Protective Gloves Market

Global Protective Gloves Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Material (Latex, Nitrile, Neoprene, Polyvinylchloride (PVC), Polyvinylalcohol (PVA), Vinyl, Leather, and Others), By Type (Disposable, and Non-Disposable), By End User Industry (Healthcare, Manufacturing, Food & Beverage, Construction, Oil & Gas, Driving & Sports, and Others), Forecast 2021-2027
    Update Available - Forecast 2024-2030   

Published: Jul 2023 | Report Code: OMR2023717 | Category : Plastics and Polymers | Delivery Format: /

The global protective gloves market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 8.9% during the forecast period. Gloves are used in different applications and industries to protect the body parts of the working person especially hands. The market for protective gloves across the globe is growing significantly due to its extensive application in healthcare, construction, and manufacturing sectors, as these gloves (during industrial tasks such as handling caustic chemicals, hot materials, or sharp objects) protects the hands of the workers, as well as make their work more efficient. 

The major factors that are driving the growth of the protective gloves market include increasing usage in end-user industries, favorable government policies for the safety of workers, and the adoption of gloves in emerging economies. The protective glove majorly used in industries such as laboratories, research & manufacturing firms, and these industries are rising at a rapid rate in emerging economies such as India and China. Further, technological advancement in terms of the material used in protective gloves for providing proper safety is also contributing significantly to the growth of the market. 

Various factors restrain the growth of the protective gloves market includes increasing automation in various industries. Some robotic operations have been introduced in the healthcare and manufacturing industry where there is no need for human interaction, and it reduces the need for protective gloves. Additionally, it added an extra cost to the company hence some companies neglect to provide standard protective gloves where there is no strict government regulation. The risk of allergy may impact the adoption of protective gloves in the country. For instance, natural rubber latex gloves may cause an allergic reaction such as hives, itching, sneezing, and 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 protective gloves may limit. FurtherAlthough, the rising demand for disposable gloves in the country is also creating enormous opportunities for the growth of the market in the near future. 

Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Global Protective gloves Market

The global protective gloves market is hardly hit by the COVID-19 pandemic since December 2019. The pandemic has created an unprecedented demand for healthcare PPE products such as masks, gloves, goggles, face shields, among others.  During a pandemic, major players were ramping up the production to try and meet the growing demand. Also, government agencies were relaxing controls to ease supply challenges. The demand for medical gloves is increasing due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended medical gloves for patients who are suspected and confirmed COVID positive. To fight the pandemic the key players were focusing on the manufacturing of personal protective equipment (PPE) products such as face masks, gowns, and gloves for combating the COVID-19. Companies such as 3M, Honeywell international, Kimberly-Clarke Corp, among others are rising to make huge efforts to meet this demand. The market will witness “V” shape recovery in near future owing to the restart of key industries in major economies, and an increase in demand for PPE equipment almost everywhere. 

Segmental Outlook 

The protective gloves market is segmented based on material, type, and end-user industry. Based on the material, the market is segmented into latex, nitrile, leather, vinyl, neoprene, polyvinylchloride (PVC), polyvinylalcohol (PVA), and others. Further, the other material is segmented into butyl, Viton, and polyethylene. The latex material segment is anticipated to hold considerable market share due to the fact that latex naturally offers chemical resistance against most acids, bases, chlorine, iodine, and formaldehyde. Moreover, the abundance of latex coupled with its low cost in the country is also a major driving factor for the growth of latex gloves. Based on the type, the market is segmented into disposable and non-disposable gloves (reusable). Further, based on the end-user industry, the market is segmented into healthcare, manufacturing, food & beverage, construction, oil & gas, driving and sports, and others (firefighting, military, mining). 

Global Protective Gloves Market Share by Type, 2020 (%)

Disposable Gloves Segment holds the significant share in the Market

Among the gloves type, the disposable gloves segments held the major share in 2020 and are also anticipated to grow during the forecast period. Disposable gloves are further classified into sterile gloves, chemical handling gloves, surgical gloves, general-purpose gloves, among others. The disposable gloves demand is rising due to growing product demand in various industries such as medical, automotive, chemical, food & beverage, oil & gas, and pharmaceutical industries. The increasing awareness towards the employee's safety and health, and increasing concerns for the skin related disease mainly in an industrial area is fostering the market growth. The technological innovation along with the design of the customized glove catering to a specific business, and strict government regulation regarding safety is hampering the demand for gloves in healthcare, research laboratories, and pharmaceutical industries. 

Regional Outlooks

The global protective gloves market is further segmented based on geography including North America (the US, and Canada), Europe (Italy, France, Spain, Germany, and Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (India, Japan, China, and the Rest of Asia-Pacific), and the Rest of the World (the Middle East and Africa, and Latin America).  North America holds a dominant position in the global protective gloves market in 2020. The increasing awareness about well-being as well as a law mandating the use of safety gloves in various industries is driving the growth of the protective gloves market in the region. String regulations regarding the safety of workers have increased the adoption of the product in the region. The US Department of Labor, and National Safety Council (NSC), has promoted the usage of protective equipment such as masks, gloves, face shields, among others, in high health risk-prone segments to avoid any kind of accidental health damages. 

Global Protective gloves Market Growth, by Region 2021-2027

Asia-Pacific is projected to have a considerable share in the global protective gloves market

The Asia Pacific is projected to exhibit the fastest growth in the global protective gloves market over the forecast period. This is mainly owing to rising awareness regarding safety measures at the workplace, an increase in raw material costs, and growing innovation from various glove manufactures. the various healthcare industries in China, India, and Japan are focusing on the development of a technologically advanced solution for the well-being of the healthcare or medical sector. The manufacturers are producing a huge amount of protective equipment in a day in the Asia-Pacific region. For Instance, Top Glove Corp. bhd, a Malaysian-based glove manufacturer company, has a production capacity of 200 million synthetic and natural rubber gloves in a day. Although, due to the COVID-19 pandemic the demand for gloves has increased which led to a shortage of protective gloves in the region. 

Market Players Outlook

The key players of the protective gloves market Top Glove Corporation, Hartalega, 3M, Ansell, Comfort Rubber Gloves, Brunzl Distribution USA< LLC, Honeywell International, Jiangsu Jaysun Glove, Marvel Gloves Industries, among others. The market players are considerably contributing to the market growth by the adoption of various strategies including mergers & acquisitions, geographical expansion, collaborations, and new product launches, to stay competitive in the market. For instance, in December 2019, Protective Industrial Products (PIP) Inc., has acquired Boss Gloves and Safety. This acquisition was done for the selling of assets of Boss manufacturing to PIP. The assets include gloves, boots, and a rainwear business. 

The Report Covers

  • Market value data analysis of 2020 and forecast to 2027.
  • Annualized market revenues ($ million) for each market segment.
  • Country-wise analysis of major geographical regions.
  • Key companies operating in the global protective gloves market. Based on the availability of data, information related to new product launches, 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

    Current Industry Analysis and Growth Potential Outlook

    Impact of COVID-19 on the Global Protective Gloves Industry

    Recovery Scenario of Global Protective Gloves Industry

    1.1. Research Methods and Tools

    1.2. Market Breakdown

    1.2.1. By Segments

    1.2.2. BY Region

    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

    3. Competitive Landscape

    3.1. Key Company Analysis

    3.1.1. Overview

    3.1.2. Financial Analysis 

    3.1.3. SWOT Analysis 

    3.2. Key Strategy Analysis

    3.3. Impact of COVID-19 on Key Players

    4. Market Determinants

    4.1. Motivators

    4.2. Restraints

    4.3. Opportunities

    5. Market Segmentation

    5.1. Global Protective Gloves Market, By Material

    5.1.1. Latex

    5.1.2. Nitrile

    5.1.3. Neoprene

    5.1.4. Polyvinylchloride (PVC)

    5.1.5. Polyvinylalcohol (PVA)

    5.1.6. Vinyl

    5.1.7. Leather

    5.1.8. Others (Butyl, Viton, Polyethylene)

    5.2. Global Protective Gloves Market, By Type

    5.2.1. Disposable

    5.2.2. Non-Disposable (Reusable)

    5.3. Global Protective Gloves Market, By End-User Industry

    5.3.1. Healthcare

    5.3.2. Manufacturing

    5.3.3. Food & Beverage

    5.3.4. Construction

    5.3.5. Oil & Gas

    5.3.6. Driving & Sports

    5.3.7. Others (Firefighting, Military, Mining)

    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. South Korea

    6.3.5. Rest of Asia-Pacific 

    6.4. Rest of the World

    7. Company Profiles 

    7.1. 3M Co.

    7.2. Ansell Ltd.

    7.3. Comfort Rubber Gloves Industries SdnBhd

    7.4. Bunzl Distribution USA, LLC, (Cordova Safety Products)

    7.5. Delta Plus Group

    7.6. Tenacious Holdings, Inc. (Ergodyne)

    7.7. Globus (Shetland) Ltd

    7.8. Hartalega Holdings Bhd

    7.9. Honeywell International, Inc.

    7.10. Jiangsu Jaysun Glove Co., Ltd

    7.11. Kimberly-Clark Corp.

    7.12. Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd

    7.13. Lakeland, Inc.

    7.14. Lindström Group

    7.15. Marvel Gloves Industries

    7.16. MCR Safety, Inc.

    7.17. Midas Safety, Inc.

    7.18. Pan Taiwan Enterprise Co., Ltd.

    7.19. Protective Industrial Products, Inc.

    7.20. Radians, Inc.

    7.21. Riverstone Holdings LLC

    7.22. Saf-T-Gard International, Inc.

    7.23. Superior Glove Works Ltd.

    7.24. Supermax Corp Bhd

    7.25. Top Glove Corp.Bhd

    7.26. W.W. Grainger, Inc.


    1. GLOBAL PROTECTIVE GLOVES MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS, 2020-2027($ MILLION)

    2. GLOBAL PROTECTIVE GLOVES MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY MATERIAL, 2020-2027($ MILLION)

    3. GLOBAL LATEX FOR PROTECTIVE GLOVES MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2020-2027($ MILLION)

    4. GLOBAL NITRILE FOR PROTECTIVE GLOVES MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2020-2027($ MILLION)

    5. GLOBAL NEOPRENE FOR PROTECTIVE GLOVES MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2020-2027($ MILLION)

    6. GLOBAL POLYVINYLCHLORIDE (PVC) FOR PROTECTIVE GLOVES MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2020-2027($ MILLION)

    7. GLOBAL POLYVNYLALCOHOL (PVA) FOR PROTECTIVE GLOVES MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2020-2027($ MILLION)

    8. GLOBAL VINYL FOR PROTECTIVE GLOVES MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2020-2027($ MILLION)

    9. GLOBAL LEATHER FOR PROTECTIVE GLOVES MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2020-2027($ MILLION)

    10. GLOBAL OTHER MATERIALS FOR PROTECTIVE GLOVES MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2020-2027($ MILLION)

    11. GLOBAL PROTECTIVE GLOVES MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY TYPE, 2020-2027($ MILLION)

    12. GLOBAL DISPOSABLE GLOVES MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2020-2027($ MILLION)

    13. GLOBAL NON-DISPOSABLE GLOVES MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2020-2027($ MILLION)

    14. GLOBAL PROTECTIVE GLOVES MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY END-USER INDUSTRY, 2020-2027($ MILLION)

    15. GLOBAL PROTECTIVE GLOVES FOR HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2020-2027($ MILLION)

    16. GLOBAL PROTECTIVE GLOVES FOR MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2020-2027($ MILLION)

    17. GLOBAL PROTECTIVE GLOVES FOR FOOD & BEVERAGE INDUSTRY MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2020-2027($ MILLION)

    18. GLOBAL PROTECTIVE GLOVES FOR CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2020-2027($ MILLION)

    19. GLOBAL PROTECTIVE GLOVES FOR OIL & GAS INDUSTRY MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2020-2027($ MILLION)

    20. GLOBAL PROTECTIVE GLOVES FOR DRIVING & SPORTS INDUSTRY MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2020-2027($ MILLION)

    21. GLOBAL PROTECTIVE GLOVES FOR OTHERS INDUSTRY MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2020-2027($ MILLION)

    22. NORTH AMERICAN PROTECTIVE GLOVES MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY COUNTRY, 2020-2027($ MILLION)

    23. NORTH AMERICAN PROTECTIVE GLOVES MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY MATERIAL, 2020-2027($ MILLION)

    24. NORTH AMERICAN PROTECTIVE GLOVES MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY TYPE, 2020-2027($ MILLION)

    25. NORTH AMERICAN PROTECTIVE GLOVES MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY END-USER INDUSTRY, 2020-2027($ MILLION)

    26. EUROPEAN PROTECTIVE GLOVES MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY COUNTRY, 2020-2027($ MILLION)

    27. EUROPEAN PROTECTIVE GLOVES MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY MATERIAL, 2020-2027($ MILLION)

    28. EUROPEAN PROTECTIVE GLOVES MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY TYPE, 2020-2027($ MILLION)

    29. EUROPEAN PROTECTIVE GLOVES MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY END-USER INDUSTRY, 2020-2027($ MILLION)

    30. ASIA-PACIFIC PROTECTIVE GLOVES MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY COUNTRY, 2020-2027($ MILLION)

    31. ASIA-PACIFIC PROTECTIVE GLOVES MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY MATERIAL, 2020-2027($ MILLION)

    32. ASIA-PACIFIC PROTECTIVE GLOVES MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY TYPE, 2020-2027($ MILLION)

    33. ASIA-PACIFIC PROTECTIVE GLOVES MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY END-USER INDUSTRY, 2020-2027($ MILLION)

    34. REST OF THE WORLD PROTECTIVE GLOVES MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY COUNTRY, 2020-2027($ MILLION)

    35. REST OF THE WORLD PROTECTIVE GLOVES MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY MATERIAL, 2020-2027($ MILLION)

    36. REST OF THE WORLD PROTECTIVE GLOVES MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY TYPE, 2020-2027($ MILLION)

    37. REST OF THE WORLD PROTECTIVE GLOVES MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY END-USER INDUSTRY, 2020-2027($ MILLION)


    1. IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON GLOBAL PROTECTIVE GLOVES MARKET, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

    2. IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON GLOBAL PROTECTIVE GLOVES MARKET BY SEGMENT, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

    3. RECOVERY OF GLOBAL PROTECTIVE GLOVES MARKET, 2021-2027 (%)

    4. GLOBAL PROTECTIVE GLOVES MARKET SHARE BY MATERIAL, 2020 VS 2027(%)

    5. GLOBAL PROTECTIVE GLOVES MARKET SHARE BY TYPE, 2020 VS 2027(%)

    6. GLOBAL PROTECTIVE GLOVES MARKET SHARE BY END USER industry, 2020 VS 2027(%)

    7. GLOBAL PROTECTIVE GLOVES MARKET SHARE BY GEOGRAPHY, 2020 VS 2027(%)

    8. GLOBAL LATEX FOR PROTECTIVE GLOVES MARKET SHARE BY REGION, 2020 VS 2027(%)

    9. GLOBAL NITRILE FOR PROTECTIVE GLOVES MARKET SHARE BY REGION, 2020 VS 2027(%)

    10. GLOBAL NEOPRENE FOR PROTECTIVE GLOVES MARKET SHARE BY REGION, 2020 VS 2027(%)

    11. GLOBAL POLYVINYLCHLORIDE (PVC) FOR PROTECTIVE GLOVES MARKET SHARE BY REGION, 2020 VS 2027(%)

    12. GLOBAL POLYVINYLALCOHOL (PVA) FOR PROTECTIVE GLOVES MARKET SHARE BY REGION, 2020 VS 2027(%)

    13. GLOBAL VINYL FOR PROTECTIVE GLOVES MARKET SHARE BY REGION, 2020 VS 2027(%)

    14. GLOBAL LEATHER FOR PROTECTIVE GLOVES MARKET SHARE BY REGION, 2020 VS 2027(%)

    15. GLOBAL OTHER MATERIAL FOR PROTECTIVE GLOVES MARKET SHARE BY REGION, 2020 VS 2027(%)

    16. GLOBAL DISPOSABLE GLOVES MARKET SHARE BY REGION, 2020 VS 2027(%)

    17. GLOBAL NON-DISPOSABLE GLOVES MARKET SHARE BY REGION, 2020 VS 2027(%)

    18. GLOBAL PROTECTIVE GLOVES FOR HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY MARKET SHARE BY REGION, 2020 VS 2027(%)

    19. GLOBAL PROTECTIVE GLOVES FOR MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY MARKET SHARE BY REGION, 2020 VS 2027(%)

    20. GLOBAL PROTECTIVE GLOVES FOR FOOD & BEVERAGE INDUSTRY MARKET SHARE BY REGION, 2020 VS 2027(%)

    21. GLOBAL PROTECTIVE GLOVES FOR CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY MARKET SHARE BY REGION, 2020 VS 2027(%)

    22. GLOBAL PROTECTIVE GLOVES FOR OIL & GAS INDUSTRY MARKET SHARE BY REGION, 2020 VS 2027(%)

    23. GLOBAL PROTECTIVE GLOVES FOR DRIVING & SPORTS INDUSTRY MARKET SHARE BY REGION, 2020 VS 2027(%)

    24. GLOBAL PROTECTIVE GLOVES FOR OTHERS INDUSTRY MARKET SHARE BY REGION, 2020 VS 2027(%)

    25. US PROTECTIVE GLOVES MARKET SIZE, 2020-2027($ MILLION)

    26. CANADA PROTECTIVE GLOVES MARKET SIZE, 2020-2027($ MILLION)

    27. UK PROTECTIVE GLOVES MARKET SIZE, 2020-2027($ MILLION)

    28. FRANCE PROTECTIVE GLOVES MARKET SIZE, 2020-2027($ MILLION)

    29. GERMANY PROTECTIVE GLOVES MARKET SIZE, 2020-2027($ MILLION)

    30. ITALY PROTECTIVE GLOVES MARKET SIZE, 2020-2027($ MILLION)

    31. SPAIN PROTECTIVE GLOVES MARKET SIZE, 2020-2027($ MILLION)

    32. REST OF EUROPE PROTECTIVE GLOVES MARKET SIZE, 2020-2027($ MILLION)

    33. INDIA PROTECTIVE GLOVES MARKET SIZE, 2020-2027($ MILLION)

    34. CHINA PROTECTIVE GLOVES MARKET SIZE, 2020-2027($ MILLION)

    35. JAPAN PROTECTIVE GLOVES MARKET SIZE, 2020-2027($ MILLION)

    36. SOUTH KOREA PROTECTIVE GLOVES MARKET SIZE, 2020-2027($ MILLION)

    37. REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC PROTECTIVE GLOVES MARKET SIZE, 2020-2027($ MILLION)

    38. REST OF THE WORLD PROTECTIVE GLOVES MARKET SIZE, 2020-2027($ MILLION)