Disposable Gloves Market Trends and Growth (2021-2031)
The disposable gloves market size is projected to reach US$17,663.14 million by 2031 from US$7,082.62 million in 2023. The market is expected to register a CAGR of 15.3% during 2023–2031. The increasing popularity of powder-free gloves is a significant trend, fueled by growing awareness of allergic reactions and the potential hazards linked to the use of powdered gloves in healthcare environments.
Disposable Gloves Market Analysis
Disposable gloves market trends is an increasing number of surgical procedures is the geriatric population. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the proportion of aged population (more than 60 years of age) will nearly double from 12% to 22% between 2015 and 2050. The aging population of the world could lead to a substantial increase in the demand for surgical services. Additionally, surgeons need to plan accordingly to accommodate an expanded workload without compromising the quality of care is expected to surge the demand for disposable gloves.
Disposable Gloves Market Overview
Market size for disposable gloves is expected to grow during the forecast period. Disposable gloves are used in healthcare industry to prevent the chances of contamination between the patients and the physicians. These gloves are made of different material like latex, nitrile rubber, polyisoprene, polyvinyl and neoprene and others. Surgical gloves are available in two forms powdered and powder free. Powder used in the gloves is cornstarch powder, lycopodium powder and talc, which is used to avoid sweating and lubricate the gloves making them easy to use. Powder free gloves are used in sensitive surgeries and are also used by people allergic to powder. Surgical gloves are available in various sizes thus offering precision in surgeries. Surgical gloves are of higher standards and highly sterile. By material, disposable gloves is segmented into natural rubber, nitrile, neoprene, polyethylene, and others. The most satisfactory raw material for the development of gloves has consistently been natural rubber latex. Latex gloves are made from the natural rubber, which is derived from Hevea braziliensis trees. The advantage of latex for making gloves is due to its elasticity. Owing to advantages offered by latex, the disposable latex gloves market will grow in future.
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Disposable Gloves Market: Strategic Insights
Market Size Value in US$ 5,636 million in 2021 Market Size Value by US$ 12,538.66 million by 2028 Growth rate CAGR of 12.1% from 2021 to 2028 Forecast Period 2021-2028 Base Year 2021
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Disposable Gloves Market: Strategic Insights
| Market Size Value in | US$ 5,636 million in 2021 |
| Market Size Value by | US$ 12,538.66 million by 2028 |
| Growth rate | CAGR of 12.1% from 2021 to 2028 |
| Forecast Period | 2021-2028 |
| Base Year | 2021 |
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Disposable Gloves Market Drivers and Opportunities
Growing Burden of Healthcare-Associated Infection
The global market for disposable gloves is driven by increasing awareness of hygiene and safety from Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs). The WHO reports that thousands of people die daily from infections acquired during medical care, with hand hygiene being crucial for prevention and control. Healthcare facilities are increasing the adoption of medical gloves, as HAIs can occur in various settings, including hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, dialysis facilities, clinics, and long-term care facilities, causing morbidity and mortality.
Rising Number of Healthcare Facilities
The increase in the variety of diseases worldwide and the rapid growth in the patient population have led to a higher demand for healthcare facilities. The rise in healthcare expenditure in different countries to develop advanced healthcare infrastructure has resulted in an increase in public and private healthcare facilities. This substantial growth in healthcare facilities is anticipated to boost the patient admission rate, consequently driving the demand for disposable medical gloves.
Disposable Gloves Market Report Segmentation Analysis
Key segments that contributed to the derivation of the disposable gloves market analysis are Material and Type.
- Based on material, the disposable gloves market is segmented into Natural Rubber, Nitrile, Neoprene, Polyethylene, and Others.
- In terms of type, the market is bifurcated into Powdered and Powder Free.
Disposable Gloves Market Share Analysis by Geography
The geographic scope of the disposable gloves market report is mainly divided into five regions: North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East & Africa, and South & Central America.
North America is the largest market for disposable gloves, furthermore, disposable gloves market in US is growing followed by Canada. The growth in North America is characterized by the growing burden of Growing burden of healthcare-associated infection, Increasing surgical procedures, are expected to boost disposable gloves demand. The market's growth is attributed to increasing medical testing and growing demand for PPE during various activities such as sampling collection in laboratories and other healthcare sectors. Also, there has been a increasing need of medical test in the US. Thus, it causes a higher demand for disposable gloves, such as nitrile and latex gloves are widely used as part of PPE during the sampling from the nasal cavity and the oral cavity. Thus, disposable nitrile gloves market growth will be increasing due to various factors, such as increasing surgical procedures in the country are among the other factors that are expected to increase its growth in the forecast period.
Disposable Gloves Market Report Scope
Disposable Gloves Market News and Recent Developments
The disposable gloves market is evaluated by gathering qualitative and quantitative data post primary and secondary research, which includes important corporate publications, association data, and databases. A few of the developments in the disposable gloves market are listed below:
- Medical manufacturing company Armbrust American has begun production of 100% American-made nitrile gloves, the next product offering in its mission to become the premier source for USA-made medical products. (Source: Armbrust Inc, Newsletter, Apr 2023)
- Trendco USA to invest $43M in Alabama plant for nitrile medical glove production. medical equipment manufacturing company plans to invest $43 million in a plant in Alabama to produce nitrile medical gloves. Trendco USA, based in Columbia, South Carolina, has committed to creating 292 new jobs over the next five years at the facility in Tuskegee in the new Regional East Alabama Logistics Park off Interstate 85 in Macon County (Source: Trendco USA, Newsletter, Aug 2023)
Disposable Gloves Market Report Coverage and Deliverables
The “Disposable Gloves Market Size and Forecast (2023–2031)” report provides a detailed analysis of the market covering below areas:
- Disposable gloves market size and forecast at global, regional, and country levels for all the key market segments covered under the scope
- Disposable gloves market trends as well as market dynamics such as drivers, restraints, and key opportunities
- Detailed PEST/Porter’s Five Forces and SWOT analysis
- Disposable gloves market analysis covering key market trends, global and regional framework, major players, regulations, and recent market developments
- Industry landscape and competition analysis covering market concentration, heat map analysis, prominent players, and recent developments for the disposable gloves market
- Detailed company profiles
Report Coverage
Revenue forecast, Company Analysis, Industry landscape, Growth factors, and Trends
Segment Covered
Material, Type
Regional Scope
North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, South & Central America
Country Scope
Belgium, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Qatar, RoE, RoMEA, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom
Frequently Asked Questions
The global disposable gloves market is estimated to register a CAGR of 15.3 % during the forecast period 2023–2031.
The global disposable glove market is gaining traction due to rising awareness of hygiene and safety measures against Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs).
The global rise in diseases and patient population has heightened demand for healthcare facilities, leading to increased expenditure and demand for disposable medical gloves.
Powder-free gloves are gaining popularity due to increased awareness of allergic reactions and potential hazards in healthcare environments.
Rubberex (M) Sdn Bhd
Sempermed USA Inc
Cardinal Health Inc
Supermax Corp Berhad
Hartalega Holdings Berhad
Armbrust Inc
Trendco LLC
Ansell Ltd
Top Glove Corp Bhd
Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd
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The natural rubber disposable gloves category dominated the market.
North America had the largest share of the disposable gloves market.
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