Disposable Medical Gloves Industry Overview
The global disposable medical gloves market size was estimated at USD 9.85 billion in 2021 and is anticipated to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.3% from 2022 to 2030.
The growing demand for safety and security at healthcare workplaces, rising healthcare expenditure, and the resurgence of the COVID-19 pandemic, are expected to have a positive impact on industry growth. The resurgence of the COVID-19 pandemic in countries, such as China, Germany, France, Italy, and Belgium, is expected to increase testing, surveillance, and hospital visits, which will boost the product demand.
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Furthermore, the pandemic had boosted the demand for disposable medical gloves and strained the supply chain, which prompted manufacturers to boost their production capacities to meet the growing demand. The market in the U.S. is undergoing a transition owing to the COVID-19 pandemic. The rising prevalence of chronic diseases has increased the number of hospital visits and re-admissions, which is positively impacting the product demand in the region. The growing number of surgical procedures performed in the U.S. including cesarean section, appendectomy, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), carotid endarterectomy, and circumcision are expected to boost the industry demand.
Disposable gloves act as a shield protecting healthcare workers against contagious infections. During surgeries, surgeons and other professionals along with patients have a potential risk of infection. Medical gloves aid in protecting physicians and healthcare workers from cross-contamination. Disposable medical gloves are distributed through direct and indirect channels, such as distributors and retailers, along with e-commerce and social media advertising. Manufacturers distribute their products through independent distributors, exclusive distributors, and multi-brand retailers.
However, a few companies distribute the products directly to companies, hospitals, commercial institutions, and consumers to avoid additional costs. Due to the high raw material costs and complex manufacturing procedures, the production of disposable medical gloves is particularly capital-intensive. Major raw material suppliers in the industry have integrated along the value chain to develop disposable medical gloves, thereby increasing the competition. The threat of new entrants is expected to remain low as initial capital investments are likely to constitute a significant entry barrier for new market participants.
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Disposable Medical Gloves Market Segmentation
Grand View Research has segmented the global disposable medical gloves market report on the basis of type, application, end use, and region:
- Disposable Medical Gloves Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 – 2030)
- Natural Rubber
- Nitrile
- Vinyl
- Neoprene
- Polyethylene
- Others
- Disposable Medical Gloves Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 – 2030)
- Examination
- Surgical
- Disposable Medical Gloves End-use (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 – 2030)
- Hospitals
- Home Healthcare
- Outpatient/Primary Care Facilities
- Others
- Disposable Medical Gloves Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 – 2030)
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Latin America
- Middle East & Africa (MEA)
Market Share Insights
- June 2020: the Indian Council of Medical Research reported 877 COVID-19 testing laboratories conducting various tests such as real-time reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR), TrueNat, and cartridge-based nucleic acid amplification test (CBNAAT) to detect COVID-19.
- January 2020: Mölnlycke launched the Biogel PI UltraTouch S surgical glove, a skin-friendly glove to reduce the problem of allergies.
Key Companies profiled:
Some prominent players in the global disposable medical gloves market include:
- Ansell Ltd.
- Top Glove Corporation Bhd.
- Hartalega Holdings Berhad
- Supermax Corporation Berhad
- Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd.
- Cardinal Health
- Semperit AG Holding
- Rubberex
- Dynarex Corp.
- Braun Melsungen AG
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