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N95 respirators and other surgical masks serve as personal protective equipment to shield the wearer from airborne particles and liquid contaminants. They come in various thicknesses and offer different levels of protection against liquid contact, impacting factors such as breathability and overall protection.
The main types of N95 respirators and other surgical masks include N95 respirators, common-grade surgical masks, and others (comfort masks/dust masks). N95 respirators are particulate-filtering respirators designed to protect the wearer from particles or liquid contaminants. They can be either reusable or disposable and find applications in hospitals, clinics, for individuals, in industrial settings, and other contexts.
Tariffs are impacting the masks market by increasing the cost of imported nonwoven fabrics, meltblown materials, elastic components, and automated manufacturing machinery used in N95 respirators and surgical masks. Healthcare systems and manufacturers in North America and Europe are most affected due to reliance on imported raw materials, while Asia-Pacific faces pricing pressure on export-oriented mask production. These tariffs are elevating production costs and affecting inventory planning. However, they are also encouraging domestic manufacturing expansion, local sourcing of filtration materials, and long-term supply chain resilience for critical medical PPE.
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The masks (n95 respirators and other surgical masks) market size has declined steeply in recent years. It will grow from " $10.75 billion in 2025 to $9.76 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -9.3%. The decline in the historic period can be attributed to decreasing incidence of airborne infectious diseases, less expansion of healthcare infrastructure, low growth in hospital-acquired infection prevention, less-scale emergency procurement of medical masks.
The masks (n95 respirators and other surgical masks) market size is expected to see steep decline in the next few years. It will grow to $6.54 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -9.5%. The decline in the forecast period can be attributed to decreasing focus on pandemic preparedness, lowering demand from non-healthcare occupational settings, less expansion of sustainable PPE manufacturing, decreasing adoption of reusable medical masks. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of high-filtration respiratory protection, rising demand for fluid-resistant surgical masks, growing use of reusable and eco-friendly mask materials, expansion of automated mask manufacturing lines, enhanced focus on breathability and comfort.
The rising occurrence of airborne infections is fueling the expansion of the masks (N95 respirators and other surgical masks) market. Airborne transmission of pathogens refers to the spread of disease through droplet nuclei that remain infectious while suspended in the air over long distances and periods. Measures that establish a barrier and practices that reduce or eliminate microbes in the environment or on personal items form the foundation for preventing the transmission of direct contact diseases. For example, in October 2023, the World Health Organization, a Switzerland-based intergovernmental organization, reported that approximately 10.8 million people worldwide were affected by tuberculosis, with men representing 55% of cases, women 33%, and children and young adolescents 12%. Consequently, the increasing prevalence of airborne infections is driving the growth of the masks (N95 respirators and other surgical masks) market.
Major companies and federal initiatives in the respirator and mask segment are concentrating on creating practical solutions to improve fit accuracy, user comfort, and protective performance. Fit assessment technologies are designed to ensure that respirators, such as N95 and surgical masks, deliver the intended level of protection against hazards like infectious diseases, pollution, and wildfire smoke. For example, in January 2023, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), a US federal institute, launched the Respirator Fit Evaluation Challenge, inviting innovators to present novel ideas that provide real-time, user-friendly feedback on respirator fit. The challenge includes a multi-phase evaluation process with awards for the best concepts, highlights solutions suitable for small or underserved workplaces with limited fit testing resources, and aims to enhance overall respiratory protection in both occupational and public environments.
In October 2023, Medicom Group, a Canada-based provider of single-use infection prevention and control products, acquired the Humask portfolio along with associated assets from Entreprise Premont for an undisclosed sum. With this acquisition, Medicom intends to expand the reach of Humask surgical and procedure masks into new markets and enhance the mask technologies to address evolving infection-control needs. Entreprise Premont is a Canada-based manufacturer recognized for producing innovative single-use surgical and procedure masks under the Humask brand, including versions with transparent windows designed to support individuals with hearing impairments.
Major companies operating in the masks (n95 respirators and other surgical masks) market are Honeywell, BYD, 3M, Intco Medical Technology, Unicharm, Moldex-Metric, Kimberly-Clark, Alpha Pro-Tech, Prestige Ameritech, The Gerson Company, Halyard Health, Salus Products, Louis M. Gerson Company, Shanghai Dasheng, DuPont, Toray Industries, Koken, Yamamoto Kogaku, Protect U, MSA Safety, Irema, Kolmi-Hopen, Segetex-EIF, Paul Boye Technologies, Cambridge Mask Co, Vostok Service, Technoavia, Zelinsky Group, Respiratorniy Kompleks, Alvateks, CERVA GROUP, Medline Industries, Johnson and Johnson, Dukal Corporation, Key Surgical, Dynarex Corporation, Canada Medical Ltd, Medicom, CPMC, Fine Hygienic Holding, GreenLine, U-Mask
North America was the largest region in the N95 respirators and other surgical masks market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the masks (n95 respirators and other surgical masks) market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the masks (n95 respirators and other surgical masks) market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain
The N95 respirators and other surgical masks market consists of sales of masks and respirators. Values in this market are factory gate values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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