Surgical Mask and Respirators Market - Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2022 - 2027)

Surgical Mask and Respirators Market - Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2022 - 2027)

The Surgical Mask and Respirators Market are poised to grow at a CAGR of 5.2% over the forecast period.

The COVID-19 outbreak worldwide, and the lockdown situation have posed challenges for the surgical equipment market due to postponements of surgical services by hospitals and clinics to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus. For instance, in April 2022, Nova Scotia’s QEII Health Sciences Centre decided to postpone most non-urgent and elective surgeries due to an increasing number and acuity of patients with COVID-19 in the hospital. However, the increased number of COVID-19 cases had surged the demand for surgical masks and respirators to prevent coronavirus spread among the population. For instance, according to the news published in December 2021, India imported USD 6.24 billion in medical devices in 2020-21, compared to USD 5.84 billion in 2019-20 and USD 5.7 billion in 2018-19. Among the imported medical devices in 2020-21, consumables and disposables including face masks, account for a significant share of USD 1.5 billion. Also, the increased company focus on developing surgical masks and respirators to combat the COVID-19 pandemic has increased the market growth. Thus, COVID-19 has a significant effect on the studied market.

Certain factors propelling the increasing number of surgeries and the surge in epidemic and pandemic outbreaks.

The increasing prevalence and burden of chronic diseases around the world are driving the demand for effective and advanced treatment services that involve surgical procedures and due to this factor, the number of surgical procedures performed across the globe is increasing and further expected to increase in the near future which in turn is anticipated to have a significant impact on the market growth over the forecast period. For instance, according to the data published by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, in August 2022, 94.87 thousand surgeries were performed in Portugal, in 2021, followed by 49.33 thousand in Denmark, 32.84 thousand in Ireland, and 21.5 thousand in Norway.

Additionally, the rising number of reconstructive surgeries is also expected to increase the demand for surgical masks and respirators which in turn is anticipated to propel the market growth. For instance, according to the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery report published in January 2022, globally around 1,624,281 breast augmentation surgeries were performed in 2020, followed by 852,554 rhinoplasties, 765,248 abdominoplasties, 594,691 breast lift, 426,363 breast reduction, and 142,119 labiaplasties surgical procedures.

Furthermore, in April 2022, the Victorian government reported investing USD 1.5 billion to address its growing elective surgery waitlist as part of a catch-up scheme that will see surgical capacity increase by one quarter. The COVID Catch-Up Plan is designed to raise capacity to 125% by 2023, with 40,000 additional surgeries to take place in the next year. Thus, the expected high number of surgeries is likely to boost the market growth.

However, the rise in concern about disposal is one of the factors limiting the market growth over the forecast period.

Key Market TrendsN- Series Respirators Segment Expects to Register a High CAGR in the Surgical Masks and Respirators Market Over the Forecast Period

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 infectious diseases and increasing product development by the market players.

Healthcare professionals wear single-use N95 respiratory protection devices during surgical procedures to shield them from the transmission of pathogens, particulate matter, and bodily fluids.

Manufacturers of N95 masks utilize an online network of distribution to distribute products and accept orders through either third-party or their own websites. For instance, in December 2021, Bielcor began offering free two-day shippingof N95 Masks, ahead of the omicron variant, on orders directly through its website.

The rising company activities in developing N-series respirators and increasing product launches are also contributing to the market growth. For instance, in October 2021, Shawmut Corporation and the Fallon Company launched NIOSH-approved Protex N95 respirators with the patent-pending Protex ADC all-day comfort system for prolonged use. The company also signed a multi-year distribution contract for its N95 masks with Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. representing one of many early orders for the Protex N95 particulate respirator.

Thus, owing to the aforementioned factors, the studied market is expected to grow over the forecast period.

North America Dominates the Global Surgical Mask and Respirators Market

North America is expected to dominate the surgical masks and respirators market over the forecast period owing to the factors such as the increasing number of COVID-19 (coronavirus) cases and the growing adoption of surgeries, increasing awareness among the population regarding the use of protective gear.

In addition, owing to better regulations of surgical devices and growing awareness among the population regarding the use of such protective gears. The companies also have well-established direct channel collaboration with hospitals and clinics to serve the studied market. Due to the rising demand, the production of surgical masks is expected to increase, which is likely to lead to market growth.

According to an article titled “Evolution of Heart Surgery” published in June 2021, in the United States, heart disease is the top cause of death for both men and women. In 2020, about 500,000 open heart surgeries were performed in the United States. Also, according to the data published by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons in Plastic Surgery Statistics 2020 Report, about 6.8 million reconstructive surgeries were performed in 2020 in the United States. Thus, the increasing number of surgeries is expected to drive the market during the forecast period. Similarly, as per the World Health Organization, as of 7th October 2022, there are 98,474,755 confirmed cases and 1,087,350 death cases were reported in the United States.

Furthermore, the rising product launches in the region are also expected to boost market growth over the forecast period. For instance, in January 2021, Heartland Health launched a new style of surgical face masks, having a gaiter style design, and internal filters that are worn around the neck, due to increasing COVID-19 cases in the United States.

Also, as per a news published in January 2022, the United States government distributes 400 million free N95 masks at CVS, Walgreens in the COVID fight. Such initiatives in the region are also likely to propel the market growth over the forecast period.

Thus, owing to the aforementioned factors, the studied market is expected to grow over the forecast period.

Competitive Landscape

The surgical mask and respirators market is competitive and consists of several major players. Some of the key players in the market are Kwalitex Healthcare Pvt Ltd, 3M Company, Cartel Healthcare Pvt. Ltd, Magnum Health and Safety Pvt. Ltd, Mediblue Health Care Private Limited, Medline Industries Inc., Plasti Surge Industries Pvt. Ltd, Premium Health Care Disposables Private Limited, and Thea-Tex Healthcare (India) Pvt. Ltd, among others.

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