The global demand for Personal Flotation Devices Market is presumed to reach the market size of nearly USD XX MN by 2028 from USD XX MN in 2021 with a CAGR of XX% under the study period 2022 - 2028.
Personal floatation devices, sometimes known as life vests, assist while floating on water. It is protective equipment designed to keep people safe while boating, participating in water activities, and emergencies. A personal flotation device is smaller and lighter than a life jacket. The foam-filled personal floatation device keeps individuals comfortable in the water and distributes heat evenly across the body. It is essential safety equipment for deck suits, canoeing/kayaking, boardsailing, commercial vessel work jackets, and man overboard' scenarios. Type I PFD, Type II PFD, Type III PFD, Type IV PFD, and Type V PFD are the five most prevalent forms of personal flotation devices (PFD). Type I devices are appropriate for use on the open ocean, remote areas, and commercial vessels.
Market Dynamics
The primary driver of the personal flotation device market is expected to be government laws and regulations addressing job safety in coastal areas and while utilizing boats. The need for personal flotation devices is predicted to rise as customer preferences for recreational boating, and water activities grow. Strong economic growth in major marine markets and increased government spending on the renovation of boating infrastructure are important drivers driving the growth of the PFD industry. The primary market opportunity is to raise customer knowledge about the need for personal flotation devices. Furthermore, buyers seek high-quality products that adhere to government regulations. The PFD market is likely to benefit from technological advancements and the continual introduction of new water sports categories. Furthermore, changing lifestyles and increased disposable income in developing countries are expected to boost market demand over the forecast period.
The research report covers Porter’s Five Forces Model, Market Attractiveness Analysis, and Value Chain analysis. These tools help to get a clear picture of the industry’s structure and evaluate the competition attractiveness at a global level. Additionally, these tools also give an inclusive assessment of each segment in the global market of personal flotation devices. The growth and trends of personal flotation devices industry provide a holistic approach to this study.
Market Segmentation
This section of the personal flotation devices market report provides detailed data on the segments at country and regional level, thereby assisting the strategist in identifying the target demographics for the respective product or services with the upcoming opportunities.
By Product
- Offshore Life Jacket
- Near-Shore Buoyant Vest
- Flotation Aid
- Throwable Devices
- Special-Use Devices
By End-Use
- Aquaculture Industry
- Oil & Gas Industry
- Naval Industry
- Others (Water Tourism, Etc.)
By Application
- Passenger And Aircraft Crew
- Commercial Vessels (Cargo Ships, Tugboats, Passenger Ferries)
- Government & Military
- Water Sports
By Distribution Channel
- Online (E-Commerce Websites, Company Owned Websites)
- Offline (Wholesalers, Retailers, Specialty Stores)
Regional Analysis
This section covers the regional outlook, which accentuates current and future demand for the Personal Flotation Devices market across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa. Further, the report focuses on demand, estimation, and forecast for individual application segments across all the prominent regions.
Global Personal Flotation Devices Market Share by Region (Representative Graph)

The research report also covers the comprehensive profiles of the key players in the market and an in-depth view of the competitive landscape worldwide. The major players in the personal flotation devices market include The Coleman Company Inc., Absolute Outdoor Inc., Marine Rescue Technologies Ltd., Aqua Lung International, National Marine Manufacturer Association, Erez Europe, Kent Sporting Goods Co., Inc., LALIZAS, International Safety Product Ltd., Hydrodynamic Industrial Co. Ltd, Hutchwilco Ltd., Galvanisers India, Supreme In Safety Services, United Moulders Limited, Johnson Outdoors Watercraft, Inc. This section consists of a holistic view of the competitive landscape that includes various strategic developments such as key mergers & acquisitions, future capacities, partnerships, financial overviews, collaborations, new product developments, new product launches, and other developments.
METHODOLOGY:
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about this Report
b. For the year 2021, the global market size for Personal Flotation Devices was valued at USD 6.31 Billion.
b. The global Personal Flotation Devices market growth is estimated to be close to 3.5% between 2023 and 2028.
b. In the global Personal Flotation Devices market, North America holds the largest market share.
b. The Global Personal Flotation Devices is segmented by Product, Offshore Life Jacket, Near-shore Buoyant Vest, Flotation Aid, Throwable Devices, Special-use Devices, by End-use, Aquaculture Industry, Oil & Gas Industry, Naval Industry, Others (Water Tourism, etc.), by Application, Passenger and Aircraft Crew, Commercial Vessels (Cargo Ships, Tugboats, Passenger Ferries), Government & Military, Water Sports, by Distribution Channel, Online (E-commerce Websites, Company Owned Websites), Offline (Wholesalers, Retailers, Specialty Stores).
b. The leading players in the Global Personal Flotation Devices Market are The Coleman Company Inc., Absolute Outdoor Inc., Marine Rescue Technologies Ltd., Aqua Lung International, National Marine Manufacturer Association, Erez Europe, Kent Sporting Goods Co. Inc., LALIZAS, International Safety Product Ltd., Hydrodynamic Industrial Co. Ltd, Hutchwilco Ltd., Galvanisers India, Supreme In Safety Services, United Moulders Limited, Johnson Outdoors Watercraft Inc.
1 . PREFACE
1.1. Report Description
1.1.1. Objective
1.1.2. Target Audience
1.1.3. Unique Selling Proposition (USP) & offerings
1.2. Research Scope
1.3. Research Methodology
1.3.1. Market Research Process
1.3.2. Market Research Methodology
2 . EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
2.1. Highlights of Market
2.2. Global Market Snapshot
3 . PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICES – INDUSTRY ANALYSIS
3.1. Introduction - Market Dynamics
3.2. Market Drivers
3.3. Market Restraints
3.4. Opportunities
3.5. Industry Trends
3.6. Porter’s Five Force Analysis
3.7. Market Attractiveness Analysis
3.7.1 Market Attractiveness Analysis By Product
3.7.2 Market Attractiveness Analysis By End-use
3.7.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis By Application
3.7.4 Market Attractiveness Analysis By Distribution Channel
3.7.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis By Region
4 . VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS
4.1. Value Chain Analysis
4.2. Raw Material Analysis
4.2.1. List of Raw Materials
4.2.2. Raw Material Manufactures List
4.2.3. Price Trend of Key Raw Materials
4.3. List of Potential Buyers
4.4. Marketing Channel
4.4.1. Direct Marketing
4.4.2. Indirect Marketing
4.4.3. Marketing Channel Development Trend
5 . IMPACT ANALYSIS OF COVID-19 OUTBREAK
5.1. Impact Analysis of Covid-19 Outbreak
5.1.1. Direct Impact on Production
5.1.2. Supply Chain and Market Disruption
5.1.3. Financial Impact on Firms and Financial Markets
5.2. COVID-19 Impact Analysis by Production, Import, Export and Demand
5.3. Market: Pre V/S Post COVID-19
5.4. Estimated Impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Epidemic
5.5. COVID-19: Micro and Macro Factor Analysis
6 . GLOBAL PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICES MARKET ANALYSIS BY PRODUCT
6.1 Overview by Product
6.2 Historical and Forecast Data
6.3 Analysis by Product
6.4 Offshore Life Jacket Historic and Forecast Sales by Regions
6.5 Near-shore Buoyant Vest Historic and Forecast Sales by Regions
6.6 Flotation Aid Historic and Forecast Sales by Regions
6.7 Throwable Devices Historic and Forecast Sales by Regions
6.8 Special-use Devices Historic and Forecast Sales by Regions
7 . GLOBAL PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICES MARKET ANALYSIS BY END-USE
7.1 Overview by End-use
7.2 Historical and Forecast Data
7.3 Analysis by End-use
7.4 Aquaculture Industry Historic and Forecast Sales by Regions
7.5 Oil & Gas Industry Historic and Forecast Sales by Regions
7.6 Naval Industry Historic and Forecast Sales by Regions
7.7 Others (Water Tourism, Etc.) Historic and Forecast Sales by Regions
8 . GLOBAL PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICES MARKET ANALYSIS BY APPLICATION
8.1 Overview by Application
8.2 Historical and Forecast Data
8.3 Analysis by Application
8.4 Passenger And Aircraft Crew Historic and Forecast Sales by Regions
8.5 Commercial Vessels (Cargo Ships, Tugboats, Passenger Ferries) Historic and Forecast Sales by Regions
8.6 Government & Military Historic and Forecast Sales by Regions
8.7 Water Sports Historic and Forecast Sales by Regions
9 . GLOBAL PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICES MARKET ANALYSIS BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL
9.1 Overview by Distribution Channel
9.2 Historical and Forecast Data
9.3 Analysis by Distribution Channel
9.4 Online (E-commerce Websites, Company Owned Websites) Historic and Forecast Sales by Regions
9.5 Offline (Wholesalers, Retailers, Specialty Stores) Historic and Forecast Sales by Regions
10 . GLOBAL PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICES MARKET ANALYSIS BY GEOGRAPHY
10.1. Regional Outlook
10.2. Introduction
10.3. North America Sales Analysis
10.3.1. Overview, Historic and Forecast Sales Analysis
10.3.2. North America By Segment Sales Analysis
10.3.3. North America By Country Sales Analysis
10.3.4. United State Sales Analysis
10.3.5. Canada Sales Analysis
10.3.6. Mexico Sales Analysis
10.4. Europe Sales Analysis
10.4.1. Overview, Historic and Forecast Sales Analysis
10.4.2. Europe by Segment Sales Analysis
10.4.3. Europe by Country Sales Analysis
10.4.4. United Kingdom Sales Analysis
10.4.5. France Sales Analysis
10.4.6. Germany Sales Analysis
10.4.7. Italy Sales Analysis
10.4.8. Russia Sales Analysis
10.4.9. Rest Of Europe Sales Analysis
10.5. Asia Pacific Sales Analysis
10.5.1. Overview, Historic and Forecast Sales Analysis
10.5.2. Asia Pacific by Segment Sales Analysis
10.5.3. Asia Pacific by Country Sales Analysis
10.5.4. China Sales Analysis
10.5.5. India Sales Analysis
10.5.6. Japan Sales Analysis
10.5.7. South Korea Sales Analysis
10.5.8. Australia Sales Analysis
10.5.9. Rest Of Asia Pacific Sales Analysis
10.6. Latin America Sales Analysis
10.6.1. Overview, Historic and Forecast Sales Analysis
10.6.2. Latin America by Segment Sales Analysis
10.6.3. Latin America by Country Sales Analysis
10.6.4. Brazil Sales Analysis
10.6.5. Argentina Sales Analysis
10.6.6. Peru Sales Analysis
10.6.7. Chile Sales Analysis
10.6.8. Rest of Latin America Sales Analysis
10.7. Middle East & Africa Sales Analysis
10.7.1. Overview, Historic and Forecast Sales Analysis
10.7.2. Middle East & Africa by Segment Sales Analysis
10.7.3. Middle East & Africa by Country Sales Analysis
10.7.4. Saudi Arabia Sales Analysis
10.7.5. UAE Sales Analysis
10.7.6. Israel Sales Analysis
10.7.7. South Africa Sales Analysis
10.7.8. Rest Of Middle East And Africa Sales Analysis
11 . COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE OF THE PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICES COMPANIES
11.1. Personal Flotation Devices Market Competition
11.2. Partnership/Collaboration/Agreement
11.3. Merger And Acquisitions
11.4. New Product Launch
11.5. Other Developments
12 . COMPANY PROFILES OF PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICES INDUSTRY
12.1. Top Company Share Analysis
12.2. Market Concentration Rate
12.3. The Coleman Company Inc.
12.3.1. Company Overview
12.3.2. Company Revenue
12.3.3. Products
12.3.4. Recent Developments
12.4. Absolute Outdoor Inc.
12.4.1. Company Overview
12.4.2. Company Revenue
12.4.3. Products
12.4.4. Recent Developments
12.5. Marine Rescue Technologies Ltd.
12.5.1. Company Overview
12.5.2. Company Revenue
12.5.3. Products
12.5.4. Recent Developments
12.6. Aqua Lung International
12.6.1. Company Overview
12.6.2. Company Revenue
12.6.3. Products
12.6.4. Recent Developments
12.7. National Marine Manufacturer Association
12.7.1. Company Overview
12.7.2. Company Revenue
12.7.3. Products
12.7.4. Recent Developments
12.8. Erez Europe
12.8.1. Company Overview
12.8.2. Company Revenue
12.8.3. Products
12.8.4. Recent Developments
12.9. Kent Sporting Goods Co. Inc.
12.9.1. Company Overview
12.9.2. Company Revenue
12.9.3. Products
12.9.4. Recent Developments
12.10. LALIZAS
12.10.1. Company Overview
12.10.2. Company Revenue
12.10.3. Products
12.10.4. Recent Developments
12.11. International Safety Product Ltd.
12.11.1. Company Overview
12.11.2. Company Revenue
12.11.3. Products
12.11.4. Recent Developments
12.12. Hydrodynamic Industrial Co. Ltd
12.12.1. Company Overview
12.12.2. Company Revenue
12.12.3. Products
12.12.4. Recent Developments
12.13. Hutchwilco Ltd.
12.13.1. Company Overview
12.13.2. Company Revenue
12.13.3. Products
12.13.4. Recent Developments
12.14. Galvanisers India
12.14.1. Company Overview
12.14.2. Company Revenue
12.14.3. Products
12.14.4. Recent Developments
12.15. Supreme In Safety Services
12.15.1. Company Overview
12.15.2. Company Revenue
12.15.3. Products
12.15.4. Recent Developments
12.16. United Moulders Limited
12.16.1. Company Overview
12.16.2. Company Revenue
12.16.3. Products
12.16.4. Recent Developments
12.17. Johnson Outdoors Watercraft Inc.
12.17.1. Company Overview
12.17.2. Company Revenue
12.17.3. Products
12.17.4. Recent Developments
*Note - in company profiling, financial details and recent development are subject to availability or might not be covered in case of private companies
LIST OF TABLES
- Market Snapshot
- Drivers : Impact Analysis
- Restraints : Impact Analysis
- List of Raw Material
- List of Raw Material Manufactures
- List of Potential Buyers
- COVID-19 Impact Analysis by Production, Import, Export and Demand
- Pre V/S Post COVID-19
- Estimated Impact Of The Coronavirus (Covid-19) Epidemic
- COVID-19: Micro and Macro Factor Analysis
- Analysis by Product (USD MN)
- Offshore Life Jacket Market Sales by Geography (USD MN)
- Near-shore Buoyant Vest Market Sales by Geography (USD MN)
- Flotation Aid Market Sales by Geography (USD MN)
- Throwable Devices Market Sales by Geography (USD MN)
- Special-use Devices Market Sales by Geography (USD MN)
- Analysis Market by End-use (USD MN)
- Aquaculture Industry Market Sales by Geography (USD MN)
- Oil & Gas Industry Market Sales by Geography (USD MN)
- Naval Industry Market Sales by Geography (USD MN)
- Others (Water Tourism, Etc.) Market Sales by Geography (USD MN)
- Analysis by Application (USD MN)
- Passenger And Aircraft Crew Market Sales by Geography (USD MN)
- Commercial Vessels (Cargo Ships, Tugboats, Passenger Ferries) Market Sales by Geography (USD MN)
- Government & Military Market Sales by Geography (USD MN)
- Water Sports Market Sales by Geography (USD MN)
- Analysis by Distribution Channel (USD MN)
- Online (E-commerce Websites, Company Owned Websites) Market Sales by Geography (USD MN)
- Offline (Wholesalers, Retailers, Specialty Stores) Market Sales by Geography (USD MN)
- Global Personal Flotation Devices Market Sales by Geography (USD MN)
- North America Market Analysis (USD MN)
- United State Market Analysis (USD MN)
- Canada Market Analysis (USD MN)
- Mexico Market Analysis (USD MN)
- Europe Market Analysis (USD MN)
- Europe Market Estimate by Country (USD MN)
- United Kingdom Market Analysis (USD MN)
- France Market Analysis (USD MN)
- Germany Market Analysis (USD MN)
- Italy Market Analysis (USD MN)
- Russia Market Analysis (USD MN)
- Spain Market Analysis (USD MN)
- Rest of Europe Market Analysis (USD MN)
- Asia Pacific Market Analysis (USD MN)
- China Market Analysis (USD MN)
- Japan Market Analysis (USD MN)
- India Market Analysis (USD MN)
- South Korea Market Analysis (USD MN)
- Australia Market Analysis (USD MN)
- Rest of Asia Pacific Market Analysis (USD MN)
- Latin America Market Analysis (USD MN)
- Brazil Market Analysis (USD MN)
- Argentina Market Analysis (USD MN)
- Peru Market Analysis (USD MN)
- Chile Market Analysis (USD MN)
- Rest of Latin America Market Analysis (USD MN)
- Middle East & Africa Market Analysis (USD MN)
- Saudi Arabia Market Analysis (USD MN)
- UAE Market Analysis (USD MN)
- Israel Market Analysis (USD MN)
- South Africa Market Analysis (USD MN)
- Rest of Middle East and Africa Market Analysis (USD MN)
- Partnership/Collaboration/Agreement
- Mergers And Acquisition
LIST OF FIGURES
- Research Scope of Personal Flotation Devices Report
- Market Research Process
- Market Research Methodology
- Global Personal Flotation Devices Market Size, by Region (USD MN)
- Porters Five Forces Analysis
- Market Attractiveness Analysis by Product
- Market Attractiveness Analysis by End-use
- Market Attractiveness Analysis by Application
- Market Attractiveness Analysis by Distribution Channel
- Market Attractiveness Analysis by Region
- Value Chain Analysis
- Global Market Analysis by Product (USD MN)
- Offshore Life Jacket Market Sales by Geography (USD MN)
- Near-shore Buoyant Vest Market Sales by Geography (USD MN)
- Flotation Aid Market Sales by Geography (USD MN)
- Throwable Devices Market Sales by Geography (USD MN)
- Special-use Devices Market Sales by Geography (USD MN)
- Global Market Analysis by End-use (USD MN)
- Aquaculture Industry Market Sales by Geography (USD MN)
- Oil & Gas Industry Market Sales by Geography (USD MN)
- Naval Industry Market Sales by Geography (USD MN)
- Others (Water Tourism, Etc.) Market Sales by Geography (USD MN)
- Global Market Analysis by Application (USD MN)
- Passenger And Aircraft Crew Market Sales by Geography (USD MN)
- Commercial Vessels (Cargo Ships, Tugboats, Passenger Ferries) Market Sales by Geography (USD MN)
- Government & Military Market Sales by Geography (USD MN)
- Water Sports Market Sales by Geography (USD MN)
- Global Market Analysis by Distribution Channel (USD MN)
- Online (E-commerce Websites, Company Owned Websites) Market Sales by Geography (USD MN)
- Offline (Wholesalers, Retailers, Specialty Stores) Market Sales by Geography (USD MN)
- Global Market by Revenue
- North America Market by Revenue
- Europe Market by Revenue
- Asia Pacific Market by Revenue
- Latin America Market by Revenue
- Middle East & Africa Market by Revenue
- Recent Development in Industry
- Top Company Share Analysis
* Kindly note that the above listed are the basic tables and figures of the report and are not limited to the TOC.