$21.1bn
$XXX.Xm
113k
9,674
$X.Xbn
The Safety Equipment and Supplies Distributors industry has shown modest growth over the past five years. Despite facing challenges such as rising labor and purchase costs that have squeezed profit, the industry has managed to sustain itself. Demand from downstream markets such as construction, manufacturing and healthcare has played a crucial role. A steady increase in regulatory requirements for workplace safety has been a key driver for the industry's stability.
Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 0.2 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated $21.1bn in 2024.
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue ($m)
2024 | Profit ($m)
2024 | Profit Margin (%)
2024 |
---|---|---|---|---|
L'air Liquide, S.A. | 4,966.7 | 817.6 | 16.5 |
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Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Environmental safety products, Remediation equipment and Safety apparel. Environmental safety products is the largest segment of the Safety Equipment & Supplies Distributors in the US.
Environmental safety products ensure workplace protection
Operators in this industry distribute and deliver safety equipment and supplies to businesses and consumers. Generally, these items are purchased in bulk for manufacturing, construction and other labor-intensive industries. Distributors with retail outlets are included in this industry, but manufacturers with retail outlets and suppliers of goods for medical and healthcare markets are excluded.
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NAICS 42399 - Safety Equipment & Supplies Distributors in the US
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The market size of the Safety Equipment & Supplies Distributors in the US industry in United States is $21.1bn in 2024.
There are 9,674 businesses in the Safety Equipment & Supplies Distributors in the US industry in United States, which has grown at a CAGR of 5.0 % between 2019 and 2024.
The market size of the Safety Equipment & Supplies Distributors in the US industry in United States has been growing at a CAGR of 0.2 % between 2019 and 2024.
Over the next five years, the Safety Equipment & Supplies Distributors in the US industry in United States is expected to grow.
The biggest company operating in the Safety Equipment & Supplies Distributors market in United States is L'air Liquide, S.A.
Environmental safety products and Remediation equipment are part of the Safety Equipment & Supplies Distributors in the US industry.
The company holding the most market share in United States is L'air Liquide, S.A..
The level of competition is moderate and steady in the Safety Equipment & Supplies Distributors in the US industry in United States.