Global Disposable Face Mask Market Report and Forecast 2024-2032

Global Disposable Face Mask Market Outlook

The global disposable face mask market is expected to grow in the forecast period of 2024-2032 at a CAGR of 2.2%.

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North America is a Significant Contributor to the Disposable Face Mask Industry

The growing geriatric population in North America has led to a surge in the number of outpatient visits. The market is expected to witness substantial growth in the forecast period. Moreover, the severe hit faced by the United States due to the pandemic in recent years has led key market players to launch more lines of masks to ensure the regular supply of masks for healthcare professionals and individuals to safeguard against the deadly virus. On the global front, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a positive effect on the disposable face mask market since its onset and is expected to drive the market further. According to World Health Organisation estimates, the COVID-19 response will require 89 million medical masks per month. To meet the expanding global demand, WHO is urging industry and governments to raise manufacturing by 40%. With the rising consumer awareness and precautionary measures, the demand for disposable masks is surging up among the general population as well, consequently boosting the market growth.

Disposable Face Mask: Market Segmentation

Disposable face masks are surgical masks generally worn by medical personnel as part of their personal protective equipment (PPE) during operations and other procedures. In recent years, the general public has also adopted the use of disposable face masks to safeguard against coronavirus. They're usually comprised of a mix of paper and polymers and are available in single, double or triple layers. They can’t be washed or reused.

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On the basis of product type, the industry can be classified into:

• Non-woven masks
• Dust Masks
• Protective Masks

On the basis of distribution channels, the market can be divided into:

• Online
• Offline

The market can be broadly categorised on the basis of its applications into:

• Industrial 
• Personnel

The EMR report looks into the regional markets of disposable face mask like North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East and Africa.

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Coronavirus Outbreak Boosted the Growth of Disposable Face Mask Industry

The demand for disposable face masks has been accelerated by the coronavirus outbreak. The looming fear of yet another wave of coronavirus is expected to boost the market growth in the forecast period. Earlier in the historical period, urban as well as rural areas witnessed rising pollution levels, which pushed the demand for disposable face masks, consequently aiding the market growth. Further, the rising geriatric population requires greater healthcare facilities, and hence greater demand for disposable face masks. The availability of masks on e-commerce platforms is increasing the ease of accessibility, which is another key factor for the market growth. Moreover, key market players have launched new product lines to produce disposable masks to cater to the growing demand for the product. This has also resulted in the development of new variants of masks for general use.

Key Industry Players in the Global Disposable Face Mask Market

The report presents a detailed analysis of the following key players in the global disposable face mask market, looking into their capacity, market shares, and latest developments like capacity expansions, plant turnarounds, and mergers and acquisitions:

• Uvex Winter Holding GmbH & Co. KG
• The 3M Company
• Honeywell International Inc.
• Moldex-Metric Inc.
• The Gerson Companies
• Kimberly-Clark Corporation
• Others

The comprehensive report looks into the macro and micro aspects of the industry. The EMR report gives an in-depth insight into the market by providing a SWOT analysis as well as an analysis of Porter’s Five Forces model.

Key Highlights of the Report