Global Disposable Gloves Market By Types (Natural Rubber Gloves, Nitrile Gloves, Vinyl Gloves, Neoprene, Polyethylene, and Others), Forms (Powdered and Non-powdered), Distribution Channels (Offline [Hospitals, Clinics, Pharmacies, and Others] and Online), End-users (Medical [Examination and Surgical] and Non-medical [Food Services, Clean Room, and Industrial]), and Regions (Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa) - Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast 2021-2028.
The global disposable gloves market size is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of 9.2% and is projected to reach USD 19.4 billion during the forecast period, between 2021 and 2028. The rising prevalence of several infectious diseases and increasing awareness related to safety, health, and hygiene among consumers is boosting the market.
Disposable gloves, also known as medical gloves refer to single-use hand protection gloves. These gloves are used for one time during medical procedures and examination then thrown away. The disposable gloves help in preventing cross-contamination between patients and caregivers and minimizing contact with dirt, pathogens, bacteria, viruses, and humidity. Disposable gloves are made from natural rubber, vinyl, nitrite, polyethylene, and neoprene materials. However, the disposable gloves contain anti-tear properties, provide high resistance against chemicals, and are extremely elastic and comfortable for managing everyday spills and mess in and around the house.
Market Trends, Drivers, Restraints, and Opportunities:
- Rising medical tourism activities and the growing awareness related Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs) among consumers in developing economies are boosting the market.
- The growing geriatric population and increasing patient spending on healthcare-associated with rising disposable income are driving the market.
- The increasing demand for disposable gloves, especially from the healthcare industry is associated with the outbreak of the covid-19 pandemic is fueling the market.
- Stringent rules and regulations imposed by the government related to patients’ safety are propelling the market.
- High cost of raw materials and huge capital required for initial investment. Thus, hampering the market.
- The availability of low-cost counterfeit gloves as a substitute product is hindering the market.
- Increasing focus by manufacturers towards the development of customized gloves such as hand mold and independent thumb design is generating opportunities in the market.
- Increasing investment by both the private and public sector towards the development of healthcare infrastructure are creating opportunities in the market.
Scope of the report:
The report on the global disposable gloves market includes an assessment of the market, size, share, trends, segments, and regional markets. Overview and dynamics have been included in the report.
Attributes |
Details |
Report Title |
Disposable Gloves Market - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast |
Base Year |
2020 |
Historic Data |
2018–2019 |
Forecast Period |
2021–2028 |
Segmentation |
Types (Natural Rubber Gloves, Nitrile Gloves, Vinyl Gloves, Neoprene, Polyethylene, and Others), Forms (Powdered and Non-powdered), Distribution Channels (Offline [Hospitals, Clinics, Pharmacies, and Others] and Online), End-users (Medical [Examination and Surgical] and Non-medical [Food Services, Clean Room, and Industrial]) |
Regional Scope |
Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa |
Report Coverage |
Market scope, analysis, share, competitive analysis, Divers, restraints, opportunities, and revenue forecast |
Key Players Covered in the Report |
Bristol-Myers Squibb; AstraZeneca PLC; Pfizer Inc.; Biogen IDEC; Company; Sanofi; Genentech; Eli Lilly & Company; Merck & Company Inc.; Novartis AG; Johnson & Johnson; Roche; and Schering-Plough. |
Disposable Gloves Market Segment Insights:
The nitrile gloves segment to grow during the anticipated period
In terms of types, the global disposable gloves market is segmented into natural rubber gloves, nitrile gloves, vinyl gloves, neoprene, polyethylene, and others. The nitrile gloves segment is expected to hold a significant market share during the forecast period, due to the growing adoption in the medical and chemical industries. The nitrile gloves eliminate the risk of latex allergy reactions by providing a high amount of comfort to the users. Moreover, nitrile gloves are the best solution for users who are working on corrosive and hazardous chemicals. These factors are anticipated to propel the segment during the forecast period.
Non-powder segment to grow in the forecasted period
On the basis of forms, the global disposable gloves market is segregated into powered and non-powered. The non-powder held a considerable share of the market in 2020, owing to the changing preference by various industries including medical, chemical, and food processing. Moreover, stringent regulatory framework imposed by the FDA on the use of powder gloves. The powder gloves are harmful to people suffering from asthma, rhinitis, peritoneal adhesions, conjunctivitis, granuloma formation, and other respiratory diseases. Therefore, FDA banned the use of powder gloves in the public healthcare sector, which is anticipated to propel the non-powder segment during the forecast period.
Offline segment to grow at a significant pace in the near future
Based on distribution channels, the disposable gloves market is segregated into offline and online. The offline segment is further sub-segmented into hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, and others. The offline segment is expected to hold a significant share of the market during the forecast period, attributed to the availability of a wide range of products. Moreover, offline purchasing offers cost-effective benefits to the whole consumers such as the healthcare industry. Therefore, disposable gloves are highly used by the healthcare industry, which helps the segment to grow in the forecast time period.
Medical segment held substantial market share in 2020
In terms of end-users, the global disposable gloves market is segmented into medical and non-medical. The medical segment is further sub-segmented into examination and surgical. The non-medical segment is further sub-segmented into food services, clean rooms, and industrial. The medical segment constituted a significant market share in 2020 and is projected to expand at a rapid rate during the forecast period, due to the growing adoption in various medical examinations and surgical procedures. Moreover, increasing demand for disposable gloves in hospitals, veterinary, and dental applications and are commonly used by surgeons and operating room nurses.
Market in North America is projected to grow the forecasted period
On the basis of regions, the global disposable gloves market is split into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa. North America constituted a significant share of the market in 2020, due to the growing geriatric population and rising awareness related to the Healthcare-Associated Infections (HIAs). Moreover, increasing spending on healthcare infrastructure and system up-gradation is driving the market. The market in the North America is projected to expand at a significant CAGR during the forecast period, due to the growing demand for hand protection equipment such as durable and disposable gloves. Additionally, increasing investment in new facilities is projected to propel the market in North America.
2. Assumptions and Acronyms Used
3. Research Methodology
4. Disposable Gloves Market Overview
4.1. Introduction
4.1.1. Market Taxonomy
4.1.2. Market Definition
4.2. Macro-Economic Factors
4.2.1. Industry Outlook
4.3. Disposable Gloves Market Dynamics
4.3.1. Market Drivers
4.3.2. Market Restraints
4.3.3. Opportunity
4.3.4. Market Trends
4.4. Disposable Gloves Market - Supply Chain
4.5. Global Disposable Gloves Market Forecast
4.5.1. Disposable Gloves Market Size (US$ Mn) and Y-o-Y Growth
4.5.2. Disposable Gloves Market Size (000’ Units) and Y-o-Y Growth
4.5.3. Disposable Gloves Market Absolute $ Opportunity
5. Global Disposable Gloves Market Analysis and Forecast by Types
5.1. Market Trends
5.2. Introduction
5.2.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Types
5.2.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Types
5.3. Disposable Gloves Market Size and Volume Forecast by Types
5.3.1. Natural Rubber Gloves
5.3.2. Nitrile Gloves
5.3.3. Vinyl Gloves
5.3.4. Neoprene
5.3.5. Polyethylene
5.3.6. Others
5.4. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Types
5.5. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis by Types
6. Global Disposable Gloves Market Analysis and Forecast by Region
6.1. Market Trends
6.2. Introduction
6.2.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Region
6.2.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Region
6.3. Disposable Gloves Market Size and Volume Forecast by Region
6.3.1. North America
6.3.2. Latin America
6.3.3. Europe
6.3.4. Asia Pacific
6.3.5. Middle East and Africa (MEA)
6.4. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Region
6.5. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis by Region
6.6. Global Disposable Gloves Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
7. North America Disposable Gloves Market Analysis and Forecast
7.1. Introduction
7.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
7.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
7.2. North America Disposable Gloves Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
7.2.1. U.S.
7.2.2. Canada
7.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
7.4. North America Disposable Gloves Market Size and Volume Forecast by Types
7.4.1. Natural Rubber Gloves
7.4.2. Nitrile Gloves
7.4.3. Vinyl Gloves
7.4.4. Neoprene
7.4.5. Polyethylene
7.4.6. Others
7.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Types
7.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Types
7.7. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
7.7.1. By Country
7.7.2. By Product Type
7.7.3. By Application
7.8. North America Disposable Gloves Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
8. Latin America Disposable Gloves Market Analysis and Forecast
8.1. Introduction
8.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
8.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
8.1.3. Latin America Average Pricing Analysis
8.2. Latin America Disposable Gloves Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
8.2.1. Brazil
8.2.2. Mexico
8.2.3. Rest of Latin America
8.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
8.4. Latin America Disposable Gloves Market Size and Volume Forecast by Types
8.4.1. Natural Rubber Gloves
8.4.2. Nitrile Gloves
8.4.3. Vinyl Gloves
8.4.4. Neoprene
8.4.5. Polyethylene
8.4.6. Others
8.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Types
8.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Types
8.7. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
8.7.1. By Country
8.7.2. By Product Type
8.7.3. By Application
8.8. Latin America Disposable Gloves Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
9. Europe Disposable Gloves Market Analysis and Forecast
9.1. Introduction
9.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
9.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
9.1.3. Europe Average Pricing Analysis
9.2. Europe Disposable Gloves Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
9.2.1. Germany
9.2.2. France
9.2.3. Italy
9.2.4. U.K.
9.2.5. Spain
9.2.6. Russia
9.2.7. Rest of Europe
9.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
9.4. Europe Disposable Gloves Market Size and Volume Forecast by Types
9.4.1. Natural Rubber Gloves
9.4.2. Nitrile Gloves
9.4.3. Vinyl Gloves
9.4.4. Neoprene
9.4.5. Polyethylene
9.4.6. Others
9.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Types
9.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Types
9.7. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
9.7.1. By Country
9.7.2. By Product Type
9.7.3. By Application
9.8. Europe Disposable Gloves Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
10. Asia Pacific Disposable Gloves Market Analysis and Forecast
10.1. Introduction
10.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
10.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
10.1.3. Asia Pacific Average Pricing Analysis
10.2. Asia Pacific Disposable Gloves Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
10.2.1. China
10.2.2. Japan
10.2.3. South Korea
10.2.4. India
10.2.5. Australia
10.2.6. Rest of Asia Pacific (APAC)
10.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
10.4. Asia Pacific Disposable Gloves Market Size and Volume Forecast by Types
10.4.1. Natural Rubber Gloves
10.4.2. Nitrile Gloves
10.4.3. Vinyl Gloves
10.4.4. Neoprene
10.4.5. Polyethylene
10.4.6. Others
10.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Types
10.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Types
10.7. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
10.7.1. By Country
10.7.2. By Product Type
10.7.3. By Application
10.8. Asia Pacific Disposable Gloves Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
11. Middle East & Africa Disposable Gloves Market Analysis and Forecast
11.1. Introduction
11.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
11.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
11.1.3. Middle East & Africa Average Pricing Analysis
11.2. Middle East & Africa Disposable Gloves Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
11.2.1. Saudi Arabia
11.2.2. South Africa
11.2.3. UAE
11.2.4. Rest of Middle East & Africa (MEA)
11.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
11.4. Middle East & Africa Disposable Gloves Market Size and Volume Forecast by Types
11.4.1. Natural Rubber Gloves
11.4.2. Nitrile Gloves
11.4.3. Vinyl Gloves
11.4.4. Neoprene
11.4.5. Polyethylene
11.4.6. Others
11.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Types
11.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Types
11.7. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
11.7.1. By Country
11.7.2. By Product Type
11.7.3. By Application
11.8. Middle East & Africa Disposable Gloves Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
12. Competition Landscape
12.1. Global Disposable Gloves Market: Market Share Analysis
12.2. Disposable Gloves Distributors and Customers
12.3. Disposable Gloves Market: Competitive Dashboard
12.4. Company Profiles (Details: Overview, Financials, Developments, Strategy)
12.4.1. ANSELL LTD
12.4.2. B. Braun Melsungen AG
12.4.3. Cardinal Health
12.4.4. Dynarex Corporation
12.4.5. Hartalega Holdings Berhad
12.4.6. KCWW
12.4.7. Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd
12.4.8. Medli