The surgical face masks market will observe staggering growth across the forecast period of

2020-2030 prominently on the back of the COVID-19 pandemic. Masks have become shields of
protection against COVID-19 and this aspect will design the growth trajectory of the surgical
face masks market.

 Earlier, surgical masks were generally used while performing operations, surgeries, and
other different aspects in the life sciences and healthcare sector but as COVID-19 started
wreaking havoc around the world, the demand for surgical face masks for common use
skyrocketed exponentially. Thus, all these factors will have a good impact on the growth of
the surgical face masks market.
 At the start of the pandemic, a shortage of surgical masks was reported due to a sudden
increase in demand. The players in the surgical face masks market started to expand their
production to meet the swelling demand. This aspect accelerated the growth of the
surgical face masks market substantially.
 The new guidelines to protect against COVID-19 recommend the double masking
technique which suggests wearing a surgical mask over a cloth mask. This technique is
believed to protect an individual from the highly infectious COVID-19 mutant in the second
wave. Such aspects will further have a profound effect on the growth of the surgical face
masks market.
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Surgical Face Masks Market: Introduction

 Surgical mask is a disposable, loose fitting device, which creates physical barrier
between nose and mouth of the wearer and potential contaminants in the immediate
environment. Surgical masks are available with different thickness and ability to protect
from contaminants.
 These masks are typically used to protect the wearer from large-particle droplets,
splashes, and sprays. Additionally, these prevents the spread of infectious respiratory
secretions from wearer to others.
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Key Drivers and Opportunities of Global Surgical Face Masks Market

 The world is currently experiencing the pandemic of an infectious disease called COVID-
19. This infection leads to multiple organ failure, acute & severe respiratory disorders,
pneumonia, and even death in severe cases. Hence, surge in number of people with
coronavirus infections is anticipated to drive the global surgical face masks market.
According to the World Health Organization, globally, 823,626 confirmed and 72,736 new
cases of COVID-19 were recorded as of April 1, 2020. Additionally, in the context of the
 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak, the World Health Organization recommends the
use of masks in home and health care settings. This in turn increases demand for surgical
marks. Hence, rise in demand for surgical masks is likely boost the growth of the global
market.
 The use of face mask is vital to control infectious diseases, especially in circumventing
droplet transmission. The effectiveness of surgical face mask in blocking the transmission
of SARS is 68%. Therefore, it is widely used by medical workers as part of droplet
transmission precaution when caring for patients with respiratory infections. Hence,
increase in use of surgical face masks is projected to fuel the growth of the global surgical
face masks market. Furthermore, vulnerable populations, such as older adults with chronic
conditions, are at high risk of infectious diseases, including COVID-19. Hence, the use of
face mask to prevent infections by the geriatric population is anticipated to drive the global
market.
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 Moreover, face masks provide effective protection against respiratory infections. Rise in
focus on production of protective equipment including face masks owing to increase in
awareness about preventive care is expected to boost the growth of the global surgical
face masks market.
 However, supply shortage of face masks owing to increase in usage by the general
public is anticipated to hamper the growth of the global market. Moreover, rise in prices of
face masks is likely restrain the global surgical face masks market.
 Surge in number of COVID-19 cases in developing and developed countries presents
lucrative opportunity in the global surgical face marks market. According to WHO data, the
total confirmed cases of COVID-19 recorded in major countries as of March 30, 2020 stood
at 82,447 cases in China, 97,689 in Italy, 78,797 in Spain, 38,309 in Iran, and 122,653 in the
U.S.
North America to Capture Major Share of Global Surgical Face Masks Market
 North America is projected to account for major share of the global surgical face masks
market due to high prevalence of infectious diseases among the population. Moreover, rise
in awareness and presence of key players are anticipated to drive the market in the region.
Europe is expected to account for significant share of the global market. The market in the
region is likely to expand at a moderate CAGR during the forecast period.
 The surgical face masks market in Asia Pacific is projected to grow at a rapid pace during
the forecast period owing to rise in awareness and increase in cases of infectious diseases
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Key Players Operating in Global Surgical Face Masks Market

The global surgical face masks market is highly consolidated due to the presence of small
number of key players. Demand for surgical face masks has increased in emerging as well as
developed markets owing to rise in prevalence of infectious diseases such as COVID-19. Growth
strategies adopted by leading players are likely to drive the global market. Industry players are
adopting the practice of appointing third-party distributors to expand market presence. This
has led to a surge in the number of distributors and suppliers in the emerging markets.

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