Market Forecast By Product Types (Head, Eye & Face Protection, Hearing Protection, Protective Clothing, Respiratory Protection, Protective Footwear, Fall Protection, Hand Protection, Otherd), By End-users (Construction, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Food, Pharmaceuticals, Mining, Others) And Competitive Landscape
Product Code: ETC013764 | Publication Date: Jun 2023 | Updated Date: Jul 2025 | Product Type: Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 68 | No. of Figures: 10 | No. of Tables: 5 | |
The Colombia Personal Protective Equipment Market is projected to witness mixed growth rate patterns during 2025 to 2029. Growth accelerates to 9.39% in 2026, following an initial rate of 9.23%, before easing to 6.65% at the end of the period.
Colombia Personal Protective Equipment Market Report thoroughly covers the market by product type, and end users. Colombia Personal Protective Equipment Market Outlook report provides an unbiased and detailed analysis of the ongoing Colombia Personal Protective Equipment Market trends, opportunities/high growth areas, and market drivers. This would help stakeholders devise and align their market strategies according to the current and future market dynamics.
The personal protective equipment (PPE) market in Colombia is positioned for sustained expansion, fueled by continued growth across key sectors such as construction, healthcare, chemicals, and oil and gas. Over the past decade, Colombia has witnessed a notable rise in international medical tourism, driven by its reputation for delivering high-quality, cost-effective healthcare and its strategic location in Latin America. In 2023, the sector generated GDP contributions, supported by the arrival of international patients. To further enhance healthcare infrastructure, the Colombian government through the National Infrastructure Agency (ANI) is spearheading multiple high-value projects, in collaboration with local and regional authorities.
These initiatives include the construction of medium-complexity public hospitals, high-complexity facilities, and the development or improvement of Primary Care Centers (CAPs), particularly in underserved and remote regions. At the same time, Colombia’s chemical sector has solidified its position as a regional leader, particularly in the regulated medical and scientific use of cannabis and its derivatives. As of August 2019, the segment had attracted investments, with an estimated annual export potential. These advancements in the healthcare and chemical industries are anticipated to drive substantial demand for medical and industrial-grade PPE such as surgical masks, gloves, gowns, and chemical-resistant apparel especially across hospitals, clinics, laboratories, and pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities.
According to 6Wresearch, Colombia Personal Protective Equipment Market size is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8.2% during 2025E-2031F. Colombia’s construction industry has demonstrated a steady recovery primarily driven by a surge in civil infrastructure projects. As part of its broader social infrastructure strategy, the government is preparing to launch two major water infrastructure projects, collectively with tenders anticipated between 2026 and 2027, according to the National Infrastructure Agency (ANI).
In parallel, the National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH) is advancing its long-term energy exploration roadmap, which entails the allocation of exploration blocks and the drilling of wells between 2021 and 2040. This initiative is designed to increase Colombia’s hydrocarbon reserves and ensure long-term energy self-sufficiency. These sector-specific advancements are projected to significantly drive demand for certified personal protective equipment (PPE) across various high-risk environments, further strengthening the PPE market’s growth trajectory in the years ahead.
Respiratory protection is expected to lead growth in Colombia’s PPE market, driven by rising awareness of airborne risks and tighter safety regulations in sectors like mining, construction, chemicals, and oil and gas. The oil and gas sector alone is set to receive investment in 2025, much of it directed toward production activities requiring advanced equipment such as NIOSH-certified respirators. In 2024, Colombia produced metric tons of coal and barrels of oil equivalent per day, highlighting the critical need for reliable respiratory PPE in extractive industries.
The Oil & Gas sector is expected to witness the most significant growth in Colombia’s Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) market over the coming years. Due to strong investment momentum, the industry is expected to receive an amount of rising investment.
The report provides a detailed analysis of the following market segments:
1. Executive Summary |
2. Introduction |
2.1 Report Description |
2.2 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3. Colombia Personal Protective Equipment Market Overview |
3.1 Colombia Personal Protective Equipment Market Revenues, 2021 – 2031F |
3.2 Colombia Personal Protective Equipment Market Industry Life Cycle |
3.3 Colombia Personal Protective Equipment Market Porter’s Five Forces |
4. Colombia Personal Protective Equipment Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.3 Market Restraints |
5. Colombia Personal Protective Equipment Market Trends |
6. Colombia Personal Protective Equipment Market Overview, By Product Type |
6.1 Colombia Personal Protective Equipment Market Revenue Share, By Product Type, 2024 & 2031F |
6.1.1 Colombia Personal Protective Equipment Market Revenues, By Head Eye & Face Protection, 2021-2031F |
6.1.2 Colombia Personal Protective Equipment Market Revenues, By Hearing Protection, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Colombia Personal Protective Equipment Market Revenues, By Protective Clothing, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 Colombia Personal Protective Equipment Market Revenues, By Respiratory Protection, 2021-2031F |
6.1.5 Colombia Personal Protective Equipment Market Revenues, By Protective Footwear, 2021-2031F |
6.1.6 Colombia Personal Protective Equipment Market Revenues, By Fall Protection, 2021-2031F |
6.1.7 Colombia Personal Protective Equipment Market Revenues, By Hand Protection, 2021-2031F |
6.1.8 Colombia Personal Protective Equipment Market Revenues, By Others, 2021-2031F |
7. Colombia Personal Protective Equipment Market Overview, By End-Users |
7.1 Colombia Personal Protective Equipment Market Revenues and Revenue Share, By End-Users, 2024 & 2031F |
7.1.1 Colombia Personal Protective Equipment Market Revenues, By Construction, 2021-2031F |
7.1.2 Colombia Personal Protective Equipment Market Revenues, By Manufacturing, 2021-2031F |
7.1.3 Colombia Personal Protective Equipment Market Revenues, By Oil & Gas, 2021-2031F |
7.1.4 Colombia Personal Protective Equipment Market Revenues, By Chemicals, 2021-2031F |
7.1.5 Colombia Personal Protective Equipment Market Revenues, By Food & Beverage, 2021-2031F |
7.1.6 Colombia Personal Protective Equipment Market Revenues, By Pharmaceuticals, 2021-2031F |
7.1.7 Colombia Personal Protective Equipment Market Revenues, By Mining, 2021-2031F |
7.1.8 Colombia Personal Protective Equipment Market Revenues, By Others, 2021-2031F |
8. Colombia Personal Protective Equipment Market Key Performance Indicators |
9. Colombia Personal Protective Equipment Market Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Colombia Personal Protective Equipment Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product Type, 2031F |
9.2 Colombia Personal Protective Equipment Market Opportunity Assessment, By End-Users, 2031F |
10. Colombia Personal Protective Equipment Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Colombia Personal Protective Equipment Market Revenue Ranking, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Colombia Personal Protective Equipment Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Technical Parameters |
10.3 Colombia Personal Protective Equipment Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating Parameters |
11. Company Profiles |
11.1 Ansell |
11.2 3M |
11.3 Stryker |
11.4 PROTEX S.A.S |
11.5 Polymedical De Colombia S.A.S. |
11.6 Medical Supplies Corp. S.A.S. |
11.7 VICSA STEELPRO COLOMBIA S.A.S. |
11.8 Clay S.A. |
11.9 MSA Safety Incorporated |
11.10 Drägerwerk AG & Co. KGaA |
11.11 EPI SAS BIC |
11.12 Honeywell International Inc |
12. Key Strategic Recommendations |
13. Disclaimer |
List of Figures |
1. Colombia Personal Protective Equipment Market Revenues, 2021-2031F, ($ Million) |
2. Colombia Natural Gas Sources, 2020-2024, (%) |
3. Colombia Crude Oil Production, 2019-2023, Barrel/Day |
4. Colombia Personal Protective Equipment Market Revenue Share, By Product Types, 2024 & 2031F |
5. Colombia Personal Protective Equipment Market Revenue Share, By End-Users, 2024 & 2031F |
6. Colombia Penetration of Healthcare Technology |
7. Colombia Current Health Expenditure (% of GDP), 2019-2023 |
8. Colombia Personal Protective Equipment Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product Types, 2031F |
9. Colombia Personal Protective Equipment Market Opportunity Assessment, By End-Users, 2031F |
10. Colombia Personal Protective Equipment Market Revenue Ranking, By Companies, 2024 |
List of Tables |
1. Colombia CAPEX of Upcoming High Priority Hospital Projects, ($ Million) |
2. Colombia Personal Protective Equipment Market Revenues, By Product Types, 2021-2031F ($ Million) |
3. Colombia Personal Protective Equipment Market Revenues, By End-Users, 2021-2031F ($ Million) |
4. Colombia Consolidated Revenues of Chemical Companies, 2024 |
5. Colombia List of Upcoming Projects in Bogota |