The head protection equipment market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• In recent years, there has been steady growth in the head protection equipment market size. It is forecasted to expand from $5.91 billion in 2024 to $6.19 billion in 2025, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.7%.
Heightened awareness of safety in the workplace, a greater focus on employee health, increased awareness campaigns, a rise in workplace accidents, and the strengthening of workplace safety regulations have contributed to this growth in the historical period.
The head protection equipment market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The market for head protection equipment is projected to experience consistent expansion in the coming years. It is anticipated to escalate to $7.38 billion by 2029, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.5%.
This projected growth during the forecast period can be linked to the growth in construction and infrastructure expansion, global events affecting safety, industrial growth acceleration, intermingling with other PPE, and safety-centric government initiatives. Major upcoming trends involve improvement in materials and design, the incorporation of advanced technologies, customization and added comfort, the prevalence of class b helmets, and strategic collaborations and partnerships.
The expansion in construction and infrastructure development is predicted to drive the advancement of the head protection equipment market. Construction and infrastructure development involves all the procedures concerned with planning, constructing, and maintaining physical structures, such as buildings, roads, bridges, and vital facilities supporting societal functions and economic progression. Due to rising urbanization and economic growth, these sectors are experiencing growth, along with a requirement for enhancing public and private facilities to cater to growing populations and economic operations. Head protection gear acts as a crucial safety measure for workers, guarding them against potential head injuries from falling debris, collisions, and electrical dangers, and ensuring compliance with workplace safety rules. For example, the Office for National Statistics, a non-ministerial department in the UK, reported that in November 2023, annual new construction orders witnessed a noteworthy growth of 11.4% in 2022 in relation to 2021, touching a historical high of $102.86 billion (£80.837 billion). The overall output for new construction work observed an increase of 15.8% in 2022, attaining a record-breaking total of $169,211 million (£132,989 million). Thus, the rise in construction and infrastructure development is accelerating the growth of the head protection equipment market.
The head protection equipmentmarket covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Product Type: Hard Hats Or Safety Helmets, Face Shields Or Visors, Welding Helmets Or Masks, Bump Caps
2) By Sales Channel: Direct Sales Channel, Indirect Sales Channel
3) By End-Use: Construction, Manufacturing, Oil And Gas, Mining, Transportation, Firefighting, Healthcare
Subsegments:
1) By Hard Hats or Safety Helmets: Standard Hard Hats, Type I Hard Hats, Type II Hard Hats, Electrical-Insulated Hard Hats, Lightweight Hard Hats, High-Visibility Hard Hats, Customizable Hard Hats
2) By Face Shields or Visors: Clear Face Shields, Tinted Face Shields, Anti-Fog Face Shields, Full Face Shields, Adjustable Face Shields, Protective Visors For High-Impact Jobs
3) By Welding Helmets or Masks: Auto-Darkening Welding Helmets, Fixed Shade Welding Helmets, Passive Welding Helmets, Powered Air-Purifying Respirators (PAPR) With Welding Helmets, Lightweight And Comfortable Welding Masks, Welding Shields With Respiratory Protection
4) By Bump Caps: Baseball Style Bump Caps, Customizable Bump Caps, Low-Profile Bump Caps, Bump Caps With Visors, Lightweight Bump Caps For Indoor Use, Bump Caps With Cooling Features
Major corporations functioning in the head protection equipment industry are incorporating advanced technologies, notably Multi-directional Impact Protection System (MIPS) technology, to bolster safety features and offer enriched protection against head injuries. MIPS technology is a helmet safety characteristic developed to lessen rotational forces and aid in lessening brain damages during collisions by facilitating the helmet's minor movement related to the head. For example, Centurion Safety Products, a British safety equipment enterprise, in October 2023, introduced the Centurion Concept Safety Helmet, equipped with Mips technology. This helmet is engineered to reduce the head's rotational motion during certain angled impacts, therefore diminishing the risk of concussions and other severe brain damages. This helmet preserves the identical comfortable fit and lightweight build, guaranteeing the workers can carry it for prolonged durations devoid of discomfort. The helmet offers choices for customization, permitting organizations to affix their branding and modify it to their safety prerequisites. With the incorporation of MIPS technology, Centurion Concept continues to place exceptional durability and impact resilience at the forefront of its safety helmets.
Major companies operating in the head protection equipment market are:
• Honeywell International Inc.
• 3M Company
• DuPont de Nemours Inc.
• Cintas Corporation
• Drägerwerk AG & Co. KGaA
• Ansell Ltd.
• MSA Safety Inc.
• Protective Industrial Products (PIP) Inc.
• Carhartt Inc.
• Uvex Group
• Delta Plus
• Lakeland Industries Inc.
• Ed Bullard Co.
• ZENITH
• Radians
• Pyramex Safety Products LLC
• JSP Ltd.
• Bollé Safety
• Centurion Safety Products Ltd.
• Pinnacle Protection Enterprises
• Schuberth GmbH
• Petzl
• TST Sweden AB
• KASK Spa
• Scott Safety
North America was the largest region in the head protection equipment market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the head protection equipment market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.