(PharmaNewsWire.Com, September 28, 2021 ) Eye and Face Protection market size was valued at $1,237million in 2020, and is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 5.2% during the forecast period 2021-2026. The Eye and Face Protection industry growth rate is attributed to the rising concern for the protection and safety of workers in the end-use industry such as healthcare owing to rise in the incidence of convenient methods adopted by frontline workers which is poised in bringing new opportunities. Eye and Face Protections is the equipment that is basically used as personal protective equipment (PPE) consisting of face shields, eye spectacles, wielding shields, etc and is designed to shield the entire face. Eye protection is achieved by wearing eyewear which is specifically designed to reduce the risk of exposure to chemical splashes, laser radiation and/or flying debris. Eye and face protection should take into consideration the ability to protect against specific workplace hazards, should provide unrestricted vision and movement, should be durable and cleanable, and should allow unrestricted functioning of any other required PPE. Furthermore, to more meet such considerations the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) provides standards for the testing and design of different varieties of face protection. Businesses must comply with OSHA's standards when selecting PPE. Moreover, with the spread of COVID-19 pandemic accelerating, there is an increased the need to prevent the spread of infection to and from health care workers (HCWs) and patients, thereby potentially raising the demand for various eye and face protection equipment such as face shields, surgical mask, respirators, and protective goggles. However, the standardization of guidelines regarding the production and use of eye and face protection continues to be inharmonious which are poised to hinder the Eye and Face Protection market.
Eye and Face Protection Market Segment Analysis - By Product Type
In 2020, on the basis of product type, eye spectacles segment accounted for the largest segmental revenue of the eye and face protection market. The eye spectacles held the largest market on account of the fact that this product type forms of protective eyewear that enclose the eye area in order to prevent particulates, infectious fluids, or chemicals from striking the eyes. Also, the segment is to hold its dominance through the forecast period 2021-2026 as these spectacles comes as wrap around hence; this broad scope of application that are intended to be worn by health professionals during healthcare procedures is also poised to hold the market share.
On the contrary, face shield segment is projected to witness healthy growth throughout the forecast period 2021-2026 with a CAGR of 5.80% since the usage of face shield has been on the upswing owing to the fact that there is an increasing demand and utilization of face protections worldwide. Furthermore, its demand is poised to grow more as to prevent infections in patients and treating personnel by catching viral sheds in liquid droplets and aerosols from the wearer's mouth and nose thereby, is to cater the sector growth in the material segment during the forecast period 2021-2026.
Eye and Face Protection Market Segment Analysis - By Distribution Channel
On the basis of distribution channel, drugs stores and retail pharmacies segment accounted for the largest segmental revenue of the eye and face protection market in 2020. The large share can be attributed to the consistent increase in number of drugs stores and retail pharmacies in countries such as Brazil, India, and China coupled with rising trend amongst the market players for the ample availability of eye and face protections as there is a surge in the cases of viral infection related to COVID-19 is attributed to positively affect market growth during the forecast period 2021-2026 owing to the presence of strong distribution channels and increased adoption preferences shown by the citizens of the regions.
On the other hand, e-commerce segment is projected to dominate over the forecast period 2021-2026 with a CAGR of 5.34%. The e-commerce segment is to witness a surge in growth owing to the prevalence of Covid-19 which has increased the ease of use of retail e-commerce websites coupled with rapid advancement observed in internet penetration, and growth in popularity of e-commerce shopping portals over the last decade. Apart from this, the availability of a wide range of products and the presence of required support and information through expert customer service personnel is anticipated to positively impact the growth of this segmental market during the forecast period 2021-2026.
Eye and Face Protection Market Segment Analysis - By Geography
North America is the major region dominating the eye and face protection market with a market share of 37.90% in the year 2020. This can be attributed to the fact that the emergence of the U.S. as the hardest-hit countries after China has resulted in exponentially increased demand for eye and face protection equipment. Furthermore, the presence of economic relief bill in the hands of U.S. gives manufacturers protection against lawsuits when selling eye and face protection equipment to HCWs which further fuels the regional market share growth.
However, Asia-Pacific is projected to be the significant-growing market during the forecast period 2021-2026 as several countries such as India and China has a rising expense on healthcare followed by vast set of untapped opportunities in the regional markets which is poised to propel the market growth throughout the eye and face protection market forecast period 2021-2026.
The eye and face protection market is poised to receive upswing owing to the rapid increase in demand for several eye and face protections owing to the fact that these kits are equipped with several cutting-edge innovations that has resulted in all major pharmaceutical companies focusing on such innovative formulation technologies. Moreover, there is also a rise in the number of adoptions of such devices over the globe hence, there is a rising supply chains along with panic buying of vital PPE needed by the frontline workers and is to propel the market growth over the forecast period 2021-2026.
Eye and Face Protection Market Challenges
Adoption of stringent regulatory framework
One of the major factors lowering the eye and face protection unit sales is owing to the standardization of guidelines regarding the production and use of eye and face protection equipment’s such as face shields, eye spectacles continues to be inharmonious which is hindering the market growth during the forecast period 2021-2026 as manufacturers of eye and face protection equipment are being challenge to meet these diverse standards.
Eye and Face Protection Market Landscape
Product launches, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and geographical expansions are key strategies adopted by players in the Eye and Face Protection market. In 2020, Eye and Face Protection market share is fragmented by the top ten players present in the market. The Eye and Face Protection market top 10 companies are 3M Co., E I Du Pont De Nemours and Co., Honeywell International Inc., Ansell Limited, Avon Rubber Plc., Msa Safety Inc., Uvex Safety Group, Grainger, Inc., Bullard, Kimberly-Clark and others.
Acquisitions/Product Launches
In August 2020, Udyogi launched new Udyogi Vision Goggles – UD 49 for COVID frontline warrior.
Key Takeaways
The factors such as rising adoption of various eye and face protections owing to rise in incidence of COVID-19 pandemic are amongst the major factor projected to impel growth of Eye and Face Protection market.
Additionally, factors such as improved design and distinct benefits of eye and face protections over the conventional ones are to create opportunities paving a way for the growth in the market during forecast period 2021-2026.
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