GCC Protective Face Masks Market Outlook

the gcc protective face mask market has witnessed some exponential growth in 2020 amid the outbreak of the global coronavirus pandemic. demand for face masks has skyrocketed in the regioin and catalysed the sales of face masks. an alltime high sale of face masks in oman, saudi arabia, kuwait, qatar, bahrain, uae have been noted over the last few months opting to the preventive measures taken by the government. in the current market outlook, the sales of protective face masks have now become a necessity in order to curb the spread of the virus and to ensure the safety of the population. with governments in the gcc countries urging citizens to take precautionary measures, prospects for the demand of face masks have gone up exponentially. additionally, with gcc countries preparing themselves for the post-pandemic situation, the demand for face masks is expected to remain high and continue growing over the forecast period of 2018 to 2032. the market for face masks in the gcc region has shown a sharp upward curve and is expected to remain high in the coming years. the imposition of stringent safety protocols in countries such as uae and saudi arabia, in order to contain the spread of the virus, have increased the demand for face masks further. with more and more industries such as transportation, hospitality, healthcare, foodservice, and f&b hiring employees, sales of face masks and other safety products have grown even more. in addition, an increased emphasis on personal protective equipment (ppe) has been observed in regions such as saudi arabia, qatar, the uae, and oman, where mandatory social distancing rules have been implemented. the plummeting temperatures and an increased focus on personal safety have all controlled the demand for face masks even further. furthermore, increased efforts to stop the spread of the virus in the gcc region, such as the installation of quarantine and public health protocols, have all provided a major boost to the sales of face masks. apart from the healthcare sector, the manufacturing and aviation industries have also seen increased sales of face masks and other protective products. with employees and staff of these industries required to take up extra safety precautions, the demand for protective face masks have continued to rise. in conclusion, with the anticipated expansion in the industrial sector in the gcc region, the demand for protective face masks will remain high in the upcoming years.