Global Protective Cases Market Research Report 2023-Competitive Analysis, Status and Outlook by Type, Downstream Industry, and Geography, Forecast to 2029

Global Protective Cases Market Research Report 2023-Competitive Analysis, Status and Outlook by Type, Downstream Industry, and Geography, Forecast to 2029

Protective cases are used in a variety of industries and spaces including medical, pharmaceutical, military, sports, rescue (firefighting & EMT), photography and musical instruments. These cases have a wide range of industrial uses as well, providing the greatest transportation guarantee for products and equipment in these fields. They have the benefits of protection and durability, high-temperature resistance, corrosion resistance, and shock resistance.

Market Overview:

The latest research study on the global Protective Cases market finds that the global Protective Cases market reached a value of USD 8878.73 million in 2022. It’s expected that the market will achieve USD 12256.32 million by 2028, exhibiting a CAGR of 5.52% during the forecast period.

The recent COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020 is impacting the global market for protective cases. Due to the unprecedented spread of coronavirus around the world, the global market for protective cases is hampered in various sectors such as North America, South America, Europe, Asia- Pacific, the Middle East and Africa, etc. Many manufacturers are facing this problem due to the coronavirus pandemic. Many industries are also experiencing fluctuations in demand, which can mainly change trends among consumers.

The COVID-19 pandemic has hit consumer demand for Protective Cases. As a result of self-isolation measures, travel bans, border restrictions, and embargo agreements, human mobility has dropped significantly. Consumers may no longer need to purchase Protective Cases to protect their equipment and tools.

Safeguarding consumer and workforce health is priority number-one among businesses and governments. Plant closures (full or partial) could continue to be necessary for manufacturers in hard-hit regions for a prolonged period. For companies vulnerable to a viral outbreak within their ranks, this would be a critical time to explore a proactive deployment of automation technologies (e.g., collaborative robotics, autonomous materials movement, industrial internet of things) to decrease worker density throughout their operations.

High performance of and growing demand for the product

Protective cases have the benefits of protection and durability, high-temperature resistance, corrosion resistance, and shock resistance. They are used in a variety of industries and spaces including medical, pharmaceutical, military, sports, photography and musical instruments. These cases have a wide range of industrial uses as well, providing the greatest transportation guarantee for products and equipment in these fields. Take the photography industry as an example, there is a growing trend of owning a camera for personal and professional purposes. Since the photography equipment is cost-prohibitive and highly susceptible to damage whilst in the transit phase, protective cases have been witnessing a steady uptake in their sales. Moreover, the development of global e-Commerce industry and proliferation in online shopping trends are also increased the sales of protective cases.

Moreover, the packaging needs of various end-use segments differ significantly from each other, given the varying degrees of fragility, shapes, sizes, and quality of materials being used. Manufacturers can specially design the protective cases according to clients' demand. Overall, the demand for safe and secure packaging promises to trigger the growth of the protective cases market.

Volatility in the cost of the raw materials

The production of protective cases has the inherent characteristics, with raw material costs accounting for a high percentage of manufacturing costs. The risk of rising raw material prices and labor costs will limit the company's operations. Therefore, the fluctuation of the price of raw materials will have a greater impact on the company's production costs.

The main raw materials needed for the company's production and operation are polycarbonate and other plastic raw materials, or metal and leather material. In recent years, affected by market supply and demand and other factors, fluctuations in the prices of major raw materials have increased the company's production and operation costs and may lead to fluctuations in product gross profit margins. If the company cannot pass on the fluctuations in the prices of some raw materials to customers, or due to a certain lag in price adjustments, the company faces the risk that fluctuations in the prices of main raw materials will adversely affect operating performance.

Region Overview:

From 2022-2027, North America is estimated to witness robust growth prospects.

Company Overview:

Pelican Products is one of the major players operating in the Protective Cases market, holding a share of 8.06% in 2022.

Pelican Products

Pelican Products, Inc. is the global leader in the design and manufacture of high performance protective cases, temperature controlled packaging solutions, advanced portable lighting systems and rugged gear for professionals and outdoor enthusiasts. Its products are used by professionals in the most demanding markets including fire safety, law enforcement, defense / military, aerospace, entertainment, industrial and consumer. Pelican products are designed and built to last a lifetime.

Zarges

As a market leader in innovation, ZARGES offers its customers products and services that set standards in safety, durability and ergonomics. ZARGES products combine the multiple benefits of the light metal material aluminium such as high stability with low weight, corrosion resistance and flexibility of use. ZARGES has the right product for every need and also offers customised solutions. regardless of whether these are for the service, trading, skilled trades, or business sectors, or for private applications.

Segmentation Overview:

Among different product types, Plastic Material segment is anticipated to contribute the largest market share in 2027.

Plastic Material

Plastic is a common material for the manufacture of protective cases. It is airtight, water resistant, crush and dust proof. The ready adaptability of plastic materials for the development of protective cases of any shape or size, complemented by their lightweight and strength, are likely to remain a critical lever for the massive uptake in their adoption.

Metal Material

Metal materials will provide the maximum protection for stuff. Aluminum is one of the most common material used to produce protective cases. Aluminum cases are extremely robust, lightweight, durable, corrosion and dust proof, and suitable for long-term use. Strength and endurance of aluminum has made it a perfect solution for protective cases.

Leather Material

Leather is durable and comes in various grains. Natural leather tanned directly from an animal is the strongest. There are many animal skins that can be used in the production of leather protective cases. Leather protective cases vary according to the grade of leather used to produce them.

Application Overview:

By application, the Photography and Music Equipment segment occupied the biggest share from 2017 to 2022.

Key Companies in the global Protective Cases market covered in Chapter 3:

C.H. Ellis
ECS
Suprobox
SKB Corporation
Gmohling Transportgerate
B&W International
Zarges
Gemstar Manufacturing
ZERO Manufacturing
Pelican Products
HPRC
Nefab Group
Underwater Kinetics
ProCase GmbH
Plasticase Inc
GT Line Srl
PARAT Beteiligungs

In Chapter 4 and Chapter 14.2, on the basis of types, the Protective Cases market from 2018 to 2029 is primarily split into:

Plastic Material
Metal Material
Leather Material
Other

In Chapter 5 and Chapter 14.3, on the basis of Downstream Industry, the Protective Cases market from 2018 to 2029 covers:

Military
Outdoor Sporting
Photography and Music Equipment
Consumer Goods
Medical
Other

Geographically, the detailed analysis of consumption, revenue, market share and growth rate, historic and forecast (2018-2029) of the following regions are covered in Chapter 8 to Chapter 14:

North America (United States, Canada)
Europe (Germany, UK, France, Italy, Spain, Russia, Netherlands, Turkey, Switzerland, Sweden)
Asia Pacific (China, Japan, South Korea, Australia, India, Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia)
Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, Argentina)
Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa)