Global Disposable Gloves Market Size By Product, By Form, By Application, By Distribution Channel, By Geographic Scope And Forecast

Disposable Gloves Market Size And Forecast

Disposable Gloves Market size was valued at USD 401.0 Million in 2020 and is projected to reach USD 919.20 Million by 2028, growing at a CAGR of 12.1% from 2021 to 2028.

The growing concern over health and hygienic reasons has pushed the sales of disposable gloves to a greater extent. The pandemic has also acted as a catalyst in booming the industry as the new normal demands zero contact and the Global Disposable Gloves Market is all set to help humankind in following the necessary precautions. Government regulations of mandatory the use of gloves have made disposal gloves necessary to wear, expanding the industry worldwide. The Global Disposable Gloves Market report provides a holistic evaluation of the market for the forecast period. The report comprises various segments as well as an analysis of the trends and factors that are playing a substantial role in the market.

Global Disposable Gloves Market Definition

Disposal Gloves are commonly made up of rubber and are used to cover hands to protect them from getting in contact with harmful environmental influences. They are used to avoid contact with harmful germs and mostly are worn to maintain hygiene. They also offer greater chemical resistance, hence increasing its demand in the laboratories. Gloves can be made up of natural rubber, vinyl-based product, neoprene, polyethylene, and other material. Natural Rubber disposal gloves tend to offer superior performance due to their protection in various applications of the healthcare and medical industry. Vinyl-based gloves are also gaining attention due to their comfortable style. The application of disposable gloves is primary in the medical industry.

Some other industries in which gloves are used are, food processing & service, janitorial & sanitation, pharmaceutical, and automotive sector. But due to pandemics, the application of disposable gloves can be seen in almost every industry and even in the household. The technological development of the global Disposable Gloves Market is mainly concentrated on making the material more comfortable. Few steps were also taken in order to make the material used in the making of disposable gloves safe for the environment. For example, Top Glove Corporation Bhd recently announced its new medical glove, the Bio Green Biodegradable Nitrile Gloves which is healthy for the environment.

Global Disposable Gloves Market Overview

The rising inpatient population and medical tourism across the globe are the key factors for driving the sales of the global Disposable Gloves Market. The pandemic has given a major blow to the industry. The market which was earlier restricted to medical and food processing purposes or was termed as mere a hygienic precaution now has become a necessity to be used by everyone. From shopkeepers to a student, everyone now has a stock of the gloves packed up back in their home, skyrocketing the sales. The government measures and regulations to mandate the use of gloves have also played a major role in booming the market.

Hence the pandemic has given a new turn to the market by making it a necessity for people to use. Rising medical practitioners and growing medical procedures are also the key drivers of the market. The rising number of surgery practices is also becoming a major driver globally. The need for Double gloves while performing surgeries has recently been seen increasing the demand of the market. The Vendors are increasingly focused on enhancing the production capacity of medical gloves due to the recent COVID-19 pandemic, contributing to the current spike of disposable gloves.

The usage of gloves in the food industry is also increasing due to new guidelines by the health organizations and government. Most food handlers are using disposable gloves to ensure food safety. The workforce of food manufacturing, food handling, and food servicing is also contributing to increasing the sales of the market. Pandemic has also raised concern towards personal hygiene, hence becoming a key driver in increasing the demand in houses. One of the major restrain to the market is the use of natural or synthetic rubber. The use of cheap quality raw material provides less strength, durability, flexibility, and toxicity problems hence degrading the quality of the gloves.

The cost of raw materials also possess a challenge to the market as the cost of materials by which disposable gloves are made is quite variable, hence the cost of gloves suffers. Even the non-biodegradable factor of the gloves has a huge impact on nature. Though it hasn’t affected the demand for gloves to a major extent it has led to the beginning of the research of different alternatives to it. Apart from all the restraints, the market holds the potential to grow to a huge extent due to the current situation and due to the strict regulations imposed by the government and different health organizations, mandating the use of disposable gloves in almost every other industry.

Global Disposable Gloves Market Segmentation Analysis

The Global Disposable Gloves Market is Segmented on the basis of Product, Form, Application, Distribution Channel, And Geography.

Disposable Gloves Market, By Product

• Natural rubber gloves• Vinyl gloves• Neoprene gloves• Polyethylene gloves• Others

Based on Product, the market is segmented into Natural rubber gloves, Vinyl gloves, Neoprene gloves, Polyethylene gloves, and Others. The natural rubber sector leads the market as the gloves made by this material have superior performance. The polyethene segment is the most cost-effective and the gloves offer a loose fit and are light weighted. Vinyl-based gloves are considered to be the most comfortable and their demand is considered to increase in the forecast period.

Disposable Gloves Market, By Form

• Powdered disposable gloves• Non-powdered disposable gloves

Based on Form, the market is segmented into Powdered disposable gloves and Non-powdered disposable gloves. The powder-free product segment led the market. Strict regulations by many governments are expected to raise the demand of the segment over the forecast period. Powder-free gloves are treated with chlorination making them less form-fitting hence easy to use for donning and removal. Power-free products have great demand in various industries such as medical, food processing, chemical, etc.

Disposable Gloves Market, By Application

• Medical• Non-medical• Industrial

Based on Application, the market is segmented into Medical, Non-medical, and Industrial. The segment which holds the lead is the medical sector. Surgeries, daily use, etc, there are various applications of disposable gloves in the medical industry. Though the government guidelines have made the use of gloves necessary in non-medical industries as well the demand is still topped up by the medical sector.

Disposable Gloves Market, By Distribution Channel

• Wholesaling & direct selling• Medical store• Online store

Based on Distribution Channel, the market is segmented into Wholesaling & direct selling, Medical store, and Online stores. All the channels are growing considering the current scenario. One can easily find disposable gloves in an online store or medical store. Though wholesaling and direct selling also can be seen pretty often. Before the pandemic, the gloves were being sold out through wholesaling but growth increased in demand they are being sold on medical stores as well as online stores.

Disposable Gloves Market, By Geography

• North America• Europe• Asia Pacific• Rest of the world

On the basis of Geography, the Global Disposable Gloves Market is classified into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the world. Among all the four regions, North America is the leading region in the Global Disposable Gloves market due to increased product demand due to the pandemic in the region. The Asia Pacific is estimated to be the fastest-growing regional market over the forecast years. Furthermore, the covid-19 pandemic is further projected to argue the product demand in developing countries such as India, Indonesia, etc.

Key Players

The “Global Disposable Gloves Market” study report will provide a valuable insight with an emphasis on the global market including some of the major players such as Ansell Limited, Asma Rubber Products Pvt. Ltd., B. Braun Melsungen AG, Hartalega Holdings Berhad, Kanam Latex Industries Pvt. Ltd., Medline Industries, Inc., MRK Healthcare Pvt. Ltd., Primus Gloves Private Limited, RFB Latex Limited, Semperit AG Holding, and Others.

Our market analysis also entails a section solely dedicated to such major players wherein our analysts provide an insight into the financial statements of all the major players, along with its product benchmarking and SWOT analysis. The competitive landscape section also includes key development strategies, market share, and market ranking analysis of the above-mentioned players globally.

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