Industry Statistics and Trends
Market size and recent performance (2016-2031)
Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 0.8 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated $5.4bn in 2026.
Trends and Insights
Domestic PPE capacity resets under tariffs, reshoring and “Make PPE in America” provisions
- According to the Reshoring Initiative, reshoring and foreign direct investment announcements reached 244,000 US manufacturing jobs in 2024, with medical equipment and supplies reshoring rising about 39.0% in 2025 projections versus 2024, while Section 301 tariffs on Chinese medical nitrile gloves jumped toward 50.0% in January 2025 and are scheduled to reach 100.0% in 2026. This firmly grounds a narrative of policy‑driven restructuring of PPE supply.
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Source: IBISWorld
Industry outlook (2026-2031)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
Smart PPE and AI‑based compliance systems move from pilots to embedded safety infrastructure
- According to an AI implementation overview published by Visionify.ai in March 2025, some industrial sites using AI‑driven PPE monitoring reported reductions of up to 87.0% in safety violations and double‑digit declines in recordable incidents within months of deployment. This demonstrates that computer-vision-enabled PPE compliance can significantly impact safety outcomes and operational behavior.
Biggest companies in the Personal Protective Equipment Manufacturing in the US
| Company | Market Share (%)
2025 | Revenue ($m)
2025 | Profit ($m)
2025 | Profit Margin (%)
2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ansell Limited | 916.7 | 136.1 | 14.8 | |
Msa Safety Incorporated | 261.1 | 49.4 | 18.9 |
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Products & Services Segmentation
Source: IBISWorld
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Respiratory protection, including abrasive, canister and gas masks and respirators, Industrial helmets and hardhats and Face protection, including face shields, masks and welding helmets. Respiratory protection, including abrasive, canister and gas masks and respirators is the largest segment of the Personal Protective Equipment Manufacturing in the US.
Trends and Insights
Protective clothing remains the industry's largest revenue generator but faces stable-to-slightly-declining share due to competitive pressures
- Protective clothing ranges from chemical suits for handling hazardous materials to flame-retardant coveralls and rubber aprons, designed for use in industrial cleaning, manufacturing and emergency response. This diverse category secures the largest share of industry revenue, as OSHA PPE standards and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) hazardous waste protocols enforce usage in multiple hazardous environments.
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Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
Personal protective equipment manufacturers design, produce and distribute equipment and products to protect individuals from health and safety risks at work or in various environments. PPE manufacturers must ensure that these products meet safety standards and regulations to protect against hazards such as chemical exposure, airborne particles, electrical risks and physical injuries.
What's included in this industry?
Products and services covered in the Personal Protective Equipment Manufacturing industry in the United States include Respiratory protection, including abrasive, canister and gas masks and respirators , Industrial helmets and hardhats , Face protection, including face shields, masks and welding helmets , Industrial rubber gloves and Protective clothing, including rubber and rubberized .Companies
Companies covered in the Personal Protective Equipment Manufacturing industry in the United States include Ansell Limited and Msa Safety Incorporated.Purchase this report to view all 2 major companies in this industry.
Related Terms
Related terms covered in the Personal Protective Equipment Manufacturing industry in the United States include bump camp, carabiner and ergonomics.Industry Code
NAICS 339112 - Personal Protective Equipment Manufacturing in the US
Performance
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Analyst insights
Protective clothing remains the dominant revenue driver, fueled primarily by ongoing demand from US manufacturing and construction clients. Respiratory protection and face sh...
In this chapter (4)
- Current Performance
- Outlook
- Volatility
- Life Cycle
Key metrics
- Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
- Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
- Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
- Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business
Charts
- Revenue, including historical (2016-2025) and forecast (2026-2031)
- Employees, including historical (2016-2025) and forecast (2026-2031)
- Businesses, including historical (2016-2025) and forecast (2026-2031)
- Profit, including historical (2016-2026)
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
- Industry Life Cycle
Detailed analysis
- Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
- Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
- Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
- How contribution to GDP, industry saturation, innovation, consolidation, and technology and systems influence the industry's life cycle phase.
Products and Markets
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Analyst insight
Under Trump's proposed tiered tariff structure, PPE manufacturers would face severe price increases. Increasing tariffs on face masks and medical gloves will significantly al...
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
- International Trade
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2026
- Product innovation level
- Total imports, level and trend
- Total exports, level and trend
- Trade Balance
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2026
- Major market segmentation in 2026
- International trade, including imports by country and exports by country
Detailed analysis
- Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
- Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
- Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
- Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services
- Recent trends in import and export volumes, country of origin or destination, and expected future trends
Geographic Breakdown
Discover where business activity is most concentrated in an industry and the factors driving these trends to find opportunities and conduct regional benchmarking.
Analyst insights
The Southeast holds strategic value due to its concentration of manufacturing activity and established logistics infrastructure. Manufacturers benefit from efficient distribu...
In this chapter (1)
- Business Locations
Charts
- Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each state
- Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2026
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each state in 2026
- Number and share of revenue each state accounts for in 2026
- Number and share of wages each state accounts for in 2026
- Number and share of employees in each state in 2026
Detailed analysis
- Geographic spread of the industry across North America, and trends associated with changes in the business landscape
- Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage
Competitive Forces
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Analyst insights
Regulatory approval requirements, particularly adherence to stringent OSHA and National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) standards, pose substantial entry ...
In this chapter (4)
- Concentration
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer & Supplier Analysis
Key metrics
- Industry concentration level
- Industry competition level and trend
- Barriers to entry level and trend
- Substitutes level and trend
- Buyer power level and trend
- Supplier power level and trend
Charts
- Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2021-2026
- Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart
Detailed analysis
- Factors impacting the industry’s level of concentration, such as business distribution, new entrants, or merger and acquisition activity.
- Key success factors for businesses to manage the competitive environment of the industry.
- Challenges that potential industry entrants face such as legal, start-up costs, differentiation, labor/capital intensity and capital expenses.
- Key success factors for potential entrants to overcome barriers to entry.
- Competitive threats from potential substitutes for the industry’s own products and services.
- Key success factors for how successful businesses can compete with substitutes.
- Advantages that buyers have to keep favorable purchasing conditions.
- Advantages that suppliers have to maintain favorable selling conditions.
- Key success factors for how businesses can navigate buyer and supplier power.
Companies
Learn about the performance of the top companies in the industry.
Analyst insights
MSA Safety Incorporated is an industry leader in PPE for industrial clients. The manufacturer produces equipment for diverse buyers in the construction, mining and oil and ga...
In this chapter
- Market Share Concentration
- Companies
- Company Spotlights
Charts
- Industry market share by company in 2022 through 2026
- Major companies in the industry, including market share, revenue, profit and profit margin in 2026
- Overview of Ansell Limited's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2020 through 2026
- Overview of Msa Safety Incorporated's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2020 through 2026
Detailed analysis
- Description and key data for Ansell Limited, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Msa Safety Incorporated, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
External Environment
Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.
Analyst insights
OSHA standards, particularly those related to respiratory protection and hazardous material handling, are among the most influential regulations. Changes in federal enforceme...
In this chapter
- External Drivers
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key metrics
- Regulation & policy level and trend
- Assistance level and trend
Charts
- Regulation & Policy historical data and forecast (2016-2031)
- Assistance historical data and forecast (2016-2031)
Detailed analysis
- Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
- Major types of regulations, regulatory bodies, industry standards or specific regulations impacting requirements for industry operators
- Key governmental and non-governmental groups or policies that may provide some relief for industry operators.
Financial Benchmarks
View average costs for industry operators and compare financial data against an industry's financial benchmarks over time.
Analyst insights
Rising wage costs have exerted sustained pressure on manufacturers' profit. To offset this, companies are investing in process automation, though the need for skilled quality...
In this chapter
- Cost Structure
- Financial Ratios
- Key Ratios
Key metrics
- Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
- Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
- Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
- Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio
Charts
- Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2026
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2026
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Industry Multiples (2019-2024)
- Industry Tax Structure (2019-2024)
- Income Statement (2019-2024)
- Balance Sheet (2019-2024)
- Liquidity Ratios (2019-2024)
- Coverage Ratios (2019-2024)
- Leverage Ratios (2019-2024)
- Operating Ratios (2019-2024)
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2016-2031)
- Revenue per Employee (2016-2031)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2016-2031)
- Employees per Establishment (2016-2031)
- Employees per Enterprise (2016-2031)
- Average Wage (2016-2031)
- Wages/Revenue (2016-2031)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2016-2031)
- IVA/Revenue (2016-2031)
- Imports/Demand (2016-2031)
- Exports/Revenue (2016-2031)
Detailed analysis
- Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2016-2031)
- IVA (2016-2031)
- Establishments (2016-2031)
- Enterprises (2016-2031)
- Employment (2016-2031)
- Exports (2016-2031)
- Imports (2016-2031)
- Wages (2016-2031)
Top Questions Answered
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What is the market size of the Personal Protective Equipment Manufacturing industry in the United States in 2026?
The market size of the Personal Protective Equipment Manufacturing industry in the United States is $5.4bn in 2026.
How many businesses are there in the Personal Protective Equipment Manufacturing industry in the United States in 2026?
There are 335 businesses in the Personal Protective Equipment Manufacturing industry in the United States, which has grown at a CAGR of 4.0 % between 2021 and 2026.
How may import tariffs affect the Personal Protective Equipment Manufacturing industry in the United States?
The Personal Protective Equipment Manufacturing industry in the United States is likely to be significantly impacted by import tariffs with imports accounting for a high share of industry revenue.
How may export tariffs affect the Personal Protective Equipment Manufacturing industry in the United States?
The Personal Protective Equipment Manufacturing industry in the United States is likely to be significantly impacted by export tariffs with exports accounting for a high share of industry revenue.
Has the Personal Protective Equipment Manufacturing industry in the United States grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Personal Protective Equipment Manufacturing industry in the United States has been growing at a CAGR of 0.8 % between 2021 and 2026.
What is the forecast growth of the Personal Protective Equipment Manufacturing industry in the United States over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Personal Protective Equipment Manufacturing industry in the United States is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Personal Protective Equipment Manufacturing industry in the United States?
The biggest companies operating in the Personal Protective Equipment Manufacturing industry in the United States are Ansell Limited and Msa Safety Incorporated
What does the Personal Protective Equipment Manufacturing industry in the United States include?
Respiratory protection, including abrasive, canister and gas masks and respirators and Industrial helmets and hardhats are part of the Personal Protective Equipment Manufacturing industry in the United States.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Personal Protective Equipment Manufacturing industry in the United States?
The company holding the most market share in the Personal Protective Equipment Manufacturing industry in the United States is Ansell Limited.
How competitive is the Personal Protective Equipment Manufacturing industry in the United States?
The level of competition is moderate and increasing in the Personal Protective Equipment Manufacturing industry in the United States.
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