In France, the PPE market is estimated at 1.3 billion euros. IN 2022, the global personal protective equipment (PPE) market experienced significant growth due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Sales reached a market value of $68.5 billion. This was largely due to increased demand for surgical masks. The sector encompasses a wide range of products designed to protect individuals against various occupational hazards, including head, eye, face, hearing and respiratory protection equipment, as well as protective clothing and footwear. The global flu pandemic Covid-19 has propelled the PPE market from around US$48 billion in 2018 to US$68.5 billion in 2022. In a normal year, the market is estimated at US$64 billion. Innovations and regulatory pressures are driving demand. Europe and North America together account for almost three-quarters of global market share. The main global market players are 3M, Honeywell and Ansell. Trends and outlook for the personal protective equipment market In France, th