Masks are useful in prevention of harmful substances in the air from entering the human body and helps in keeping healthy respiration. Masks are used across various industries such as medical, oil and gas, chemical, construction, and mining. With the rapidly increasing air pollution, people have started using masks in daily life.
The global disposable and reusable masks market is projected to reach around US$ 1,820.9 million by the end of 2027, in terms of revenue, exhibiting a CAGR of 6.2% during the forecast period (2020-2027).
Drivers
The global pandemic COVID-19 has led to a sudden increase in demand for reusable and disposable masks. The demand for masks in the global market is also increasing as a result of increasing urbanization, mining industries, smoking chimneys, and other factors causing air pollution and diseases.
The North America market is experiencing significant growth in the disposable and reusable masks market, owing to increasing prevalence of chronic conditions, which has further resulted in an increase in number of surgical procedures in the region. The U.S. is experiencing a rise in the prevalence of chronic conditions such as breast and uterine cancers, which is resulting in an increase in the number of surgical procedures.
Among region, North America held dominant position in the global disposable and reusable masks market in 2018, accounting for 38% share in terms of value, followed by Asia Pacific.
Figure 1. Global Disposable and Reusable Masks Market, Revenue Share (%), By Region, 2018
Market Restraints
The growth of the disposable and reusable masks market is expected to be hampered by the decrease in demand for these masks from various industrial end users. This is due to increasing automation of hazardous processes, causing a decrease in the number of workers directly engaged in the production process.
Market Opportunities
In a study by the World Health Organization (WHO), globally, around seven million people lost their lives annually due to breathing of contaminated air comprising high levels of pollutants causing respiratory disorders. The respiratory diseases amongst the public is also increasing tremendously, which can be controlled by using respiratory protective masks. Therefore, increasing respiratory diseases is providing opportunities for the reusable and disposable masks market over the forecast period.
Figure 2. Global Disposable and Reusable Masks Market – Opportunity Analysis
Market Trends
One of the largest global producers of mask is China, with a daily production of around 20 million mask per day. However, outbreak of COVID-19 in China has led to a boom in the domestic demand for masks and therefore, disrupted the supply of masks, globally. Furthermore, countries such as Germany, South Korea, Taiwan, and Thailand have banned the export of masks, for fulfilling the local demand amid the outbreak of pandemic.
Figure 3. Global Disposable and Reusable Masks Market, Revenue Share (%), By Application, in 2019
Among application, in 2019, the daily use segment accounted for the largest market share of 42.8% in terms of value, followed by industrial use and medical use.
Competitive Section:
Key players operating in the global disposable and reusable masks market include DACH Medical Group Holding AG, Honeywell International Inc., Kimberly-clark Corporation, KOWA Company Ltd., Moldex-Metric, SAS Safety Corp, Shanghai Dasheng, Sinotextiles Corporation Limited, Te Yin Company, The 3M Company, The Gerson Company, and Uvex Group.
Masks are used for preventing harmful substances in the air from entering into the respiratory system and keeping the respiratory system healthy. Masks are used across a wide range of industries such as medical, oil & gas, chemical, construction, and mining amongst others. With the increasing levels of air pollution and increasing instances of viral diseases such as COVID-19, masks are widely used in daily life.
Market Dynamics
The growth of the disposable and reusable masks market is driven by the shifting preference of developed countries towards the use of disposable personal protective equipment and mask. The use of disposable masks help in eliminating the need of product sterilization and it also reduces cross-contamination, which could happen with other reusable products. These products are cost-effective, helpful in preventing contamination, and also helps in reducing hospital stay of the patients. Owing to all these factors, the developed countries such as the U.K. and the U.S. are shifting to use of single-use or disposable products.
The disposable and reusable masks are witnessing huge demand across the globe, owing to the outbreak of Covid-19 in more than 200 countries. As per the data provided by the World Health Organization, as of April 7, 2020, there were over 1.35 million cases and over 75,000 fatalities. This led to a massive demand for personal protective equipment, including face masks. Coronavirus is transmitted through droplets from coughing or sneezing of infected person. The use of masks help in avoiding the droplets from reaching the nose and mouth. However, the general public has indulged in widespread buying of masks, which has created shortage of masks in the world.
Key features of the study:
- This report provides in-depth analysis of the global disposable and reusable masks market, market size (US$ Million and Mn Units), and compound annual growth rate (CAGR %) for the forecast period (2019–2027)
- It elucidates potential revenue opportunity across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrix for this market. It provides valuable insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approval, N95 grade medical protective mask products, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by the leading players.
- Key companies covered as a part of this study include DACH Medical Group Holding AG, Honeywell International Inc., Kimberly-clark Corporation, KOWA Company Ltd., Moldex-Metric, SAS Safety Corp, Shanghai Dasheng, Sinotextiles Corporation Limited, Te Yin Company, The 3M Company, The Gerson Company, and Uvex Group
- It profiles leading players in the global disposable and reusable masks market based on the following parameters – company overview, financial performance, product portfolio, geographical presence, key developments, and future plans
- Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions with respect to their future product launch, market expansion, and marketing tactics
- The global disposable and reusable masks market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry, including investors, product developers, distributors, disposable and reusable masks companies, research institutes, new entrants, and financial analysts
- Stakeholders would greatly benefit in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global disposable and reusable masks market
Market Taxonomy
- Global Disposable and Reusable Masks Market, By Type:
- N Series Mask
- P Series Mask
- Medical Mask
- Others
- Global Disposable and Reusable Masks Market, By Application:
- Industrial Use
- Medical Use
- Daily Use
- Global Disposable and Reusable Masks Market, By Distribution Channel:
- Hospitals/Clinics
- Drug Stores
- Online Stores
- Global Disposable and Reusable Masks Market, By Region:
- North America
- U.S.
- By Type:
- N Series Mask
- P Series Mask
- Medical Mask
- Others
- By Application:
- Industrial Use
- Medical Use
- Daily Use
- By Distribution Channel:
- Hospitals/Clinics
- Drug Stores
- Online Stores
- Canada
- By Type:
- N Series Mask
- P Series Mask
- Medical Mask
- Others
- By Application:
- Industrial Use
- Medical Use
- Daily Use
- By Distribution Channel:
- Hospitals/Clinics
- Drug Stores
- Online Stores
- Europe
- U.K.
- By Type:
- N Series Mask
- P Series Mask
- Medical Mask
- Others
- By Application:
- Industrial Use
- Medical Use
- Daily Use
- By Distribution Channel:
- Hospitals/Clinics
- Drug Stores
- Online Stores
- Germany
- By Type:
- N Series Mask
- P Series Mask
- Medical Mask
- Others
- By Application:
- Industrial Use
- Medical Use
- Daily Use
- By Distribution Channel:
- Hospitals/Clinics
- Drug Stores
- Online Stores
- Italy
- By Type:
- N Series Mask
- P Series Mask
- Medical Mask
- Others
- By Application:
- Industrial Use
- Medical Use
- Daily Use
- By Distribution Channel:
- Hospitals/Clinics
- Drug Stores
- Online Stores
- France
- By Type:
- N Series Mask
- P Series Mask
- Medical Mask
- Others
- By Application:
- Industrial Use
- Medical Use
- Daily Use
- By Distribution Channel:
- Hospitals/Clinics
- Drug Stores
- Online Stores
- Spain
- By Type:
- N Series Mask
- P Series Mask
- Medical Mask
- Others
- By Application:
- Industrial Use
- Medical Use
- Daily Use
- By Distribution Channel:
- Hospitals/Clinics
- Drug Stores
- Online Stores
- Russia
- By Type:
- N Series Mask
- P Series Mask
- Medical Mask
- Others
- By Application:
- Industrial Use
- Medical Use
- Daily Use
- By Distribution Channel:
- Hospitals/Clinics
- Drug Stores
- Online Stores
- Rest of Europe
- By Type:
- N Series Mask
- P Series Mask
- Medical Mask
- Others
- By Application:
- Industrial Use
- Medical Use
- Daily Use
- By Distribution Channel:
- Hospitals/Clinics
- Drug Stores
- Online Stores
- Asia Pacific
- China
- By Type:
- N Series Mask
- P Series Mask
- Medical Mask
- Others
- By Application:
- Industrial Use
- Medical Use
- Daily Use
- By Distribution Channel:
- Hospitals/Clinics
- Drug Stores
- Online Stores
- India
- By Type:
- N Series Mask
- P Series Mask
- Medical Mask
- Others
- By Application:
- Industrial Use
- Medical Use
- Daily Use
- By Distribution Channel:
- Hospitals/Clinics
- Drug Stores
- Online Stores
- Japan
- By Type:
- N Series Mask
- P Series Mask
- Medical Mask
- Others
- By Application:
- Industrial Use
- Medical Use
- Daily Use
- By Distribution Channel:
- Hospitals/Clinics
- Drug Stores
- Online Stores
- ASEAN
- By Type:
- N Series Mask
- P Series Mask
- Medical Mask
- Others
- By Application:
- Industrial Use
- Medical Use
- Daily Use
- By Distribution Channel:
- Hospitals/Clinics
- Drug Stores
- Online Stores
- South Korea
- By Type:
- N Series Mask
- P Series Mask
- Medical Mask
- Others
- By Application:
- Industrial Use
- Medical Use
- Daily Use
- By Distribution Channel:
- Hospitals/Clinics
- Drug Stores
- Online Stores
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- By Type:
- N Series Mask
- P Series Mask
- Medical Mask
- Others
- By Application:
- Industrial Use
- Medical Use
- Daily Use
- By Distribution Channel:
- Hospitals/Clinics
- Drug Stores
- Online Stores
- Latin America
- Brazil
- By Type:
- N Series Mask
- P Series Mask
- Medical Mask
- Others
- By Application:
- Industrial Use
- Medical Use
- Daily Use
- By Distribution Channel:
- Hospitals/Clinics
- Drug Stores
- Online Stores
- Mexico
- By Type:
- N Series Mask
- P Series Mask
- Medical Mask
- Others
- By Application:
- Industrial Use
- Medical Use
- Daily Use
- By Distribution Channel:
- Hospitals/Clinics
- Drug Stores
- Online Stores
- Rest of Latin America
- By Type:
- N Series Mask
- P Series Mask
- Medical Mask
- Others
- By Application:
- Industrial Use
- Medical Use
- Daily Use
- By Distribution Channel:
- Hospitals/Clinics
- Drug Stores
- Online Stores
- Middle East & Africa
- Middle East
- By Type:
- n Series Mask
- P Series Mask
- Medical Mask
- Others
- By Application:
- Industrial Use
- Medical Use
- Daily Use
- By Distribution Channel:
- Hospitals/Clinics
- Drug Stores
- Online Stores
- Africa
- By Type:
- N Series Mask
- P Series Mask
- Medical Mask
- Others
- By Application:
- Industrial Use
- Medical Use
- Daily Use
- By Distribution Channel:
- Hospitals/Clinics
- Drug Stores
- Online Stores
- Company Profiles
- DACH Medical Group Holding AG *
- Company Overview
- Product Portfolio
- Financial Performance
- Recent Developments/Updates
- Future Plans
- Honeywell International Inc.
- Kimberly-clark Corporation
- KOWA Company Ltd.
- Moldex-Metric
- SAS Safety Corp
- Shanghai Dasheng
- Sinotextiles Corporation Limited
- Te Yin Company
- The 3M Company
- The Gerson Company
- Uvex Group
“*” marked represents similar segmentation in other categories in the respective section
