North America N95 mask market was US$ 485.05 million in 2023 and is expected to reach US$ 631.23 million by 2031, growing with a CAGR of 3.4% between 2024 and 2031.
The N95 is a particulate filtering mask that is in compliance with the U.S. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) N95 classification of air filtration, which requires mask to filter out nearly 95% of airborne particles.
The standard N95 mask is in compliance with the NIOSH’s N95 regulations and is mainly used in industrial applications. The surgical respirator is further certified by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for usage in hospital settings.
Market Dynamics: Drivers & Restraints
Rise in urban infrastructure upgradation
Over the last five years, home improvements have been increasingly popular. It increased dramatically during the epidemic when people spent more time at home owing to lockdowns.
Home remodeling has become a popular way for people to concentrate their creative talents in a home setting. According to data from Harvard University's Joint Center for Housing Centers (JCHS), consumer expenditure on house renovations and modifications in the U.S. surpassed US$ 472 billion and is expected to reach US$ 485 billion by 2023.
New urban renewal plans have also increased in the aftermath of the epidemic, as many civic planners want to shift from a car-centric urban infrastructure to a more walkable and mixed-use model. The World Economic Forum discovered that creating walkable cities not only enhances local tax revenue for municipal governments, particularly by attracting more firms, but it also improves house affordability by driving the development of additional housing stock.
Many American localities have launched various financial packages to kickstart urban revitalization efforts. In November 2023, Austin's municipal authorities held a public hearing on how to award roughly US$ 14 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
An increase in urban infrastructure upgrades will boost construction activities, resulting in increasing demand for N95 respirators in the building and construction industries.
Technological Advancements
Developing improved filtration technologies that give superior protection against a broader spectrum of particles, such as viruses, bacteria, and pollutants, has the potential to attract more customers and healthcare practitioners.
Sensors and IoT technology can be combined to build smart N95 masks that monitor air quality, fit, and user health parameters, appealing to both tech-savvy customers and those with specific health needs.
Mask design innovations that improve comfort and fit, such as adjustable straps, ergonomic designs, and breathable materials, can boost long-term wearability and customer satisfaction.
In 2022, Northwestern University engineers created a new smart sensor platform for face masks, dubbed a ""Fitbit for the face."" The lightweight, quarter-sized sensor, dubbed ""FaceBit,"" attaches to any N95, cloth, or surgical face mask using a tiny magnet. Not only does it detect the user's real-time breathing rate, heart rate, and mask use time, but it may also be able to replace time-consuming exams by measuring mask fit.
Market Segment Analysis
The North America N95 mask market is segmented based on Product, Type, Distribution channel, End user, and usage.
With Exhalation Valve
The demand for N95 masks with exhalation valves has expanded in North America due to the expansion of these masks in the industrial and construction sectors. These industries frequently need their workers to conduct physically demanding jobs in high-dust and particulate matter conditions.
The North American market for N95 masks with exhalation valves is growing as a result of the construction and industrial sectors, which have greatly raised demand for these masks. By 2023, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that there will be around 7.5 million construction workers in the country.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), requires respiratory protection in these kinds of settings, which has increased the use of these masks. The exhalation valve function lowers the amount of heat and moisture that accumulates within the mask, improving compliance and comfort. This increases the masks' appeal among workers who must wear them for lengthy periods.
Additionally, they are more comfortable and breathable than traditional N95 masks, N95 masks with exhalation valves are an appealing choice for workers who are exposed to high amounts of dust and particle matter. Because the exhalation valve lessens heat and moisture accumulation, there is a greater adherence to safety rules and a higher acceptance rate in these industries.
Market Segmentation
By Product
• With Exhalation Valve
• Without Exhalation Valve
By Type
• Standard N95 Respirator
• Surgical Respirator
By Usage
• Reusable
• Disposable
By End-User
• Healthcare
• Construction
• Food & Beverage
• Mining
• Oil & Gas
• Others
By Distribution Channel
• Hospitals
• Retail Pharmacies
• Specialty Drug Stores
• Online Stores
By Country
• U.S.
• Canada
• Mexico
Major Key players
• Shawmut Corporation
• 3M
• Honeywell
• Ambu A/S
• Moldex-Metric Inc.
• Alpha Pro Tech
• Ohlone Press LLC
• Teleflex
• Kimberly-Clark Corporation
• The Gerson Company
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- 1. Methodology and Scope
- 1.1. Research Methodology
- 1.2. Research Objective and Scope of the Report
- 2. Definition and Overview
- 3. Executive Summary
- 3.1. Snippet by Product
- 3.2. Snippet by Usage
- 3.3. Snippet by Type
- 3.4. Snippet by End-User
- 3.5. Snippet by Region
- 4. Dynamics
- 4.1. Impacting Factors
- 4.1.1. Drivers
- 4.1.1.1. Increasing Prevalence of Respiratory and Infectious Diseases
- 4.1.2. Restraints
- 4.1.2.1. Competition and Market Saturation
- 4.1.2.2. Stringent Regulatory Requirements
- 4.1.2.3. Supply Chain Disruptions Regarding Raw Materials
- 4.1.3. Opportunity
- 4.1.4. Impact Analysis
- 5. Industry Analysis
- 5.1. Porter's Five Force Analysis
- 5.2. Supply Chain Analysis
- 5.3. Pricing Analysis
- 5.4. Regulatory Analysis
- 5.5. Unmet Needs
- 5.6. PESTEL Analysis
- 5.7. Patent Analysis
- 5.8. SWOT Analysis
- 6. By Product
- 6.1. Introduction
- 6.1.1. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Product
- 6.1.2. Market Attractiveness Index, By Product
- 6.2. With Exhalation Valve*
- 6.2.1. Introduction
- 6.2.2. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%)
- 6.3. Without Exhalation Valve
- 7. By Usage
- 7.1. Introduction
- 7.1.1. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Usage
- 7.1.2. Market Attractiveness Index, By Usage
- 7.2. Reusable*
- 7.2.1. Introduction
- 7.2.2. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%)
- 7.3. Disposable
- 8. By Type
- 8.1. Introduction
- 8.1.1. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Type
- 8.1.2. Market Attractiveness Index, By Type
- 8.2. Standard N95 Respirator*
- 8.2.1. Introduction
- 8.2.2. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%)
- 8.3. Surgical N95 Respirator
- 9. North America N95 Mask Market – By Distribution Channel
- 9.1. Introduction
- 9.1.1. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Distribution Channel
- 9.1.2. Market Attractiveness Index, By Distribution Channel
- 9.2. Hospitals
- 9.3. Introduction
- 9.3.1. Market Size Analysis, US$ Million, 2023-2031 and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), 2024-2031
- 9.3.2. Market Size Analysis, Tons, 2023-2031 and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), 2024-2031
- 9.4. Retail Pharmacies
- 9.5. Specialty Drug Stores
- 9.6. Online Stores
- 10. By End-User
- 10.1. Introduction
- 10.1.1. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By End-User
- 10.1.2. Market Attractiveness Index, By End-User
- 10.2. Hospitals*
- 10.2.1. Introduction
- 10.2.2. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%)
- 10.3. Mining Industries
- 10.4. Construction Firms
- 10.5. Oil & Gas Industries
- 10.6. Others
- 11. By Region
- 11.1. Introduction
- 11.1.1. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Region
- 11.1.2. Market Attractiveness Index, By Region
- 11.2. North America
- 11.2.1. Introduction
- 11.2.2. Key Region-Specific Dynamics
- 11.2.3. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Product
- 11.2.4. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Usage
- 11.2.5. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Type
- 11.2.6. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Distribution Channel
- 11.2.7. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By End-User
- 11.2.8. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Country
- 11.2.8.1. U.S.
- 11.2.8.2. Canada
- 11.2.8.3. Mexico
- 12. Competitive Landscape
- 12.1. Competitive Scenario
- 12.2. Market Positioning/Share Analysis
- 12.3. Mergers and Acquisitions Analysis
- 13. Company Profiles
- 13.1. Shawmut Corporation *
- 13.1.1. Company Overview
- 13.1.2. Product Portfolio and Description
- 13.1.3. Financial Overview
- 13.1.4. Key Developments
- 13.2. 3M
- 13.3. Honeywell
- 13.4. Ambu A/S
- 13.5. Moldex-Metric Inc.
- 13.6. Alpha Pro Tech
- 13.7. Ohlone Press LLC
- 13.8. Teleflex
- 13.9. Kimberly-Clark-Corporation
- 13.10. The Gerson Company (*LIST NOT EXHAUSTIVE)
- 14. Appendix
- 14.1. About Us and Services
- 14.2. Contact Us
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