Overview

N95 Grade Medical Protective Masks Market is forecasted to value over USD 1.8 billion by 2027 end and register a CAGR of 12.7 % from the forecast period 2020-2027.

The N95 graded masks are designed to block over 95% of test particles that are less than or equal to 0.3 microns. They fit closely to the face which is what allows the mask to filter as mech air intake as possible. The N95 masks cleared by the FDA are called surgical N95 respirators and they are to be used in healthcare settings only. These respirators receive a clearance which involves performance testing from testing flammability and fluidic resistance and safety data evaluation from biocompatibility testing. There are two types of N95 masks, one with the exhalation valve and one without the exhalation valve. The masks having exhalation valve are more preferred because it reduces sweat and is easy for breathing through.
There has been a sudden rise in the demand for these masks, especially in the United States and European countries like Italy, Spain, France where the COVID-19 patient numbers have skyrocketed. The largest surgical mask manufacturer in the Unites States, Prestige Ameritech, has received a demand of over 1.4 billion masks. CDC has recommended that general public should not purchase the N95 mask as it limits the supply required to be provide to healthcare personnel and to stay indoors instead. But the public seem to pay no heed to the instructions provided by WHO and CDC which has increased the demand for these masks.

Impact of COVID-19 on N95 Grade Medical Protective Masks Market:

The COVID-19 outbreak has increased the demand for N95 masks, especially for healthcare professionals as this mask is specifically recommended for nurses and doctors. The US FDA recently has initiated an emergency use authorization for the decontamination procedure offered by Advanced Sterilization Products that could result in the sterilization of over 4 million N95 masks every day. The respirators are cleaned using hydrogen peroxide. The STERRAD sterilization machines of ASP are EUA-covered and are currently used in over 6,300 hospitals for sterilizing N95 masks. Over 9,900 machines are currently operating in the United States and each machine are capable of processing over 480 masks every day. Even shoe manufacturers like new balance have initiated in making face masks and they plan of producing over 100,000 face masks weekly from its factories located in Massachusetts and Lawrence. Such initiatives taking by non-healthcare companies has provided lucrative opportunities for the N95 grade medical protective masks market growth.

Major players included in the N95 Grade Medical Protective Masks Market are:

3M
Honeywell
Kimberly-clark
Cardinal Health
KOWA
Ansell
Shanghai Dasheng
Vogmask
Hakugen
Sinotextiles

(Note: The list of the major players will be updated with the latest market scenario and trends)
N95 Grade Medical Protective Masks Market

N95 Grade Medical Protective Masks Market Segmentation:

By Type
• Mask with Exhalation Valve
• Mask without Exhalation Valve
By Application
• Individual
• Industrial
• Hospital & Clinic
By Region
• North America
• Europe
• Asia-Pacific
• Rest of the world

Competitive Landscape:
• Tier 1 players- established companies in the market with a major market share
• Tier 2 players
• Emerging players which are growing rapidly
• New Entrants

FutureWise Key Takeaways:
• Growth prospects
• SWOT analysis
• Key trends
• Key data-points affecting market growth

Objectives of the Study:
• To provide with an exhaustive analysis on the N95 Grade Medical Protective Masks Market by type, by application and by region
• To cater comprehensive information on factors impacting market growth (drivers, restraints, opportunities, and industry-specific restraints)
• To evaluate and forecast micro-markets and the overall market
• To predict the market size, in key regions— North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and rest of the world
• To record and evaluate competitive landscape mapping- product launches, technological advan Terumoents, mergers and expansions

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