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Surgical Face Mask Market - Global Market Share, Trends, Analysis and Forecasts, 2023 - 2032


Report code : IS301, Status : Published, Published on: Aug, 2023, Pages : 132 Pages, Format : PDF/PPT/Excel

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Strong prevalence of infectious diseases, increasing incidences of outbreaks (pandemics), and rising awareness regarding infectious diseases are the key forces governing the global surgical mask market. The surgical mask prevents the wearer from contaminants in the immediate surrounding to enter the wearer’s body as well as contamination of surrounding from the infected patients. With the COVID-19 pandemic, the demand for surgical masks has increased rapidly across the globe.

The COVID-19 has accounted for around 158,000 deaths from December 2019 till April 2020 and is spreading rapidly across the globe, with Europe and North America being the most affected geographies. COVID-19 has disrupted the global value chain of the surgical mask market and has resulted in fueling the demand for surgical masks.

The government authorities along with healthcare institutes have advised the use of surgical masks to prevent the contamination against the virus, which is anticipated to bolster the growth of the global surgical mask market during the coming years. The global surgical mask market is anticipated to grow at a double-digit compound annual rate during the forecast period.

North America contributed the largest share to the global surgical face mask market in 2019 and is anticipated to be a dominating geography during the forecast period. North America has witnessed the highest impact of COVID-19 and is experiencing an unmet demand for the surgical masks and preventive medications. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in the United States around 37,000 people are died till 19 April 2020, and the number of deaths is increasing drastically across the country.

The United States has accounted for a scarcity of medical supplies including the surgical masks and is constantly engaged in supplying the required quantity of masks and medications. Europe contributed a prominent share to the global market in 2019 and is expected to witness significant growth in the coming years. Asia Pacific is expected to grow at a prominent rate during the coming years owing to rising demand due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the region.

The report titled “Surgical Face Mask Market - Global Market Share, Trends, Analysis and Forecasts, 2023-2032” wherein 2021 is a historic period, 2022 is the base year, and 2023 to 2032 is forecast period. Additionally, the study takes into consideration the competitive landscape, wherein the report would provide a company overview and market outlook for leading players in the global surgical face mask market.

Furthermore, the report would reflect the key developments, global & regional sales network, business strategies, research & development activities, employee strength, and key executive, for all the major players operating in the market. For instance, Honeywell International Inc. reported revenues of USD 36,709 million in 2019 and the product segment analysis of the company indicates that the Aerospace business segment of the company dominated revenue in 2019.

The global surgical face mask market is segmented based on type, material, sales channel, and geography. Based on type, the global surgical face mask market is segmented into face masks and respirators. The respirators are sub-segmented into disposable respirators and reusable respirators. Based on material, the global surgical mask market is segmented into cellulose, polyester, polypropylene, and others. Based on sales channels, the global surgical face mask market is segmented into hospital pharmacies, retail pharmacies, and online pharmacies. Based on geography, the global Surgical Face Mask market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and South America.

The research provides an in-depth analysis of prominent players holding the majority share of the global market with a focus on all operating business segments and would identify the segment of the company focusing on surgical face masks. Further, the market share of prominent companies in the global surgical face mask market would also be estimated.

For instance, Honeywell International Inc. operates through four business segments namely Aerospace, Honeywell Building Technologies, Performance Materials and Technologies, and Safety and Productivity Solutions. The surgical face masks are delivered under the Safety and Productivity Solutions business segment of the company with a revenue contribution of US$ 6,104 million in 2019.

The study takes into consideration the key competitive information such as business strategy, product portfolio, key development, SWOT analysis, and research and development focus of all the surgical face mask manufacturers. The global surgical face mask market study would take into consideration the participants engaged throughout the supply chain and value chain of the market, along with their contribution.

The product portfolio would focus on all the products under the surgical face mask business segment of the company. Similarly, the recent development section would focus on the latest developments of companies such as strategic alliances and partnerships, merger and acquisition, a new product launched and geographic expansion in the global surgical face mask market.

Major players active in the global surgical face mask market include 3M Company, Cardinal Health, DACH Schutzbekleidung GmbH & Co. KG, GPC Medical Ltd., Henry Schein, Inc., Honeywell International Inc., Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc., Kowa Company.Ltd., Medica Europe BV, Medline Industries, Inc., Moldex-Metric, Mölnlycke Health Care AB, Narang Medical Limited, O&M Halyard, RSG Safety, SAS Safety Corp., Salus Products, Sterimed, and The Gerson Company.

The Global Surgical Face Mask Market Is Segmented As Below:

Based On Type

  • Face Masks 
  • Respirators

Based On Material

  • Cellulose
  • Polyester
  • Polypropylene
  • Others

Based On Sales Channels

  • Hospital Pharmacies
  • Retail Pharmacies
  • Online Pharmacies

By Geography

  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • Middle East & Africa
  • South America

  1. Introduction
    • Research Objectives
    • Report Assumptions
    • Research Methodology
    • Abbreviations
  2. Preface
    • Market Definition
    • Report Scope and Market Segmentation
    • Research Highlights
  3. Market Synopsis: Global Surgical Face Mask Market
  4. Global Surgical Face Mask Market Qualitative Analysis
    • Trends
      • Market trends
      • Technology Trends
    • PESTLE Analysis (For 5 prominent countries)
    • Market Influencers
      • Driving Forces
      • Hindering Forces
      • Opportunities
    • Demand estimation (volume), 2021 - 2025
    • COVID-19 impact on the global market
      • Surge in demand
      • New Market Entrants
  1. Global Surgical Face Mask Market Analysis and Forecast, by Type
    • Overview and definitions
    • Key segment analysis
    • Global Surgical Face Mask Market Estimates (US$ Mn), by Type, 2019 – 2032
      • Face masks
      • Respirators
        • Disposable
        • Reusable
  1. Global Surgical Face Mask Market Analysis and Forecast, by Material
    • Overview and definitions
    • Key segment analysis
    • Global Surgical Face Mask Market Estimates (US$ Mn), by Material, 2019 – 2032
      • Cellulose
      • Polyester
      • Polypropylene
      • Others
  1. Global Surgical Face Mask Market Analysis and Forecast, by Sales Channel
    • Overview and definitions
    • Key segment analysis
    • Global Surgical Face Mask Market Estimates (US$ Mn), by Sales Channel, 2019 – 2032
      • Hospital pharmacies
      • Retail pharmacies
      • Online pharmacies
  1. Global Surgical Face Mask Market Analysis and Forecast, by Region
    • Overview and definitions
    • Key segment analysis
    • Global Surgical Face Mask Market Estimates (US$ Mn), by Region, 2019 – 2032
      • North America
      • Europe
      • Asia Pacific
      • Middle East & Africa
      • South America
  1. North America Surgical Face Mask Market Analysis and Forecast
    • Overview and definitions
    • Key segment analysis
    • North America Surgical Face Mask Market Estimates (US$ Mn), by Type, 2019 – 2032
      • Face masks
      • Respirators
        • Disposable
        • Reusable
      • North America Surgical Face Mask Market Estimates (US$ Mn), by Material, 2019 – 2032
        • Cellulose
        • Polyester
        • Polypropylene
        • Others
      • North America Surgical Face Mask Market Estimates (US$ Mn), by Sales Channel, 2019 – 2032
        • Hospital pharmacies
        • Retail pharmacies
        • Online pharmacies
      • North America Surgical Face Mask Market Estimates (US$ Mn), Country, 2019 – 2032
        • The U.S.
        • Canada
        • Rest of North America
  1. Europe Surgical Face Mask Market Analysis and Forecast
    • Overview and definitions
    • Key segment analysis
    • Europe Surgical Face Mask Market Estimates (US$ Mn), by Type, 2019 – 2032
      • Face masks
      • Respirators
        • Disposable
        • Reusable
      • Europe Surgical Face Mask Market Estimates (US$ Mn), by Material, 2019 – 2032
        • Cellulose
        • Polyester
        • Polypropylene
        • Others
      • Europe Surgical Face Mask Market Estimates (US$ Mn), by Sales Channel, 2019 – 2032
        • Hospital pharmacies
        • Retail pharmacies
        • Online pharmacies
      • Europe Surgical Face Mask Market Estimates (US$ Mn), Country, 2019 – 2032
        • Germany
        • United Kingdom
        • Italy
        • France
        • Spain
        • Rest of Europe
  1. Asia Pacific Surgical Face Mask Market Analysis and Forecast
    • Overview and definitions
    • Key segment analysis
    • Asia Pacific Surgical Face Mask Market Estimates (US$ Mn), by Type, 2019 – 2032
      • Face masks
      • Respirators
        • Disposable
        • Reusable
      • Asia Pacific Surgical Face Mask Market Estimates (US$ Mn), by Material, 2019 – 2032
        • Cellulose
        • Polyester
        • Polypropylene
        • Others
      • Asia Pacific Surgical Face Mask Market Estimates (US$ Mn), by Sales Channel, 2019 – 2032
        • Hospital pharmacies
        • Retail pharmacies
        • Online pharmacies
      • Asia Pacific Surgical Face Mask Market Estimates (US$ Mn), Country, 2019 – 2032
        • Japan
        • India
        • China
        • Australia
        • Rest of Asia Pacific
  1. Middle East & Africa Surgical Face Mask Market Analysis and Forecast
    • Overview and definitions
    • Key segment analysis
    • Middle East & Africa Surgical Face Mask Market Estimates (US$ Mn), by Type, 2019 – 2032
      • Face masks
      • Respirators
        • Disposable
        • Reusable
      • Middle East & Africa Surgical Face Mask Market Estimates (US$ Mn), by Material, 2019 – 2032
        • Cellulose
        • Polyester
        • Polypropylene
        • Others
      • Middle East & Africa Surgical Face Mask Market Estimates (US$ Mn), by Sales Channel, 2019 – 2032
        • Hospital pharmacies
        • Retail pharmacies
        • Online pharmacies
      • Middle East & Africa Surgical Face Mask Market Estimates (US$ Mn), Country, 2019 – 2032
        • Saudi Arabia
        • UAE
        • Rest of Middle East
  1. South America Surgical Face Mask Market Analysis and Forecast
    • Overview and definitions
    • Key segment analysis
    • South America Surgical Face Mask Market Estimates (US$ Mn), by Type, 2019 – 2032
      • Face masks
      • Respirators
        • Disposable
        • Reusable
      • South America Surgical Face Mask Market Estimates (US$ Mn), by Material, 2019 – 2032
        • Cellulose
        • Polyester
        • Polypropylene
        • Others
      • South America Surgical Face Mask Market Estimates (US$ Mn), by Sales Channel, 2019 – 2032
        • Hospital pharmacies
        • Retail pharmacies
        • Online pharmacies
      • South America Surgical Face Mask Market Estimates (US$ Mn), Country, 2019 – 2032
        • Brazil
        • Rest of South America
  1. Competition Analysis – Surgical Face Mask Market
    • Market Composition
    • Market Share Analysis (%), by Supplier (2022)
    • Company Profiles
      • 3M
        • Business overview
        • Geographic presence
        • Product portfolio
        • Financial facts
        • Production facility
        • Relevant news and strategic view
      • Cardinal Health
      • Honeywell International Inc.
      • DACH Schutzbekleidung GmbH & Co. KG
      • GPC Medical Ltd.
      • Henry Schein, Inc.
      • Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
      • Kowa Company.Ltd.
      • Medica Europe BV
      • Medline Industries, Inc.
      • Moldex-Metric
      • Mölnlycke Health Care AB
      • O&M Halyard
      • Sterimed
      • The Gerson Company
  1. Conclusion & Recommendations
Frequently asked questions about this report

What are the major driving factors and opportunities in the surgical face mask market?

Strong prevalence of infectious diseases, increasing incidences of outbreaks (pandemics), and rising awareness regarding infectious diseases are the key forces governing the global surgical mask market.

Which segment accounted for the largest surgical face mask market share?

North America contributed the largest share to the global surgical face mask market. North America has witnessed the highest impact of COVID-19 and is experiencing an unmet demand for the surgical masks and preventive medications.

What are the different material's of surgical face mask used?

Based on material, the surgical face mask market is segmented into cellulose, polyester, polypropylene, and others.

What are the prominent surgical face mask market players across the globe?

Major players operating in the global surgical face mask market include 3M Company, Cardinal Health, DACH Schutzbekleidung GmbH & Co. KG, GPC Medical Ltd., Henry Schein, Inc., Honeywell International Inc., Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc., Kowa Company.Ltd., Medica Europe BV, Medline Industries, Inc., Moldex-Metric, Mölnlycke Health Care AB, Narang Medical Limited, O&M Halyard, RSG Safety, SAS Safety Corp., Salus Products, Sterimed, and The Gerson Company.