Face Shields Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Product (Full Face Shields, Half Face Shield), By End-use (Healthcare, Construction, Chemical, Manufacturing), By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2022 - 2030

Report Overview

The global face shields market size was valued at USD 0.7 billion in 2021 and is expected to witness at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2% from 2022 to 2030. Rising awareness of healthcare-associated infections, along with an increase in Covid-19 cases around the globe, has increased the demand for face shields. A huge number of construction projects have been postponed or terminated as a result of the impact of the new coronavirus on the governments and enterprises that commissioned them. Furthermore, supply chain constraints of materials and equipment particularly raw materials such as steel from Asia are expected to create project delays in the coming years, limiting demand for face shields. Following the pandemic, the booming healthcare and pharmaceutical industries will drive market growth.

The recent Covid-19 pandemic outbreak is anticipated to fuel demand for these products in the region. The U.S is one of the world’s most adversely impacted countries by a coronavirus. The rapid spread of Covid-19 throughout the country has raised the demand for face shields, particularly in the healthcare sector, in order to minimize future disease transmission. Some key elements propelling the healthcare business in the U.S. are the country’s huge elderly population, advanced healthcare infrastructure, and comparatively greater disposable incomes of patients. Furthermore, the country spends the most on healthcare in the world. Face shields are predicted to rise in popularity as a result of the aforementioned factors.

Fashion conglomerates, premium brands, and designers are also producing PPE, such as masks, face shields, to safeguard employees exposed to the COVID-19 virus. For example, in April 2020, Adidas, a German multinational producer of shoes, clothes, and accessories, joined with Carbon, a 3D printing business located in the U.S., to develop 3D printed face shields to aid with the pandemic crisis.

In the chemical industry, these products protect against chemicals, foreign substances, heat, and dust are used to protect personnel’s faces. Chemical production in the U. S. is predicted to decrease by 9.3% by the end of 2020 and grow by 12.3% in 2021, according to the American Chemistry Council (ACC). This is linked to a 6% drop in the country’s economic growth as a result of the widespread Covid-19 outbreak. However, market growth has been complemented in recent years by fast development by large chemical and petrochemical businesses such as ExxonMobil, Chevron Phillips Chemical, and DOW.

Product Insights

The full face shields segment have led the market and accounted for 61.6% of the global revenue in 2021. Owing to the growing demand for face protection in different end-use industries such as construction, healthcare, chemical, oil & gas, and manufacturing, the segment will increase at the highest CAGR from 2020 to 2027.

Full face shields are the preferred choice for eye and face protection in a wide range of end-use industries. These full face shields protect from splashes, debris, optical, and heat radiation. The rising product demand from various end-use industries is anticipated to fuel the growth in this market over the forecast period.

The half face shields market is expected to rise steadily from 2020 to 2027, particularly in the U.S., due to increased product adoption by pre-hospital emergency medical professionals, laboratory employees, veterinary care staff, dentistry providers, and healthcare workers.

Half face shields are used an alternative to goggles as they are efficient in preventing eye contamination. However due to lack of a good facial seal peripherally, these products are commonly used adjunctively to other personal protective equipment.

End-use Insights

The healthcare end-use segment dominated the market and generated 27.4% of the global market revenue in 2021. The number of Covid-19 cases has been rapidly increasing worldwide, and this has resulted in a shortage of face shields for medical personnel. Product acceptance has increased as a result of the rigorous government laws in the U.S. regarding the safety of healthcare personnel and the severe consequences for non-compliance.

The construction end-use segment accounted for 13.8% of the global market revenue in 2021. Face shields are significantly used in the construction industry as it helps workers from sprays or chemical splashes. The rise in the number of workplace injuries is anticipated to fuel the product demand over the forecast period.Face shields are used in the chemical industry as it offers high impact resistance and can withstand cracking over a wide range of temperatures. It also provides high flexibility over long periods and does not become distorted. An increase in work-based fatal injuries in the chemical industry is anticipated to fuel the demand for face shield products over the forecast period.

Oil and gas wells can expose workers to hydrogen sulfide gas and crystalline silica, which can cause silicosis. Hence, the demand for PPE in the oil and gas industry is expected to increase significantly over the coming years as the workers are exposed to molten metal, flying particles, or potentially harmful light radiation.

Workers in oil and gas wells can be exposed to crystalline silica and hydrogen sulfide gas, both of which can lead to silicosis. As a result, the need for PPE in the oil and gas industry is anticipated to grow significantly over the next several years as employees are exposed to hot metal, flying debris, and potentially dangerous light radiation.

Regional Insights

North America accounted for 30.5% of the global revenue share in 2021. Rising healthcare expenditure, an aging population, and more awareness of healthcare-acquired illnesses among medical personnel are expected to have a favorable influence on the market. Growing demand for dairy and meat products is projected to drive innovation in the manufacturing and packaging industries. Cleaning, operating, and handling machinery and surfactants are common actions in these sectors. Various processing and packaging concerns, such as bacterial infection, are likely to boost demand for PPEs such as hand protection, face shields, and breathing protection. Europe’s expanding automotive and industrial industries are likely to boost market growth throughout the forecast period.

Asia Pacific led the market and accounted for 19.7% of the global revenue share in 2021. The rising number of occupational fatalities, coupled with rising face shields requirements, with the need for high durability mechanical wear resistance, and high utility in the majority of core industries such as oil and gas, refining, metal manufacturing, and automotive, is expected to drive market growth in the Asia Pacific segment over the forecast period.

The Middle East’s expanding oil and gas industry is predicted to increase demand throughout the forecast period. Increased investment in the construction and oil and gas industries is projected to boost regional industrial growth. Rising concerns about workplace injuries and illnesses, along with stringent rules, are projected to fuel face shields demand.

Key Companies & Market Share Insights

The manufacturers adopt several strategies, including acquisitions, mergers, joint ventures, new product developments, and geographical expansions, to enhance market penetration and cater to the changing technological requirements from various end-uses such as construction, manufacturing, mining, chemical, oil and gas, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and others.

The outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic has prompted manufacturers to increase their production facilities and to cater to the growing demand. For instance, in August 2020, Honeywell International Inc, added N95 face mask production line in India. The new manufacturing plant will specialize in delivering automation solutions and field instruments, as well as testing and manufacturing equipment for the process industries, which will continue alongside the new face mask production. Some of the prominent players in the face shields market include:

• 3M

• Honeywell International

• ALPHAPROTECH

• CASCO BAY MOLDING

• Kimberly-Clark

• Lakeland Inc.

• MSA

• Aspen Surgical

• Prestige Ameritech

• Pyramex Safety Products, LLC

• Sanax Protective Products

• Key Surgical

• KARAM

• Medline Industries, Inc.

• Gateway Safety, Inc.

Face Shields Market Report Scope

Global Face Shields Market Segmentation

This report forecasts revenue growth at global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2017 to 2030. For the purpose of this study, Grand View Research has segmented the global face shields market report on the basis of product, end-use, and region:

• Product Outlook(Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)

  • Full Face Shield

  • Half Face Shield

• End-use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)

  • Healthcare

  • Construction

  • Chemical

  • Oil & Gas

  • Manufacturing

  • Others

• Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)

  • North America

    • U.S.

    • Canada

    • Mexico

  • Europe

    • Germany

    • France

    • U.K.

    • Italy

    • Spain

    • Russia

  • Asia Pacific

    • China

    • Japan

    • India

    • South Korea

    • Indonesia

    • Australia

    • Thailand

    • Malaysia

  • Central & South America

    • Brazil

    • Argentina

  • Middle East & Africa

    • UAE 

    • South Africa

    • Saudi Arabia