What Factors Propelled The Growth Of The Masks (N95 Respirators And Other Surgical Masks) Market In The Past?
The masks (n95 respirators and other surgical masks) market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The size of the market for masks, including N95 respirators and other surgical masks, has experienced a significant drop in recent years. The market is expected to shrink from "$12.88 billion in 2024 to $10.93 billion in 2025, showing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -15.2%.
This decline in the historic period can be related to the decreased demand driven by the pandemic, increased consciousness and accessibility of reusable masks, and cutbacks in governmental and institutional funding.
What Are the Future Growth Projections for the Masks (N95 Respirators And Other Surgical Masks) Market?
The masks (n95 respirators and other surgical masks) market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The market for masks, which includes N95 respirators and other surgical masks, is predicted to undergo a notable contraction in the coming years. The size of this market is projected to expand to $7.54 billion by 2029, following a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -8.9%.
Factors ranging from emerging COVID-19 variants and a proliferation of airborne diseases to government policies and the rise of online pharmacies are all contributing to the growth predicted for the forecast period. Significant trends anticipated within this period are the creation of N95 masks featuring bluetooth technology, the use of new technologies to improve customer experience, advancements in technology, a rise in merger and acquisition activities, investment in sustainable and reusable materials and nanotechnology, the production of personalized or custom-made masks, and the creation of reusable silicon masks.
What Factors Are Driving Growth In The Masks (N95 Respirators And Other Surgical Masks) Market?
The accelerated growth experienced by the N95 respirators and other surgical masks market can be attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic. Given the airborne transmission of the severe acute COVID-19 respiratory syndrome, masks have the potential to serve as a protective blockade. As such, they are crucial for personnel interacting with patients carrying the infection. Moreover, many employees and people have started using face masks as a preventive step.
What Are The Major Segments Within The Masks (N95 Respirators And Other Surgical Masks) Market?
The masks (N95 respirators and other surgical masks) market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: N95 Respirator, Common Grade Surgical Masks, Others (Comfort Masks/Dust Masks)
2) By End User: Hospitals and Clinics, Individual, Other End Users
3) By Nature: Reusable, Disposable
Subsegments:
1) By N95 Respirator: Standard N95 Respirators, N95 Respirators With Valves, N95 Respirators With Additional Features
2) By Common Grade Surgical Masks: Disposable Surgical Masks, Medical-Grade Surgical Masks, Fluid-Resistant Surgical Masks
3) By Others (Comfort Masks/Dust Masks): Cloth Masks, Dust Masks, Comfort Masks With Additional Filtration
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Which Trends Are Expected To Transform The Masks (N95 Respirators And Other Surgical Masks) Market?
One significant trend observed in the market for N95 respirators and other surgical masks is the increasing preference for disposable devices in developed nations. These masks are advantageous as they eliminate sterilization requirements and minimize cross-contamination that can occur with reusable alternatives. Being both cost-effective and instrumental in preventing contamination, they also contribute to shorter hospital stays. On the other hand, reusable masks made from non-woven materials necessitate sterilization, washing, and decontamination after each use. Although reusable surgical face masks can be cleaned and reused, their protection capacity is inferior, and their production, washing, and sterilization processes are more time-consuming. As per FDA guidelines, surgical masks shouldn't be used more than once, amplifying the adoption of disposable respiratory masks. Disposable surgical face masks are frequently acknowledged as being safer than their reusable counterparts since they must be instantaneously disposed of as bio-hazardous materials.
Who Are the Key Players in the Masks (N95 Respirators And Other Surgical Masks) Market?
Major companies operating in the masks (N95 respirators and other surgical masks) market include:
• Honeywell International Inc
• BYD Co.Ltd
• The 3M Company
• Intco Medical Technology Co. Ltd
• Unicharm Corporation
• Moldex-Metric
• Kimberly-Clark Corporation
• Alpha Pro-Tech
• Prestige Ameritech. Ltd.
• The Gerson Company
• Halyard Health
• Salus Products
• Louis M. Gerson Company. Inc
• Shanghai Dasheng Health Products Manufacture Company. Ltd
• DuPont
• Toray Industries
• Koken
• Yamamoto Kogaku
• Protect U
• GE Healthcare
• MSA Safety
• Ambu
• Teleflex
• Irema
• Kolmi-Hopen
• Segetex-EIF
• Macopharma
• Paul Boyé Technologies
• Cambridge Mask Co
• Vostok Service
• Technoavia
• TD Trakt
• Zelinsky Group Ltd
• Respiratorniy Kompleks
• Alvateks
• CERVA GROUP a.s
• Medline Industries
• Johnson and Johnson
• Dukal Corporation
• Key Surgical
• Dynarex Corporation
• BD
• Canada Medical Ltd
• Medicom
• CPMC
• Fine Hygienic Holding
• FLOWTRONIX
• GreenLine
• U-Mask
What Is The Most Dominant Region In The Masks (N95 Respirators And Other Surgical Masks) Market?
North America was the largest region in the N95 respirators and other surgical masks market in 2024. Asia-Pacific was the second largest region in the N95 respirators and other surgical masks market share. The regions covered in the masks (N95 respirators and other surgical masks) market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
