Expansion in sectors such as manufacturing, and construction fuels demand for safety footwear and stringent framework regarding labor laws and safety standards and rising awareness of worker safety. Some of the major restraints that may negatively impact the market growth are high costs of premium products and economic instability and fluctuations in raw material prices. Growth in mining and renewable energy sectors and introduction of ergonomic designs, lightweight materials, and enhanced durability in safety footwear and rising focus on sustainable products. Limited local manufacturing capabilities and availability of low-cost counterfeit products, thereby driving market growth in South Africa.
