Global Healthcare Personal Protective Equipment Market By Product (Protective Clothing, Respiratory Protection, Face Protection, Eye Protection, Hand Protection), By End-User (Hospitals & Clinics, Ambulatory Surgical Centers, Academic and Research Institutes, Diagnostic Laboratories), By Region, and Key Companies - Industry Segment Outlook, Market Assessment, Competition Scenario, Trends and Forecast 2021-2031

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) refers to protective clothing, helmets, gloves, face shields, goggles, facemasks, as well as other equipment designed to keep the wearer safe from damage or the spread of infection or illness. PPE is routinely used in healthcare settings such as hospitals, doctor's offices, and clinical labs.

When worn correctly, personal protective equipment acts as a barrier between infectious substances such as viruses, germs, and an individual’s skin, mouth, nose, and eyes (mucous membranes). The barrier has the ability to prevent pollutants from being transmitted by blood, bodily fluids, or respiratory secretions.

When used appropriately and in conjunction with other infection control methods such as hand washing, using alcohol-based hand sanitizers, and averting coughs and sneezes, it helps to reduce the transmission of infection. To avoid infecting both the user and others, effective PPE use includes correctly removing and disposing of infected PPE.

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Detailed Segmentation:

The global healthcare personal protective equipment market is segmented on the basis of – Product Type, End-User, and Region.

Based on Product Type

• Protective Clothing
• Respiratory Protection
• Face Protection
• Eye Protection
• Hand Protection

Based on End-User

• Hospitals & Clinics
• Ambulatory Surgical Centers
• Academic and Research Institutes
• Diagnostic Laboratories
• Other End-Users

Based on Region

• North America
• Europe
• Asia-Pacific
• South America
• Middle East & Africa

Market Dynamics

The increasing number of cases of COVID-19 in the United States, combined with strict laws governing the safety of healthcare workers, are expected to boost product demand in the foreseeable future. Furthermore, a number of local and large-scale enterprises in the country have either started new manufacturing lines or re-engineered existing ones to increase the availability of crucial supplies, such as PPE, etc.

Healthcare spending is expected to be fueled by factors such as developing healthcare systems, improving economic conditions, and population expansion globally. Increasing incidences of chronic diseases, as well as greater investments in medical technology and healthcare infrastructure, are expected to boost healthcare spending, thereby fueling market growth of the global PPE industry.

However, disposable surgical masks, exam gloves, coveralls, gowns, hand sleeves, aprons, and shoe covers are mostly constructed of plastic materials like polypropylene. Failure to properly dispose of PPE would likely result in increased plastic pollution.

As a result, uncontrolled disposals can increase the danger of infection, particularly during an ongoing pandemic. This factor is likely to hamper the global healthcare personal protective equipment market.

Key Players:

• 3M Company
• DuPont de Nemours Inc.
• Honeywell International Inc.
• Medline Industries LP
• Cardinal Health Inc.
• Ansell Ltd.
• Kimberly-Clark Corporation
• O&M Halyard Inc.
• Medtronic PLC
• Other Key Players

Key Developments

• DuPont has joined the Gerber PPE Task Force to help increase PPE garment supply amid COVID-19.
• Honeywell International Inc. acquired Norcross Safety Products L.L.C., a leading manufacturer of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), for approximately US$1.2 billion.
• Cardinal Health Inc. was awarded a US$92 million government contract to store and distribute 80,000 pallets of personal protective equipment for the United States’ stockpile.

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