Industry Overview
From USD 0.84 billion in 2023, the Global N95 Mask Market is predicted to grow to USD 2.7 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 11.5% during the forecast period (2025–2030). The growth of this market is attributed to the escalated need for respiratory protective equipment that is needed for normal citizens to be protected and the medical personnel for operations or to acknowledge the patients affected by the virus during an outbreak such as covid-19.
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The N95 mask is medical protective equipment in the form of a mask that covers the nose and the mouth to allow only filtered air to enter the respiratory system. This product is designed in such a way that it closely fits the facial structure and provides an efficient filtration of particles airborne. The N95 means that the respirator blocks a minimum of 95% of 0.3-micron test particles. The medical masks are generally composed of non-woven fabrics, nose strips; melt-blown fabrics, and ear bands.
The structure of the mask is of three layers. Its structure is sort of a sandwich structure wherein the outer layer is the antifoam waterproof non-woven fabric, the middle layer is the non-woven fabric that is electrically treated and melt blown and the last layer that is the inner layer is the hygroscopic non-woven fabric that is ordinary spun. This non-woven fabric is PP polypropylene fiber. The advanced technology allows the product with superior filtration performance and is used in medical sterile rooms, the protection and purification industry, and the water treatment industry, along with these the mask can be used in the prevention of spreading influenza. The benefits provided by N95 are expected to enhance the growth of the global N95 mask market.
Market Segmentation
Insight by Product Type
Based on product type, the global N95 mask market is categorized into masks with exhalation valves and masks without exhalation valves. During the forecast period, the masks with exhalation valve classification are projected to witness the faster N95 mask market growth, on the basis of product type. This is because; masks with exhalation valves are efficient in protecting the wearer with the help of an effective seal. The wearer can comfortably reduce humidity and heat mask, unlike mask without an exhalation valve.
Insight by Application
On the basis of application, the global N95 masks market is bifurcated into industrial use, and daily use. During 2020–2025, the daily use classification is expected to witness the faster N95 mask market growth, on the basis of application. The advancement in the spread of life-threatening viruses such as COVID-19 has led to outgrown demand for N95 masks in order to protect the respiratory organ of any individual from the virus, government authorities globally are emphasizing more on the use of N95 masks for every citizen.
Global N95 Mask Market Report Coverage
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Report Metric
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Details
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Historical Period
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2018 - 2023
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Base Year Considered
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2024
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Forecast Period
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2025 - 2030
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Market Size in 2023
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U.S.D. 0.84 Billion
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Revenue Forecast in 2030
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U.S.D. 2.7 Billion
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Growth Rate
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11.5%
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Segments Covered in the Report
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By Product Type, By Application and By End User
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Report Scope
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Market Trends, Drivers, and Restraints; Revenue Estimation and Forecast; Segmentation Analysis; Impact of COVID-19; Companies’ Strategic Developments; Market Share Analysis of Key Players; Company Profiling
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Regions Covered in the Report
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North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, South America and Rest of the World
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Industry Dynamics
Industry Trends
The prevalence of various startups entering the personal protective equipment market in order to supply necessary equipment at the time of the pandemic is the key trend observed in the growth of the global N95 mask market. Various business organizations such as H&M which is a cloth merchant has revamped their machinery for the production of personal protective equipment apart from normal clothes and several other players globally are adopting this trend. As a result, increasing production of this equipment from several players along with new players is thus anticipated to accentuate the demand for the global N95 mask market.
Innovation and research: The N95 mask market saw a focus on innovation and research to enhance mask effectiveness, comfort, and durability. Manufacturers worked on developing new filtration technologies, improving mask design, and exploring reusable options.
Shift towards domestic production: Many countries realized the importance of having a domestic production capacity for critical medical supplies, including N95 masks. Governments encouraged local production to reduce dependence on imports and ensure a stable supply.
Sustainability considerations: With the increased use of single-use masks during the pandemic, there was growing concern about their environmental impact. Manufacturers and consumers started exploring sustainable alternatives, such as reusable N95 masks or mask recycling initiatives.
Growth Drivers
Increasing initiatives taken by the government and the spreading awareness of individuals for self-protection and to reduce the rate of respiratory infection in individuals are the growth drivers for the global N95 mask market. Rising respiratory diseases in individuals due to pollution have led to the promotion of N95 masks to protect individuals from airborne infections. Furthermore, with the spread of a contagious virus, individuals are aware of the use of N95 masks to protect themselves from such infections.
Increased awareness of respiratory health: The pandemic has raised awareness about the importance of respiratory health and the need for effective respiratory protection. People have become more conscious of airborne pollutants, allergens, and infectious diseases. This increased awareness has driven the demand for N95 masks in various industries and everyday life.
Emerging infectious diseases: The occurrence of new and emerging infectious diseases, such as SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome), MERS (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome), and the ongoing threat of future pandemics, has underscored the importance of preparedness and respiratory protection. This has contributed to the growth of the N95 mask market.
Increased awareness of respiratory health: The pandemic has raised awareness about the importance of respiratory health and the need for effective respiratory protection. People have become more conscious of airborne pollutants, allergens, and infectious diseases. This increased awareness has driven the demand for N95 masks in various industries and everyday life.
Occupational safety regulations: N95 masks are widely used in industries such as healthcare, construction, mining, and manufacturing to protect workers from inhaling hazardous airborne particles. Occupational safety regulations and guidelines that mandate the use of respiratory protection have driven the demand for N95 masks in these sectors.
Heightened infection control measures: The increased focus on infection control and prevention in healthcare settings and other industries has driven the demand for N95 masks. Strict infection control protocols, including the use of respiratory protection, have become standard practices, leading to the growth of the market.
Moreover, the spread of a life-threatening virus such as COVID-19 globally is necessitating the adoption of N95 masks across the globe. Additionally, there is no vaccine that has been invented to date in order to cure this virus and a result to which WHO (World Health Organization) has emphasized taking necessary precautions in order to prevent the global pandemic. In order to prevent the spread of such contagious disease the demand for N95 masks are witnessing massive growth that is further contributing to the growth of the global N95 mask market. Furthermore, the increasing use of chemicals in manufacturing industries is another factor driving the growth of global N95 masks for workers.
Challenges
However, the manufacturing process is time taking and currently, there are limited manufacturers of such masks. Most of the masks produced are from China and in the current situation of a pandemic, the supply of masks is not able to meet the demand which leads to slow growth of the global N95 mask market.
The surge in demand for N95 masks during the pandemic outpaced the existing production capacity, leading to widespread shortages. Supply chain disruptions, including limited access to raw materials and transportation disruptions, further exacerbated the problem.
The high demand and shortages created opportunities for the production and distribution of counterfeit and substandard N95 masks. This posed a significant challenge as these masks provided inadequate protection and compromised the safety of users.
The shortage of N95 masks led to instances of price gouging, where sellers took advantage of the situation to charge excessively high prices for masks. This practice made it difficult for healthcare institutions, governments, and individuals to afford an adequate supply of N95 masks.
Geographic Overview
Around the globe, North America was the largest N95 mask market in 2019 and the U.S. is the second highest contributor in the production of N95 masks. Moreover, due to the pandemic, they have fallen short on their demand for masks and they have about 1% inventory of the total demand. With the U.S. as the hotspot of the pandemic, they require a very large quantity of N95 masks.
Asia-Pacific is expected to witness the highest CAGR during the forecast period. China produces the highest number of masks. China’s production of masks contributes to 50% of the overall production of N95 masks all over the world. As the pandemic erupted in China in November 2019, the factories shut down and the country was not able to meet the daily demand for masks which are supposed to create maximum demand. Additionally, Europe, on the other hand, follows different standards and thus does not demand N95 masks, rather they demand FPP2 masks that are closer to the standards of N95 masks.
Competitive Insight
Key players operating in the global N95 masks market are emphasizing their efforts upon strategic acquisitions in order to strengthen capabilities of research & development that support them in providing innovative solutions to the users and thus gain a competitive advantage.
Some of the major players operating the global N95 masks market are The 3M Company, Prestige Ameritech, Honeywell International Inc., Kimberly-Clark Corporation, KOWA, Shanghai Dasheng Health Products Manufacture Company, Ltd., Louis M. Gerson Company, Inc., Cambridge Mask Co., Ambu A/S, Becton, Dickinson and Company, Alpha Pro Tech, Moldex-Metric, Inc., and Teleflex Incorporated.
Primary Research
VynZ Research conducts extensive primary research to understand the market dynamics, validate market data and have key opinions from industry experts. The key profiles approached within the industry include, CEO, CFO, CTO, President, Vice President, Product Managers, Regional Heads, and Others. Also, end user surveys comprising consumers are also conducted to understand consumer behavior.
The N95 Mask Market report offers a comprehensive market segmentation analysis along with an estimation for the forecast period 2025–2030.
- By Product
- Masks with Exhalation Valve
- Mask without Exhalation Valve
- By Application
- By End User
- Hospitals/Clinics
- Online Stores
- Drug Stores
N95 Mask Market by Region
- North America
- By Product Type
- By Application
- By End User
- By Country – U.S., Canada, and Mexico
- Europe
- By Product Type
- By Application
- By End User
- By Country – Germany, U.K., France, Italy, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe
- Asia-Pacific (APAC)
- By Product Type
- By Application
- By End User
- By Country – China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, South Korea, Indonesia, Singapore, and Rest of Asia-Pacific
- Rest of the World (RoW)
- By Product Type
- By Application
- By End User
- By Country – Brazil, Argentina, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Iran, U.A.E., and Other Countries
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Source: VynZ Research
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