Global Protective Gloves Market – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2030

Global Protective Gloves  Market, By Product (Nitrile Gloves, Latex Gloves, Vinyl Gloves, Puncture Resistant Gloves, Polyethylene Gloves, Cotton Fabric Gloves, Butyl Gloves, Aluminized Gloves, Neoprene Gloves, Kevlar Gloves, Leather Gloves and Others), Type (Disposable and Reusable), Application (Biological, Chemical, Mechanical, Thermal, Anti-Static, and Others), Distribution Channel (Retail, Direct Sales/B2B), End User (Healthcare, Food And Beverages, Oil & Gas, Transportation, Fire Protection, Construction, Manufacturing, Sports, Military, Mining, And Others) - Industry Trends and Forecast to 2023 to 2030.

Protective Gloves Market Analysis and Size

Protective gloves or safety gloves are gloves designed to protect individuals from safety hazards such as cuts, burns, chemicals, abrasions, biohazards, among others. Although, various types of safety gloves are available in the market, it is important to choose the rights and product for the intended purpose. Currently various types of safety gloves such as cut-resistant, heat-resistant, anti-impact, anti-vibration, among others are available in the market that are made from s such as latex, nitrile, vinyl, among others. Protective gloves widely find applications in varied industrial segments such as healthcare, military, construction among others.

Data Bridge Market Research analyses that the global protective gloves market which was USD 15,673.60 million in 2022, is expected to reach USD 26,857.34 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 7.2% during the forecast period of 2023 to 2030. 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, geographically represented company-wise production and capacity, network layouts of distributors and partners, detailed and updated price trend analysis and deficit analysis of supply chain and demand.

Protective Gloves Market Scope and Segmentation

Market Definition

Protective gloves are specialized hand wear designed to provide protection against various hazards, including physical, chemical, biological, and thermal risks. They are a crucial component of personal protective equipment (PPE) and are used in a wide range of industries and applications to safeguard the hands and fingers of workers and individuals from injuries and exposure to harmful substances.

Global Protective Gloves Market Dynamics

Drivers

• Rising Awareness of Safety

Increasing awareness of the importance of workplace safety and employee well-being has led to greater adoption of protective gloves in various industries, including construction, manufacturing, healthcare, and chemical processing.

• Stringent Workplace Safety Regulations

Stringent workplace safety regulations and standards imposed by governments and industry bodies require employers to provide appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including gloves, to protect workers from hazards. Compliance with these regulations drives the demand for protective gloves.

Opportunities

• Growing Demand in Healthcare

The healthcare sector, including hospitals, clinics, and laboratories, requires protective gloves to prevent the spread of infections and ensure the safety of healthcare professionals. The ongoing need for healthcare services, especially in the wake of global health crises like COVID-19, presents a significant opportunity for glove manufacturers.

• Industrial Safety

Various industries such as manufacturing, construction, automotive, and chemical processing require protective gloves to safeguard workers from occupational hazards. As industrial activities continue to expand globally, the demand for high-quality, specialized gloves is on the rise.

Restraints/Challenges

• Cost Constraints

Protective gloves, especially those designed for specialized applications or with advanced features, can be relatively expensive. Price sensitivity among buyers may limit the adoption of higher-priced gloves, particularly in cost-conscious industries.

• Economic Volatility

Economic downturns and recessions can lead to reduced industrial activity and construction, affecting the demand for protective gloves. Companies may cut back on discretionary spending, including investments in safety equipment like gloves, during challenging economic times.

This global protective gloves 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 global protective gloves market contact Data Bridge Market Research for an Analyst Brief, our team will help you take an informed market decision to achieve market growth.

Impact and Current Market Scenario of Raw Material Shortage and Shipping Delays

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Expected Impact of Economic Slowdown on the Pricing and Availability of Products

When economic activity slows, industries begin to suffer. The forecasted effects of the economic downturn on the pricing and accessibility of the products are taken into account in the market insight reports and intelligence services provided by DBMR. With this, our clients can typically keep one step ahead of their competitors, project their sales and revenue, and estimate their profit and loss expenditures.

Recent Developments

• In July 2021, KCWW was named as one of the 2021 Best Companies for Multicultural Women. The recognition was given by Seramount. The company expects that this award will improve its goodwill as well as brand recognition
• In March 2019, ANSELL LTD. introduced ICROFLEX MidKnight XTRA, a nitrile based glove that is mainly intended for medical professional who have to deal with drug abuse victims. The product offers extensive protection against drugs such as fentanyl, that being vomited by victims. The company intends to strengthen its product portfolio as well as gain competitive advantages over competitors by the introduction of new products

Global Protective Gloves Market Scope

Global protective gloves market is segmented into five notable segments which are based on the product, type, distribution channel, application and end-user. The growth among segments helps you analyse niche pockets of growth and strategies to approach the market and determine your core application areas and the difference in your target markets.

Product

• Cotton Fabric Gloves
•  Latex Gloves
• Puncture Resistant Gloves
• Nitrile Gloves
• Neoprene Gloves
• Kevlar Gloves
• Leather Gloves
• Vinyl Gloves, Butyl Gloves
• Polyethylene Gloves
• Aluminum Gloves
• Others

Type

• Reusable
• Disposable

Application

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

Distribution Channel

• Retail
• Direct Sales/B2b

End-User

• Healthcare
• Manufacturing
• Food and Beverages
• Transportation
• Construction
• Oil and Gas
• Sports
• Fire Protection
• Military
• Mining
• Others

Global Protective Gloves Market Regional Analysis/Insights

Global protective gloves market is analysed and market size information is provided by country, product, type, distribution channel, application and end-user as referenced above.

The countries covered in global protective gloves market report are U.S., Canada, Mexico, Germany, U.K., Italy, France, Spain, Russia, Turkey, Switzerland, Belgium, Netherlands, Rest of Europe, Japan, China, South Korea, India, Australia and New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Rest of Asia-Pacific, Brazil, Argentina, Rest of South America, South Africa, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, U.A.E., Israel, Rest of Middle East & Africa.

Asia-Pacific dominates the global protective gloves market as in China and India, the production, import and consumption of protective gloves is increasing. The Asia-Pacific region is expected to grow with the highest growth rate in the forecast period of 2023 to 2030 because of the high construction and building activities happening in the region that requires abrasion resistant protective gloves. While Germany is dominating in the Europe region, due to increasing automotive production, U.S. is dominating in the North American region due to growth in oil & gas industry in the region.

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 such as new sales, replacement sales, country demographics, regulatory acts and import-export tariffs are some of the major pointers used to forecast the market scenario for individual countries. Also, presence and availability of global brands and their challenges faced due to large or scarce competition from local and domestic brands, impact of sales channels are considered while providing forecast analysis of the country data.

Competitive Landscape and Global Protective Gloves Market Share Analysis

The global protective gloves 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 protective gloves market.

Some of the major players operating in the global protective gloves market is:

• 3M (U.S.)
• ANSELL LTD. (Australia)
• Top Glove Corporation (Malaysia)
• Kossan Rubber Industries (Malaysia)
• DeltaPlus Group (France)
• MCR Safety (U.S.)
• Ergodyne (U.S.)
• Saf-T-Gard International, Inc.(U.S.)
• Radians Inc. (U.S.)
• Protective Industrial Products, Inc. (U.S.)
• Superior Gloves: Acton (Canada)
• Lakeland Industries, Inc. (U.S.)
• Honeywell International Inc. (U.S.)
• DuPont (U.S.)
• Shamrock Manufacturing Company, Inc (U.S.)