Industry Trends

Asia Pacific Respiratory Protective Equipment Market Share was USD 2,017.0 million at the end of 2019 and is projected to showcase a growth CAGR of over 5.5% during the forecast period, 2020 to 2026. Growth is attributable to the rapid industrialization and increasing demand from the military and aviation.

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The demand for respiratory protective equipment is majorly driven by its application in various end-use industries. Industrialization in the Asia Pacific region has been witnessing significant growth in past years. Industries, such as oil & gas, construction, mining, manufacturing, petrochemical, marine, agriculture, aerospace, metal fabrication, textile, paper, and food & beverages are growing extensively owing to the increasing population in countries, such as China and India. Industrial growth is also attributable to rising consumer spending power. According to the data presented by World Bank, in 2018, the per capita expenditure of China had reached USD 3,148 from USD 2,474 in 2015, and in India, the per capita expenditure reached USD 1,223 in 2019 from USD 977 in 2015.

Respiratory protective equipment is widely used in various industrial sectors. It can be used during a comprehensive range of applications, including the processing of oil & gas, chemical manufacturing, construction work, and farming, among others. The different sets of respiratory equipment that are used in the industry include hoods and visors, helmets, full-face masks, self-contained breathing apparatus, and others.

Moreover, the pandemic caused by the COVID-19 disease has been a major driver of the market size in the current year. There has been a surge in the demand for respiratory protective equipment owing to the government regulations concerning workers and common public health safety. In 2020, the demand witnessed a growth of over 24% compared to 8% in the previous year. However, the pandemic has also disrupted the supply chain up to an alarming level. The disruption in the trading of goods across borders has created challenges for manufacturers to meet consumer demand. China is however entered into a recovery phase and is witnessing the highest growth rate throughout forecast period followed by India.

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On the basis of region, China is likely to witness a surge in growth rate due to the rapid pace of industrialization, increasing consumer spending, and growing population. India is anticipated to showcase a steady growth over the forecast period while Japan and other major countries also represent considerable portions of the market share.

Based on product type, supplied-air respirators (SAR) was the largest revenue-generating segment in 2019 and is anticipated to grow with a marginal rate of over 8.3%. The critical functions of SAR to supply clean air by preventing inhalation of oxygen-deficient air, contaminated particles, and toxic or potentially harmful gases, have been a key factor for the high demand for the product.

Respiratory protective equipment market size for industrial applications has attained a major share of the overall industry and is projected to rise at a CAGR close to 7% in the forecast time span. This has been majorly attributed to its application across chemical manufacturing, oil & gas, construction, marine,  mining, sports & entertainments, aerospace, agriculture, metal fabrication, pulp & paper, textile, and food & beverages industry for maintaining health and safety standards at the workplace.

Some of the key players involved in the Asia Pacific market include 3M, Mine Safety Appliances (MSA), Alpha Pro Tech, Honeywell International Inc., Bullard Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd., Kimberley-Clark Corp, Intech Safety Private Limited, Uvex Safety Group, Shigematsu Works Company Limited, Drägerwerk AG & Co. KGaA, Scandia Gear Asia Pte Ltd., and Cam Lock Limited, among others.