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In terms of material, the hand & arm protection market is categorized into chemical & liquid-resistant gloves, leather, canvas or metal mesh gloves, fabric & coated fabric gloves, and special insulated gloves. The leather, canvas or metal mesh gloves segment is projected to reach more than USD 12.5 billion in revenue by 2030 as they offer high protection against cuts in production processes, such as sheet metal cutting and food processing, which is augmenting product demand.
With respect to sales channels, hand & arm protection market is divided into retail and industrial MRO. Retail segment is estimated to register a valuation of over USD 5 billion by the end of 2030. The segment growth is attributed to extensive product offerings through online platforms on account of convenience, coupled with increased market penetration.
In terms of application, hand & arm protection market is segregated into cut-resistant gloves, insulated gloves, chemical resistant gloves, anti-vibration gloves, disposable gloves, multi-purpose, electrically insulated gloves, and puncture resistant gloves. The cut-resistant gloves segment was valued at more than USD 2.5 billion in 2021 and is further poised to depict around 6% growth rate over 2022-2030. The growth of the segment is attributed to the significant penetration of cut-resistant gloves for handling sharp?edged objects and glass or scrap metal in the food and manufacturing industries.
Based on end-use, hand & arm protection market is classified into construction, manufacturing, oil & gas, chemical, food, pharmaceuticals, transportation, mining, and others. The construction end-use segment is estimated to be worth over USD 4 billion by 2030. Surging occurrences of accidents in the construction industry due to hazards caused by chemical, electrical, and heavy & sharp objects are likely to propel the need for hand and arm protection gloves in the construction sector.
Hand & arm protection market is segmented into Europe, Asia Pacific, North America, the Middle East & Africa, and Latin America. The North America market valuation is expected to exceed USD 11 billion by 2030. The proliferating construction industry, along with changing consumer preferences, is anticipated to bolster the demand for hand and arm protection gloves over the next 8 years.