The 9th edition of the Health and Safety Products Market Report UK 2023-2027 has been published.
The UK health and safety products market is large and mature, driven by legislation and law which impacts demand levels across the key product areas of PPE, hygiene products, first aid and fire and safety signage. There has been a slowdown in demand for PPE and hygiene products since the height of the pandemic, a return to normal business dynamics has impacted the value and volume of sales since 2020 which has distorted market growth statistics over the last few years. Overall demand levels are closely linked to business investment in the private and public sectors, the performance of the wider economy, as well as UK employment levels which have risen between 2018 – 2022 despite key end-user industries such as construction and manufacturing experiencing a decline.
Replacement products are a strong feature of the market, given that health and safety products are required by law to be regularly replenished, to ensure that they are fit for purpose. The cycle may vary from three to five years for most PPE, or one to two years for first aid and fire safety products.
The report details the legislation and regulations for health and safety in the workplace post Brexit and includes all new sector specific legislation relevant to personal Protection Equipment (PPE) at Work Regulations, which were updated in 2022 to extend the scope, as well as The Fire Safety Act 2021, which was introduced following official enquiries into the cause of the Grenfell Tower disaster.
The report also features current and forecast market values by product, including a breakdown analysis of the supply and distribution channels are detailed in over 30 charts, tables, and graphs.
From a supply perspective, the market remains relatively fragmented, encompassing both large multinational suppliers with diverse portfolios and small to medium-sized enterprises specialising in one product sector. There has been some evidence of merger and acquisition activity in recent years, especially within the hygiene products sector.
Imports account for a sizeable percentage of sales in various market sectors, with the UK currently running a sizeable deficit with its trading partners.
Future demand is expected to be highest in end-user industries such as infrastructure, energy, and utilities, where government spending is unlikely to experience a significant downturn. Investment in renewable forms of energy is expected to continue rising in line with net zero targets, creating opportunities for the health and safety products industry.
The report also features current and forecast market values by product, including a breakdown analysis of the supply and distribution channels are detailed in over 30 charts, tables, and graphs.
Key Issues Covered in the Report
- Market performance- size, recent trends and key influences. Forecasts and developments to 2027.
- Product Sector reviews across the product sector. Market Dynamics includes the size, breakdown of UK industry and workforce. Data on the prevalence of workplace injuries, fatalities, and trends. Non-residential construction activity, Import and export data and regulatory landscape.
- Analysis of key distribution channels, industry structure and key suppliers
Areas of Particular Interest
- Market developments in 2018-2023, influence on the market of the pandemic, changes in the size and segmentation of UK industry and its workforce, and application by industry sector.
- Industry dynamics – current and projected construction output, regulatory developments, recent corporate activity, and product innovation.
- SWOT Analysis of current opportunities, threats, and likely future growth potential within the industry.
- Market prospects to 2027 including a review of the market drivers and influences.
- Detailed competitive analysis, including company profiles, and historical and current market share.
Market Summary
- UK health and safety products market – including market definitions, market size by value, recent and current situation 2018-2023, recent market performance and growth drivers.
Market Influences & Drivers
- Key market influences include UK industry size and breakdown, workplace injury and fire prevalence statistics. Influence of new technologies, recent legislation in construction driving demand for health and safety products.
End-Use Sectors
- Summary of construction and manufacturing output.
Product Subsectors
- Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) – market size 2018-2027 product trends and key supplier profiles.
- Hygiene Products – market size 2018-2027, product trends and key supplier profiles.
- First aid products – market size 2018-2027, product trends and key supplier profiles.
- Safety signage – market size 2018-2027, product trends and key supplier profiles.
- Fire Safety Products – market size 2018-2027, product trends and key supplier profiles.
Distribution
- Key suppliers – analysis of key players in each channel and shares by value.
- Distribution structure – Analysis of the main channels, including specialist and industrial distributors, builders’ merchants, DIY retailers, plant hire companies and online retailers.
Market Forecasts and Product Innovations
- Ten-year market view 2018 – 2027 including a detailed analysis of market prospects by product.
- Review of product innovations, including those which focus on improving the design, safety, performance, comfort, ergonomics and aesthetics of various health and safety products. Including issues which Influence and drive new product design, sustainability and hi-tech in both production materials, ethically sourced ingredients and components.
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