Global Gloves Market – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2031

Gloves Market Analysis and Insights

The global gloves market is experiencing robust growth, driven by increasing awareness regarding safety and hygiene, particularly in healthcare and food industries. The market is witnessing a surge in demand due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which has highlighted the importance of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves. Additionally, stringent regulations regarding worker safety and hygiene in various industries are further boosting the market growth. The food industry is a major consumer of gloves, with stringent regulations regarding food safety driving the demand for high-quality gloves. The healthcare sector is another significant contributor to the market growth, with an increasing number of surgeries and growing emphasis on infection control measures.

Global gloves market size was valued at USD 24.65 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 50.58 billion by 2031, with a CAGR of 9.4% during the forecast period of 2024 to 2031. In addition to the insights on market scenarios such as market value, growth rate, segmentation, geographical coverage, and major players, the market reports curated by the Data Bridge Market Research also include depth expert analysis, patient epidemiology, pipeline analysis, pricing analysis, and regulatory framework.

Report Scope and Market Segmentation       

Market Definition

A glove is a hand-covering item of clothing. The thumb and each finger typically have their openings or sheaths on gloves. Cloth, knitted or felted wool, leather, rubber, latex, neoprene, silk and metal are among the materials used to make gloves (as in mail). Kevlar gloves shield the wearer from cuts. In pressure suits and spacesuits such as the Apollo/Skylab A7L that traveled to the moon, gloves and gauntlets are essential parts. Gloves for spacesuits combine a certain amount of sensitivity and flexibility with hardness and environmental protection.

Gloves Market Dynamics

Drivers

• Growing Healthcare Sector

The rising global population and infections contribute to the high prevalence of chronic diseases. This increase in chronic and acute diseases among the elderly population is leading to a rise in hospitalizations, consequently boosting the demand for gloves in the market. Disinfection and sterilization practices are essential to prevent medical and surgical instruments from transmitting infectious pathogens to patients. The rising incidence of disorders further drives the demand for medical gloves used in operation theaters. Gloves serve both care and housekeeping purposes in healthcare facilities, and the heightened risk of infectious conditions directly correlates with increased demand for gloves to mitigate these risks. Therefore, the growing number of chronic diseases is expected to drive market growth for gloves.       

• Increasing Awareness and Regulations 

Heightened consumer awareness regarding the appropriate use of gloves is paramount for healthcare workers striving to safeguard themselves and their patients from infection. Gloves serve as a crucial barrier between microbes and hands, acting as a shield against contagious infections. During surgical procedures, both surgeons and patients face potential infection risks, making medical gloves essential in protecting healthcare workers from cross-contamination. Furthermore, wearing gloves in hospital settings has been recommended as a preventive measure to curb the spread of microbes in the environment, which is driving the market growth.       

Opportunities

• Multi-Functionality of Gloves

The extensive variety of gloves available today offers protection against a diverse range of hazards, contributing to their multifunctionality and widespread application. These gloves can be broadly categorized into four groups. Firstly, leather, canvas, or metal mesh gloves provide durability and protection against cuts, burns, and heat. Secondly, fabric and coated fabric gloves, typically made of cotton or other materials, protect against dirt, slivers, chafing, and abrasions. Chemical and liquid-resistant gloves, made from rubber or plastic blends, offer protection against a wide range of chemicals and liquids. Insulating rubber gloves, such as those made from natural (latex) rubber or neoprene, provide comfort and protection against abrasions, and water solutions of acids, alkalis, salts, and ketones. The versatility and adaptability of these gloves present a significant opportunity for market growth, as they cater to various industries and applications requiring specialized protection.

• Government Initiatives and Improved Regulations

Government initiatives, in collaboration with various organizations and manufacturers, have ensured the supply of PPE, including gloves and masks, to the healthcare sector. This effort aims to enhance the safety of healthcare and industrial workers. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately one in six Americans (48 million people) fall ill, leading to 3,000 deaths and 128,000 hospitalizations due to foodborne diseases annually. Ensuring compliance with standards is crucial for consumers to trust the safety and quality of the products they purchase, as well as for importers to trust that the food they order meets their specifications. Therefore, food safety has become a major concern, leading many governments to take initiatives to ensure food safety, quality, and fair trade. These initiatives are expected to contribute to market growth by preventing the spread of foodborne diseases.

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Restraints/Challenges

• Health Hazards Due to Gloves   

Health hazards associated with certain types of gloves, such as allergic reactions or skin irritations, can deter consumers and industries from adopting these products, particularly in regions where regulations and standards are stringent. This concern for health and safety underscores the importance of quality control and the development of safer glove materials.

• High Competition in Gloves Market

The intense competition among glove manufacturers and suppliers is a significant barrier to entry into the market. Established companies often have strong brand recognition and loyal customer bases, making it challenging for new entrants to gain a foothold. Moreover, the gloves market is highly fragmented, with numerous players offering similar products, further intensifying competition.

This market report provides details of new recent developments, trade regulations, import-export analysis, production analysis, value chain optimization, market share, impact of domestic and localized market players, analyses opportunities in terms of emerging revenue pockets, changes in market regulations, strategic market growth analysis, market size, category market growths, application niches and dominance, product approvals, product launches, geographic expansions, technological innovations in the market. To gain more info on the market contact Data Bridge Market Research for an Analyst Brief, our team will help you take an informed market decision to achieve market growth.

Recent Development

• In February 2023, Ansell Ltd. announced its acquisition of Careplus (M) Sdn Bhd (Careplus), aimed at expanding its production capacity for surgical gloves. This strategic move is intended to address the increasing global demand for surgical gloves, enhance its supply chain, and improve control over product quality
• In January 2023, Unigloves (UK) Ltd. acquired the Derma Shield business, a move expected to broaden its range of hand and arm protection products. This acquisition is poised to enhance Unigloves' product portfolio, offering a wider selection of protective solutions to its customers

Gloves Market Scope

The global gloves market is segmented into product type, type, application, end user, and distribution channel. The growth amongst these segments will help you analyze meager growth segments in the industries and provide the users with a valuable market overview and market insights to make strategic decisions to identify core market applications.

Product Type

• Nitrile Gloves
•  Latex Gloves
•  Vinyl Glove
•  Polyethylene Gloves
•  Cotton Fabric Gloves
•  Puncture Resistant Gloves
•  Butyl Gloves
•  Aluminized Gloves
•  Neoprene Gloves
• Kevlar Gloves
•  Leather Gloves
• Others

Type

• Disposable
• Reusable

Application

• Biological
• Chemical
• Mechanical
• Thermal
• Anti-Static
• Others

 End User

• Medical and Healthcare
• Food and Beverage
• Fire Protection
• Construction
• Manufacturing Industries
• Metal Fabrication
• Electronics
• Others

Distribution Channel

• Online
• Offline
• Others

Gloves Market Regional Analysis/Insights

The market is analyzed and market size insights and trends are provided by country, product type, type, application, end user, and distribution channel as referenced above.

The countries covered in the market are U.S., Canada, Mexico, Germany, France, U.K., Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium, Russia, Italy, Spain, Turkey, rest of Europe, China, Japan, India, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, rest of Asia-Pacific, Saudi Arabia, U.A.E., South Africa, Egypt, Israel, rest of Middle East and Africa, Brazil, Argentina, and rest of South America.

North America is expected to dominate the market due to rising need for gloves in various industries across North America. The region's stringent safety regulations and standards, particularly in sectors such as healthcare, food processing, and manufacturing, are driving the demand for high-quality gloves. The growing awareness among consumers regarding hygiene and safety is further fueling the demand for gloves in the region.

Asia-Pacific is expected to witness significant growth in the market due to the demand for disposable gloves is increasing in the medical, food and beverage, and industrial sectors. Countries such as China and India are anticipated to experience rapid growth in this demand. This growth can be attributed to factors such as increasing public-private partnerships in the healthcare sector and the rising adoption of disposable gloves in surgical procedures.

The country section of the report also provides individual market impacting factors and changes in regulation in the market domestically that impacts the current and future trends of the market. Data points like down-stream and upstream value chain analysis, technical trends and porter's five forces analysis, case studies are some of the pointers used to forecast the market scenario for individual countries. Also, the presence and availability of global brands and their challenges faced due to large or scarce competition from local and domestic brands, impact of domestic tariffs and trade routes are considered while providing forecast analysis of the country data.

Healthcare Infrastructure Growth Installed base and New Technology Penetration

The market also provides you with detailed market analysis for every country growth in healthcare expenditure for capital equipment, installed base of different kind of products for market, impact of technology using life line curves and changes in healthcare regulatory scenarios and their impact on the market. The data is available for historic period 2016-2021.

Competitive Landscape and Gloves Market Share Analysis

The market competitive landscape provides details by competitor. Details included are company overview, company financials, revenue generated, market potential, investment in research and development, new market initiatives, global presence, production sites and facilities, production capacities, company strengths and weaknesses, product launch, product width and breadth, application dominance. The above data points provided are only related to the companies' focus related to market.

Some of the major players operating in the market are:

• Tenacious Holdings, Inc. (U.S.)
• MCR Safety (U.S.)
• Cardinal Health (U.S.)
• Lakeland Inc. (U.S.)
• Shamrock Manufacturing Co. Inc (U.S.)
• VIP GLOVE SDN BHD (Malaysia)
• Midas Safety (Sri Lanka)
• Superior Glove (Canada)
• Hartalega Holdings (Malaysia)
• Rubberex Corporation (M) Berhad (Malaysia)
• 3M (U.S.)
• Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc (U.S.)
• ANSELL LTD. (Australia)
• Honeywell International Inc (U.S.)
• DuPont (U.S.)
• Top Glove Corporation Bhd (Malaysia)
• Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd (Malaysia)
• Comfort Rubber Gloves Industries Sdn Bhd (Malaysia)
• DELTA PLUS (France)

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