Disposable Gloves Market Assessment, By Material Type [Natural Rubber Latex, Nitrile, Vinyl, Neoprene, Polyester, Polyisoprene, Others], By Product Type [Powdered, Non-powdered], By Application [Medical Examination, Cleaning Rooms, Food Services, Others],

Disposable Gloves Market Assessment, By Material Type [Natural Rubber Latex, Nitrile, Vinyl, Neoprene, Polyester, Polyisoprene, Others], By Product Type [Powdered, Non-powdered], By Application [Medical Examination, Cleaning Rooms, Food Services, Others], By End-use Industry [Infrastructure Development, Healthcare, Food & Beverage, Chemical, Oil & Gas, Others], By Region, Opportunities, and Forecast, 2016-2030F

Global Disposable Gloves Market was valued at USD 8.34 billion in 2022, expected to grow to USD 15.1 billion in 2030 with a CAGR of 7.7% during the forecast period between 2023 and 2030. The increasing surgical proceedings and the rising adoption of disposable gloves in manufacturing facilities are the prominent elements driving the market growth. Likewise, the recent partnerships for a new range of powdered disposable gloves development will create a lucrative potential for the disposable gloves market growth during the forecast period.

The increasing prevalence of chronic diseases, rising cases of accidents, and surging dental surgeries are the main aspects leading to the growth of surgical procedures. Moreover, the government regulations for the mandatory deployment of personal protection equipment in hazardous occupations and the increasing workplace accident cases are boosting the demand for disposable gloves in industrial settings. Therefore, the rising surgical procedures and the safety measures for workers are boosting the adoption of disposable gloves to prevent exposure to toxic substances & ensure superior hygiene standards, this, in turn, is propelling the market growth. Nevertheless, the stringent European Union and country-level standards for disposable gloves manufacturing are posing a major bottleneck for the market growth.

The Increasing Surgical Procedures is Driving the Demand for Disposable Gloves

The medical-grade disposable glove is a type of personal protection equipment utilized in surgical procedures to safeguard the wearer and the patient from spreading infection that causes illness during medical procedures. The increase in surgical procedures is accredited to variables, including the increasing prevalence of cardiovascular diseases and rising cosmetics surgeries.

For instance, according to the recent statistics published by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), in 2021, the total surgical proceedings in Turkey were 600,856, and in 2022, it was 725,908, an increase of 20.8%. As a result, the increase in surgical proceedings is fueling the demand for disposable gloves to prevent infection from spreading during operating procedures. As a result, an increase in surgical procedures is supplementing the market growth.

The Rising Adoption of Biodegradable Nitrile Gloves is Accelerating the Market Growth

The vital features of biodegradable nitrile disposable gloves include faster breakdown time and superior durability. As a result, the manufacturers of nitrile gloves are innovating in the biodegradable nitrile disposable gloves development to ensure superior sustainability as the industrial preference for eco-friendly materials & products is increasing.

For illustration, in June 2022, Eastwest Medico, a Denmark-based manufacturer of disposable gloves launched PROSENSO, a new range of biodegradable disposable nitrile gloves. The product is ideal for application in end-use industries such as healthcare and food & beverage. Hence, the recent launch of a new range of biodegradable disposable nitrile gloves is spurring the utilization of products to ensure a reduction in waste landfills due to disposable gloves, which, in turn, is augmenting the market growth.

Significant Share of North America in the Disposable Gloves Market

North American economy is driven by the recent advancements in the healthcare infrastructure, stringent measures to ensure workers' safety in the factories, and the major market players' presence in the region. Therefore, the demand for disposable gloves is increasing in the North America region, owing to the above factors.

For example, in July 2023, Nutex Health Inc. opened a new hospital in Louisiana, the United States. The hospital is spread across 21,000 square feet and has 8 private examination rooms, an emergency room, 10 private inpatient beds, an in-house imaging service, a pharmacy, and a laboratory. Henceforth, the launch of new hospitals in the North America region is driving the demand for disposable gloves for examination and surgical applications, thereby proliferating the disposable gloves market growth.

Future Outlook Scenario

The chemical industry growth in the coming years will drive the demand for disposable gloves to ensure protection from chemicals, thereby creating a favourable potential for market growth in the coming years. For example, according to the American Chemistry Council (ACC), the United States chemical industry will register a growth rate of 1.2% in 2024.

The development of hospital facilities is increasing due to the increasing government funding and the rising prevalence of cancer cases. For illustration, as of October 2023, about 40 government hospitals in the United Kingdom are in the development stages. The construction of the 40 hospitals will be completed by the end of 2030. Hence, the increase in hospital development will create a lucrative opportunity for the disposable gloves market size growth in the upcoming years.

The recent strategic collaborations for the expansion of disposable gloves production will boost the supply of gloves in gloves in the global market, which, in turn, will create a prominent growth outlook in the coming years. For instance, in March 2022, American Nitrile, LLC, a United States-based manufacturer of disposable gloves formed a strategic collaboration with Orion Infrastructure Capital to develop 12 production lines with a capacity of 3.6 billion nitrile gloves per annum.

Key Players Landscape and Outlook

The key market players with strong capabilities of disposable gloves production in bulk quantity include ANSELL LTD., Top Glove Corporation Bhd, Unigloves (UK) Limited., and Hartalega Holdings Berhad. In recent years, companies have been adopting acquisition strategies to increase their revenue share in the global disposable gloves industry.

In December 2022, Harps Holdings Sdn. Bhd., a manufacturer of disposable gloves in Singapore, acquired the medical of Semperit AG Holding, including medical disposable gloves, for USD 122 million. The prime focus of Harps Holdings Sdn. Bhd. was to increase the disposable gloves product offering in the global market.