Medical Pleated Masks Market Report 2024

This Medical Pleated Masks market report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The medical pleated masks market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.54 billion in 2023 to $1.64 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1%. The increase observed in the historical period can be attributed to factors such as the COVID-19 pandemic, heightened awareness of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs), a greater focus on occupational safety in healthcare environments, and a rise in the number of surgical procedures.

The medical pleated masks market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.17 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period can be linked to a rise in chronic respiratory diseases, a continued global focus on pandemic preparedness, escalating pollution levels, and the expansion and enhancement of healthcare infrastructure. Key trends during this period include advancements in technology, an increased emphasis on environmentally friendly and biodegradable materials, higher production of reusable and washable masks, personalized masks, and the incorporation of antimicrobial treatments for additional protection.

The rising incidence of respiratory diseases is expected to drive the growth of the medical pleated masks market in the future. Respiratory diseases encompass conditions affecting the lungs and other parts of the respiratory system, causing difficulties in breathing and impaired oxygen exchange. The increase in these diseases is largely due to factors such as air pollution, smoking, aging populations, occupational hazards, and a surge in viral infections. Medical pleated masks help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases by filtering airborne particles, reducing pathogen inhalation, and offering protection to both the wearer and those around them. For example, a June 2024 report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, an Australian health and welfare agency, estimated that about 8.5 million people in Australia, or 34% of the population, have chronic respiratory conditions. This includes approximately 2.8 million people, or 11% of the population, with asthma, and 638,000 people, or 2.5% of the population, with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Consequently, the growing prevalence of respiratory diseases is driving the demand for medical pleated masks.

Leading companies in the medical pleated masks market are focusing on developing innovative products, such as advanced personal protective equipment (PPE), to improve safety for healthcare professionals and the public. Advanced PPE includes specialized equipment designed to shield individuals from biological, chemical, and physical hazards, ensuring safety in various professional environments. For example, in March 2024, Detmold Medical, an Australia-based company, introduced a new line of tri-panel respirators and a surgical mask with a visor. These advanced PPE products are designed to enhance both safety and comfort in healthcare settings, offering superior filtration and ergonomic designs that provide protection against airborne pathogens while ensuring a secure, comfortable fit for extended wear. The addition of a visor to the surgical mask improves visibility and offers protection against splashes, meeting the specific demands of the medical pleated mask market.

In October 2023, AMD Medicom Inc., a Canadian medical equipment company, acquired the Humask portfolio of masks and related assets from Entreprise Prémont for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is intended to bolster Medicom’s range of infection-prevention products and ensure the ongoing availability of innovative protective equipment developed in Quebec. Entreprise Prémont is a Canadian provider of medical pleated masks.

Major companies operating in the medical pleated masks market are Cardinal Health Inc., Honeywell International Inc., 3M Company, Medline Industries Inc., Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Owens & Minor Inc., Kingfa Sci.&Tech. Co. Ltd, Ansell Limited, Halyard Health, Ambu A/S, Moldex-Metric Inc., TIDI Products LLC, Makrite Industries Inc., Alpha Pro Tech Ltd., Crosstex International Inc., SAS Safety Corp., AMD Medicom Inc., Alpha Solway Limited, Prestige Ameritech, RZ Mask, Cambridge Mask Co, Allmed Medical Products Co.Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the medical pleated masks market in 2023. The regions covered in the medical pleated masks market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the medical pleated masks market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

A medical pleated mask, often referred to as a surgical mask, is a disposable mask that covers the nose, mouth, and chin with a loose fit. It is composed of several layers of fabric and features pleats for better expansion and fit. These masks aim to protect against large respiratory droplets and reduce the risk of infection spread.

The primary types of medical pleated masks are ear loop masks and tie-on masks. Ear loop masks have elastic loops that go around the ears, allowing for easy and quick application and removal. These masks are distributed through hospital pharmacies, retail pharmacies, and online pharmacies, and are used in a range of settings, including medical institutions, homes, and commercial environments.

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The medical pleated masks market consists of sales of non-woven fabric masks, melt-blown fabric masks, and spun-bonded fabric masks. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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