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The global disposable gloves market size was approximately USD 12.50 billion in 2023. The market is further projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.1% between 2024 and 2032, reaching a value of around USD 18.10 billion by 2032.
Disposable gloves act as a protective barrier in different sectors like food, healthcare, and cleaning, among others. Materials such as natural rubber, nitrile, vinyl, neoprene, and polyethylene are used in manufacturing disposable gloves and offer specific advantages. For example, nitrile gloves provide puncture resistance, low allergy rates, and extended shelf life, making them suitable for multiple uses, including in food services, cleanrooms, and industrial settings.
Based on material type, the market is segmented into natural rubber, nitrile, vinyl, neoprene, and polyethylene, among others. On the basis of product, the market can be bifurcated into powdered and powder-free.
The disposable gloves market segmentation, based on end-use, includes healthcare, automotive, oil and gas, food and beverage, metal and machinery, chemical, and clean rooms, among others. The major regional markets for disposable gloves are North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa.
The comprehensive EMR report provides an in-depth assessment of the market based on the Porter’s five forces model along with giving a SWOT analysis. The report gives a detailed analysis of the following key players in the global disposable gloves market, covering their competitive landscape and the latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, investments, and expansion plans.
As per the disposable gloves market analysis, natural rubber latex gloves are valued for their widespread use. Renowned for elasticity, they conform comfortably to the hand. Their resilience, coupled with the strength of natural rubber latex, renders them resistant to tears and punctures. Widely employed in applications requiring waterproof and chemical-resistant materials, these gloves safeguard against biological hazards, bodily fluids, and various chemicals, making them ideal for laboratory, dental, surgical, and healthcare applications.
The Asia Pacific represents a substantial portion of the disposable gloves market share due to the flourishing healthcare sector. The region's evolving demographics and ageing population attract increased investment, especially in healthcare. Thailand and Malaysia's thriving medical tourism further boost the demand for disposable gloves.
Meanwhile, East Asia is also anticipated to experience significant growth in the forecast period, propelled by rising demand for disposable gloves in the food and beverages sector and the critical role of gloves in maintaining food hygiene during processing. North America is also expected to witness growth in the forecast period, driven by industrial demand, particularly in the U.S., where manufacturing activities are increasing.
Kimberly-Clark Corporation, with 45,000 global employees, is dedicated to "Better Care for a Better World." Renowned brands like Huggies® and Kleenex® enjoy high popularity in over 175 countries. With over 150 years of innovation, Kimberly-Clark continuously adapts to evolving needs. From pioneering new categories to initiating crucial research activities, the company remains committed to improving lives through innovative products and practices.
Ansell Ltd., a global leader in health and safety protection, is dedicated to advancing well-being through cutting-edge solutions. Operating in the industrial and healthcare segments, Ansell, with 13,000 employees worldwide, continually invests in research and innovation. Trusted in over 100 countries, Ansell's brands are synonymous with reliability. The company has operational headquarters in the USA, Belgium, and Malaysia, with its registered office in Melbourne, Australia.
Top Glove Corporation Bhd, established in 1991 and headquartered in Malaysia, is one of the world's largest gloves manufacturers. With origins as a local enterprise, it now commands 26% of the global market share for rubber gloves. Operating in Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and China, the company also has marketing offices in the USA, Germany, and Brazil, exporting to over 2,000 customers in 195 countries worldwide.
Other disposable gloves market players include Jiangxi Kemei Medical Apparatus & Instruments Group Co., Ltd., Sri Trang Gloves (Thailand) Plc., Unigloves (UK) Ltd., Cardinal Health, Inc., Hartalega Holdings Berhad, Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd, and MCR Safety, among others.
REPORT FEATURES | DETAILS |
Base Year | 2023 |
Historical Period | 2018-2023 |
Forecast Period | 2024-2032 |
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Historical and Forecast Trends, Industry Drivers and Constraints, Historical and Forecast Market Analysis by Segment:
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Breakup by Material Type |
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Breakup by Product |
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Breakup by End-Use |
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Breakup by Region |
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Market Dynamics |
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Competitive Landscape |
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*At Expert Market Research, we strive to always give you current and accurate information. The numbers depicted in the description are indicative and may differ from the actual numbers in the final EMR report.
1 Preface
2 Report Coverage – Key Segmentation and Scope
3 Report Description
3.1 Market Definition and Outlook
3.2 Properties and Applications
3.3 Market Analysis
3.4 Key Players
4 Key Assumptions
5 Executive Summary
5.1 Overview
5.2 Key Drivers
5.3 Key Developments
5.4 Competitive Structure
5.5 Key Industrial Trends
6 Market Snapshot
6.1 Global
6.2 Regional
7 Opportunities and Challenges in the Market
8 Global Disposable Gloves Market Analysis
8.1 Key Industry Highlights
8.2 Global Disposable Gloves Historical Market (2018-2023)
8.3 Global Disposable Gloves Market Forecast (2024-2032)
8.4 Global Disposable Gloves Market by Material Type
8.4.1 Natural Rubber
8.4.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.4.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.4.2 Nitrile
8.4.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.4.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.4.3 Vinyl
8.4.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.4.3.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.4.4 Neoprene
8.4.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.4.4.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.4.5 Polyethylene
8.4.5.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.4.5.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.4.6 Others
8.5 Global Disposable Gloves Market by Product
8.5.1 Powdered
8.5.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.5.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.5.2 Powder-Free
8.5.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.5.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.6 Global Disposable Gloves Market by End-Use
8.6.1 Healthcare
8.6.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.6.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.6.2 Automotive
8.6.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.6.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.6.3 Oil and Gas
8.6.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.6.3.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.6.4 Food and Beverage
8.6.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.6.4.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.6.5 Metal and Machinery
8.6.5.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.6.5.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.6.6 Chemical
8.6.6.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.6.6.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.6.7 Clean Rooms
8.6.7.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.6.7.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.6.8 Others
8.7 Global Disposable Gloves Market by Region
8.7.1 North America
8.7.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.7.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.7.2 Europe
8.7.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.7.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.7.3 Asia Pacific
8.7.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.7.3.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.7.4 Latin America
8.7.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.7.4.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.7.5 Middle East and Africa
8.7.5.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.7.5.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
9 North America Disposable Gloves Market Analysis
9.1 United States of America
9.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
9.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
9.2 Canada
9.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
9.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
10 Europe Disposable Gloves Market Analysis
10.1 United Kingdom
10.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
10.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
10.2 Germany
10.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
10.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
10.3 France
10.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
10.3.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
10.4 Italy
10.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
10.4.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
10.5 Others
11 Asia Pacific Disposable Gloves Market Analysis
11.1 China
11.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
11.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
11.2 Japan
11.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
11.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
11.3 India
11.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
11.3.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
11.4 ASEAN
11.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
11.4.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
11.5 Australia
11.5.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
11.5.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
11.6 Others
12 Latin America Disposable Gloves Market Analysis
12.1 Brazil
12.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
12.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
12.2 Argentina
12.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
12.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
12.3 Mexico
12.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
12.3.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
12.4 Others
13 Middle East and Africa Disposable Gloves Market Analysis
13.1 Saudi Arabia
13.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
13.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
13.2 United Arab Emirates
13.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
13.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
13.3 Nigeria
13.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
13.3.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
13.4 South Africa
13.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
13.4.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
13.5 Others
14 Market Dynamics
14.1 SWOT Analysis
14.1.1 Strengths
14.1.2 Weaknesses
14.1.3 Opportunities
14.1.4 Threats
14.2 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
14.2.1 Supplier’s Power
14.2.2 Buyer’s Power
14.2.3 Threat of New Entrants
14.2.4 Degree of Rivalry
14.2.5 Threat of Substitutes
14.3 Key Indicators for Demand
14.4 Key Indicators for Price
15 Competitive Landscape
15.1 Market Structure
15.2 Company Profiles
15.2.1 Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
15.2.1.1 Company Overview
15.2.1.2 Product Portfolio
15.2.1.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.2.1.4 Certifications
15.2.2 Ansell Ltd.
15.2.2.1 Company Overview
15.2.2.2 Product Portfolio
15.2.2.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.2.2.4 Certifications
15.2.3 Jiangxi Kemei Medical Apparatus & Instruments Group Co., Ltd.
15.2.3.1 Company Overview
15.2.3.2 Product Portfolio
15.2.3.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.2.3.4 Certifications
15.2.4 Top Glove Corporation Bhd
15.2.4.1 Company Overview
15.2.4.2 Product Portfolio
15.2.4.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.2.4.4 Certifications
15.2.5 Sri Trang Gloves (Thailand) Plc.
15.2.5.1 Company Overview
15.2.5.2 Product Portfolio
15.2.5.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.2.5.4 Certifications
15.2.6 Unigloves (UK) Ltd.
15.2.6.1 Company Overview
15.2.6.2 Product Portfolio
15.2.6.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.2.6.4 Certifications
15.2.7 Cardinal Health, Inc.
15.2.7.1 Company Overview
15.2.7.2 Product Portfolio
15.2.7.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.2.7.4 Certifications
15.2.8 Hartalega Holdings Berhad
15.2.8.1 Company Overview
15.2.8.2 Product Portfolio
15.2.8.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.2.8.4 Certifications
15.2.9 Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd
15.2.9.1 Company Overview
15.2.9.2 Product Portfolio
15.2.9.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.2.9.4 Certifications
15.2.10 MCR Safety
15.2.10.1 Company Overview
15.2.10.2 Product Portfolio
15.2.10.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.2.10.4 Certifications
15.2.11 Others
16 Key Trends and Developments in the Market
List of Key Figures and Tables
1. Global Disposable Gloves Market: Key Industry Highlights, 2018 and 2032
2. Global Disposable Gloves Historical Market: Breakup by Material Type (USD Billion), 2018-2023
3. Global Disposable Gloves Market Forecast: Breakup by Material Type (USD Billion), 2024-2032
4. Global Disposable Gloves Historical Market: Breakup by Product (USD Billion), 2018-2023
5. Global Disposable Gloves Market Forecast: Breakup by Product (USD Billion), 2024-2032
6. Global Disposable Gloves Historical Market: Breakup by End-Use (USD Billion), 2018-2023
7. Global Disposable Gloves Market Forecast: Breakup by End-Use (USD Billion), 2024-2032
8. Global Disposable Gloves Historical Market: Breakup by Region (USD Billion), 2018-2023
9. Global Disposable Gloves Market Forecast: Breakup by Region (USD Billion), 2024-2032
10. North America Disposable Gloves Historical Market: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2018-2023
11. North America Disposable Gloves Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2024-2032
12. Europe Disposable Gloves Historical Market: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2018-2023
13. Europe Disposable Gloves Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2024-2032
14. Asia Pacific Disposable Gloves Historical Market: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2018-2023
15. Asia Pacific Disposable Gloves Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2024-2032
16. Latin America Disposable Gloves Historical Market: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2018-2023
17. Latin America Disposable Gloves Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2024-2032
18. Middle East and Africa Disposable Gloves Historical Market: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2018-2023
19. Middle East and Africa Disposable Gloves Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2024-2032
20. Global Disposable Gloves Market Structure
In 2023, the market reached an approximate value of USD 12.50 billion.
The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.1% between 2024 and 2032.
The market is estimated to witness a healthy growth in the forecast period of 2024-2032 to reach around USD 18.10 billion by 2032.
The major market drivers include improved industrial safety regulations, a rising elderly demographic, and increased investments in public and private sectors.
Growing awareness of safety and hygiene, increased patient examinations, a rise in contagious diseases, and the superior properties of nitrile gloves are the key trends aiding the market.
North America, the Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa are the major regional markets for disposable gloves.
The major products of disposable gloves are powdered and powder free.
The key players in the market are Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc., Ansell Ltd., Top Glove Corporation Bhd, Jiangxi Kemei Medical Apparatus & Instruments Group Co., Ltd., Sri Trang Gloves (Thailand) Plc., Unigloves (UK) Ltd., Cardinal Health, Inc., Hartalega Holdings Berhad, Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd, and MCR Safety, among others.
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