North America Earplugs Market size exceeded USD 300 million in 2020 and is anticipated to exhibit 4.8% CAGR from 2021 to 2027. The growing need to safeguard human hearing from excessive noise-causing activities from various industries will drive the market demand.

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The growing adoption of earplugs in the construction industry as noise reduction equipment will propel the North America earplugs market demand. According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, close to 22 million people in the U.S. are regularly exposed to harmful noise in their workplaces. The U.S. construction industry is set for a major overhaul as the government is planning to invest more than USD 1 trillion in the sector. Moreover, the presence of large-scale manufacturers in the region that are substantially investing in research & development activities to increase the efficiency of the product will boost the market expansion.

North America Market, By Type

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The foam segment in the North America earplugs market will witness around 4.4% growth rate during the forecast period. Foam-based earplugs are softer & lighter and have a tapered shape. They easily fit in the ear and seal the ear gently & snugly without the need for excessive pressure, which makes them an excellent choice during traveling and sleeping. Foam-based earplugs are also disposable, while their slow recovery foam adds extra comfort along with outstanding noise reduction.

North America Market, By Application

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The noise reduction application segment is set to expand at a CAGR of 5% through 2027. Earplugs are primarily utilized as noise reduction devices in different end-use industries such as military, manufacturing, mining, construction, etc. The noise level in these types of industries is high and prolonged exposure to such high-level noise can damage the ear and cause partial or complete deafness.

Earplugs help in solving hearing problems by shielding the ear from such high noises. Moreover, governments in the region are focused on the use of noise reduction devices to reduce the impact of noise pollution on the ears and human body.

North America Market, By End-Use

The manufacturing sector will be valued at USD 150 million in the North America earplugs market by 2027. The noise level at various manufacturing units is generally very high owing to the work that is usually performed at such sites. Hearing-related issues in many workers and employees that are employed at such workplaces are rising and have become a matter of concern.

Most of the manufacturing units operate their machines at over 100 dB or even louder and with continuous exposure to such high noise, the chances of hearing loss become easier. Manufacturing units have now started implementing various initiatives to limit the exposure of employees and workers to such high noise levels by using earplugs or by either reducing or rotating their workforce. The growing focus on improving employees’ & workers’ health in their workplaces will further propel the market.

Competitive Industry Landscape

Key players in the North America earplugs market include 3M, Honeywell International Inc., Noise Busters Direct, Etymotic Research, Inc., Living Stones Biz, Hearos, Magid Glove & Safety Manufacturing Company LLC., Radians Custom, and Liberty Glove & Safety.

Industry participants are implementing merger & acquisition strategies to drive their revenue generation and increase their market share. Many companies are also enhancing their products; thus, earplugs can be used for a prolonged period with ease & convenience.