Respiratory Protective Equipment Market Size, Share and Industry Analysis Report by Product (Air Purifying Respirator [Unpowered {Disposable Half Mask, Reusable Half Mask, Full Face Mask}, Powered {Half Face Mask, Full Face Mask, Helmets, Hoods & Visors}]

Respiratory Protective Equipment Market Size, Share and Industry Analysis Report by Product (Air Purifying Respirator [Unpowered {Disposable Half Mask, Reusable Half Mask, Full Face Mask}, Powered {Half Face Mask, Full Face Mask, Helmets, Hoods & Visors}], Supplied Air Respirator [Self Contained Breathing Apparatus, Airline Respirator]) and Application (Industrial, Medical & Healthcare, Military & Aviation, Public Service, Consumers), COVID-19 Impact Analysis, Regional Outlook, Growth Potential, Competitive Market Share & Forecast, 2023 - 2032

Respiratory Protective Equipment Market will register growth between 2023 and 2032, primarily due to rapid industrialization in the Asia Pacific region. As per a report published in November 2019, the Asia Pacific region currently enjoys economic growth due to the rising industrial development from the 1960s to the 1990s, in countries such as Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, South Korea, and Hong Kong.

Besides, the key providers in respiratory protective equipment industry are strengthening their foothold in the marketplace by expanding their portfolios and entering into meaningful mergers and acquisitions. For instance, in October 2021, Honeywell launched a new line of ergonomic and lightweight headpieces, called the Honeywell North Primair900 Series Headgear. The product amalgamates respiratory and face protection features and is meant for hazardous work environments such as chemical production units, oil and gas production sites, and manufacturing worksites.

Overall, the respiratory protective equipment market has been segmented in terms of product, application, and region.

On the basis of the product, the respiratory protective equipment market is likely to be characterized by the air purifying respirator segment. Air purifying respirators are used by workers working in hazardous environments that are full of vapors, fumes, dust, smoke, and other harmful gases.

In terms of application, the public services segment was valued at over USD 250 million in 2022 and is anticipated to witness steady growth through 2023-2032. Public services include disaster management bodies, firefighting, and municipal bodies to name a few. These organizations use respiratory protective equipment in various situations to save themselves and others from the toxic and harmful environment, as well as to overcome oxygen deficiencies.

An increase in public service employees such as firefighters will drive the market demand during the foreseeable future. As per credible reports, there were 364,000 professional firefighters in the USA in 2020, depicting a 2% from 2019.

In the regional context, the respiratory protective equipment industry will grow at more than 6.5% CAGR through 2032 across the European continent. The regional growth can be credited to the increasing awareness about safety requirements for the use of respiratory protective equipment by different regulatory authorities.

For instance, in February 2022, a report by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine advised that NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) and OSHA must evaluate the respiratory protection needs for workers, to prevent shortages during future emergencies. Besides, the thriving agriculture industry across Europe is also using more RPE applications, which will foster market growth.