Global Examination Glove Market – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2031

Examination Glove Market Analysis and Size

The examination glove market is experiencing significant growth driven by increased demand for healthcare services, heightened awareness of hygiene and safety, and stringent regulatory standards across the globe. The COVID-19 pandemic has notably accelerated this demand, with a surge in the need for personal protective equipment (PPE) among healthcare professionals and the general public. In addition, the rise in chronic diseases, aging populations, and expanding healthcare infrastructure in emerging economies further contribute to market expansion. Technological advancements in glove manufacturing, such as the development of hypoallergenic and eco-friendly materials, are also playing a crucial role in driving market growth. 

The global examination glove market size was valued at USD 6.44 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 11.05 billion by 2031, with a CAGR of 6.98% 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 in-depth expert analysis, patient epidemiology, pipeline analysis, pricing analysis, and regulatory framework.

Report Scope and Market Segmentation       

Market Definition

Examination gloves are single-use, disposable gloves designed to protect healthcare professionals and patients from cross-contamination during medical examinations and procedures. Made from various materials such as latex, nitrile, or vinyl, these gloves provide a barrier against pathogens, chemicals, and other contaminants. They are commonly used in medical settings, including hospitals, clinics, and laboratories, to ensure hygiene and safety during diagnostic and therapeutic activities.                  

Examination Glove Market Dynamics

Drivers

• Increasing Healthcare Demand for Gloves  

As more people seek medical attention for various health issues, including age-related conditions and lifestyle diseases, the frequency of medical examinations, surgeries, and diagnostic procedures increases. This surge in healthcare activities necessitates a higher usage of sterile examination gloves to ensure the safety and hygiene of both healthcare professionals and patients. The expanding healthcare infrastructure in emerging economies further contributes to this trend, as governments and private entities invest in better medical facilities to accommodate the growing patient load. The growing global population and rising incidence of chronic diseases are driving the demand for healthcare services, subsequently boosting the need for examination gloves.      

• Heightened Hygiene Awareness   

Increased awareness about hygiene and infection control, particularly following the COVID-19 pandemic, has significantly increased the use of examination gloves in medical and non-medical settings. The pandemic underscored the critical importance of personal protective equipment (PPE) in preventing the spread of infections, leading to a dramatic rise in the adoption of medical examination gloves. These gloves are essential in hospitals and clinics, but their use has also expanded to public spaces, workplaces, and households. The heightened focus on hygiene practices and the necessity of protecting oneself and others from infectious diseases have embedded the use of examination gloves into daily routines and professional protocols across various sectors.

Opportunities

• Integration of Antimicrobial and Smart Gloves  

Antimicrobial gloves, designed to kill or inhibit the growth of microorganisms, offer enhanced protection against infections, making them highly desirable in medical settings. In addition, smart gloves equipped with sensors to monitor health metrics such as heart rate and temperature can revolutionize patient care by providing real-time data to healthcare providers. These technological advancements not only enhance the functionality of examination gloves but also expand their applications beyond traditional medical use, creating opportunities in fields such as remote healthcare monitoring and industrial safety.  

• Specialized Gloves for Different Applications           

Developing and marketing specialized gloves for different applications, such as dental, veterinary, and industrial uses, can create new revenue streams. While examination gloves are primarily associated with medical use, there is a growing demand for specialized gloves tailored to specific industries. For instance, dental gloves need to offer enhanced tactile sensitivity and puncture resistance, while veterinary gloves require durability and chemical resistance. Similarly, industrial gloves must protect against various hazards, including chemicals and abrasions. By diversifying their product portfolios to cater to these specific needs, manufacturers can tap into new markets, increase their customer base, and drive overall market growth.

Restraints/Challenges

• Supply Chain Disruptions of Gloves    

Issues such as global supply chain disruptions, particularly highlighted during the COVID-19 pandemic, can hinder the steady supply of examination gloves. The pandemic exposed vulnerabilities in the global supply chain, leading to shortages of essential medical supplies, including examination gloves. Factors such as lockdowns, transportation restrictions, and increased demand strained the supply chain, causing delays and inflated prices, challenging the market growth.     

• Environmental Impact of Disposable Gloves 

The environmental impact of disposable examination gloves, particularly those made from non-biodegradable materials, poses a challenge to market growth amid increasing environmental regulations. Examination gloves, predominantly made from latex, nitrile, or vinyl, contribute to environmental pollution when disposed of improperly. As the global community becomes more environmentally conscious, the pressure to adopt sustainable practices intensifies, challenging the use of disposable gloves and overall market growth.

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Examination Glove Market Scope

The market is segmented on the basis of product, sterility, and end user. The growth amongst these segments will help you analyze meagre growth segments in the industries and provide the users with a valuable market overview and market insights to help them make strategic decisions for identifying core market applications.

Product

• Natural Rubber
• Vinyl Gloves
• Latex Gloves
• PVC Gloves
• Nitrile Gloves
• Neoprene Gloves
• Others

Sterility

• Sterile
• Non-sterile

End User

• Hospital
• Clinic
• Scientific Research Institute
• Others

Examination Glove Market Regional Analysis/Insights

The market is analyzed and market size insights and trends are provided by country, product, sterility, and end user 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 substantial investments in the medical and healthcare fields. The region's well-established healthcare infrastructure, coupled with high healthcare expenditure, ensures a robust demand for medical supplies, including examination gloves.      

Asia-Pacific is expected to witness significant growth during the forecast period due to rising awareness and proactive initiatives by local governments regarding the safety and hygiene of healthcare workers. Countries such as China, India, and Japan are witnessing significant growth in their healthcare sectors, fueled by increasing healthcare expenditures, expanding healthcare infrastructure, and a growing middle-class population.

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 Examination Glove 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:

• Cardinal Health (U.S.)
• Kimberly-Clark Corporation (U.S.)
• Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd (Malaysia)
• Top Glove Corporation Bhd (Malaysia)
• Hartalega Holdings Berhad (Malaysia)
• Rubberex Corporation (M) Berhad (Malaysia)
• Semperit AG Holding (Austria)
• Ansell Limited (Australia)
• Sri Trang Group (Thailand)
• Halyard Health (U.S.)
• INTCO Medical (China)
• Supermax (Malaysia)
• Bluesail (China)
• Medline Industries (U.S.)
• Zhonglong Pulin (China)
• AMMEX Corporation (U.S.)
• Lohmann & Rauscher (Germany)

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