Global Protective Eyewear Market Size, Share, and Trends Analysis Report, By Product Type (Spectacles, Welding Protection Glasses, Overspecs, and Goggles), By End-User Industry (Automotive, Construction, Food Industry, Pharmaceutical, Mining, and Oil, and Gas), Forecast (2022-2028)

The global protective eyewear market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 4.5% during the forecast period (2022-2028). Protective eyewear also referred to as safety glasses are a part of personal protective equipment that is worn by the workers around their eyes for protection. Safety glasses act as a shield to protect the eyes from any type of substance or particles that may cause irritation or injury. Goggles are the primary protectors intended to shield the eyes against liquid or chemical splash, irritating mists, vapors, and fumes. Safety experts and eye doctors believe the right eye protection can reduce the severity of these eye injuries. There is a growing use of this protective eyewear in industries as it protects eyes from laser radiation and avoid incidences where eyes get affected. Additionally, choosing suitable protective eyewear products depends on multiple parameters such as size, safety, comfort, type, and budget. Government is also very strict in this case and implemented regulations regarding these protective eyewear products. The availability of a wide range of protective eyewear are further accelerating the growth of the market. However, increasing automation in various industries is expected to restrain the growth of the global protective eyewear market.

Some major players in the market include 3M Co., Honeywell International Inc, and uvex Group, among others. The market players are contributing significantly to the growth of the market by the adoption of various strategies including mergers and acquisitions, geographical expansion, partnerships, new product launches, and collaborations, to stay competitive in the market. For instance, in December 2019, Blenders Eyewear announced the acquisition of 70% of its company’s equity by Safilo Group S.A, which is among a global eyewear leader with well-known consumer brands such as Smith Optics, Carrera, and Polaroid Eyewear. Additionally, in January 2019, Palmero Healthcare, the leader in dental safety eyewear and a Hu-Friedy subsidiary, announces the addition of three new styles of safety eyewear to its ProVision line, such as ProVision Econo Tilts, ProVision Rainbow, and ProVision Econowrap Mini Bonding.

Market Coverage                                                                      

• The market number available for – 2021-2028
• Base year- 2021
• Forecast period- 2022-2028
• Segment Covered-
  • By Product Type
  • By End-User
• Regions Covered-
  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Rest of the World
• Competitive Landscape- 3M Co., Honeywell International Inc, and uvex Group, among others.

Key questions addressed by the report

• What is the market growth rate?
• Which segment and region dominate the market in the base year?
• Which segment and region will project the fastest growth in the market?
• How has COVID-19 impacted the market?
  • Deviation from the pre-COVID-19 forecast
  • Most affected region and segment
• Who is the leader in the market?
• How players are addressing challenges to sustain growth?
• Where is the investment opportunity?

Global Protective Eyewear Market Report by Segment

By Product Type

• Spectacles
• Welding Protection Glasses
• Overspecs
• Goggles

By End-User Industry

• Automotive
• Construction
• Food Industry
• Pharmaceutical
• Mining
• Oil
• Gas