According to the research report titled ‘Global Protective Face Mask Market Size study, Global Protective Face Mask Market, By Product (N95, N99, P95, N100, Other), By Type (Reusable Mask, Disposable Mask), By Mask Securing Method (Ear Looping, Elastic Mask, Ear Knotting String), By Shape (Round & Oval, Rectangular), By Material (Cotton, Nylon, Thermoplastic, Others), By (Layers1, Layer2, Layers3, Layers4, Above 4 Layers), By Price Range (Below US$ 2, US$ 2-4, US$ 4-7, Above US$ 7), By Age Group (Below 15, 15-25, 25-50, 50-65, Above 65), by End-user (B2B, B2C), and Regional Forecasts 2021-2027’, available with Market Study Report, global protective face mask market was assessed at USD 2.22 billion in 2020 and is anticipated to be worth USD 3.59 billion by the end of the forecast period, expanding at 7.1% CAGR between 2021-2027.
 

Deteriorating air quality in urban areas coupled with rising pollution levels are the key factors driving global protective face mask market expansion. Moreover, concerns regarding elevated risks of cardiovascular and respiratory diseases due to entry of pollutants present in the atmosphere in the human body are raising the demand for face masks and enhancing revenue inflow.
 

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For the unaware, protective face masks are primarily used to protect the wearer from inhaling harmful particles present in the atmosphere. They normally consist of three layers which block the particles from entering the nasal cavity and prevent the outflow of secretions & fluids from the nose and mouth.
 

Considering the COVID-19 impact, the pandemic has greatly augmented the demand in global protective face masks industry. As per the World Health Organization, in 2019, 1.9 million deaths were recorded worldwide due to COVID-19. The fears over rapid transmission of the virus and continuous rise in fatalities has compelled the use of masks.
 

While implementation of stringent rules & laws by governments to control growing number of deaths, as well as reduce spread of flu, respiratory diseases, and viral infections will continue to present new opportunities, limited awareness regarding importance of masks in emerging economies, and high cost of better protective masks will challenges business expansion in the forthcoming years. 
 

Regionally speaking, North America protective face mask market accounted for USD 419 million in 2019 and will likely maintain a strong growth curve over the forecast duration. Availability of advanced and high-grade protective equipment for medical personnel is attributed for the same.
 

Meanwhile, Asia Pacific market is projected to witness significant expansion between 2021-2027 as China and India are the leading suppliers of hospital equipment globally.
 

Key players profiled in the report are DuPont de Nemours Inc., 3M Company, Kimberly-Clark Worldwide Inc, Cardinal Health Inc., Ansell Ltd., Moldex-Metric Inc., AMD Medicom Inc., Alpha Pro Tech Ltd., Eclipse Automation Inc., and Honeywell International Inc.