increased demand for PPE products. Furthermore, there has been a growing focus on sustainability in the PPE industry, with companies developing eco-friendly and biodegradable PPE products. This has led to a shift in consumer preferences, with many customers opting for sustainable PPE products. Moreover, the rise in terrorist attacks and other security threats has led to an increased demand for PPE products such as body armour and gas masks in the law enforcement and military sectors. In addition, the UK has an ageing population, which has led to an increased demand for PPE products in the healthcare sector as older people are more vulnerable to infections and diseases. Furthermore, the PPE industry is adopting new manufacturing techniques such as 3D printing, which has led to an increase in the production and availability of PPE products.

In the United Kingdom, personal protective equipment (PPE) is used in a variety of industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, construction, oil and gas firefighting, food, and others. However, the manufacturing industry is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period. PPE is mandatory in the manufacturing industry for workers who are exposed to hazards such as noise, vibration, and chemicals. Furthermore, the use of PPE in the UK manufacturing industry has been shown to have a positive impact on productivity by reducing the incidence of work-related injuries and illnesses and improving worker morale and job satisfaction. Moreover, the UK government has launched initiatives to support the manufacturing industry and encourage innovation in PPE, including the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund and the Manufacturing Made Smarter initiative. In addition, the UK government has launched initiatives to support the development of new and innovative PPE products, such as the Future Fashion Factory and the AMRC Cymru research Centre. Furthermore, the UK has a strong tradition of manufacturing safety footwear, with brands such as Dr. Martens and Steel Blue Footwear gaining popularity. In addition, based on product type, the market is classified into head protection, protection clothing, respiratory protection, eye and face protection, hearing protection, head protection, fall protection, and others. The hand protection segment accounts for the largest share of the market. The rising awareness regarding worker safety in mining, construction, equipment manufacturing, and chemical industries will bolster the demand for industrial safety gloves. The growing demand for safety gloves is likely to boost the hand protection segment.

The availability of PPE products in the UK can be affected by disruptions in the global supply chain. This was particularly evident during the COVID-19 pandemic, when there was a surge in demand for PPE products worldwide, leading to shortages and price increases. Furthermore, PPE products can be costly, especially when demand is high. This can create a financial burden for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises, which may struggle to afford the necessary PPE for their workers. Moreover, in some industries or cultures, there may be resistance to using PPE, as it may be seen as unnecessary or a sign of weakness. This can lead to non-compliance with PPE requirements and an increased risk of injury or illness. In addition, while the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is responsible for enforcing the PPE regulations in the UK, resources for enforcement may be limited, and some manufacturers and suppliers may be able to evade the regulations without facing penalties.

Considered in this report
• Geography: United Kingdom
• Historic year: 2017
• Base year: 2022
• Estimated year: 2023
• Forecast year: 2028

Aspects covered in this report
• United Kingdom Personal Protective Equipment market with its value and forecast along with its segments
• Various drivers and challenges
• On-going trends and developments
• Top profiled companies
• Strategic recommendation

By Product Type
• Hand Protection
• Protective Clothing
• Respiratory Protection
• Protective Footwear
• Eye and Face Protection
• Hearing Protection
• Head Protection
• Fall Protection
• Others (Skin Protection, etc.)

By End-Use Industry
• Healthcare
• Manufacturing
• Construction
• Oil & Gas
• Fire fighting
• Food
• Others (Mining, Transportation, Automotive)

The approach of the report:
This report consists of a combined approach of primary as well as secondary research. Initially, secondary research was used to get an understanding of the market and listing out the companies that are present in the market. The secondary research consists of third party sources such as press releases, annual report of companies, analyzing the government generated reports and databases. After gathering the data from secondary sources primary research was conducted by making telephonic interviews with the leading players about how the market is functioning and then conducted trade calls with dealers and distributors of the market. Post this we have started doing primary calls to consumers by equally segmenting consumers in regional aspects, tier aspects, age group, and gender. Once we have primary data with us we have started verifying the details obtained from secondary sources.

Intended audience
This report can be useful to industry consultants, manufacturers, suppliers, associations & organizations related to Artificial Lawn industry, government bodies and other stakeholders to align their market-centric strategies. In addition to marketing & presentations, it will also increase competitive knowledge about the industry.

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
2. Market Structure
2.1. Market Considerate
2.2. Assumptions
2.3. Limitations
2.4. Abbreviations
2.5. Sources
2.6. Definitions
2.7. Geography
3. Research Methodology
3.1. Secondary Research
3.2. Primary Data Collection
3.3. Market Formation & Validation
3.4. Report Writing, Quality Check & Delivery
4. United Kingdom Macro Economic Indicators
5. Market Dynamics
5.1. Key Findings
5.2. Key Developments - 2021
5.3. Market Drivers & Opportunities
5.4. Market Restraints & Challenges
5.5. Market Trends
5.6. Covid-19 Effect
5.7. Supply chain Analysis
5.8. Policy & Regulatory Framework
5.9. Industry Experts Views
6. United Kingdom Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Market Overview
6.1. Market Size By Value
6.2. Market Size and Forecast By Product Type
6.3. Market Size and Forecast By End-Use Industry
7. United Kingdom Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Market Segmentations
7.1. United Kingdom Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Market, By Product Type
7.1.1. United Kingdom Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Market Size, By Hand Protection, 2017-2028
7.1.2. United Kingdom Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Market Size, By Protective Clothing, 2017-2028
7.1.3. United Kingdom Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Market Size, By Respiratory Protection, 2017-2028
7.1.4. United Kingdom Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Market Size, By Protective Footwear, 2017-2028
7.1.5. United Kingdom Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Market Size, By Eye and Face Protection, 2017-2028
7.1.6. United Kingdom Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Market Size, By Hearing Protection, 2017-2028
7.1.7. United Kingdom Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Market Size, By Head Protection, 2017-2028
7.1.8. United Kingdom Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Market Size, By Fall Protection, 2017-2028
7.1.9. United Kingdom Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Market Size, By Others, 2017-2028
7.2. United Kingdom Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Market, By End-Use Industry
7.2.1. United Kingdom Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Market Size, By Healthcare, 2017-2028
7.2.2. United Kingdom Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Market Size, By Manufacturing, 2017-2028
7.2.3. United Kingdom Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Market Size, By Construction, 2017-2028
7.2.4. United Kingdom Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Market Size, By Oil & Gas, 2017-2028
7.2.5. United Kingdom Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Market Size, By Fire-fighting, 2017-2028
7.2.6. United Kingdom Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Market Size, By Food, 2017-2028
7.2.7. United Kingdom Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Market Size, By Others, 2017-2028
8. United Kingdom Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Market Opportunity Assessment
8.1. By Product Type, 2023 to 2028
8.2. By End-Use Industry, 2023 to 2028
9. Competitive Landscape
9.1. Porter's Five Forces
9.2. Company Profile
9.2.1. Company 1
9.2.1.1. Company Snapshot
9.2.1.2. Company Overview
9.2.1.3. Financial Highlights
9.2.1.4. Geographic Insights
9.2.1.5. Business Segment & Performance
9.2.1.6. Product Portfolio
9.2.1.7. Key Executives
9.2.1.8. Strategic Moves & Developments
9.2.2. Company 2
9.2.3. Company 3
9.2.4. Company 4
9.2.5. Company 5
9.2.6. Company 6
9.2.7. Company 7
9.2.8. Company 8
10. Strategic Recommendations
11. Disclaimer

List of Figures

Figure 1: United Kingdom Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Market Size By Value (2017, 2022 & 2028F) (in USD Million)
Figure 2: Market Attractiveness Index, By Product Type
Figure 3: Market Attractiveness Index, By End-Use Industry
Figure 4: Porter's Five Forces of United Kingdom Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Market

List of Table

Table 1 : Influencing Factors for Global Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Market, 2022
Table 2: United Kingdom Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Market Size and Forecast By Product Type (2017, 2022 & 2028F)
Table 3: United Kingdom Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Market Size and Forecast By End-Use Industry (2017, 2022 & 2028F)
Table 4: United Kingdom Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Market Size of Hand Protection (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 5: United Kingdom Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Market Size of Protective Clothing (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 6: United Kingdom Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Market Size of Respiratory Protection (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 7: United Kingdom Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Market Size of Protective Footwear (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 8: United Kingdom Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Market Size of Eye and Face Protection (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 9: United Kingdom Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Market Size of Hearing Protection (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 10: United Kingdom Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Market Size of Head Protection (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 11: United Kingdom Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Market Size of Fall Protection (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 12: United Kingdom Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Market Size of Others (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 13: United Kingdom Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Market Size of Healthcare (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 14: United Kingdom Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Market Size of Manufacturing (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 15: United Kingdom Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Market Size of Construction (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 16: United Kingdom Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Market Size of Oil & Gas (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 17: United Kingdom Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Market Size of Fire-fighting (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 18: United Kingdom Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Market Size of Food (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 19: United Kingdom Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Market Size of Others (2017 to 2028) in USD Million