Medical Face Shield Market

Medical Face Shield Market Overview for 2024 to 2034

The medical face shield market is anticipated to be worth USD  517.9 million in 2024. The market is expected to register at a rate of CAGR 4.6% through 2034. By the end of the forecast period, the market value is predicted to hit USD 812.0 million.

Global Medical Face Shield Market Report

• As medical procedures get more complicated, face shields are being used by professionals at an increasing rate to neutralize the risk of infection from liquids and other materials.
• Demand for greater safety in medical procedures contributes to the growth of the medical face shield market.
• With the variety of diseases plaguing people becoming concerning, face shields are being used to protect against unpredictable splashing or leakage of infected material.
• Differentiation in the face shield size allows market players to appeal to a broad range of consumers.
• Manufacturers focus on improving the comfort of consumers, such as by making the product lightweight and leaving more breathing room, which is endearing the product to medical professionals.

Attributes	Details
Medical Face Shield Market Value for 2024	USD 517.9 million
Projected Market Value for 2034	USD 812.0 million
Value-based CAGR of Market for 2024 to 2034	4.6%

Medical Face Shield Market Trends

• With the embrace of technology in the medical field, face shields are also becoming advanced, for example, the 3D printed face shield.
• Rising popularity of anti-fog medical face shields is nurturing the demand in the medical face shield market.
• Governments are imposing strict laws in favor of protective gear during medical procedures, thus positively impacting the medical face shield industry.
• Medical face shields covering both parts of the face and the full face are seeing enhanced demand as hospitals are buying the shield according to requirement.
• General rise in the number of patients getting admitted to hospitals is leading to a greater call for medical face shields. The establishment of a greater number of hospitals, especially in rural areas, is also impacting the demand for face shields positively.
• Volatility in the prices of raw materials is expected to restrain the growth of the market.
• Medical face shields make extensive use of plastics, and with government restrictions on the use of materials, the market suffers due to lack of available raw materials.
• Growing disdain towards the amount of water generated by medical face shields is expected to hinder the market's progress, as the face shields are not recyclable.

Category-wise Outlook

Polycarbonate is the foremost material in the medical face shield industry. Disposable medical face shields top the usage segment.

All-round Protection Provided by Polycarbonate Ensures it Remains the Predominant Material in Medical Face Shields

Attributes	Details
Top Material	Polycarbonate
Market Share (2024)	74.6%

For 2024, polycarbonate is expected to account for 74.6% of the market share by material. Some of the key drivers for the increasing use of polycarbonate in medical face shields are:

• Polycarbonate’s tough and rigid features give enhanced protection to medical professionals from infected materials, ensuring its continued popularity as a material.
• Polycarbonate is the preferred material in face shields that cover the entirety of the face. With full face shields becoming common, the use of polycarbonate is multiplying.

Disposable Medical Face Shields Dispose of the Competition to Rise to the Top

Attributes	Details
Top Usage	Disposable
Market Share (2024)	68.6%

Disposable medical face shields are anticipated to account for 68.6% of the market share by usage in 2024. Some of the key drivers for the progress of disposable medical face shields include:

• Disposable medical shields are cheaper than reusable ones, and thus, despite the growing inclination towards reusable medical equipment, disposable ones still rule the roost.
• Preference of medical professionals to get rid of material used in one procedure is helping the demand for disposable medical shields to grow.

Country-wise Analysis

The ever-increasing number of patients being admitted to hospitals, owing to the large population of the region, is propelling the market in the Asia Pacific. Government initiatives to technologically improve the healthcare sector are also playing a prominent role in the market’s expansion in the Asia Pacific.

Countries	CAGR
India	5.9%
Thailand	5.7%
Malaysia	5.1%
Indonesia	5.0%
Spain	4.6%

European tendency to secure the utmost protection for medical professionals is guiding the market’s progress in the region. Greater consciousness about the risks of negligence in medical procedures is driving the market in the region.

India’s Burgeoning Healthcare Sector Contributes to the Market’s Propulsion

The market is set to register a CAGR of 5.9% in India for the forecast period. The key drivers for growth are:

• India’s healthcare sector is developing rapidly and with the increased number of medical professionals, their safety equipment numbers are also rising. Thus, the medial face shield industry is developing positively in India.
• Drive to have medical equipment reach remote areas is expanding the scope of medical face shields in India.

Stopping Spread of Infectious Diseases through Hospitals Given Priority in Thailand

The CAGR for medical face shields in Thailand is tipped to be 5.7% over the forecast period. Some of the key factors driving the growth are:

• Thai healthcare institutions are prioritizing stopping the spread of infectious diseases and their efforts are beginning at home, to stop the medical professionals themselves from falling prey to infections.
• Thailand’s significant influx of tourists carries the possibility of infectious diseases; thus, doctors are using equipment like medical face shields.

Government Initiatives Help the Market’s Progress in Malaysia

The CAGR for medical face shields in Malaysia is tipped to be 5.1% over the forecast period. Some of the key factors driving the growth are:

• Government encouragement to make procedures as safe as possible for doctors is aiding the market’s cause in Malaysia.
• Rising number of people aged 65 years or older, with the Department of Statistics Malaysia estimating a rise from 7.2% to 7.4% from 2022 to 2023, is necessitating the need for medical face shields in Malaysia.

Continuing Public Health Concerns Boost the Demand for Medical Face Shields in Indonesia

The market is expected to register a CAGR of 5.0% in Indonesia for the forecast period. Some of the key trends include:

• Indonesia is still reeling from public health crises; thus, the adoption of equipment like medical face shields has received greater importance in the country.
• Increasing hospital admittance rates in Indonesia necessitates adopting medical face shields.

Technologically Advanced Face Shields Show Promise in Spain

The market is expected to register a CAGR of 4.6% in Spain over the forecast period. Some of the key trends include:

• 3D printed face shields are being preferred by a sizable contingent of medical professionals in Spain, enhancing the market demand in the country.
• Strict laws concerning protective gear for medical professionals are helping the market’s prospects in Spain.

Competitive Landscape in the Medical Face Shield Market

Market players focus on technological development. As such, collaborations are common between market players as they look to fuse technological capabilities.

Acquisitions of small-scale players by leading medical equipment companies is an observable strategy. These leading medical companies, sensing the opportunity in the market and through means of acquisition or collaboration, are entering the market.

Recent Developments in the Medical Face Shield Market

• In April 2021, Norcross Safety Products L.L.C.’s acquisition by Honeywell was announced. Through the acquisition, Honeywell expanded its footprint in the market.
• In September 2020, The Wisconsin Health Care Association and Wisconsin Center for Assisted Living (WHCA/WiCAL) established a partnership with Magid Glove & Safety Manufacturing Company LLC.
• In April 2020, Toyota expanded its production capability of medical face shields in Japan. The expansion saw Toyota’s medical face shield protection capabilities rise to 40,000 units per month.
• In March 2020, UW Medicine, in collaboration with Design That Matters, introduced a face shield made from 3D-printed horseshoe-shaped plastic strips.

Key Companies in the Medical Face Shield Market

• MSA Safety
• Honeywell International Inc.
• 3M
• Alpha Pro Tech
• Marian Inc.
• Paulson Manufacturing
• Hobart Welding
• Medline Industries
• Hager & Werken GmbH & Co. KG.
• DiaDent Group International
• Dymax Corporation
• Magid Glove and Safety
• Univet S.r.l
• Hager & Werken GmbH & Co. KG

Key Coverage in the Medical Face Shield Industry Report

• Eye and Face Protection Market Analysis
• Sales Analysis of the Medical face shield market
• Opportunities for Medical face shield Manufacturers' Coverage
• Healthcare Face Shield Industry Report
• Medical Grade Face Shield Market Assessment
• Face Shield Equipment Market Analysis

Key Segments

By Material:

• Polycarbonate
• Polyethylene terephthalate glycol
• Propionate
• Acetate

By Type:

• Anti-fog
• Anti-glare
• Others

By Usage:

• Disposable
• Reusable

By Distribution Channel:

• Hospital Pharmacies
• Retail Pharmacies
• Online Pharmacies

By Region:

• North America
• Latin America
• Europe
• South Asia
• East Asia
• Oceania
• Middle East and Africa (MEA)

Frequently Asked Questions

How Big is the Medical Face Shield Market?

The medical face shield market size is expected to be worth USD 517.9 million in 2024.

How Big Will the Medical Face Shield Market Be in 2034?

The medical face shield market is estimated to get as big as USD 812.0 million in 2034.

How will the Medical Face Shield Market Progress in India?

The CAGR of India's medical face shield market during the 2024 to 2034 period is estimated to be 5.9%.

What are the Segments of the Medical Face Shield Market?

The medical face shield market can be divided into the following segments: material, type, usage, and distribution channel.

What is the Scope of the Medical Face Shield Market?

The medical face shield market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.6% from 2024 to 2034.

What are the Trends in the Medical Face Shield Industry?

3D printed medical face shields and anti-fog face shields are two trends in the medical face shield industry.

How is the Medical Face Shield Market Forecasted to Grow in Thailand?

The medical face shield market is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 5.7% in Thailand from 2024 to 2034.

Who are the Key Players in the Medical Face Shield Industry?

MSA Safety, Honeywell International Inc., 3M, and Alpha Pro Tech are some of the key companies in the medical face shield industry.