anz industrial protective footwear Market

The ANZ industrial protective footwearmarket was valued at US$57.20 million in 2018 and is projected to reach US$77.63 million by 2027; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.6% from 2019 to 2027.

Industrial footwear is specifically designed to safeguard workers from physical harm and feet injuries caused at workplace by accidents. They can protect workers from injuries caused by fallen objects, explosions, chemical products splattering, electrical contacts, and mechanical risks, etc. Industrial protective  footwear are made up of materials such as rubber, leather, or plastic, and primarily have high level of adhesion for greasy, and wet floors and  surfaces. The footwear is mainly used by workers employed in industries such as manufacturing, mining, construction, oil & gas, chemicals, and transportation.

ANZ is expected to emerge as a prominent market for industrial protective footwear over the forecast period. Growing adoption of health and safety practices to reduce workplace fatalities, and introduction of various government initiatives and programs related to worker safety are expected to boost the demand for protective footwear during the forecast period. The growth of the construction, manufacturing, mining, and oil & gas industries, among others, is also raising the demand for industrial protective footwear.

Based on standard, the ANZ industrial protective footwear market is segmented into AS 2210.3:2019, AS 2210.5:2019, and others. In 2018, AS 2210.3:2019 segment led the market with the largest share and is expected to continue its dominance during the forecast period. AS 2210.3:2019. 2210.3:2019 safety standards are similar to European safety standard “EN ISO 20345 Personal Protective Equipment – Safety Footwear”. The AS 2210.3:2019 standard focuses on the heel area on boots; height of upper, pressure, and bump impact resistance of toe cap; minimum length of footwear; water vapor permeability and water vapor number of upper; and thickness and abrasion resistance of outsole. Footwear, in accordance with AS 2210.3:2019, is intended to protect the wearer from falling or rolling objects, and bumps; it is also meant to refrain users from walking into sharp or pointed objects and hot and cold substances. Rapid developmentsin industries such as construction, manufacturing, mining, and oil & gas has led to increase in number of manufacturing stages and protocols, which compels plant operators to prioritize workersafety.