Face Masks Market Size worth USD 24 Billion by 2026

According to a new study by Market Statsville Group, the global face masks market size is estimated to reach USD 24.1 billion by 2026. The report "Face Masks Market By Distribution Channel (E-Commerce, Hospital Pharmacies, Retail Suppliers, Supermarket and Others), by Product Type (Bio-cellulose, Cotton, Hydrogel, Knit), By Regions, Segments & Forecast, 2019 – 2026" gives a comprehensive insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.

World Health Organization has suggested using face masks in home and all healthcare institutions to face the outbreak COVID-19. The face mask is used to protect against respiratory infections and create the physical barrier between the mouth and nose of the wearer and potential contaminants in the immediate environment and are available in different thicknesses and the ability to protect from pollutants. Face masks are majorly produced with clay, mud, cotton/microfiber, hydrogel sheet, knit sheet, bio-cellulose sheet, and non-woven and cosmetic ingredient, improving and offering the skin hydration, skin whitening, and moisturizing benefits.

The current pandemic of COVID-19 with the possibility of infection, which further leads to multiple organ failure, acute & severe respiratory disorders, pneumonia, and even death in extreme cases, is majorly driving the face mask's demand around the globe.

Gradually increasing pollution and unhealthy working hours, growth in customer awareness regarding airborne ailments associated with the development in outbreaks as it pertains to airborne diseases in the recent years, the high consumption rate of surgical masks for personal usage, increasing requirement for face mask out of e-commerce platforms, increasing standard of living, growing skincare awareness, and demand for natural and naturally generated face masks that offers benefits like anti-aging, moisturizing, and treatment of acne/blemishes will be the variables expected to drive the development of the global face mask market throughout the forecast period.

The healthy demand for disposable designer face masks, increasing demand for face mask among the younger generation, and disposable face masks among the general public are expected to provide promising growth opportunities for the global face mask market during the forecast period. However, the increasing demand for counterfeit products in physical stores and online platforms is expected to challenge the global face mask market during the forecast period.

Based on the region, the global face masks market has been segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, and the MEA. In 2019, the North American region was expected to dominate the market in terms of value and volume during the forecast period. This dominance is due to consumers' increased spending on personal care products and growing awareness toward daily skincare regime and associated consumption of face masks. However, with rising per capita expenditure on routine skincare regime and demand for a novel product line from millennial and generation X consumer groups, the Asia-Pacific is expected to register the highest growth rate during the forecast period.

The global face mask market is segmented into the bio-cellulose, cotton, hydrogel, and knit based on the product type. The cotton mask product segment currently held the largest market share in the global face mask market in 2019. The cotton mask with high popularity and awareness related to masks wearing enables healthcare workers to contact the patients and function while minimizing diseases' risk. The European marketplace, with the presence of companies like 3M and others working to bring novel offerings for consumers based witnessing expanded adoption of masks in Europe, such factors are projected to preserve a steady growth revenue over the forecast period. 

CM, Halyard Healthcare, BDS, Honeywell, 3M, Kimberly Clark, KOWA, Moldex, SAS Safety Corp, Uvex, and others are vital players inside the worldwide market. Product launch, merger & acquisition, and partnerships encompass crucial players' strategies to preserve and capture the essential global market share.

Market Statsville Group has segmented the Face Masks Market Research Report based on Type, Application, and Region.

Face Masks Product Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2015–2026)

o    Bio-Cellulose Masks
o    Cotton Masks
o    Hydrogel Masks
o    Knit Masks

Face Masks Distribution Channel Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2015–2026)

o    E-Commerce
o    Hospital Pharmacies
o    Retail Suppliers
o    Supermarket
o    Others 

Face Masks Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2015–2026)

• North America

o    U.S. 
o    Canada
o    Mexico

• Europe 

o    UK
o    Germany
o    France
o    Italy 
o    Russia 
o    Rest of Europe

• Asia Pacific

o    India
o    Japan 
o    China
o    South Korea 
o    Rest of Asia Pacific

• South America

o    Brazil
o    Argentina
o    Rest of South America

• Middle East & Africa

o    Saudi Arabia 
o    South Africa 
o    Israel 
o    UAE 
o    Rest of the Middle East & Africa