Disposable Gloves Market

Global Disposable Gloves Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Material (Natural Rubber Latex, Nitrile, Vinyl, Neoprene, Polyethylene, and Others), By Form (Powdered and Non-Powdered), By Application (Medical and Non-Medical) Forecast, 2020-2026
    Update Available - Forecast 2024-2030   

Published: Jul 2023 | Report Code: OMR2021971 | Category : Plastics and Polymers | Delivery Format: /

The global disposable gloves market is projected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Disposable gloves are use-&-throw gloves which primarily minimizes the possibility of various infections by eliminating direct contact with viruses or chemicals in any industry. These gloves have characteristics such as high sensitivity & flexibility, protection against different chemicals, as well as act as an effective barrier against microorganisms. 

Further, the market is also growing significantly due to its extensive application in healthcare, construction, and manufacturing sectors, as these gloves protect the hands of the workers, as well as enables them to work efficiently. Disposable gloves offer certain advantages over the others as these gloves prevent cross-contamination and prevent pathogens from spreading. Besides, these gloves protect the workers from unknown hazards, and these do not wear out early.

However, the risk of allergy may impact the adoption of disposable gloves. For instance, natural rubber latex gloves may cause an allergic reaction such as hives, itching, sneezing, coughing, chest tightness, or a runny nose. The use of natural rubber latex gloves can cause asthma and dermatitis due to which the adoption of disposable gloves may limit. 

Segmental Outlook

The disposable gloves market is segmented based on material, form, and end-user. Based on the material, the market is segmented into natural rubber latex, nitrile, vinyl, neoprene, and others. Based on the form, the market is segmented into powdered and non-powdered gloves. Further, based on the end-user industry, the market is segmented into medical and non-medical. The non-medical segment is further sub-segmented into food & beverages, cleanroom, and industrial among others. 

Global Disposable gloves Market by Materials, 2019 (%)

Nitrile Segment to Contribute Significantly to the Market Growth

Amongst the material segment of the market, nitrile holds the most significant share during the forecast period. Nitrile gloves provide hand protection to individuals engaged in several applications such as patient handling, gardening, painting, repairing of automotive, and maintenance of agricultural work. These gloves are widely used in various industries, owing to its better chemical resistance properties. These properties offer safety from latex allergy to the wearer’s hand. These gloves are extensively used in the healthcare sector; however, prior to its application in the patient handling, these gloves are required to undergo certain test procedures conducted by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) before use. 

Regional Outlook

The global disposable gloves market is geographically segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World. North America region is estimated to grow significantly during the forecast period. The growth of the region is backed by several factors including a significant presence of diversified industry coupled with stringent regulation that mandates the use of disposable gloves for safety purposes. Moreover, well-developed healthcare infrastructure across the region is further augmenting the demand for disposable glove across the region. 

Global Disposable gloves Market by Region, 2019 (%)

Europe is estimated to follow North America, attributing to the stringent regulations imposed on various manufacturing units, oil & gas companies, the construction industry, and the food & beverage industry for the usage of disposable gloves. Asia-Pacific is estimated to exhibit a considerable growth rate during the forecast period owing to the increasing demand from various end-user industries.

Market Players Outlook

Some of the prominent players operating in the global disposable gloves market include 3M CO., Ansell Ltd., Kimberly-Clark Corp., Top Glove Corp. Bhd, Honeywell International Inc., B. Braun Melsungen AG, Cardinal Health, Inc., Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd, and others. These are the key companies adopting several organic and inorganic growth strategies such as product launches & developments, partnerships, agreements, and acquisitions to strengthen their product portfolios and maintain a competitive position in the global disposable gloves market. 

The Report Covers

  • Market value data analysis of 2019 and forecast to 2026.
  • Annualized market revenues ($ million) for each market segment.
  • Country-wise analysis of major geographical regions.
  • Key companies operating in the global disposable gloves market. Based on the availability of data, information related to products, and relevant news is also available in the report.
  • Analysis of business strategies by identifying the key market segments positioned for strong growth in the future.
  • Analysis of market-entry and market expansion strategies.
  • Competitive strategies by identifying ‘who-stands-where’ in the market.

1. Report Summary

1.1. Research Methods and Tools

1.2. Market Breakdown

1.2.1. By Segments

1.2.2. By Geography

2. Market Overview and Insights

2.1. Scope of the Report

2.2. Analyst Insight & Current Market Trends

2.2.1. Key Findings

2.2.2. Recommendations

2.2.3. Conclusion

2.3. Rules & Regulations

3. Competitive Landscape

3.1. Key Strategy Analysis

3.2. Key Company Analysis

3.2.1. 3M Co.

3.2.1.1. Overview

3.2.1.2. Financial Analysis 

3.2.1.3. SWOT Analysis

3.2.1.4. Recent Developments

3.2.2. Top Glove Corp. Bhd.

3.2.2.1. Overview

3.2.2.2. Financial Analysis 

3.2.2.3. SWOT Analysis

3.2.2.4. Recent Developments

3.2.3. Ansell Ltd.

3.2.3.1. Overview

3.2.3.2. Financial Analysis 

3.2.3.3. SWOT Analysis

3.2.3.4. Recent Developments

3.2.4. Kimberly-Clark Corp.

3.2.4.1. Overview

3.2.4.2. Financial Analysis 

3.2.4.3. SWOT Analysis

3.2.4.4. Recent Developments

4. Market Determinants

4.1. Motivators

4.2. Restraints

4.3. Opportunities

5. Market Segmentation

5.1. Global Disposable Gloves Market by Material

5.1.1. Natural Rubber Latex

5.1.2. Nitrile

5.1.3. Vinyl

5.1.4. Neoprene

5.1.5. Polyethylene

5.1.6. Others

5.2. Global Disposable Gloves Market by Form

5.2.1. Powdered

5.2.2. Non-Powdered

5.3. Global Disposable Gloves Market by Application

5.3.1. Medical

5.3.2. Non-Medical

5.3.2.1. Food & Beverages

5.3.2.2. Cleanroom

5.3.2.3. Industrial

5.3.2.4. Others

6. Regional Analysis

6.1. North America

6.1.1. United States

6.1.2. Canada

6.2. Europe

6.2.1. UK

6.2.2. Germany

6.2.3. Italy

6.2.4. Spain

6.2.5. France

6.2.6. Rest of Europe 

6.3. Asia-Pacific

6.3.1. China

6.3.2. India

6.3.3. Japan

6.3.4. Rest of Asia-Pacific 

6.4. Rest of the World

7. Company Profiles

7.1. 3M CO.

7.2. Ansell Ltd.

7.3. B. Braun Melsungen AG

7.4. Cardinal Health, Inc.

7.5. Cypress Medical Products, LLC

7.6. Diamond Gloves Inc

7.7. Hartalega Holdings Berhad

7.8. Honeywell International Inc.

7.9. Jiangsu Jaysun Glove Co. Ltd.

7.10. Kimberly-Clark Corp.

7.11. Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd

7.12. Lakeland Inc.

7.13. Marvel Gloves Industries

7.14. Medline Industries Inc.

7.15. Mölnlycke Health Care AB

7.16. Rubberex Corp. Bhd

7.17. Semperit AG Holding

7.18. Supermax Healthcare Inc. 

7.19. Top Glove Corp. Bhd

7.20. Unigloves (UK) Ltd.

1. GLOBAL DISPOSABLE GLOVES MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY MATERIAL, 2019-2026 ($ MILLION)

2. GLOBAL NATURAL RUBBER LATEX GLOVES MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2019-2026 ($ MILLION)

3. GLOBAL NITRILE GLOVES MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2019-2026 ($ MILLION)

4. GLOBAL VINYL GLOVES MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2019-2026 ($ MILLION)

5. GLOBAL NEOPRENE GLOVES MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2019-2026 ($ MILLION)

6. GLOBAL POLYETHYLENE GLOVES MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2019-2026 ($ MILLION)

7. GLOBAL OTHER DISPOSABLE GLOVES MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2019-2026 ($ MILLION)

8. GLOBAL DISPOSABLE GLOVES MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY FORM, 2019-2026 ($ MILLION)

9. GLOBAL POWDERED DISPOSABLE GLOVES MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2019-2026 ($ MILLION)

10. GLOBAL NON-POWDERED DISPOSABLE GLOVES MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2019-2026 ($ MILLION)

11. GLOBAL DISPOSABLE GLOVES MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY APPLICATION, 2019-2026 ($ MILLION)

12. GLOBAL DISPOSABLE GLOVES FOR MEDICAL APPLICATIONS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2019-2026 ($ MILLION)

13. GLOBAL DISPOSABLE GLOVES FOR NON-MEDICAL APPLICATIONS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2019-2026 ($ MILLION)

14. GLOBAL DISPOSABLE GLOVES MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY GEOGRAPHY, 2019-2026 ($ MILLION)

15. NORTH AMERICAN DISPOSABLE GLOVES MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY COUNTRY, 2019-2026 ($ MILLION)

16. NORTH AMERICAN DISPOSABLE GLOVES MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY MATERIAL, 2019-2026 ($ MILLION)

17. NORTH AMERICAN DISPOSABLE GLOVES MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY FORM, 2019-2026 ($ MILLION)

18. NORTH AMERICAN DISPOSABLE GLOVES MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY APPLICATION, 2019-2026 ($ MILLION)

19. EUROPEAN DISPOSABLE GLOVES MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY COUNTRY, 2019-2026 ($ MILLION)

20. EUROPEAN DISPOSABLE GLOVES MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY MATERIAL, 2019-2026 ($ MILLION)

21. EUROPEAN DISPOSABLE GLOVES MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY FORM, 2019-2026 ($ MILLION)

22. EUROPEAN DISPOSABLE GLOVES MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY APPLICATION, 2019-2026 ($ MILLION)

23. ASIA-PACIFIC DISPOSABLE GLOVES MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY COUNTRY, 2019-2026 ($ MILLION)

24. ASIA-PACIFIC DISPOSABLE GLOVES MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY MATERIAL, 2019-2026 ($ MILLION)

25. ASIA-PACIFIC DISPOSABLE GLOVES MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY FORM, 2019-2026 ($ MILLION)

26. ASIA-PACIFIC DISPOSABLE GLOVES MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY APPLICATION, 2019-2026 ($ MILLION)

27. REST OF THE WORLD DISPOSABLE GLOVES MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY MATERIAL, 2019-2026 ($ MILLION)

28. REST OF THE WORLD DISPOSABLE GLOVES MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY FORM, 2019-2026 ($ MILLION)

29. REST OF THE WORLD DISPOSABLE GLOVES MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY APPLICATION, 2019-2026 ($ MILLION)

1. GLOBAL DISPOSABLE GLOVES MARKET SHARE BY MATERIAL, 2019 VS 2026 (%)

2. GLOBAL DISPOSABLE GLOVES MARKET SHARE BY FORM, 2019 VS 2026 (%)

3. GLOBAL DISPOSABLE GLOVES MARKET SHARE BY APPLICATION, 2019 VS 2026 (%)

4. GLOBAL DISPOSABLE GLOVES MARKET SHARE BY GEOGRAPHY, 2019 VS 2026 (%)

5. US DISPOSABLE GLOVES MARKET SIZE, 2019-2026 ($ MILLION)

6. CANADA DISPOSABLE GLOVES MARKET SIZE, 2019-2026 ($ MILLION)

7. UK DISPOSABLE GLOVES MARKET SIZE, 2019-2026 ($ MILLION)

8. FRANCE DISPOSABLE GLOVES MARKET SIZE, 2019-2026 ($ MILLION)

9. GERMANY DISPOSABLE GLOVES MARKET SIZE, 2019-2026 ($ MILLION)

10. ITALY DISPOSABLE GLOVES MARKET SIZE, 2019-2026 ($ MILLION)

11. SPAIN DISPOSABLE GLOVES MARKET SIZE, 2019-2026 ($ MILLION)

12. ROE DISPOSABLE GLOVES MARKET SIZE, 2019-2026 ($ MILLION)

13. INDIA DISPOSABLE GLOVES MARKET SIZE, 2019-2026 ($ MILLION)

14. CHINA DISPOSABLE GLOVES MARKET SIZE, 2019-2026 ($ MILLION)

15. JAPAN DISPOSABLE GLOVES MARKET SIZE, 2019-2026 ($ MILLION)

16. REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC DISPOSABLE GLOVES MARKET SIZE, 2019-2026 ($ MILLION)

17. REST OF THE WORLD DISPOSABLE GLOVES MARKET SIZE, 2019-2026 ($ MILLION)