Breathing appliances and gas masks market in Spain

Earlier Report Observations

The market for breathing appliances and gas masks in Spain declined from $27.5 million in 2018 to $20.7 million in 2024. The COVID-19 pandemic triggered a supply crisis in 2020, leading to substantial government procurement contracts with companies like FCS Select Products and Hersill, which expanded production capacity for respirators and ventilators.

Regulatory measures, including Real Decreto 286/2022 and Real Decreto 65/2023, modified mandatory mask-use rules, gradually reducing demand in consumer segments. New product launches, such as Honeywell's NIOSH-certified N95 respirators and Optrel's transparent-window masks, diversified the professional protection offering.

The market stabilized around $20.5 million in 2023-2024, supported by the development of advanced respiratory protection like powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR) systems and the implementation of quality verification programs such as the Nelson Labs Mark. New packaging labeling requirements under Real Decreto 1055/2022 also compelled manufacturers to adapt their product presentation.

Production breathing appliances and gas masks in Spain

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Production of breathing appliances and gas masks in Spain has grown for the second year in a row. In 2019, output reached 8,409 thousand US dollars, marking a 7.2% increase from the previous year. From 2017 to 2019, production rose by 14.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Spain in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports breathing appliances and gas masks from Spain

Exports in kind, t

Exports of breathing appliances and gas masks from Spain have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export volume totaled 711.8 tonnes, showing a significant rise of 18.6% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports surged by 109.8%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 28.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Spain in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Portugal, and France were the top destinations for Spain's exports of breathing appliances and gas masks in volume terms. Italy accounted for 27.0% of exports, Portugal for 15.8%, and France for 8.8%. Together, these three countries made up 51.7% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Spain in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

Exports of breathing appliances and gas masks from Spain have grown for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports reached 25,350 thousand US dollars, a sharp increase of 42.0% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports jumped by 102.6%, with an annualized growth rate of 26.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 11,525 thousand US dollars, which saw a decline of 7.9%. In contrast, the largest increase occurred in 2019, with a rise of 54.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Spain in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

The value structure of exports from 2017 to 2020 was diversified, with Germany, Portugal, and France as key partners. Germany held 18.8% of export value, Portugal 11.4%, and France 10.3%. Combined, they accounted for 40.6% of total flows, with no single country dominating the market.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Spain in value, 2017-2020

Imports breathing appliances and gas masks to Spain

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Spain's imports of breathing appliances and gas masks in volume terms amounted to 515.8 tonnes, up 8.9% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 2.8%, with an annualized growth rate of 0.9%. The lowest volume was in 2019 at 473.8 tonnes, which saw a decline of 29.4%. The highest volume was in 2018 at 671.5 tonnes, marking an increase of 33.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Spain in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and France were the largest suppliers of breathing appliances and gas masks to Spain in volume terms. The United Kingdom contributed 31.3% of imports, the Netherlands 16.9%, and France 10.5%. Together, they represented 58.7% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Spain in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

Imports of breathing appliances and gas masks into Spain have risen for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import value stood at 31,597 thousand US dollars, showing minimal change from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 3.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Spain in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom, Germany, and the United States were the main sources of imports in value terms for breathing appliances and gas masks to Spain. The United Kingdom accounted for 30.4% of import value, Germany for 20.3%, and the United States for 15.2%. Combined, these three countries made up 66.0% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Spain in value, 2017-2020