Overview of the global nuclear protective clothing market

According to Technavio's market research report, the global nuclear protective clothing market will grow at a steady rate and post a CAGR of close to 4% during the forecast period. The recurring demand for nuclear protective clothing will drive the growth prospects for the global nuclear protective clothing market from 2017 to 2021. The high rate of personnel contamination events compels nuclear industries to use protective clothing that is majorly single use or disposable. The market is experiencing a constant demand for disposable coveralls or nuclear protective clothing items from both existing operable nuclear plants and nuclear plants under construction as these clothing products reduce the chance of cross-contamination, minimize the penetration of radioactive particles, and offer body coverage free of radioactive materials. Furthermore, disposable nuclear protective clothing also protects workers during nuclear decommissioning or decommissioning of nuclear plants and offers protection from radioactive by-products created during nuclear power generation, which will fuel the demand for these anti-radiation suit products.

One of the major trends that will gain traction in the nuclear protective clothing market is the integration of e-commerce channels for the procurement of nuclear protective clothing. Factors such as improved logistics and infrastructure, the higher adoption of mobile devices, the penetration of the Internet, and the growing competition between e-commerce players, will encourage the procurement of personal protective equipment (PPE) through e-commerce channels, which, in turn, will propel the sales of nuclear protective clothing in the coming years, in the anti radiation suits market.

Competitive landscape and key vendors

The nuclear protective clothing market comprises of only a few number of players. Many of these vendors are increasingly focusing on expanding their geographical presence and enhancing their product portfolio, which will help them establish a strong position in the market. A multitude of these vendors in the anti radiation suits market are also focusing on offering their products through e-commerce channels that will enable them to increase their market share and enhance their customer base.

Key vendors in this market are -

• 3M
• DuPont
• Honeywell
• Lakeland Industries

Other prominent vendors in the market include  Eastern Technologies, Kappler, Lancs Industries, MATISEC, Professional Protection Systems, and W. L. Gore & Associates.

Segmentation by application and analysis of the nuclear protective clothing market

• Nuclear power plants
• Nuclear research labs

The nuclear power plants segment accounted to the majority of the shares of the nuclear protective clothing market and the segment will continue to dominate the market during the forecasted period as well. A large number of nuclear operators, engineers, and technicians are increasingly using these protective clothing such as coveralls, radioactive suit, safety shoes, chemical resistant gloves, and hood to protect themselves from radioactive contaminants. Factors such as the frequent demand from existing operable nuclear power plants and the increasing number of nuclear power plants in APAC will boost the demand for this segment in the anti radiation suits market in the coming years.

Segmentation by geography and analysis of the nuclear protective clothing market

• Americas
• APAC
• EMEA

EMEA dominated the global nuclear protective clothing market during 2016 and will continue to hold the maximum market share for the next four years as well. The region's dominance in the anti radiation market is mainly due to the presence of a large number of operable nuclear power plants that have a constant demand for nuclear protective clothing products.

Key questions answered in the report include

• What will the market size and the growth rate be in 2021?
• What are the key factors driving the global nuclear protective clothing market?
• What are the key market trends impacting the growth of the global nuclear protective clothing market?
• What are the challenges to market growth?
• Who are the key vendors in the global nuclear protective clothing market?
• What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the vendors in the global nuclear protective clothing market?
• What are the trending factors influencing the market shares of the Americas, APAC, and EMEA?
• What are the key outcomes of the five forces analysis of the global nuclear protective clothing market?

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Protective clothing in the nuclear industry plays a vital role in shielding workers from radiation that can directly penetrate the skin, resulting in severe health hazards. The nuclear industry is one of the highly-regulated industries that mandates the use of protective clothing to ensure safe work environment. Technavio's reports for the energy portfolio cover a diverse range of product and service markets including power and energy storage. Furthermore, Technavio's reports also offer crucial information on the leading vendors, their entire gamut of products and services, and the competitive landscape for the energy industry.

Our team of industry analysts also carry out a comprehensive research approach of primary and secondary data techniques and conduct an extensive analysis of many factors, including technological developments and the demand-supply shifts for various markets covering different geographical locations. To help clients frame new market strategies, our upcoming industry research report on the global nuclear protective clothing market for the period of 2017 to 2021 also offers valuable insights derived from reliable sources of market intelligence such as manufacturers, channel partners, regulatory bodies, and key decision makers.

This upcoming report on the global nuclear protective clothing market also considers the growth of related markets such as nuclear control rods and personal protective equipment (PPE) for women, which are expected to grow at a CAGR of 2% and 8%, respectively by 2021. As observed by our market research analysts, the nuclear industry predominantly uses disposable protective clothing to eliminate the cross-contamination of radiation particulates. This is expected to significantly boost the growth of the market in the forthcoming years.

The upcoming industry research report on the global nuclear protective clothing market also showcases the drivers, trends, and the challenges faced by the energy industry and gives valuable insights into sectors of oil and gas and smart grids.