Disposable Face Mask Market, By Product (Non-Woven Masks, Dust Masks, and Protective Masks), By Application (Industrial and Personnel), and By Distribution Channel (Online and Offline), and By Geography (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa)

Published In : Jun 2023

Code : CMI5831

Pages :110

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Industry : Medical Devices

Disposable Face Mask MarketSize and Trends

The global disposable face mask market was valued at US$ 44.72 Bn in 2022 and is forecast to reach a value of US$ 21.45 Bn by 2030 at a CAGR of -10.2% between 2023 and 2030. The global disposable face mask market is experiencing strong growth due to the rising pollution levels and the outbreak of COVID-19 across the globe. Moreover, high demand or adoption of disposable face masks and rise in burden of chronic diseases and growing geriatric population is expected to boost the growth of the market. However, factors such as increasing plastic waste and availability of substitute products are expected to hamper the market growth.

Global Disposable Face Mask Market: Regional Insights

Based on geography, the global disposable face mask market is segmented into North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa.

Global Disposable Face Mask Market: Opportunities

Increasing demand or adoption of disposable face masks is expected to provide significant growth opportunities for players in the global disposable face mask market. For instance, a disposable face mask is used by the population to cover and protect themselves from any virus and contaminants present in the environment that can cause infections. In June 2021, KARAM Industries announced the launch of IS certified 3 Ply surgical face mask. The mask provides complete protection to the users with quality, comfort, and affordability. The mask is designed to offer maximum protection to healthcare workers and consumers at large with comfort for prolonged usage.

Global Disposable Face Mask Market: Key Developments

In January 2022, Maskc announced the launch of the KF94 Face mask, consisting of four layers, such as, a non-woven external layer, two non-woven and meltblown central layers, and a soft inner layer that is gentle on the skin.

Figure 1. Global Disposable Face Mask Market Share (%), by Region, 2023

Global Disposable Face Mask Market Trends:

Increasing awareness among people is a recent trend

With the increasing awareness among people about disposable face mask and the benefits of face mask, the demand for such mask is also increasing with a rapid pace, worldwide. Moreover, with the recent outbreak (COVID-19), there has been a high demand for disposable face masks among the general public. Increasing number of COVID-19 cases and rising pollution level is increasing the use of disposable masks as a protective barrier; lead to improved health, longevity, and quality of life. This trend is expected to continue over the forecast period.

High demand for non-woven face mask is another trend

A non-woven face mask protects the user's respiratory tract and filters the air the user breathes in, providing protection against a variety of disease that may arise due to virus transmission. The mask covers the entire face and protects it from the dust or microorganisms, which can damage the skin. Moreover, non-woven face masks are more effective in preventing the COVID-19 spread through airborne respiratory droplets than others. Thus, there is an increasing demand for non-woven face masks. This trend is also expected to continue over the forecast period.