Europe protective gloves market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.2% during the forecast period. Europe is estimated to contribute significantly in the global protective gloves market owing to rising demand for protective gloves application in end-user industry in its economies such as Germany, UK, France, and other European countries. Moreover, cohesive government regulations and policies, and technological advancement and automation are the other factors that contribute to the growth of the market. In 2014, European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) started ‘Critical aspects of the safe use of PPE program. It provides practical information on the proper use of PPE such as protective gloves at the point of care, including technical and procurement aspects that further enhance the use of protective gloves in the healthcare sector that propel the market during the forecast period. 

Moreover, in February 2016, European Council and European Parliament approved and revised, and a new PPE Regulation “proposed by European Commission”. This new PPE Regulation replaces the original PPE Directive 89/686/EEC that was introduced in 1992. The new regulation applies to the application as protection against heat (such as oven gloves) and to distributors selling PPE products. It provides additional conformity assessment requirements, such as the need for an internal production control system and valid type-examination certificates for maximum 5 years.

The protective gloves market in Europe is segmented into UK, Germany, Italy, Spain, France, and rest of Europe. Germany held the highest market share in the European protective gloves market. The market in Germany is estimated to exhibit a CAGR of 7.2% during the forecast period. The growth in Germany is attributed to the significant presence of diversified industries in the region that require utilization of protective gloves to protect the hands of workers from any injuries and expose to hazardous substance. In addition, presence of cohesive government policies that mandate the use of protective gloves in the region further contribute to its growth.

Research Methodology

The market study of the European protective gloves market is incorporated by extensive primary and secondary research conducted by the research team at OMR.  Secondary research has been conducted to refine the available data to breakdown the market in various segments, derive total market size, market forecast, and growth rate. Different approaches have been worked on to derive the market value and market growth rate. Our team collects facts and data related to the market from different geography to provide a better regional outlook. In the report, the country-level analysis is provided by analyzing various regional players, regional tax laws and policies, consumer behavior and macro-economic factors. Numbers extracted from Secondary research have been authenticated by conducting proper primary research. It includes tracking down key people from the industry and interviewing them to validate the data. This enables our analyst to derive the closest possible figures without any major deviations in the actual number. Our analysts try to contact as many executives, managers, key opinion leaders, and industry experts. Primary research brings authenticity to our reports.

Secondary Sources Include

• Financial reports of companies involved in the market.
• Whitepapers, research-papers, and news blogs.
• Company websites and their product catalog.

The report is intended for glove manufacturing companies, rubber companies, distributors and suppliers, and other related companies for overall market analysis and competitive analysis.The report provides an in-depth analysis of market size, intended quality of the service preferred by consumers. The report will serve as a source for a 360-degree analysis of the market thoroughly integrating different models.

Market Segmentation

1. European Protective Gloves Market Research and Analysis by Material

2. European Protective Gloves Market Research and Analysis by Type

3. European Protective Gloves Market Research and Analysis by End-users

The Report Covers

• Comprehensive research methodology of the European protective gloves market.
• This report also includes a detailed and extensive market overview with key analyst insights.
• An exhaustive analysis of macro and micro factors influencing the market guided by key recommendations.
• Analysis of regional regulations and other government policies impacting the European protective gloves market.
• Insights about market determinants which are stimulating the European protective gloves market.
• Detailed and extensive market segments with regional distribution of forecasted revenues.
• Extensive profiles and recent developments of market players.