Market Trends of Surgical Mask and Respirators Industry
N-Series Respirators Segment Expected to Register a Highest CAGR in the Market Over the Forecast Period
N- Series respirator is designed to protect against non-oil-based particulates such as dust, pollen, and airborne pathogens like viruses. The N-Series respirators segment is expected to witness significant growth in the studied market over the forecast period owing to the factors such as rising cases of airborne infectious diseases, which led to a growing awareness among the general population about the importance of wearing effective protective masks. For instance, according to an article published by Spring Nature in February 2023, the world is witnessing an increasing number and geographical expansion of emerging airborne viral infectious disease outbreaks. Furthermore, according to the World Health Organization update of October 2022, an estimated 10.6 million people fell ill with tuberculosis(TB) worldwide, which includes 6 million men, 3.4 million women, and 1.2 million children in 2021. Hence, with an increase in airborne infectious, the demand for N-series respirators increases, thereby driving the market growth.
Due to the convenience of online networks for distributing their products and accepting orders, manufacturers of N95 masks utilize an online distribution network. By leveraging a robust online network, they can efficiently reach a wide range of customers, streamline the ordering process, and effectively serve the surgical mask and respirators market. For instance, in December 2021, Bielcor began offering free two-day shipping of N95 Masks, ahead of the omicron variant, on orders directly through its website. Such an initiative is expected to drive the market growth.
The rising company activities in developing N-series respirators and increasing product launches also contribute to the market growth. For instance, in January 2022, the Saudi Mais Company, in collaboration with Demas Factory, launched the N95 masks in Saudi Arabia. Similarly, in March 2021, ST Engineering launched a new high-performance AIR+ Reusable Mask which provides N95-grade filtration and anti-microbial protection against PM2.5 particles, haze, bacteria, and viruses.
Thus, the studied market is expected to grow over the forecast period due to the factors such as rising cases of airborne infectious diseases and increasing company activities in developing N-series respirators.
North America is Expected to Hold a Significant Share in the Market Over the Forecast Period
North America is expected to dominate the surgical masks and respirators market due to the factors such as the growing adoption of surgeries and increasing awareness among the population regarding the use of protective gear. For instance, an article by the National Library of Medicine published in January 2023 reported that more than 3 million surgeries are performed annually in the country. Also, according to the report published by the National Institute of Statistics and Geography Health Statistics in 2021, around 313,104 cesarean sections were performed in private health establishments, corresponding to 24% of surgical medical procedures in 2021 in Mexico. Thus, with the high number of surgical procedures, the demand for surgical masks and respirators increases, leading to market growth in the region.
According to the CDC update in 2022, coronary heart disease is the most common type of heart disease; approximately 20.1 million adults of age 20 and older have the disease in the United States. Thus, with the high burden of coronary heart disease, the need for surgery also increase, driving the demand for surgical mask and respirators in the region.
Furthermore, government initiatives and high regional healthcare expenditures to increase the product footprint promote market growth. For instance, in January 2022, the United States government distributed 400 million free N95 masks at CVS, Walgreens. Such regional initiatives are also likely to propel the market growth over the forecast period.
Thus, owing to the factors such as the growing adoption of surgeries and government initiatives, the studied market is expected to grow over the forecast period.
