Surgical Masks Global Market Report 2026

A surgical mask is a disposable, loosely fitting device designed to create a physical barrier between the wearer's mouth and nose, effectively preventing potential airborne contaminants. Its primary purpose is to safeguard patients and healthcare professionals from individuals who might carry respiratory illnesses.

The principal types of surgical mask products include basic surgical masks, anti-fog foam surgical masks, fluid- or splash-resistant surgical masks, among others. These masks, serving as essential medical gear, cover the mouth, nose, and chin, acting as a protective barrier against the transmission of infectious agents from patients to healthcare personnel. They are manufactured using various materials such as polypropylene (PP), polyurethane, polyester, and cotton. These masks are distributed through both online and offline channels and cater to diverse end-users, including hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, individual consumers, and various other entities in need of respiratory protection.

Tariffs are influencing the surgical masks market by increasing costs of imported nonwoven fabrics, polypropylene materials, filtration layers, and automated manufacturing machinery. Healthcare systems and distributors in North America and Europe are most affected due to reliance on imported raw materials, while Asia-Pacific faces cost pressure on export-driven mask production. These tariffs are raising procurement costs and impacting inventory planning. However, they are also encouraging domestic mask manufacturing, local raw material sourcing, and investment in automated production facilities.

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The surgical masks market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $5.04 billion in 2025 to $5.66 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing hospital and healthcare usage, expansion of infection prevention protocols, rising public awareness of respiratory protection, growth of healthcare infrastructure, availability of mass production capabilities.

The surgical masks market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $8.95 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for sustainable medical disposables, rising focus on supply chain resilience, expansion of healthcare preparedness initiatives, growing adoption of reusable mask alternatives, increasing regulatory standards for medical masks. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for high-quality disposable surgical masks, rising focus on enhanced filtration efficiency, growing adoption of multi-layer mask designs, expansion of sustainable and reusable mask materials, enhanced emphasis on infection control standards.

The rising volume of surgical procedures is anticipated to support the continued expansion of demand for surgical masks in the coming years. Surgery is a medical intervention in which physicians make incisions to repair, remove, or treat diseased or damaged tissues and organs as part of clinical care. During such procedures, surgical masks play a critical role by protecting healthcare professionals from exposure to splashes and sprays while also preventing microorganisms from the surgeon's mouth and nose from entering the patient's surgical site. The growing frequency of both elective and medically necessary operations is increasing the routine use of these protective products across healthcare settings. For example, in June 2024, according to the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS), a United States-based non-profit professional organization representing board-certified aesthetic plastic surgeons, the total number of surgical and non-surgical aesthetic procedures worldwide rose by 3.4% in 2023 to approximately 34.9 million procedures. As a result, the expanding number of surgeries is contributing to the increasing demand for surgical masks.

Leading companies in this space are increasingly emphasizing the adoption of advanced antimicrobial surface-treatment solutions, including active antiviral coating technologies, to improve product effectiveness and infection-prevention performance. These antiviral coatings are applied to the outer layer of masks and are designed to deactivate or neutralize viruses and bacteria upon contact, thereby reducing cross-contamination risks and enhancing safety for healthcare workers. Such innovations support improved pathogen control, extended protective functionality, and higher standards of clinical safety. For instance, in February 2023, Singletto, a New Zealand-based antimicrobial solutions company, in collaboration with Prestige Ameritech, a United States-based manufacturer of medical and surgical masks, introduced the ProGear+Oxafence ASTM Level 3 surgical mask. This product features an Oxafence-treated outer layer with antiviral properties, ASTM Level 3 fluid resistance, and approval for sale in New Zealand, offering enhanced wearer protection and stronger infection-control outcomes in clinical environments.

In October 2023, AMD Medicom Inc., a Canada-based healthcare company, acquired the Humask portfolio from Entreprise Premont for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition is aimed at strengthening Medicom's position in the surgical mask market by expanding product availability, enhancing infection prevention solutions, and addressing evolving market demands. Entreprise Premont is a Canadian company specializing in the manufacturing of surgical masks.

Major companies operating in the surgical masks market are 3M Company, Medline Industries Inc., Cardinal Health Inc., Crosstex International Inc., AlphaProTech, Dynarex Corporation, Moldex-Metric Inc., Kowa Company Ltd., Medicare Hygiene Limited, Cartel Healthcare Pvt. Ltd., Premium Health Care Disposables Private Limited, B. Braun Melsungen AG, Halyard Health, Louis M. Gerson Co. Inc., Makrite, Molnlycke Health Care AB, Prestige Ameritech, Shanghai Dasheng Health Products Manufacture Company Ltd., Suzhou Sanical Protective Product Manufacturing Company Ltd., Thea-Tex Healthcare Pvt. Ltd., Tronex International Inc., Venus Safety & Health Pvt. Ltd., Winner Medical Co. Ltd., Zhende Medical Co. Ltd., Z Plus Disposable

Europe was the largest region in the surgical masks market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the surgical masks market report during the forecast period. The regions covered in the 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 surgical masks market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain

The surgical masks market consists of sales of face masks, barrier faces coverings masks, polystyrene masks, and polycarbonate masks. 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.

Surgical Masks Market Global Report 2026 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses surgical masks market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
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• The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
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• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Product Type: Basic Surgical Mask; Anti-Fog Foam Surgical Mask; Fluid Or Splash Resistant Surgical Mask
• 2) By Material Type: Polypropylene (PP); Polyurethane; Polyester
• 3) By Distribution Channel: Online; Offline
• 4) By End-Users: Hospitals; Ambulatory Surgical Centers; Individuals; Other End-Users
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Basic Surgical Mask: Single-layer Surgical Mask; Multi-layer Surgical Mask
• 2) By Anti-Fog Foam Surgical Mask: Foam Integrated Surgical Masks; Adjustable Anti-Fog Surgical Masks
• 3) By Fluid Or Splash Resistant Surgical Mask: Fluid-Resistant Masks; High-level Protection Masks
• Companies Mentioned: 3M Company; Medline Industries Inc.; Cardinal Health Inc.; Crosstex International Inc.; AlphaProTech; Dynarex Corporation; Moldex-Metric Inc.; Kowa Company Ltd.; Medicare Hygiene Limited; Cartel Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.; Premium Health Care Disposables Private Limited; B. Braun Melsungen AG; Halyard Health; Louis M. Gerson Co. Inc.; Makrite; Molnlycke Health Care AB; Prestige Ameritech; Shanghai Dasheng Health Products Manufacture Company Ltd.; Suzhou Sanical Protective Product Manufacturing Company Ltd.; Thea-Tex Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.; Tronex International Inc.; Venus Safety & Health Pvt. Ltd.; Winner Medical Co. Ltd.; Zhende Medical Co. Ltd.; Z Plus Disposable
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
• Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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