Turkey Protective Face Masks Market Outlook

according to a report issued by the world health organization (who), the demand for protective face masks in turkey has steadily increased from 2018 to 2020 and is expected to continue to increase in the coming years. in 2020, turkey ranked second in the world in terms of protective face mask production and consumption. the increase in demand for protective face masks in turkey can be attributed to a number of factors. one reason for this demand is the increasing prevalence of infectious diseases such as the novel coronavirus (covod-19). with the growing number of cases and the risk of a global pandemic, the use of face masks has been strongly recommended by the who and other health authorities to help reduce the spread of the virus. apart from pandemics, the demand for protective face masks in turkey has also been driven by the rising air pollution levels in overcrowded cities in the country that have seen an escalation in industrialisation and urbanisation over the past decade. rapid industrialisation and people’s increasing awareness of the hazardous effects of air pollution on their health has also accelerated the demand for protective face masks in turkey. moreover, with the rising number of tourists visiting turkey every year, the demand for protective face masks has also grown significantly. tourists visiting turkey are often exposed to air pollution and a higher risk of catching infectious diseases while travelling to the country, thus necessitating the need to use protective face masks. the protective face masks market in turkey is expected to remain buoyant in the forecast period (2018-2032), with further growth being spurred by increased awareness among the people. with more people becoming conscious of the various health hazards posed by air pollution and infectious diseases, the demand for protective face masks is set to continue increasing. additionally, the rising number of tourists in the country is set to further bolster the demand for protective face masks in turkey.