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The global medical mask market attained a value of more than USD 4.64 billion in 2023, driven by rising emphasis and preparedness against pandemics across the globe. The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 28.70%, during the forecast period of 2024-2032 and reach a market value of USD 44.84 billion by 2032.
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Medical masks are used for reducing infections risk by covering the wearer’s nose and mouth. There are two main types of masks used to control the spread of respiratory infections, namely surgical masks and N95 respirators. These masks can filter various kinds and sizes of infectious particles. Also, people with fever, cough, or sneeze are advised to wear masks to avoid the spread of illness. The rise in respiratory illnesses along with the unexpected COVID-19 outbreak propelled the demand for medical masks. In addition, technical innovations in mask development, new product launches along with increased healthcare investment are key drivers, expected to impact the market value significantly.
Rising Prevalence of Contagious Respiratory Diseases
Respiratory diseases are becoming more common, leading to the importance and high utility of medical masks. Healthcare providers also depend on masks as a preventive tool in surgeries and inhibiting the spread of infectious diseases. Growth in end user segments, like ambulatory surgery centers, hospitals, and speciality clinics, are expected to drive growth in the market. Also, respiratory diseases like pneumonia, pertussis, infectious diseases are common worldwide. The growth in such diseases, along with coronavirus is demanding high mask production. Such masks are needed to meet demand and to protect against these threats to the respiratory system.
COVID-19 Pandemic Led to High Global Medical Mask Market Demand
The COVID-19 outbreak drastically raised the demand for medical masks. Masks played a key role in stopping the spread of the virus. This created scarcity and supply chain problems across borders. In response to the high demand, manufacturers across the industry grew their production. Surgical masks and N95 respirators became a mainstay and were used for many things. This also led to innovations in mask design and material to promote consumer comfort, and ease of use.
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Key Trends | Impact |
Technological Advancements in Mask Production | Technological revolution has reshaped the market significantly. It has brought new concepts, improving masks for comfort and efficiency. Thus, such developments contribute to convenience and led to various applications, including healthcare industry, and more. |
Changes in Healthcare Rules | The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) play a major role in shaping medical masks landscape. New policies focused on disease prevention, promote its application in healthcare settings. Proper compliance in these settings is crucial, thereby, leading to augmented medical mask market demand. |
Growing Pollution Levels | There is growing need for surgical masks due to rising air pollution levels, especially in cities. Toxins in the air, like particulate matter, can harm human health, especially people with lung diseases. Awareness about health issues is a factor driving the market. |
Growth in Online Retail Channels | Growing e-commerce is a significant trend in the market. Online platforms have made it easier for customers to buy medical masks. It has also made it easier for manufacturers to sell them. This pivot is from retail to online is expanding the market significantly. |
In May 2022, Honeywell unveiled two innovative NIOSH-certified respirators. One is the compact surgical N95, called the DC365, whereas the other is the half-mask respirator RU8500X series. These additions were made to serve the growing needs of health care providers. They allowed Honeywell to grow its customer base as well as its portfolio of PPE products.
In December 2022, Optrel launched its first NIOSH-approved N95 mask, that came with a clear slit in front of the mouth. It is most useful in enhancing the speaking and visual lift with others. This is especially true in healthcare facilities and other sectors where physical contact is inevitable.
Market Breakup by Type
Market Breakup by Distribution Channel
Market Breakup by Region
Surgical Masks are Expected to Lead Market Share Based on Type
The market breakup based on type includes surgical masks, respirators, and other masks. The surgical masks are expected to dominate the market. This is because surgical masks are widely used in various healthcare settings, such as hospitals, clinics, and ambulatory surgical centers, as well as in dental and veterinary environments. The COVID-19 pandemic caused a surge in demand for surgical masks. This led to awareness and mandates for masks and personal protective equipment (PPE) to slow down the spread of virus. The respiratory mask segment (especially N95 masks) witnessed notable growth. Consumers valued N95 respirators for its excellent work in filtering out airborne particles. Hence, the market caused a significant increase in production and innovation to meet the growing need.
Market Breakup Based on Distribution Channel Set to Witness Market Growth
In the segmentation by distribution channel, it includes hospital pharmacies, retail pharmacies, and online pharmacies. Hospital pharmacies dominate distribution channel segmentation, contributing to the largest market share. They dominant due to high demand in medical institutions where both patients and medical staff use them. Hospital pharmacies with need strong and integrated supply chains need to deliver the best service and strict rules to raise standards. Online pharmacies are estimated to experience exponential growth, driven by surge in digitisation and preference owing to its accessibility and convenience.
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The market report offers an insight into multiple regions including North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa. North America holds a substantial market share in the medical mask market, mainly because the region has a well-established healthcare system. The United States and Canada provide universal medical coverage. This creates high demand for medical masks. Also, increasing incidence of surgeries is also leading to increased usage of medical masks in the region. The emphasis on preventing the spread of infections is also expected to boost the market value. In addition, the presence of well-known academic and research institutions involved in conducting significant research is likely to impact the market positively.
The key features of the market report include patent analysis, and strategic initiatives such as partnerships, and collaborations analysis by the leading players. The major companies in the market are as follows:
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
The company was established in 1956 and is based in the United States. It is a top global supplier of health care products. The company supplies various medical masks, including surgical masks and N95. Their products are made to keep users safe and comfortable. Their masks have a clear quality, and filter out contaminants well.
Honeywell International, Inc.
Established in 1885, the company has its headquarters in North Carolina. Honeywell International makes N95 respirators and surgical masks that are designed to prevent the flow of airborne particles such as viruses and bacteria. The range has high filtration efficiency and are very comfortable.
Medline
It is a private company, established in 1966, with its headquarters in Illinois, United States. Medline provides many types of medical masks, ranging from general surgical masks to respirators. The company's product range indicates that it has products to meet various levels of protection needed in medical surroundings.
Henry Schein, Inc.
It was established in 1932, with its central office located in New York. Henry Schein, Inc. provides various purposes within healthcare and beyond. The company is dedicated to offer better health solutions to the consumers.
Other companies in the market include GE HealthCare, Cardinal Health Inc, O&M HALYARD HEALTH, Prestige Ameritech, Plasti Surge Industries Pvt Ltd, Ansell Limited.
Kindly note that this only represents a partial list of companies, and the complete list has been provided in the report.
REPORT FEATURES | DETAILS |
Base Year | 2023 |
Historical Period | 2017-2023 |
Forecast Period | 2024-2032 |
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1 Preface
1.1 Objectives of the Study
1.2 Key Assumptions
1.3 Report Coverage – Key Segmentation and Scope
1.4 Research Methodology
2 Executive Summary
3 Global Medical Mask Market Overview
3.1 Global Medical Mask Market Historical Value (2017-2023)
3.2 Global Medical Mask Market Forecast Value (2024-2032)
4 Vendor Positioning Analysis
4.1 Key Vendors
4.2 Prospective Leaders
4.3 Niche Leaders
4.4 Disruptors
5 Global Medical Mask Market Landscape*
5.1 Global Medical Mask: Developers Landscape
5.1.1 Analysis by Year of Establishment
5.1.2 Analysis by Company Size
5.1.3 Analysis by Region
5.2 Global Medical Mask: Product Landscape
5.2.1 Analysis by Equipment
6 Global Medical Mask Market Dynamics
6.1 Market Drivers and Constraints
6.2 SWOT Analysis
6.2.1 Strengths
6.2.2 Weaknesses
6.2.3 Opportunities
6.2.4 Threats
6.3 PESTEL Analysis
6.3.1 Political
6.3.2 Environmental
6.3.3 Social
6.3.4 Technological
6.3.5 Ethical
6.3.6 Legal
6.4 Porter’s Five Forces Model
6.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
6.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
6.4.3 Threat of New Entrants
6.4.4 Threat of Substitutes
6.4.5 Degree of Rivalry
6.5 Key Demand Indicators
6.6 Key Price Indicators
6.7 Industry Events, Initiatives, and Trends
6.8 Value Chain Analysis
7 Global Medical Mask Market Segmentation (2017-2032)
7.1 Global Medical Mask Market (2017-2032) by Type
7.1.1 Market Overview
7.1.2 Surgical Masks
7.1.3 Respirators
7.1.4 Others
7.2 Global Medical Mask Market (2017-2032) by Distribution Channel
7.2.1 Market Overview
7.2.2 Hospital Pharmacies
7.2.3 Retail Pharmacies
7.2.4 Online Pharmacies
7.3 Global Medical Mask Market (2017-2032) by Region
7.3.1 Market Overview
7.3.2 North America
7.3.3 Europe
7.3.4 Asia Pacific
7.3.5 Latin America
7.3.6 Middle East and Africa
8 North America Medical Mask Market (2017-2032)
8.1 North America Medical Mask Market (2017-2032) by Type
8.1.1 Market Overview
8.1.2 Surgical Masks
8.1.3 Respirators
8.1.4 Others
8.2 North America Medical Mask Market (2017-2032) by Country
8.2.1 United States of America
8.2.2 Canada
9 Europe Medical Mask Market (2017-2032)
9.1 Europe Medical Mask Market (2017-2032) by Type
9.1.1 Market Overview
9.1.2 Surgical Masks
9.1.3 Respirators
9.1.4 Others
9.2 Europe Medical Mask Market (2017-2032) by Country
9.2.1 United Kingdom
9.2.2 Germany
9.2.3 France
9.2.4 Italy
9.2.5 Others
10 Asia Pacific Medical Mask Market (2017-2032)
10.1 Asia Pacific Medical Mask Market (2017-2032) by Type
10.1.1 Market Overview
10.1.2 Surgical Masks
10.1.3 Respirators
10.1.4 Others
10.2 Asia Pacific Medical Mask Market (2017-2032) by Country
10.2.1 China
10.2.2 Japan
10.2.3 India
10.2.4 ASEAN
10.2.5 Australia
10.2.6 Others
11 Latin America Medical Mask Market (2017-2032)
11.1 Latin America Medical Mask Market (2017-2032) by Type
11.1.1 Market Overview
11.1.2 Surgical Masks
11.1.3 Respirators
11.1.4 Others
11.2 Latin America Medical Mask Market (2017-2032) by Country
11.2.1 Brazil
11.2.2 Argentina
11.2.3 Mexico
11.2.4 Others
12 Middle East and Africa Medical Mask Market (2017-2032)
12.1 Middle East and Africa Medical Mask Market (2017-2032) by Type
12.1.1 Market Overview
12.1.2 Surgical Masks
12.1.3 Respirators
12.1.4 Others
12.2 Middle East and Africa Medical Mask Market (2017-2032) by Country
12.2.1 Saudi Arabia
12.2.2 United Arab Emirates
12.2.3 Nigeria
12.2.4 South Africa
12.2.5 Others
13 Regulatory Framework
13.1 Regulatory Overview
13.2 US FDA
13.3 EU EMA
13.4 INDIA CDSCO
13.5 JAPAN PMDA
13.6 Others
14 Patent Analysis
14.1 Analysis by Type of Patent
14.2 Analysis by Publication Year
14.3 Analysis by Issuing Authority
14.4 Analysis by Patent Age
14.5 Analysis by CPC Analysis
14.6 Analysis by Patent Valuation
14.7 Analysis by Key Players
15 Strategic Initiatives
15.1 Analysis by Partnership Instances
15.2 Analysis by Type of Partnership and Collaborations
15.3 Analysis by Joint Ventures
15.4 Analysis by Leading Players
15.5 Analysis by Geography
16 Supplier Landscape
16.1 Market Share Analysis, By Region (Top 5 Companies)
16.1.1 Market Share Analysis: Global
16.1.2 Market Share Analysis: North America
16.1.3 Market Share Analysis: Europe
16.1.4 Market Share Analysis: Asia-Pacific
16.1.5 Market Share Analysis: Others
16.2 GE HealthCare
16.2.1 Financial Analysis
16.2.2 Product Portfolio
16.2.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
16.2.4 Mergers and Acquisitions
16.2.5 Certifications
16.3 Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc .
16.3.1 Product Portfolio
16.3.2 Demographic Reach and Achievements
16.3.3 Mergers and Acquisitions
16.3.4 Certifications
16.4 Honeywell International Inc .
16.4.1 Financial Analysis
16.4.2 Product Portfolio
16.4.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
16.4.4 Mergers and Acquisitions
16.4.5 Certifications
16.5 Medline
16.5.1 Financial Analysis
16.5.2 Product Portfolio
16.5.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
16.5.4 Mergers and Acquisitions
16.5.5 Certifications
16.6 O&M HALYARD HEALTH
16.6.1 Financial Analysis
16.6.2 Product Portfolio
16.6.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
16.6.4 Mergers and Acquisitions
16.6.5 Certifications
16.7 Henry Schein, Inc .
16.7.1 Financial Analysis
16.7.2 Product Portfolio
16.7.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
16.7.4 Mergers and Acquisitions
16.7.5 Certifications
16.8 Cardinal Health Inc .
16.8.1 Financial Analysis
16.8.2 Product Portfolio
16.8.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
16.8.4 Mergers and Acquisitions
16.8.5 Certifications
16.9 Prestige Ameritech
16.9.1 Financial Analysis
16.9.2 Product Portfolio
16.9.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
16.9.4 Mergers and Acquisitions
16.9.5 Certifications
16.10 Plasti Surge Industries Pvt Ltd
16.10.1 Financial Analysis
16.10.2 Product Portfolio
16.10.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
16.10.4 Mergers and Acquisitions
16.10.5 Certifications
16.11 Ansell Limited
16.11.1 Financial Analysis
16.11.2 Product Portfolio
16.11.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
16.11.4 Mergers and Acquisitions
16.11.5 Certifications
17 Global Medical Mask Market – Distribution Model (Additional Insight)
17.1 Overview
17.2 Potential Distributors
17.3 Key Parameters for Distribution Partner Assessment
18 Key Opinion Leaders (KOL) Insights (Additional Insight)
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