Report Overview

The global face mask market has reached USD 2.86 Million in 2019 and is further projected to reach USD 4.38 billion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 5.4% during the forecast period.

Global Face Mask Market Size – Industry Trends & Forecast Report 2026

The global face mask market has reached USD 2.86 Million in 2019 and is further projected to reach USD 4.38 billion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 5.4% during the forecast period. Wearing face masks is one of the new norms in almost all countries worldwide, in light of the global pandemic crisis. It is being considered as an effective social norm to prevent the spread of the virus infection. Thus, the increasing demand for face masks is fueling the growth of the face mask market.

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Global Face Mask Market Overview:

A face mask is a type of protective mask that serves to protect against airborne diseases including mumps, COVID19, chickenpox, influenza, and measles. It is a half-face mask that usually protects the nose, mouth & chin. Moreover, the outbreak of respiratory infection-based pandemic diseases such as H1N1 and COVID19 drive the demand for face masks among frontline health workers including first responders, nurses, and medical practitioners. Additionally, the N95 respirator masks are finding considerable use in protecting healthcare workers against job-related exposure to infectious viruses and micro-organisms. Therefore, such factors are significantly boosting the sales of face masks from medical outlets. 

Global Face Mask Market Forecast and Trends

Growth Drivers 

Occurrence of Communicable Diseases

The occurrence of communicable diseases such as anthrax and influenza has intensified the development of the global face mask market. Growing anxieties concerning the defense of healthcare workers such as doctors, nurses, etc. from these transmissible diseases served as one of the major promoters for the face mask market growth. Additionally, growing airborne infections such as chickenpox and measles have fortified both large-scale and small-scale healthcare facility providers to include surgical facemasks in their offices. Rapid growth in population and urbanization has led to frequent close interpersonal contacts with other people which favors the transmission of respiratory infections. During the recent outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, facial masks, once dedicated to specific professions, are rapidly becoming common amongst other end users.

Prevention from Hospital Acquired Infections (HAIs) 

One of the most important functions of a face mask is to prevent patients from picking up Hospital Acquired Infections (HAIs) that can be life-threatening. With the recent advancements in medicare facilities, the awareness regarding hospital-acquired infections has also increased. As per data released by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 30% of HAIs are surgical site infections that add a hefty amount to the hospital bill of the patient. Due to this huge amount of money that patients have to spend because of the surgical site infections, people have become more aware of the causes and prevention of HAIs. This increasing awareness regarding HAIs is fueling the growth of the global face mask in the hospital segment.

Restraints

Devastating effect of face masks on the environment

It is observed that the face mask was thrown out, near or outside the beach. Most of these face masks contain or are made of polypropylene which is not quick to break down. Pollution from marine plastics and face mask is a serious problem. Each year more than eight million tons of plastic and a considerable amount of face masks are expected to flood oceans. This waste does not disappear, but rather slowly breaks down into micro-plastic with a devastating effect which enters food chains. The aforementioned factor is projected to impede the growth of face masks in the upcoming years.

Impact of COVID-19 in the industry

The ongoing novel pandemic of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has spread exponentially in early 2020, causing 747,305 deaths, more than 20,810,774 cases, and widespread socio-economic disruption. With no vaccine available, transmission-limiting measures are desperately needed. In summary, the use of face masks can effectively provide some mitigation of transmission, especially for a pathogen with the relatively common asymptomatic carriage, while balancing provision between vulnerable healthy and symptomatic persons can optimize mitigation efforts when resources are limited. It is observed that face masks, even with a limited protective effect, can reduce infections and deaths, and can delay the peak time of the epidemic. That allows players to do mass production to meet the supply-demand chain. 

Global Face Mask Market: By Type

Based on segmentation, the global face mask market is segmented into a hospital mask, industrial mask, dental mask, veterinary mask & cloth mask. The increasing demand for face masks due to rising cases of Covid-19 created an opportunity for anti-pollution masks manufacturer to enhance production capacity with government guidelines and cater to more customers. Growing demand for face masks along with a shortage in the supply has led to many manufacturers ramping up their production capacity, which is among the key attributes driving the market growth. Consumers have been gravitating toward the usage of face masks to protect themselves from breathing in pathogens that may be present in the air.

Global Face Mask Market: By Sales Channel

Based on the sales channel, the face mask market is categorized into pharmacy & drugstore, supermarket & mall & online channel. The growth in the online channel via major e-commerce giants including Amazon, Alibaba & other players are acting as the major point of sale for the consumers across the globe for buying the face mask and other numerous safety kits. The sale of these products has been witnessing tremendous growth owing to contactless delivery, door services, and the low price of the product.

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Global Face Mask Market: Regional insights

The global face mask market is segmented into five regions including North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa, wherein the Asia Pacific accounts for the highest share. Growing awareness regarding the benefits of protective masks is expected to drive the market growth. Due to campaigns by governments, there has been increasing awareness about protective benefits offered by masks during the COVID-19 crisis. Furthermore, Asian countries, such as China and India have high levels of air pollution. Protective face masks are beneficial in preventing respiratory illnesses due to pollution. The increased awareness regarding these benefits would drive product demand, boosting the regional industry. 

Recent Development

·         In Jan 2020: 3M is boosting production of face masks as demand skyrockets due to the coronavirus outbreak. 3M Expanding N95 Mask Production to 95M Per Month. 3M is increasing the production of masks at its facilities around the world.

·         In 2019: 3M Company recorded significant litigation-related charges of $762 million ($590 million after-tax) related to PFAS (certain perfluorinated compounds) matters and coal mine dust respirator mask lawsuits of which $214 million occurred in the fourth quarter.

Competitive landscape

Key players in the Face Mask market include- 3M Company, Honeywell International Inc, Kowa Company Ltd, Shanghai Dasheng Health Products Manufacturing Co. Ltd, Owens & Minor Inc., Cardinal Health, McKesson Corporation, Molnlycke Health Care, Alpha Pro Tech Ltd, UVEX WINTER HOLDING GmbH & Co., Dupont Company, Prestige Ameritech, Shiramoto Earth Co. Ltd (Hakugen Earth), Winner Medical Group Inc, Shandong Aida Medical Products Co. Ltd, Irema, VENUS Safety & Health Pvt. Ltd., Thea-Tex Healthcare (India) Pvt. Ltd., Z Plus Disposable., Salus Products, Smilepad Hygiene India Pvt. Ltd., Cartel Healthcare Pvt. Ltd., MBL Impex Private Limited and other prominent players. 

 Scope of the Report

Scope of the Report:

By Type

Ø  Hospital Mask    

Ø  Industrial Mask  

Ø  Dental Mask      

Ø  Veterinary Mask 

Ø  Cloth Mask        

By Sales Channel

Ø  Pharmacy & Drugstore  

Ø  Supermarket & Mall      

Ø  Online Channel   

By Region:

Ø  Asia Pacific

Ø  North America

Ø  Europe

Ø  Middle East & Africa

Ø  Latin America