Market Overview:

The global first-aid kit market size reached US$ 167.5 Million in 2021. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach US$ 227.1 Million by 2027, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 5.1% during 2022-2027. Keeping in mind the uncertainties of COVID-19, we are continuously tracking and evaluating the direct as well as the indirect influence of the pandemic on different end use sectors. These insights are included in the report as a major market contributor. 

A first-aid kit includes essential medical equipment that are necessary for providing immediate healthcare assistance during a medical emergency. The contents of these kits may vary depending upon the purpose, feasibility and situation that users might face. The market is being catalyzed by increasing consumer health concerns coupled with the growing awareness towards the importance of immediate treatment in case of uncertainties. Furthermore, the rising emphasis on specialty first-aid kits along with their increasing adoption across different industries has augmented the product demand. For instance, the emergence of classroom kits, pet first-aid kits, emergency kits, military kits, and other industry-specific kits, has significantly boosted the growth of the market.

The increasing need for first-aid kits at workplaces owing to stringent safety regulations towards ensuring employee safety and wellness has aggravated the growth of the first-aid industry. Additionally, these kits are widely utilized in commercial buildings and industrial sites, owing to a higher risk of accidents. Besides this, the introduction of numerous first-aid training programs at schools, workplaces, etc., has created consumer awareness promoting the importance of first-aid, which has further bolstered the product demand. Apart from this, the sports industry experiences high demand for first-aid kits owing to the high risks of injuries, muscle cramps, or minor accidents during strenuous training, sports, and physical fitness activities, thereby driving the market growth. Moreover, the rising adoption of driving safety kits in compliance with stringent safety standards and high incidences of casualties during road accidents have propelled the demand for first-aid kits in the automobile industry. Additionally, the growing inclination towards pre-organized kits along with changing consumer preferences has led to the launch of newer product variants with different colored packs or compartments, thereby attracting a large customer base. Moreover, the emergence of the e-commerce industry has also improved the distribution and accessibility of these products, thereby significantly contributing to the market growth. Additionally, various technological upgradations and rapid digitalization in the sector are resulting in the introduction of smart first-aid kits that allow untrained civilians to provide first medical assistance. 

Key Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each sub-segment of the global first-aid kit market report, along with forecasts at the global, regional and country level from 2022-2027. Our report has categorized the market based on product type, design, material, packaging, distribution channel and end-use.

Breakup by Product Type:

• Common Type Kits
• Special Type Kits
   

Breakup by Design:

• Mounted
• Portable
   

Breakup by Material:

• Fabric
• Plastic
• Glass
• Others
   

Breakup by Packaging:

• Backpack
• Bags
• Boxes
• Cabinet
   

Breakup by Distribution Channel:

• Drug Stores
• Hospitals and Clinics
• Online
• Others
   

 Breakup by End-Use:

• Commercial
• Industrial
• Healthcare
• Residential
• Sports
• Military
• Others
   

Breakup by Region:

• North America
  • United States
  • Canada
• Europe
  • Germany
  • France
  • United Kingdom
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
  • Others
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Australia
  • Indonesia
  • Others
• Middle East and Africa
  • Turkey
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Iran
  • United Arab Emirates
  • Others
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Argentina
  • Colombia
  • Chile
  • Peru
  • Others
     

Competitive Landscape:

The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined with some of the key players being 3M, Acme United Corporation, AdvaCare Systems, Certified Safety Manufacturing, Cintas Corporation, Fieldtex Products Inc., Firstar Healthcare Co., Ltd., Paul Hartmann AG, Honeywell International Inc., Johnson & Johnson Service, Inc., Steroplast Healthcare, etc.

Report Coverage:

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

• How has the global first-aid kit market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
• What are the key regional markets?
• What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the global first-aid kit market?
• What is the breakup of the market based on the product type?
• What is the breakup of the market based on the design?
• What is the breakup of the market based on the material?
• What is the breakup of the market based on the packaging?
• What is the breakup of the market based on the distribution channel?
• What is the breakup of the market based on the end-use?
• What are the various stages in the value chain of the industry?
• What are the key driving factors and challenges in the market?
• What is the structure of the global first-aid kit market and who are the key players?
• What is the degree of competition in the market?