The disposable gloves market is expanding rapidly due to growing awareness of hygiene and safety standards in healthcare, food processing, and industrial applications. The COVID-19 pandemic significantly accelerated demand, highlighting the importance of personal protective equipment (PPE). Nitrile, latex, and vinyl gloves are widely used across various sectors, with nitrile gloves gaining popularity due to their superior puncture resistance and allergen-free properties. However, supply chain disruptions and fluctuating raw material prices may impact market growth. Sustainability concerns are also pushing manufacturers to develop biodegradable glove alternatives.
According to the research report published by Polaris Market Research, the global disposable gloves market was valued at USD 10.12 billion in 2020 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.8% during the forecast period.
Disposable Gloves – Market Trends & Drivers
Trends:
- Growing demand for biodegradable and eco-friendly gloves to reduce plastic waste.
- Increasing adoption of powder-free and latex-free gloves due to allergy concerns.
- Rising use of nitrile gloves over latex for better durability and chemical resistance.
- Expansion of automation in glove manufacturing to improve efficiency.
- Growth in e-commerce sales of PPE, making gloves more accessible.
Drivers:
- Stringent safety and hygiene regulations in healthcare, food processing, and manufacturing.
- Rising awareness of infection control post-COVID-19 pandemic.
- Growth in industrial and laboratory applications requiring protective gloves.
- Increasing healthcare expenditure and expanding medical facilities globally.
- Emerging innovations in antimicrobial and high-dexterity glove materials.
Key Companies in Disposable Gloves Market:
- Semperit Ag Holding
- Top Glove Corporation Bhd
- Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd Hartalega Holdings Berhad
- Rubberex Corporation (M) Berhad
- Supermax Corporation Berhad Ansell Limited
- Cardinal Health
- Inc
- Adventa Berhad (Sun Healthcare)
- and Dynarex Corporation
Growth Factors:
• Market dynamics:All the key factors and major developments anticipated to boost the growth of the market are covered in the study.
• Technological evolution:The report offers a thorough understanding of the emerging technologies that can influence the Disposable Gloves market demand.
• Innovation pathways: The study covers where innovations can take the market in the mid to long term.
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The Geographical Analysis Covers Following Key Regions:
• North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)
• Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and the Rest of Europe)
• Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)
• South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and the rest of South America)
• The Middle East and Africa (Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Egypt, South Africa, and the Rest of the Middle East and Africa)
Disposable Gloves Market Segmentation:
Market segmentation is based on material type, application, and end-user. Material types include latex, nitrile, vinyl, and polyethylene gloves. Nitrile gloves are growing rapidly due to their durability and allergy-free properties. Key applications include medical, food handling, industrial, and household uses, with the medical sector being the largest consumer. Hospitals, laboratories, and food processing units are the primary end-users. North America and Europe lead due to stringent hygiene regulations.
Disposable Gloves Market, Material Outlook (Revenue – USD Million, 2016 – 2028)
- Natural Rubber
- Nitrile
- Vinyl
- Neoprene
- Polyethylene
- Others
Disposable Gloves Market, Form Outlook (Revenue – USD Million, 2016 – 2028)
- Powdered
- Powder-free
Disposable Gloves Market, End-Use Outlook (Revenue – USD Million, 2016 – 2028)
- Medical & healthcare
- Examination
- Dental
- Veterinary
- Hospital
- EMS
- Others
- Surgical
- Dental
- Veterinary
- Hospital
- EMS
- Others
- Examination
- Non-Medical
- Automotive Finishing
- Automotive Aftermarket
- O&G and Mining
- F&B Processing
- F&B Service
- Metal & Machinery
- Chemical & Petrochemical
- Pharmaceutical
- Cleanroom
- Academic R&D
- Industrial R&D
- Others
Disposable Gloves Industry Developments:
- 2023: Top Glove, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of disposable gloves, announced the launch of a new range of eco-friendly gloves made from natural rubber latex. These gloves are designed to be more biodegradable, addressing growing concerns about environmental sustainability.
- 2022: The market leader, Hartalega Holdings, introduced a new automated manufacturing process for nitrile gloves, significantly reducing production time and improving efficiency. This technology aims to meet the increasing demand for high-quality medical and industrial gloves post-pandemic.
- 2021: Kimberly-Clark Professional expanded its portfolio with the launch of sustainable disposable gloves, incorporating recycled materials in production. This is part of their commitment to reducing plastic waste and promoting sustainable practices within the personal protective equipment (PPE) industry.
- 2020-2021: Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, companies like Medline Industries ramped up production and diversified their manufacturing capacities to meet the surge in demand for disposable gloves in healthcare and personal protective applications. They also focused on enhancing supply chain management to mitigate shortages.
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