South Africa Disposable Face Masks Market Size & Outlook

The disposable face masks market in South Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 56.7 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 5.7% is expected of South Africa disposable face masks market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$38.5
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$56.7
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
5.7%
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South Africa

South Africa disposable face masks market highlights

  • The South Africa disposable face masks market generated a revenue of USD 38.5 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 56.7 million by 2030.
  • The South Africa market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.7% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, protective masks was the largest revenue generating product in 2023.
  • Non-woven masks is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Disposable face masks market data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 38.5 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 56.7 million
Growth rate5.7% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentProtective masks
Fastest growing segmentNon-woven masks
Historical data2017 - 2022
Base year2023
Forecast period2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationProtective masks, Dust Masks, Non-woven masks
Key market players worldwide3M Co, Honeywell International Inc, Moldex-Metric, Inc., Kimberly-Clark Corp, uvex group, Kowa American Corporation, SAS Safety, The Gerson Companies, DACH Medical Group


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, South Africa accounted for 2.7% of the global disposable face masks market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Middle East & Africa, South Africa disposable face masks market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • South Africa is the fastest growing regional market in Middle East & Africa and is projected to reach USD 56.7 million by 2030.

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Protective masks was the largest segment with a revenue share of 36.62% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the South Africa disposable face masks market based on protective masks, dust masks, non-woven masks covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2017 to 2030.


Protective disposable masks come in various shapes, sizes, and densities of thickness. Most masks are single- or double-layered; however, masks used in the healthcare sector are normally double- or triplelayered to ensure extra protection to the wearer. 

Lately, protective face masks have witnessed high demand from the general public owing to deteriorating air quality and increasing cases of airborne disease. This is expected to proliferate the market growth.

Increasing awareness among the people pertaining to the benefits of wearing protection masks is expected to drive the market growth during the forecast period. According to data from statssa.gov, the increasing number of deaths due to infectious and parasitic diseases is one of the major concerns plaguing the country.

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