Hand Protection Equipment Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Product (Disposable, Durable), By Material (Natural Rubber/Latex, Nitrile Gloves, Neoprene), By End-use (Construction, Healthcare), By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2025 - 2030

Hand Protection Equipment Market Growth & Trends

The global hand protection equipment market size is expected to reach USD 41.47 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 8.2% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Increasing awareness concerning workers’ health and safety in the healthcare, oil & gas, construction, and manufacturing sectors are anticipated to drive the industry growth. In the healthcare industry, workers have to use sharp tools and precarious chemicals and the adoption of the product has increased in the chemicals industry as the workers come in direct contact with solvents and flammable liquids. Thus, increased product demand across various end-use industries is anticipated to drive industry growth.

As the transmission of infectious diseases is common in the healthcare industry, people are shifting their demand to better hygiene products, such as hand protection equipment. The rising frequency of infectious diseases is resulting in an increase in demand for hand protection equipment products, such as disposable and durable gloves. Stringent government regulations regarding the safety of doctors, patients, and other working staff in hospitals, coupled with huge penalties for non-compliance with the standards, have prompted employers to use hand protection equipment to protect their employees against various health hazards, and infections.

To reduce workplace hazards, companies have established safety policies and prioritized workers’ safety. This has helped limit the negative effects on overall operational expenses in the form of arbitrated settlements or compensation. With the high prevalence of infectious diseases, there is an increase in the need for hand protection devices in the healthcare industry. Manufacturers of the product adopt several strategies, including acquisitions, mergers, and joint ventures to enhance their market penetration. For instance, in January 2022, Kimberly-Clark Corp. announced the launch of nitrile gloves, which will provide high comfort and high tactile sensitivity without compromising workers’ health and safety.

Hand Protection Equipment Market Report Highlights

• The durable hand protection equipment segment led the market and accounted for a revenue share of 51.0% in 2024. The disposable hand protection equipment segment is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR of 8.5% over the forecast period.
• The natural rubber/latex segment dominated the market and accounted for a revenue share of 36.5% in 2024. The neoprene segment is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR of 9.1% over the forecast period.
• The healthcare sector led the market and accounted for a revenue share of 38.2% in 2024. The pharmaceutical sector is estimated to grow at the fastest CAGR of 9.0% over the forecast period.
• The North America hand protection equipment market dominated the global market and accounted for the largest revenue share of 31.9% in 2024, owing to increasing healthcare expenditures and rising awareness of healthcare-acquired infections.
• The Asia Pacific hand protection equipment market is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR of 9.2% over the forecast period.