+353-1-416-8900REST OF WORLD
+44-20-3973-8888REST OF WORLD
1-917-300-0470EAST COAST U.S
1-800-526-8630U.S. (TOLL FREE)

Disposable Masks - Global Strategic Business Report

  • PDF Icon

    Report

  • 651 Pages
  • February 2025
  • Region: Global
  • Global Industry Analysts, Inc
  • ID: 5028067
The global market for Disposable Masks was valued at US$18.8 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach US$27.0 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 6.2% from 2024 to 2030. This comprehensive report provides an in-depth analysis of market trends, drivers, and forecasts, helping you make informed business decisions.

Global Disposable Masks Market - Key Trends & Drivers Summarized

Disposable masks have become an essential item in public health, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. These masks, typically made from non-woven fabric materials, provide a barrier to airborne particles and pathogens, helping to reduce the transmission of infectious diseases. Disposable masks are widely used in healthcare settings, as well as by the general public, to protect against respiratory infections. The surge in demand for disposable masks during the pandemic has highlighted their importance in infection control and public health safety.

The design and manufacturing of disposable masks involve multiple layers of material that provide filtration efficiency and breathability. The most common types of disposable masks include surgical masks, dust masks and N95 respirators. Surgical masks are designed to protect against large droplets and splashes, while N95 respirators provide a higher level of filtration, blocking at least 95% of very small particles. The production of disposable masks has scaled up rapidly to meet the global demand, with manufacturers focusing on ensuring high-quality standards and regulatory compliance.

The growth in the disposable masks market is driven by several factors. The ongoing threat of infectious diseases, including seasonal flu and emerging viruses, has led to sustained demand for disposable masks as a preventive measure. The increasing awareness of personal hygiene and health safety among the general public has also contributed to the market's expansion. Technological advancements in mask materials and manufacturing processes have improved the filtration efficiency and comfort of disposable masks, making them more effective and user-friendly. The implementation of stringent regulations and guidelines for mask usage in healthcare and public settings further drives the market. Additionally, the expansion of e-commerce platforms has facilitated the widespread availability and distribution of disposable masks, catering to the growing consumer demand globally.

Scope of the Study

The report analyzes the Disposable Masks market, presented in terms of market value (US$ Thousand). The analysis covers the key segments and geographic regions outlined below.

Segments:

Product Type (Surgical Masks, Respirator Masks, Dust Masks); Distribution Channel (Offline, Online); End-Use (Hospital, Industrial, Personal).

Geographic Regions/Countries:

World; USA; Canada; Japan; China; Europe; France; Germany; Italy; UK; Spain; Russia; Rest of Europe; Asia-Pacific; Australia; India; South Korea; Rest of Asia-Pacific; Latin America; Argentina; Brazil; Mexico; Rest of Latin America; Middle East; Iran; Israel; Saudi Arabia; UAE; Rest of Middle East; Africa.

Key Insights:

  • Market Growth: Understand the significant growth trajectory of the Surgical Masks segment, which is expected to reach US$19.1 Billion by 2030 with a CAGR of a 6.1%. The Respirator Masks segment is also set to grow at 6.7% CAGR over the analysis period.
  • Regional Analysis: Gain insights into the U.S. market, valued at $5.8 Billion in 2024, and China, forecasted to grow at an impressive 8.3% CAGR to reach $5.3 Billion by 2030. Discover growth trends in other key regions, including Japan, Canada, Germany, and the Asia-Pacific.

Report Features:

  • Comprehensive Market Data: Independent analysis of annual sales and market forecasts in US$ Million from 2024 to 2030.
  • In-Depth Regional Analysis: Detailed insights into key markets, including the U.S., China, Japan, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa.
  • Company Profiles: Coverage of major players such as 3M Company, Ansell Ltd., Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc., Alpha Pro Tech Ltd., Alpha Solway Ltd. and more.
  • Complimentary Updates: Receive free report updates for one year to keep you informed of the latest market developments.

Why You Should Buy This Report:

  • Detailed Market Analysis: Access a thorough analysis of the Global Disposable Masks Market, covering all major geographic regions and market segments.
  • Competitive Insights: Get an overview of the competitive landscape, including the market presence of major players across different geographies.
  • Future Trends and Drivers: Understand the key trends and drivers shaping the future of the Global Disposable Masks Market.
  • Actionable Insights: Benefit from actionable insights that can help you identify new revenue opportunities and make strategic business decisions.

Key Questions Answered:

  • How is the Global Disposable Masks Market expected to evolve by 2030?
  • What are the main drivers and restraints affecting the market?
  • Which market segments will grow the most over the forecast period?
  • How will market shares for different regions and segments change by 2030?
  • Who are the leading players in the market, and what are their prospects?

Some of the 129 major companies featured in this Disposable Masks market report include:

  • 3M Company
  • Ansell Ltd.
  • Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc.
  • Alpha Pro Tech Ltd.
  • Alpha Solway Ltd.
  • ACS Material, LLC
  • Advance Cooling Tower Pvt., Ltd.
  • Anhui MedPurest Medical Technology Co., Ltd.
  • Akzenta International SA
  • AMG Medical Inc.
  • Amston Tool Co.
  • Aero Pro Co., Ltd.
  • ARAX Co ., Ltd.
  • Alfa Medi
  • 4C Air, Inc.

Table of Contents

I. METHODOLOGYMII. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. MARKET OVERVIEW
  • Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic and Looming Global Recession
  • Prolonged Pandemic, Ukraine-Russia Conflict and Ensuing Economic Disruptions Impact Growth Outlook
  • World Economic Growth Projections (Real GDP, Annual % Change) for the Years 2021 through 2024
  • COVID-19 Pandemic Triggers the Onset of Face Mask Era
  • Market Penetration of Face Masks Worldwide
  • Recommendations by Health Organizations Play an Important Role
  • Frontline Health Responders at Risk with Shortage of Masks During Peak of Pandemic
  • Countries Grapple to Meet Exponential Demand for Face Masks
  • Players Adopt Various Strategies to Address the Demand Surge
  • Manufacturers from Other Industries Join the Race to Bridge Supply Demand Gap
  • Competitive Scenario
  • Disposable Masks - Global Key Competitors Percentage Market Share in 2024 (E)
  • Competitive Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial for Players Worldwide in 2024 (E)
  • Global Market Prospects, Growth Drivers and Outlook
  • Market Restraints
  • Respirator Mask Records Significant Growth
  • Regional Analysis
  • Analysis by Distribution Channel
  • Analysis by End-Use
  • Face Masks: An Introduction
  • Factors Influencing Use of Face Masks
  • Types of Disposable Face Masks
  • Surgical Masks
  • Respirator Masks
  • Dust Masks
  • Recent Market Activity
  • Select Global Brands
2. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS
3. MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS
  • High Demand for Skin Friendly Masks
  • Bioplastics for Mask Production: An Innovative Solution
  • Short Supply of Disposable Masks Drives Demand for Reusable Masks
  • Rise in Air Pollution Levels Trigger Demand for Face Masks
  • World Ranking of Most Polluted Countries
  • Percentage Share Breakdown of Global Deaths Linked to Air Pollution
  • Ranking of Global Number of Deaths by Risk Factor
  • Designers Revamp Face Masks into a Fashion Accessory
  • Increase in Demand for Face Masks amid COVID-19 Leads to Innovative Designs
  • New Technology to Alert Change of Face Masks
  • Creating Sustainable Products from Plant-Based Face Masks
  • Smart Face Masks Detect COVID-19
  • Used Biodegradable Mask Turns Into Flowers once Buried in Ground
  • Innovative and Eco-Friendly Masks Provide Hope
  • Rise in Number of Surgeries and Hospital Acquired Infections Boost Demand
  • Leading Nosocomial Infections in the US: Percentage Breakdown of Healthcare Cost from Leading Five Infections
  • Consistent Increase in Risks and Threats from Infections Drive Healthy Market Growth
  • Global Number of Deaths Caused Due to Communicable Diseases (In 000s)
  • OSHA Offers Revised Enforcement Guidance for Respiratory Protection at Industrial Facilities
  • Increasing Healthcare Expenditure to Foster Market Growth
  • World Healthcare Expenditure (In US$ Billion) for the Years 2017-2023E
  • With the COVID-19 Pandemic Exposing Global Healthcare Unpreparedness, There is Increasing Policy Led Focus on Rebooting Health Systems Worldwide: Current & Required Healthcare Spending as % of GDP
  • Disinfection and Sterilization of Face Masks Play an Important Role
  • Surgical Masks: First Line of Defense against Infections
  • Nonwoven Fabrics Find Extensive Use in Making Surgical Face Masks
  • COVID-19-Led Face Mask Ubiquity Ensures Unabated Investments in Face Mask Lines & Nonwoven Production
  • Pandemic Sparks Medical Nonwoven Face Mask Innovations
  • Growing Trend Towards Development of New Spunbond Nonwoven Fabrics
  • Upgrading the Face Mask with Spread of Omicron Variant of Coronavirus
  • COVID-19 Outbreak Spurs Massive Demand for N95 Masks
  • Are Disposable Masks Hurting the Environment?
  • A Research Study Attempts to identify Stress Levels from Mask Mateirals to a Few Keystone Marine Species
  • Reducing Plastic Waste Through Recycling of Single-Use Face Masks
4. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
  • TABLE 1: World Disposable Masks Market Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2030
  • TABLE 2: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Disposable Masks by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 3: World Historic Review for Disposable Masks by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 4: World 15-Year Perspective for Disposable Masks by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • TABLE 5: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Surgical Masks by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 6: World Historic Review for Surgical Masks by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 7: World 15-Year Perspective for Surgical Masks by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • TABLE 8: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Respirator Masks by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 9: World Historic Review for Respirator Masks by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 10: World 15-Year Perspective for Respirator Masks by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • TABLE 11: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Dust Masks by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 12: World Historic Review for Dust Masks by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 13: World 15-Year Perspective for Dust Masks by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • TABLE 14: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Offline by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 15: World Historic Review for Offline by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 16: World 15-Year Perspective for Offline by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • TABLE 17: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Online by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 18: World Historic Review for Online by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 19: World 15-Year Perspective for Online by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • TABLE 20: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Hospital by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 21: World Historic Review for Hospital by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 22: World 15-Year Perspective for Hospital by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • TABLE 23: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Industrial by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 24: World Historic Review for Industrial by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 25: World 15-Year Perspective for Industrial by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • TABLE 26: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Personal by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 27: World Historic Review for Personal by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 28: World 15-Year Perspective for Personal by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
III. MARKET ANALYSIS
UNITED STATES
  • Disposable Masks Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United States for 2025 (E)
CANADA
JAPAN
  • Disposable Masks Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Japan for 2025 (E)
  • Market Overview
CHINA
  • Disposable Masks Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in China for 2025 (E)
  • Market Overview
EUROPE
  • Disposable Masks Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Europe for 2025 (E)
FRANCEGERMANYITALYUNITED KINGDOMSPAINRUSSIAREST OF EUROPE
ASIA-PACIFIC
  • Disposable Masks Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Asia-Pacific for 2025 (E)
AUSTRALIA
INDIA
  • Market Overview
SOUTH KOREAREST OF ASIA-PACIFICLATIN AMERICAARGENTINABRAZILMEXICOREST OF LATIN AMERICAMIDDLE EASTIRANISRAELSAUDI ARABIAUNITED ARAB EMIRATESREST OF MIDDLE EASTAFRICAIV. COMPETITION

Companies Mentioned (Partial List)

A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:

  • 3M Company
  • Ansell Ltd.
  • Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc.
  • Alpha Pro Tech Ltd.
  • Alpha Solway Ltd.
  • ACS Material, LLC
  • Advance Cooling Tower Pvt., Ltd.
  • Anhui MedPurest Medical Technology Co., Ltd.
  • Akzenta International SA
  • AMG Medical Inc.
  • Amston Tool Co.
  • Aero Pro Co., Ltd.
  • ARAX Co ., Ltd.
  • Alfa Medi
  • 4C Air, Inc.

Table Information