South Korea Personal Protection Equipment Market Overview, 2028

South Korea has a relatively recent history when it comes to personal protective equipment (PPE). Before the 1990s, there was little awareness of the need for PPE in workplaces, and the use of PPE was not widespread. In the 1990s, however, there was a growing awareness of the importance of workplace safety and the need for PPE. This was partly due to the increasing number of workplace accidents and injuries, as well as the adoption of international standards and regulations related to workplace safety. The Korean Occupational Safety and Health Agency (KOSHA) was established in 1989 to promote workplace safety and health, and it played a key role in promoting the use of PPE in various industries. KOSHA developed regulations and standards for PPE and provided training and education to workers and employers on the use of PPE. In the early 2000s, the Korean government implemented various initiatives to promote workplace safety and the use of PPE. These initiatives included the establishment of a national PPE certification system, the development of new PPE products, and the promotion of research and development in the PPE industry. Today, South Korea is a major producer and exporter of PPE products, with a growing domestic market for PPE. The country has a robust regulatory framework for PPE, and the government continues to promote workplace safety and the use of PPE through various initiatives and programmes.

According to the research report "South Korea Personal Protective Equipment Market Overview, 2028," published by Bonafide Research, the South Korea Personal Protective Equipment market is expected to grow at more than 7% CAGR from 2023 to 2028. The South Korean personal protective market is growing due to the Despite efforts to promote workplace safety, there has been an increase in workplace accidents and injuries in South Korea in recent years. This has led to an increased focus on workplace safety and the need for PPE to protect workers. South Korea has a diverse range of end-use industries, including construction, manufacturing, healthcare, and more. The growth of these industries is expected to drive demand for PPE products in the coming years. Also South Korea is a major producer and exporter of PPE products. The country has a strong manufacturing base and a reputation for producing high-quality products. This presents an opportunity for manufacturers to expand their businesses by exporting their products to other countries. As well as the adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies, such as the Internet of Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI), these are expected to revolutionise the PPE industry in South Korea. This presents an opportunity for manufacturers to develop and offer technologically advanced PPE products. According to product types, there are many different forms of protection available, such as respiratory protection, fall protection, eye and face protection, protective footwear, protective apparel, hearing protection, and protective headgear. Out of all of them, hand protection has the largest market share in the nation. The head protection sector will have the largest CAGR growth in the future.

According to the end user, manufacturing, construction, health, food, oil and gas, firefighting, and other industries are included. Compared to other industries, the manufacturing sector uses more personal protective equipment. In the future, the health care industry will use more personal protective equipment in South Korea. The South Korean government has implemented various initiatives and regulations to promote the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and improve workplace safety. The Occupational Safety and Health Act is a key piece of legislation that sets standards for workplace safety and health in South Korea. The act requires employers to provide PPE to workers where necessary and to take measures to prevent workplace accidents and injuries. The Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency (KOSHA) is a government agency responsible for promoting workplace safety and health in South Korea. KOSHA provides education and training on the proper use of PPE and conducts research on workplace safety and health. The National Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance (NACI) is a government programme that provides compensation to workers who are injured or become ill due to work-related accidents or hazards. The programme also provides funding for workplace safety and health initiatives. The South Korean government requires PPE products to meet certain standards and undergo certification before they can be sold in the country. This certification process is designed to ensure that PPE products are effective and safe for use.

The South Korean personal protective equipment (PPE) market faces various challenges. The PPE market in South Korea is highly competitive, with many domestic and international players vying for market share. This competition can make it difficult for new entrants to establish themselves in the market. The intense competition in the market has led to price competition, with manufacturers competing on price rather than quality. This can result in low profit margins for manufacturers and a focus on cost-cutting rather than innovation and product quality. There are many opportunities for personal protective equipment in South Korea as well. With a growing workforce in the construction, industrial, and healthcare industries, South Korea's demand for PPE items is predicted to rise. This provides manufacturers with an opportunity to broaden their product options and enhance their market share. Some cities in North America, such as Los Angeles and Seattle, have implemented policies to encourage the use of artificial turf in public spaces as a way to conserve water and reduce maintenance costs. The development of new technologies, such as 3D printing and nanotechnology, is enabling manufacturers to create more advanced and customizable artificial turf systems that provide improved performance and safety features. The development of smart turf technologies, such as sensors and data analytics, that provide real-time information on performance, safety, and maintenance needs has evolved as a major trend across the region.

Considered in this report

• Geography: Australia
• Historic year: 2017
• Base year: 2022
• Estimated year: 2023
• Forecast year: 2028



Aspects covered in this report

• Australia Personal protective Equipment market with its value and forecast along with its segments
• Various drivers and challenges
• On-going trends and developments
• Top profiled companies
• Strategic recommendation

By Product type:

• Hand Protection
• Protective Clothing
• Respiratory Protection
• Protective Footwear
• Eye and Face Protection
• Hearing Protection
• Head Protection
• Fall Protection
• Others

By End-Use Industry:

• Healthcare
• Manufacturing
• Construction
• Oil & Gas
• Firefighting
• Food
• Others (Mining, Transportation, Automotive)

The approach of the report:

This report consists of a combined approach of primary as well as secondary research. Initially, secondary research was used to get an understanding of the market and listing out the companies that are present in the market. The secondary research consists of third party sources such as press releases, annual report of companies, analyzing the government generated reports and databases. After gathering the data from secondary sources primary research was conducted by making telephonic interviews with the leading players about how the market is functioning and then conducted trade calls with dealers and distributors of the market. Post this we have started doing primary calls to consumers by equally segmenting consumers in regional aspects, tier aspects, age group, and gender. Once we have primary data with us we have started verifying the details obtained from secondary sources.

Intended audience

This report can be useful to industry consultants, manufacturers, suppliers, associations & organizations related to Activated Carbon industry, government bodies and other stakeholders to align their market-centric strategies. In addition to marketing & presentations, it will also increase competitive knowledge about the industry.