Medical Protective Equipment Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2024 - 2029)

Medical Protective Equipment Market Analysis

The Medical Protective Equipment Market size is estimated at USD 40.90 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 55.82 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 6.42% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

• Several factors drive the market's growth, including the rising adoption of cost-effective surgical procedures, increasing awareness of maintaining safe hygiene practices, and the high burden of hospital-acquired infection cases. An article published by the Journal of Health Medicine and Primary Care in December 2022 reported the increasing public awareness and government regulations regarding using face shields and masks among people in public places in the United States. Such public awareness contributes to the market's growth.
• The high burden of hospital-acquired infection cases is expected to increase the demand for medical protective equipment in hospitals, boosting market growth. For instance, the point prevalence survey of healthcare-associated infections in European acute care hospitals published in May 2024 stated that the number of patients with at least one hospital-acquired infection on any given day in acute care hospitals in EU/EEA countries was estimated to be 93,305 cases. This shows the significantly high number of hospital-acquired infection cases, which likely increases the usage of surgical gloves and masks, boosting the market growth during the forecast period.
• Also, new product launches are leading to the widespread availability of better medical protective equipment, contributing to the growth of the market. For instance, in March 2024, Sempermed Europe launched its latest offering, the skySense gloves. These vibrant blue gloves cater to the increasing demand for colorful options, enriching Sempermed's lightweight gloves. The skySense gloves will be available in Sempermed's medical glove collection and as a part of the Semperguard line.
• Therefore, the market is expected to witness significant growth during the forecast period due to the increasing number of surgeries, hospital visits, outbreaks, awareness of maintaining safe hygiene practices, and new product launches. However, issues regarding disposal and awareness may slow down the development of the market.

Medical Protective Equipment Market Trends

The Surgical Masks Segment is Expected to Show Lucrative Opportunity in the Market During the Forecast Period

Medical Protective Equipment Industry Segmentation

Medical protective equipment, or MPE, is worn to minimize exposure to hazards that cause workplace injuries and illnesses. These injuries or illnesses could arise from contact with chemical, electrical, mechanical, or radiological hazards.

The medical protective equipment market is segmented by product, usability, end users, and geography. By product, the market is segmented into surgical masks, N95 respirators, gloves, gowns, face shields, and other products. By usability, the market is segmented into disposable and reusable. By end user, the market is segmented into hospitals and clinics, ambulatory surgical centers, diagnostic laboratories, and other end users. By geography, the market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and Africa, and South America. The market report also covers the estimated market sizes and trends for 17 countries across major regions globally. The report offers the value (in USD) for the above segments.