Surgical Masks Market 2022-2028: Post-COVID Prospects

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Surgical Masks Market Post-COVID
Prospects Lifesciences 28, November 2022
Short-term demand for surgical masks remains
unprecedented however, growing awareness
regarding their effectiveness will lead to steady
sales in the long term. Our study estimates the
global surgical masks market to surge at a CAGR
of 10.2 during the forecast period 2022-2028.
This growth is fueled by the growing
awareness of healthcare-associated infections
(HAI) and a rise in healthcare expenditure. Accor
ding to the World Health Organization (WHO),
hundreds of millions of individuals are impacted
by healthcare-associated infections (HAIs)
annually, resulting in death and financial losses
for healthcare systems. Furthermore,
factors such as an aging population,
the prevalence of chronic and long-term
diseases, and increased investments in
medical technology advanced infrastructure will
increase healthcare spending globally. Why is
Asia-Pacific a Promising Region in the Surgical
Mask Market? Asia-Pacific is anticipated to be
the fastest-growing region in the surgical masks
market. The increasing elderly population and
growing healthcare infrastructure are likely
to boost the demand for healthcare services.
Improving hygiene and safety standards leads
to increased use of surgical masks, thereby
positively impacting the studied market.
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Fluid/splash resistant surgical masks leads
the product segment in 2021. The growth is
associated with the ability of the Splash
Resistant technology, which prevents the
wearer from droplet infections during any
surgical procedure or management of any patients
prone to the transmission of the diseases. On
the other hand, India holds a significant
prominence in the Asia-Pacific market. The
healthcare business in the country is
anticipated to expand greatly due to the
growing population, increased disposable
incomes, improved access to insurance,
heightened health awareness, and rising spending
by public and private industry participants. In
addition, the growing incidence of obesity has
led to an increase in chronic ailments, such as
heart disease and diabetes, which necessitate
various healthcare treatments and services. This
is expected to contribute to the expansion of the
market for surgical masks. However, strict
government regulations, coupled with the emerging
use of substitutes such as N95 masks, are
anticipated to hinder the growth of the surgical
masks market. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic,
there was a dearth of personal protective
equipment, such as surgical masks. This forced
the medical staff members performing front-line
activities to adopt additional face protection
measures, including non-medical masks, simple
cloth masks, N95/N99/FFP2/FFP3 respirators, power
air-purifying respirators, and face
shields/visors, etc. Technological Integration
The Way Forward New technology by Ascend
Performance Materials is used to manufacture
high-efficacy surgical masks to protect against
SARS-CoV-2. This technology has shown positive
results for deactivating SARS-CoV-2 and other
pathogens such as staphylococcus, betacoronavirus
OC43, and H1N1. However, it is still
awaiting patent and FDA approval. The masks
manufactured using this technology combine
antiviral protection and superior physical
properties meeting the requirements to qualify as
Level III under ASTM F2100-19 standards. In
July 2020, Ascend Performance Materials
announced the submission of a 510(k)
premarket notification to the US FDA for
clearance of its surgical mask that uses
Acteev technology to offer protection
against SARS-CoV-2. Thus, improvements in
the manufacturing of reusable non-woven
materials, such as antimicrobial fibers and
increased comfort, will propel the expansion of
the surgical masks market during the forecast
period.
FAQs Q1) What are the segments covered in the
surgical masks market? Product, type,
material, distribution channel, and end-user
are the segments covered in the surgical
masks market. Q2) Who are the key players in the
surgical masks market?
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The key companies studied in the surgical
masks market are 3M, Mediblue Health Care
Private Ltd, Cardinal Health,
Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Alphaprotech,
Ansell Ltd, Magnum Health and Safety Pvt Ltd,
and Dupont De Nemours Inc.