| Product Code: ETC340586 | Publication Date: Aug 2022 | Updated Date: Aug 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
The use of plastics in personal protective equipment has gained importance, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. The market for plastics in PPE is influenced by healthcare demands, industrial safety regulations, and overall market dynamics. Its growth may be subject to the evolving requirements for protective gear.
The use of plastics in personal protective equipment is driven by safety and hygiene considerations, especially in healthcare and industrial sectors. Plastics are integral in the production of face shields, protective clothing, and disposable gloves, among others. The ongoing emphasis on safety and hygiene in various industries is expected to sustain the demand for plastics in PPE manufacturing.
The use of plastics in PPE is expected to grow in Malaysia, driven by safety concerns. Challenges include the need for high-quality, durable plastics and addressing sustainability concerns related to disposable PPE.
The Malaysia plastics in personal protective equipment (PPE) market experienced a surge in demand during the COVID-19 pandemic, driven by the need for protective gear in healthcare, manufacturing, and other sectors. This trend is likely to continue as PPE remains essential for workplace safety and infection control.
Companies like Kossan Rubber Industries Berhad and Top Glove Corporation Berhad are key players in the plastics used for personal protective equipment. The outlook is promising, particularly in light of the heightened focus on safety and hygiene in various industries, including healthcare and manufacturing.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Malaysia Plastics In Personal Protective Equipment Market Overview |
3.1 Malaysia Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Malaysia Plastics In Personal Protective Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Malaysia Plastics In Personal Protective Equipment Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Malaysia Plastics In Personal Protective Equipment Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Malaysia Plastics In Personal Protective Equipment Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Malaysia Plastics In Personal Protective Equipment Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Malaysia Plastics In Personal Protective Equipment Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing awareness about the importance of personal protective equipment (PPE) in various industries |
4.2.2 Growing emphasis on workplace safety regulations and standards in Malaysia |
4.2.3 Rising demand for lightweight, durable, and cost-effective PPE solutions in the market |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuations in raw material prices impacting the production cost of plastics for PPE |
4.3.2 Intense competition from alternative materials such as textiles and metals in the PPE market |
5 Malaysia Plastics In Personal Protective Equipment Market Trends |
6 Malaysia Plastics In Personal Protective Equipment Market, By Types |
6.1 Malaysia Plastics In Personal Protective Equipment Market, By Product |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Malaysia Plastics In Personal Protective Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Product, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Malaysia Plastics In Personal Protective Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyethylene (PE), 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 Malaysia Plastics In Personal Protective Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Polypropylene (PP), 2021-2031F |
6.1.5 Malaysia Plastics In Personal Protective Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyurethane (PU), 2021-2031F |
6.1.6 Malaysia Plastics In Personal Protective Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyvinyl chloride (PVC), 2021-2031F |
6.1.7 Malaysia Plastics In Personal Protective Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyethylene terephthalate (PET), 2021-2031F |
6.1.8 Malaysia Plastics In Personal Protective Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Polystyrene (PS), 2021-2031F |
6.1.9 Malaysia Plastics In Personal Protective Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
6.1.10 Malaysia Plastics In Personal Protective Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Malaysia Plastics In Personal Protective Equipment Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Malaysia Plastics In Personal Protective Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Head, Eye & Face Protection, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Malaysia Plastics In Personal Protective Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Hearing Protection, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 Malaysia Plastics In Personal Protective Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Protective Clothing, 2021-2031F |
6.2.5 Malaysia Plastics In Personal Protective Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Respiratory Protection, 2021-2031F |
6.2.6 Malaysia Plastics In Personal Protective Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Protective Footwear, 2021-2031F |
6.2.7 Malaysia Plastics In Personal Protective Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Fall Protection, 2021-2031F |
6.2.8 Malaysia Plastics In Personal Protective Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
6.2.9 Malaysia Plastics In Personal Protective Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
7 Malaysia Plastics In Personal Protective Equipment Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Malaysia Plastics In Personal Protective Equipment Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Malaysia Plastics In Personal Protective Equipment Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Malaysia Plastics In Personal Protective Equipment Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage increase in the adoption of Malaysia plastics in PPE manufacturing |
8.2 Average cost reduction per unit of PPE achieved through the use of Malaysian plastics |
8.3 Number of new product developments using Malaysia plastics in PPE applications |
9 Malaysia Plastics In Personal Protective Equipment Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Malaysia Plastics In Personal Protective Equipment Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Malaysia Plastics In Personal Protective Equipment Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Malaysia Plastics In Personal Protective Equipment Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Malaysia Plastics In Personal Protective Equipment Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Malaysia Plastics In Personal Protective Equipment Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |