Global Surgical Mask Market Overview:
With the high impact of coronavirus outbreak, manufacturers are facing challenges to handle the sudden demand of N95 masks. For instance, Washington state, one of the epicenters of the COVID-19 outbreak in the United States, who recently asked for 233,000 N95 masks and 200,000 surgical masks, and the Strategic National Stockpile initially only agreed to provide half of the surgical masks and less than half of the N95 masks. There are many distributors across the globe for healthcare providers such as hospitals, urgent care centers, pharmacies, online stores, and other convenience stores. The companies are offering various N95, surgical masks from the leading manufacturers of products such as 3M, Honeywell, and others. Some of the players profiled in the study are 3M (United States), Honeywell (United States), Kimberley-Clark Corporation (United States), Foss Performance Materials (United States), Prestige Ameritech (United States), Alpha Pro Tech (United States), Louis M. Gerson Company, Inc. (United States), Makrite (China), Moldex-Metric, Inc. (United States) and Shanghai Dasheng Health Products Manufacture Company, Ltd. (China).
On the basis of geography, the market of Surgical Mask has been segmented into South America (Brazil, Argentina, Rest of South America), Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Taiwan, Australia, Rest of Asia-Pacific), Europe (Germany, France, Italy, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Rest of Europe), MEA (Middle East, Africa), North America (United States, Canada, Mexico). If we see Market by Sales Channels, the sub-segment i.e. Hospitals & Clinics will boost the Surgical Mask market. Additionally, the rising demand from SMEs and various industry verticals gives enough cushion to market growth. If we see Market by Materials, the sub-segment i.e. Non-Woven Fabrics will boost the Surgical Mask market. Additionally, the rising demand from SMEs and various industry verticals gives enough cushion to market growth.
Market Growth Drivers
- Increases Number of People in Infected People Across the Globe by the Convid-19 Surpasses
- Rising Number of Hospitals and Clinics in Emerging Economies
Influencing Trend
- Increasing production facility of surgical mask across the globe majorly in China. China imported near about 56 million respirators and masks in the first week of January 2020 after the lockdown started in Wuhan, and anyhow they managed to import 20 million respirators and surgical masks in 24 hours. Similarly, many countries are restricting the export of personal protective equipment on an international basis.
Restraints
- Rising Cost of Raw Materials Associated with Surgical Mask
- Shortage of Surgical Across the Globe Majorly in United States Regions During COVID-19 Outbreak
Opportunities
- Increasing Government Funding in Construction Projects Across the Globe
Challenges
- Shortage of N95 Mask in Coronavirus Pandemic
Key Market Developments:
In Mar 2020, BYD announced the creation of the world’s largest surgical mask plant. This plant is producing near about 5 million masks each day. This helps in fulfilling shortages of masks in hospitals and agencies across China.
The global surgical masks market is highly competitive in the COVID-19 situation, there is the continuous entrance of new players, and existing players are expanding their production operations. Through market initiatives, the players are focusing on catering to the huge demand of the masks across the globe, and become more competitive.
Target Audience:
Venture Capitalists and Private Equity Firms, New Entrants/Investors, Analysts and Strategic Business Planners, Surgical Masks Manufacturers, Suppliers and Distributors, Raw Material Suppliers, Government Regulatory and Research Organizations and End-Use Industries
Major Objectives Focused through this Study
To define, describe, and forecast the Global Surgical Mask market on the basis of product [Basic Surgical Mask, Anti-Fog Surgical Mask, Fluid/Splash Resistant Surgical Mask, N95 Mask and Others] , application [Individual, Health Professionals and Industrial], key regions and end user
To provide in-depth information regarding major influencing factors affecting the growth of the market (trends, drivers, restraints, opportunities, and industry-centric and regional challenges)
To strategically analyse the micro-markets and important business segments with respect to individual growth drivers , market trends and potential, and historical contributions to the total market
Identifying the opportunities in the market for key stakeholders and detailing the competitive landscape for market leaders
To provide market size for various segments of the Surgical Mask market with respect to major geographies, namely, South America (Brazil, Argentina, Rest of South America), Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Taiwan, Australia, Rest of Asia-Pacific), Europe (Germany, France, Italy, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Rest of Europe), MEA (Middle East, Africa), North America (United States, Canada, Mexico)
To strategically profile the key players and analyzing their market shares and core competencies in the Surgical Mask industry
To track key developments such as product launches, expansions, agreements, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, and R&D activities that are key factors in shaping the market
Available Customization:
Data related to EXIM [Export- Import], production & consumption by country or regional level break-up can be provided based on client request**. Additionally, the Players which are also part of the research are Aero Pro Company (China), Vogmask (United States) and Shanghai Gangkai Purifying Products Company Ltd. (China).
** Confirmation on availability of data would be informed prior purchase
While framing the research framework, major and emerging players operating in the Surgical Mask market in various regions have been profiled, and their offerings, geographic footprints, and distribution/sales channels have been analysed through in-depth discussions. The primary research is performed by taking the interviews of executives of various companies dealing in the market as well as using the survey reports, research institute, and latest research reports. Meanwhile, analyst team keeps preparing set of questionnaires and after getting appointee list; the target audience are then tapped and segregated with various mediums and channels that are feasible for making connection that includes email communication, telephonic, skype, LinkedIn Group & InMail, Community Forums, Community Forums, open Survey, SurveyMonkey etc.