Surgical Masks Market: Introduction According to the report, the global surgical masks market was valued over US$ 15.6 Bn in 2020 and is projected to contract from 2021 to 2030. Surgical masks comprise basic surgical masks, anti-fog surgical masks, fluid/splash resistant surgical masks, N95 masks, and other surgical masks such as high barrier masks. The growth of the global surgical masks market can be attributed to a surge in COVID-19 pandemic, increase in the number of surgeries, and rise in levels of air pollution across the globe. However, product rejections, demand-supply gap, and ban on exports have created challenges for the surgical masks market. North America dominated the global surgical masks market in 2020 and the trend is projected to continue during the forecast period. This can be ascribed to rapidly increasing number of COVID-19 cases in the U.S. and government & regulatory policies regarding manufacture as well as import of surgical masks. Growing Pandemic of COVID-19 to Drive Global Market COVID-19, caused by a coronavirus, has been spreading rapidly across the globe. People infected with coronavirus experience symptoms of mild to moderate respiratory illnesses. The disease is known to spread through respiratory droplets of an infected person. The use of surgical masks was advocated for infected persons to curb the spread of the disease. As of January 13, 2021, around 92,751,889 people were infected with COVID-19 globally; of which, 19,85,603 people have succumbed to the virus. The rapidly growing number of COVID-19 cases has fueled the demand for and supply of surgical masks 12fold across the globe. Request Brochure of Report - https://www.transparencymarketresearch.com/sample/sample.php? flag=B&rep_id=67823 For instance, China exported around 76 billion surgical masks across the globe from March 2020 to May 2020 against the total annual global production of 20 billion masks in 2019. Rise in fear of infection among people and asymptomatic spread of the disease have led to the usage of masks by all people, creating a strong demand for surgical masks. Furthermore, ongoing efforts to flatten the curve of the infection globally have prompted wearing of masks, which is known to minimize the spread of the infection. Hence, the growing pandemic of COVID-19, rise in fear among people, and healthcare professionals advocating usage of masks to reduce the risk of infection drive the global surgical masks market. Increase in Geriatric Population to Propel Global Market The geriatric population i.e., the population aged over 65, has been increasing significantly over the past few years. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the geriatric population is expected to account for over 16.7% of the global population in 2050. The population aged over 80 is anticipated to triple by 2050 compared to that in 2019. The geriatric population is increasing at a significant rate globally. Increase in longevity and decline in fertility rates are key factors contributing to the rise in the geriatric population. Rise in geriatric population, which is highly susceptible to infections, owing to their weakening immunity, fuels the need for surgical masks in order to protect themselves from respiratory infections. The prevalence of pulmonary diseases increases with age and contributes to higher morbidity and mortality. Common pulmonary diseases affecting the geriatric population include chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, bronchitis, asthma, and pneumonia.
Surgical Masks Market Demand, Insights and Forecast up to 2030
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