C h a p t e r 1

Executive Summary

Introduction 1-1

Introduction to the Chinese Market for Protective Equipment 1-1

Summary of Major Findings 1-2

Market Overview 1-2

Market Analysis 1-2

Market Drivers and Restraints 1-3

Market Drivers 1-3

Market Restraints 1-3

Competitive Analysis 1-3

C h a p t e r 2

Introduction to the Industry

Introduction to the Chinese Markets for Personal Protective Equipment 2-1

Industry Challenges 2-1

Increasing Competition from Foreign Companies Entering the Chinese Market 2-2

Inferior Product Quality 2-2

Market Fragmentation 2-2

Low Compliance to Health and Safety Law 2-3

Campaigns and Education Programs Needed to Convince People 2-3

Limited Demand for High-end Products 2-3

Chinese Legislation on PPE 2-3

Outlook for Chinese and International Companies 2-4

PEST Analysis of the Chinese PPE Markets 2-4

Political 2-4

Economic 2-5

Social 2-5

Technological 2-5

C h a p t e r 3

Total Chinese Markets for Personal Protective Equipment

Market Overview 3-1

Market Overview and Definitions 3-1

Market Engineering Measurements 3-2

Market Engineering Research Measurment System 3-2

Market Drivers and Restraints 3-3

Market Drivers 3-3

Improved Self-protection Awareness among Workers 3-3

Entry of More Foreign Companies 3-4

Healthy Chinese Economy 3-4

Booming Construction Market Pushed by World-class Events 3-4

Low Cost in PPE Production 3-4

Market Restraints 3-5

Common Price Sensitivity among End Users 3-5

Inefficient Revisions of Government Regulations and Laws 3-5

Ignored Replacement of PPE Products 3-6

Market Forecast and Analysis 3-6

Demand Analysis 3-6

Market Forecasts 3-7

Market Trends by Product Type 3-9

Pricing Analysis 3-10

Distribution Analysis 3-10

Structure 3-10

Competitive Structure 3-11

Competitive Environment 3-11

Market Share Analysis 3-11

C h a p t e r 4

Chinese Above-the-Neck PPE Market

Market Analysis and Forecasts 4-1

Market Overview and Definitions 4-1

Market Segmentation 4-1

Eye Protection 4-1

Hearing Protection 4-1

Skull Protection 4-1

Legislation 4-2

Skull Protection 4-2

Face Protection 4-2

End-user Analysis 4-3

Market Dynamics 4-3

Market Drivers 4-3

Market Restraints 4-3

Market Forecasts 4-3

Trends by Product Type 4-5

Hearing Protection 4-6

Skull Protection 4-6

Eye and Face Protection 4-6

Conclusions 4-7

Competitive Structure 4-7

Competitive Analysis 4-7

Manufacturers 4-7

International 4-7

Conclusions 4-8

C h a p t e r 5

Chinese Protective Clothing Market

Market Analysis and Forecasts 5-1

Market Overview and Definitions 5-1

Market Segmentation 5-1

General Purpose Protection 5-1

Cold and Wet Weather Protection 5-1

Fire Protection 5-1

Chemical Protection 5-2

Anti-static Protection 5-2

Chain Saw Protection 5-2

Legislation 5-2

End-user Analysis 5-5

Chemicals 5-5

Petroleum 5-5

Metallurgy 5-5

Construction 5-5

Mining 5-5

Market Dynamics 5-5

Market Drivers 5-5

Market Restraints 5-6

Market Forecasts 5-6

Trends by Product Type 5-7

General Purpose Protection 5-8

Anti-static Protection 5-9

Chemical Protection 5-9

Others 5-9

Competitive Structure 5-9

Manufacturers 5-9

International 5-9

Conclusions 5-10

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Chinese Respiratory Protection Equipment Market

Market Analysis and Forecasts 6-1

Market Overview and Definitions 6-1

Market Segmentation 6-1

Disposable Masks 6-1

Filtering, Non-disposable Respiratory Protective Equipment 6-2

Self-contained Breathing Apparatus 6-2

Legislation 6-2

End-user Analysis 6-3

Market Dynamics 6-3

Market Drivers 6-3

Market Restraints 6-3

Market Forecasts 6-3

Trends by Product Type 6-5

Filtering, Non-disposable Respiratory Protection 6-6

Disposable Masks 6-7

Self-contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) 6-7

Competitive Structure 6-7

Competitive Analysis 6-7

Manufacturers 6-7

International 6-7

C h a p t e r 7

Chinese Protective Gloves Market

Market Analysis and Forecasts 7-1

Market Overview and Definitions 7-1

Market Segmentation 7-1

Disposable Gloves 7-1

Reusable Gloves 7-1

Legislation 7-2

End-user Analysis 7-2

Market Dynamics 7-3

Market Drivers 7-3

Market Restraints 7-3

Market Forecasts 7-3

Trends by Product Type 7-4

Leather 7-5

Textile 7-5

Polymer/Polymer-textile 7-5

Technical Fiber 7-5

Competitive Structure 7-6

Competitive Analysis 7-6

Manufacturers 7-6

International 7-6

Domestic 7-7

C h a p t e r 8

Chinese Protective Footwear Market

Market Analysis and Forecasts 8-1

Market Overview and Definitions 8-1

Market Segmentation 8-1

Shoes 8-1

Boots 8-1

Legislation 8-2

End-user Analysis 8-3

Market Dynamics 8-3

Market Drivers 8-3

Market Restraints 8-3

Market Forecasts 8-3

Trends by Product Type 8-5

Competitive Structure 8-6

Competitive Analysis 8-6

Manufacturers 8-6

International 8-6

Domestic 8-7

C h a p t e r 9

Database of Key Industry Participants

Market Participants 9-1

PPE Suppliers 9-1

PPE Distributors 9-4

Related Companies and Associations 9-5

Associations 9-5