Protective Face Masks Market Analysis

Type (Procedure Masks, Surgical Masks, N95 Respirators, Face Shields)

The surgical masks segment in the protective face masks market is expected to register a significant growth during the forecast period owing to the high usage of protective face masks for various surgical procedures. Protective face masks are crucial in these settings to prevent any kind of infection transmission during operations. According to a study published in Jama Network in December 2021, there were more than 13 million surgical procedures carried out in the U.S. alone from January 2019 to January 2021.

Other factors such as rising need for safe and protective gear in high-risk environments such as hospitals and clinics, stringent norms and guidelines to wear masks in the operating rooms, and increasing investments to launch new products to cater to specific needs are expected to boost segment revenue growth during the forecast period.

End use (Hospitals & Clinics, Ambulatory Surgical Centers, Long-Term Care Centers, Research Institutions, Individuals)

The hospitals and clinics segment is expected to account for a 30% revenue share of the global protective face masks market between 2024 and 2036. This robust growth can be attributed to the large patient base for infectious diseases and the growing need for advanced protective gear for healthcare professionals as well as patients in hospitals and clinics to protect themselves from exposure to infected respiratory droplets.

Protective face masks play a key role in reducing the number of hospital acquired infections (HAIs). According to a report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in May 2024, 1 in 31 patients admitted to hospitals has atleast 1 healthcare-associated infection. In addition, these masks help to maintain a sterile condition, by preventing the release of microorganisms from surgical staff into the sterile working field.

Our in-depth analysis of the protective face masks market includes the following segments:

Type	Procedure Masks Surgical Masks N95 Respirators Face Shields
Usage	Reusable Disposable
End use	Hospitals & Clinics Ambulatory Surgical Centers Long-Term Care Centers Research Institutions Individuals

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

In the year 2023, the industry size of protective face masks was over USD 9.3 billion.

The market size for protective face masks is projected to cross USD 19.1 billion by the end of 2036 expanding at a CAGR of 6.2% during the forecast period i.e., between 2024-2036.

The major players in the market are Ã–KOSIX, Honeywell International, Inc., COFRA S.r.l., Uvex Group, MSA, DuPont, KCWW, Cardinal Health, COLTENE Group, and others.

The surgical masks segment is expected to register a significant revenue CAGR throughout the forecast period owing to the high usage of protective face masks for various surgical procedures.

The North America protective face masks market is poised to hold a 43.0% share by the end of 2036.

Protective Face Masks Market Analysis