United States Disposable Face Mask Market Insights Forecasts to 2033

• The U.S. Disposable Face Mask Market Size was valued at USD 559.5 Million in 2023.
• The Market Size is Growing at a CAGR of 0.81% from 2023 to 2033
• The U.S. Disposable Face Mask Market Size is Expected to reach USD 607.5 Million by 2033

The United States Disposable Face Mask Market Size is anticipated to exceed USD 607.5 Million by 2033, Growing at a CAGR of 0.81% from 2023 to 2033. The Growing pollutant levels, high usage among consumers, and awareness about well-being & health are driving the growth of the disposable face mask market in the US.     

Market Overview

A disposable face mask is a type of medical mask that the general public (mainly medical professionals) use to conceal and shield themselves from environmental pollutants and viruses that might cause diseases. It has been demonstrated that wearing these masks reduces exposure to the virus, hence preventing its spread among individuals. The American Medical Association reports that compared to the prior year, health spending in the US grew by 9.7% in 2020. The United States spends more per person on healthcare than the rest of the world, at USD 12,530. The increased healthcare spending as well as the growing geriatric population base in the United States are likely to propel the market demand. The market is expanding as a result of an increase in hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) and the construction of healthcare facilities in developing nations. To meet the unforeseen surge in demand, major participants in the market have been increasing their production capacity and adjusting their distribution networks.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the US disposable face mask market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the United States disposable face mask market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, and development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the US disposable face mask market.

Driving Factors

The increasing adoption of better industrial safety and hygiene standards is driving up the US disposable face mask market. Further, the increased healthcare spending as well as the growing awareness about health and well-being are propelling the market demand. The implementation of strict laws by the government to protect workers from dangerous contaminants found in a variety of end-use sectors is anticipated to drive the market.

Restraining Factors

The excess plastic waste generation from face masks leads to environmental issues which is hampering the market growth for disposable face masks.

Market Segmentation

The United States Disposable Face Mask Market share is classified into product, distribution channel, and application.

• The protective mask segment is expected to hold the largest market share during the forecast period.

The United States disposable face mask market is segmented by product into protective mask, dust mask, and non-woven mask. Among these, the protective mask segment is expected to hold the largest market share during the forecast period. N95, KN95, and other disposable surgical face masks are used to enable medical professionals to accomplish procedures like surgery without compromising the sterile environment. Further, in the industrial and construction sector, N95 respirators are used by workers to prevent inhalation of dust and small particles.

• The offline segment dominates the US disposable face mask market with the largest market share during the forecast period.       

Based on the distribution channel, the U.S. disposable face mask market is divided into offline and online. Among these, the offline segment dominates the US disposable face mask market with the largest market share during the forecast period. In the United States, retail sales that took place offline constituted 90.1%, 89.0%, and 85.5% of all retail sales in 2018, 2019, and 2020. The increased preference for selling products through pharmacies and stores by the number of brands is driving the market growth in the offline segment.

• The industrial segment is anticipated to hold a significant revenue share of the US disposable face mask market during the forecast period.

Based on the application, the U.S. disposable face mask market is divided into industrial and personal. Among these, the industrial segment is anticipated to hold a significant revenue share of the US disposable face mask market during the forecast period. There is expected significant growth in the need for respirators and disposable face masks in the region owing to the growing industrialization and increased construction activity. Further, the stringent safety regulations by the government and industrialization are driving the market demand.  

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the U.S. disposable face mask market along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• 3M
• Honeywell International Inc.
• Moldex-Metric, Inc.
• Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
• Uvex Group
• SAS Safety Corp.
• The Gerson Company
• JIANGSU TEYIN IMP. & EXP. Co. Ltd.
• Kowa Company
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting And Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Recent Developments

• In January 2023, Medline expanded manufacturing in North America to meet demand for face masks. Medline announced plans to manufacture face masks in North America.

• In January 2022, The Biden administration announced to sending 400 million N95 face masks to give out free through pharmacies and community health centers, part of an effort to increase access to high-quality masks to control the spread of COVID-19.

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at U.S., regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2033. Spherical Insights has segmented the United States Disposable Face Mask Market based on the below-mentioned segments:

US Disposable Face Mask Market, By Product

• Protective Mask
• Dust Mask
• Non-Woven Mask

US Disposable Face Mask Market, By Distribution Channel

• Offline  
• Online

US Disposable Face Mask Market, By Application

• Industrial   
• Personal