Respiratory Masks (N95 Respirators, Surgical Masks, And Others) Market Definition
The market for respiratory masks (N95 respirators, surgical masks, and others) consists of sales of N95 respirators, surgical masks and other face masks used as personal protective equipment to protect the wearer from airborne particles and from liquid contaminating the face, or to ensure the wearer does not contaminate the area around them. The market consists of revenue generated by the company’s manufacturing the N95 respirators and surgical face masks by the sale of these products.
N95 respirator is defined as a personalized protective respiratory device that protects the wearer from airborne and liquid contamination. These types of masks are predominantly used in the industrial or the healthcare sector, to protect workers from various respiratory and airborne diseases. N95 respirator is designed to filter at least 95% of airborne particles.
Surgical masks are loose fitting, usually disposable devices which are commonly used in healthcare settings to protect doctors and other medical staff from the risk of an infection. These are single-use items and are usually disposed after being used once.
Comfort masks or dust masks are a flexible pad held over the nose and mouth by elastic or rubber straps to protect the user against dusts encountered during construction or cleaning activities. They are also increasingly used in high pollution regions.
Respiratory Masks (N95 Respirators, Surgical Masks, And Others) Market Size
The global respiratory masks (N95 respirators, surgical masks, and others) market is expected to grow from $2,860.0 million in 2019 to about $12,155.0 million in 2020 as there is a massive surge in demand owing to the preventive measures being taken across the globe against the spread of Covid-19. The market is expected to stabilize and reach $6,653.2 million at a CAGR of 23.5% between 2019 and 2023.
Growth in the historic period resulted from increased prevalence of respiratory diseases, increased number of surgical procedures, rise in healthcare expenditure and increased geriatric population. Factors that negatively affected growth in the historic period were counterfeit products.
Going forward, the impact of coronavirus is expected to be the biggest driver. Other factors such as rising airborne diseases and rise of online pharmacies will also support the market growth. Factors that could hinder the growth of the respiratory masks market in the future include environmental concerns, shortage of masks, stringent regulatory practices and increasing use of homemade masks.
Respiratory Masks (N95 Respirators, Surgical Masks, And Others) Market Drivers
The key drivers of the respiratory masks (N95 respirators, surgical masks, and others) market include:
Impact Of Coronavirus
The unprecedented outbreak of coronavirus is expected to drive the market for N95 respirators and surgical masks in the forecast period. COVID-19 is a highly infectious disease that spreads when a person comes in contact with an infected person or a surface used by the infected person. As of 9th May 2020, there were 4.03 million confirmed corona cases globally, and this number is expected to increase further . N95 respirators and surgical masks limit the transmission of coronavirus by blocking droplets. With the rapid spread of the disease, the World Health Organization (WHO) is recommending the use of masks to control the spread of the disease. Rapid increase in the number of corona confirmed cases coupled with the growing awareness among the people will drive the market for respiratory face masks in the forecast period.
Respiratory Masks (N95 Respirators, Surgical Masks, And Others) Market Restraints
The key restraints on the respiratory masks (N95 respirators, surgical masks, and others) market include:
Increasing Use Of Homemade Masks
Increasing use of homemade masks is expected to limit the growth of the market for N 95 respirators and surgical masks in the forecast period. Amidst the shortage of N95 respirators and surgical masks during the COVID pandemic, people are increasingly using homemade masks to reduce the spread of the virus. Economic feasibility of homemade masks is enabling more people to try homemade masks. Globally, a few governments are encouraging people without any medical or respiratory diseases to use homemade masks. For example, in April 2020, Union Health Ministry of India recommended the use of homemade masks by people without any disease conditions . The advisory from the government came amidst the shortage of masks, which is created by the sudden surge in sale of masks owing to an increase in the number of people hoarding masks. Ease of use, economic feasibility, and recommendation from governments is expected to encourage the use of homemade masks, which in turn will limit the growth of the market for N95 respirators and surgical masks, going forward.
Respiratory Masks (N95 Respirators, Surgical Masks, And Others) Market Trends
Major trends influencing the respiratory masks (N95 respirators, surgical masks, and others) market include:
Biodegradable And Reusable Surgical Masks
Surgical masks manufacturing companies are increasingly investing to make surgical masks biodegradable and reduce plastic pollution. With heavy use of surgical masks globally due to the Covid-19 pandemic, companies and consumers are realizing the importance of biodegradable and reusable masks. Companies such as Cambridge and Aniwon have already invested in biodegradable and reusable surgical masks to mitigate pollution concerns and create reusable options for consumers. Other companies such as AirX have launched a biodegradable face mask made from Vietnamese coffee. The mask provides two layers of protection. The first layer is woven from coffee yarn and the second layer has a biodegradable filter on the inside which is developed by silver nanotechnology and coffee. The mask is washable and reusable and the filter has to be replaced after 30 days. The company is currently developing a mask with the N-95 feature and the product is expected to be launched soon according to the company’s spokesperson.
Tie-ups Between Governments And Mask Manufacturing Companies
Mask manufacturers are increasingly entering into agreements with governments for mutual benefits. To mitigate the supply chain issues and global shortage of surgical masks and N-95 respirators, governments are increasingly forming tie-ups with local manufacturers and banning the export of these masks to other countries. In April 2020, the government of Gujarat, a state in India, has roped state-based private companies to manufacture N95 masks exclusively to be sold to the government. The US Department of Defense has signed contracts worth $133 million with companies such as 3M, Honeywell and Owens & Minor for N-95 respirator production. In China, the epicenter of the global pandemic, the government encouraged companies to boost manufacturing capacity for personal protective (PPE) equipment, including masks to meet domestic and foreign demand. The Chinese government has encouraged all manufacturers even including toy and electronics manufacturers to boost manufacturing capacity for PPE. These manufacturers are aided by government-backed loans and reduced registration requirements.
Opportunities And Recommendations In The Respiratory Masks (N95 Respirators, Surgical Masks, And Others) Market
Opportunities – The top opportunities in the respiratory masks (N95 respirators, surgical masks, and others) market segmented by type will arise in the N95 respirators, which will gain $1,543.0 million of global annual sales by 2023. The top opportunities in the respiratory masks (N95 respirators, surgical masks, and others) market segmented by end use will arise in the individual segment, which will gain $1,238.5 million of global annual sales by 2023.
The respiratory masks (N95 respirators, surgical masks, and others) market size will gain the most in the US at $911.4 million. Market-trend-based strategies for the respiratory masks (N95 respirators, surgical masks, and others) market includes focusing on M&A growth strategies, investing in biodegradable and reusable surgical masks, adopting nanotechnology to increase the functionality of the masks, listing their products on online channels, consider collaborating with the government, offering personalized/customized masks to consumers, producing more non-surgical masks for general public, focusing on developing masks from different materials and focusing on manufacturing masks with clear screen. Player-adopted strategies in the respiratory masks (N95 respirators, surgical masks, and others) market include increasing manufacturing by building new production facilities, expanding through contracts and agreements, and driving growth through operational efficiencies.
Recommendations – To take advantage of the opportunities, The Business Research Company recommends the respiratory masks (N95 respirators, surgical masks, and others) companies to focus on 3D printed products, invest in biodegradable masks, expand in emerging markets, increase domestic production, expand in COVID-19 hotspots, increase online sales, provide competitively priced offerings, leverage social media, collaborate with government organizations and participate in trade shows and events.
Respiratory Masks (N95 Respirators, Surgical Masks, And Others) Market Segmentation
The respiratory masks (N95 respirators, surgical masks, and others) market is segmented by type, by end user, by distribution channel and by geography.
By Type-
The respiratory masks (N95 respirators, surgical masks, and others) market can be segmented by type
- a) N95 Respirators
- b) Common Grade Surgical Masks
- c) Non-Medical Grade Respiratory Masks
The N95 respirator market was the largest segment of the masks market, accounting for 41.2% of the total in 2019. It was followed by common surgical masks. Going forward, the fastest-growing segments in the respiratory masks (N95 respirators, surgical masks, and others) market will be non-medical masks and common grade surgical masks, where growth will be at CAGRs of 24.13% and 23.43% respectively.
By End-User-
The respiratory masks (N95 respirators, surgical masks, and others) market can be segmented by end-user
- a) Hospitals And Clinics
- b) Individuals
- c) Industrial
- d) Others
The individual market was the largest segment of the masks market, accounting for 33.8% of the total in 2019. It was followed by the hospitals and clinics market and industrial. Going forward, the fastest-growing segments in the respiratory masks (N95 respirators, surgical masks, and others) market will be the others segment and the hospital and clinics segment, where growth will be at CAGRs of 27.7% and 23.07% respectively.
By Distribution Channel-
The respiratory masks (N95 respirators, surgical masks, and others) market can be segmented by distribution channel
- a) Hospitals Pharmacies
- b) Retail Pharmacies
- c) Online Pharmacies
The retail pharmacies market was the largest segment of the masks market, accounting for 40.1% of the total in 2019. It was followed by the hospitals pharmacies and online pharmacies. Going forward, the fastest-growing segments in the respiratory masks (N95 respirators, surgical masks, and others) market will be the retail pharmacies and online pharmacies, where growth will be at CAGRs of 23.9% and 23.4% respectively.
By Geography–
The respiratory masks (N95 respirators, surgical masks, and others) market is segmented into
- o North America
- o Western Europe
- UK
- Germany
- France
- Spain
- Italy
- o Asia Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- Australia
- Indonesia
- South Korea
- o Eastern Europe
- o South America
- o Middle East
- o Africa
North America was the largest region in the global masks market, accounting for 39.1% of the total in 2019. It was followed by Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, and then the other regions. Going forward, the fastest-growing regions in the masks market will be South America and the Middle East, where growth will be at CAGRs of 29.65% and 26.51% respectively.
Respiratory Masks (N95 Respirators, Surgical Masks, And Others) Competitive Landscape
Major Competitors are:
- • Honeywell
- • The 3M Company
- • Kimberly-Clark Corporation
- • Ansell Limited
- • Owens & Minor, Inc.
Other Competitors Include:
- • Cardinal Health
- • Reckitt Benckiser Group plc.
- • Molnlycke Health Care
- • McKesson Corporation
- • Respro
- • Venous Safety & Health Pvt.
- • Halyard Health
- • Salus Products
- • Louis M. Gerson Company, Inc.
- • Shanghai Dasheng Health Products Manufacture Company, Ltd.
- • DuPont
- • Toray Industries
- • Koken,
- • Yamamoto Kogaku
- • Moldex
- • Protect U
- • GE Healthcare
- • MSA Safety
- • Ambu
- • Teleflex
- • Moldex-Metric, Inc.
- • Irema
- • Kolmi-Hopen
- • Segetex-EIF
- • Macopharma and Paul Boyé Technologies
- • Cambridge Mask Co
- • Vostok Service
- • Technoavia
- • TD Trakt
- • Zelinsky Group Ltd
- • ??? “Maska”
- • Respiratorniy Kompleks
- • Alvateks
- • CERVA GROUP a.s.
- • Medline Industries
- • Johnson and Johnson
- • Dukal Corporation
- • Key Surgical
- • Dynarex Corporation
- • BD
- • Prestige Ameritech
- • Alpha Pro Tech
- • Canada Medical Ltd.
- • Medicom
- • CPMC
- • Fine Hygienic Holding
- • FLOWTRONIX
- • GreenLine
- • Egypt for Medical Clothes (Medic)
