Hand Protection Industry Data Book Covers Disposable Gloves, Disposable Medical Gloves, Nitrile Gloves, Rubber Gloves and Nonwoven Disposable Gloves Markets.
The economic value generated by the hand protection equipment markets was estimated at approximately USD 23.8 billion in 2022.
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Disposable Gloves Market Insights
The global disposable gloves market size was estimated at USD 12,306.0 million in 2022 and is projected to grow at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.9% from 2023 to 2030.
Natural rubber led the market and accounted for over 37.0% share of the global revenue in 2022. Natural rubber disposable gloves offer superior performance and protection in various applications such as medical and dental, food processing and service, janitorial and sanitation, pharmaceutical, and automotive.
The powder-free product segment led the market and accounted for over 74.0% share in 2022. Stringent regulations on the use of powdered gloves by several governments worldwide are expected to have a positive impact on the powder-free gloves market growth over the forecast period.
The medical and healthcare segment led the market and accounted for over 79.9% share of the global revenue in 2022. The spread of the COVID-19 pandemic across the world is anticipated to boost the demand for gloves used by healthcare professionals across the globe for examination and testing and to limit contact with infected patients. Disposable gloves are often classified based on application as surgical gloves and examination gloves.
Disposable Medical Gloves Market Insights
The global disposable medical gloves market size was estimated at USD 9.83 billion in 2022 and is anticipated to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.0% from 2023 to 2030.
The natural rubber material segment led the market in 2022 and accounted for the maximum revenue share of more than 37.5%. Disposable medical gloves made of natural rubber or latex are tactile and are used in applications, such as medical procedures and surgery. Furthermore, they are flexible and easy to wear, making them excellent for working with water-based or biological materials.
The examination application segment led the market in 2022 and accounted for the maximum share of more than 75.5% of the global revenue. Growing demand for these products in the medical sector on account of higher demand in hospitals, dental applications for regular checkups, and patient visits is expected to drive industry growth.
The hospital end-use segment led the market and accounted for the maximum share of 55.6% of the global revenue in 2022. The rapidly growing geriatric population, especially in the developed countries, coupled with the rising prevalence of hospital-acquired and other infections, such as hepatitis and AIDS, is likely to augment the demand for these products.
Nitrile Gloves Market Insights
The global nitrile gloves market size was estimated at USD 6.55 billion in 2022 and is anticipated to grow at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7% from 2023 to 2030.
Powder free nitrile gloves led the market and accounted for 72.8% of the global revenue share in 2022 owing to their increasing preference across various industries. Moreover, strict regulations on powdered gloves by many governments worldwide are likely to have a positive impact on powder free nitrile gloves market over the forecast period.
Disposable segment led the market and accounted for 72.2% of the global revenue share in 2022. Disposable nitrile gloves are meant for single-use and are discarded after every use. Safety assurance and cost-effectiveness are some of the advantages offered by disposable nitrile gloves. These factors are expected to drive product demand over the coming years.
Medical healthcare segment led the market and accounted for 82.5% of the global revenue share in 2022. The demand for nitrile gloves increased exponentially for preventing cross-contamination and transmission of pathogens during medical examination and surgeries. Disposable nitrile gloves were particularly in demand as they lower the risk of contamination.
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Rubber Gloves Market Insights
The global rubber gloves market size was estimated at USD 20.6 billion in 2021 and is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.9% from 2022 to 2030.
The natural rubber/latex material type segment led the industry in 2021 and accounted for more than 40.00% share of the global revenue in 2021 owing to its use in numerous sectors, such as medical healthcare, food processing, oil gas, and chemicals, for a hand injury and infection prevention.
The disposable gloves product segment is expected to grow at the fastest growth rate of more than 4.00% over the forecasted period. Workers in the medical and food processing industries are predicted to have a strong demand for disposable gloves, as they have to use multiple pairs of gloves for different procedures, and disposable gloves are designed for single use and are cost-effective.
The powder-free type segment is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR of 4.4% over the forecasted period. These gloves are chlorinated, which makes them less form-fitting to prevent the need for powder for ease of wear and removal. Because of their popularity in industries like medical, food processing, and chemical, demand for these gloves is anticipated to rise throughout the forecast period.
The physical distribution channel segment dominated the global industry in 2021 and accounted for the maximum share of more than 65.85% of the overall revenue. It is estimated to expand further at a steady CAGR over the forecasted period as these channels provide convenient supply chain management where gloves are made and delivered to end customers via wholesalers and retailers.
The medical and healthcare segment accounted for the maximum revenue share of more than 87.80% in 2021 owing to their widespread use among doctors and patients for preventing cross-contamination and pathogen transmission during medical tests and procedures.
Nonwoven Disposable Gloves Market Insights
The global nonwoven disposable gloves market size was estimated at USD 884.9 million in 2022 and is anticipated to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.7% from 2023 to 2030.
The spunlace technology segment led the market in 2022 and accounted for more than 54.30% of the global revenue share. This technology offers a high strength-to-weight ratio, soft and even surface, good absorbency, and excellent processability to nonwoven materials. It also offers low processing costs and lint-free nonwoven disposable gloves.
The pre-soaped product segment is estimated to register the fastest CAGR of 9.2% from 2023 to 2030. Soft nonwoven disposable gloves that are pre-soaped or un-soaped are typically utilized in medical settings for thorough cleaning of body parts. In addition, pre-soaped nonwoven disposable gloves are primarily used in healthcare facilities, where the risk of cross-contamination and Hospital-acquired Infections(HAIs) is high.
The laboratory end-use segment accounted for the maximum revenue share of more than 36.05% in 2022. Nonwoven disposable gloves are significantly used in laboratories to prevent accidents from chemicals, sharp-edged objects, and other cold or hot materials.
Hand Protection Market – Global Industry Segmentation
Disposable Gloves Market: Lubricant Movement Analysis, 2022 2030
- Powdered
- Powder-free
Disposable Gloves Market: Material Movement Analysis, 2022 2030
- Natural Rubber
- Nitrile
- Polypropylene
- Vinyl
- Others
Disposable Gloves Market: End Use Movement Analysis, 2022 2030
- Medical Healthcare
- Non-medical
Disposable Medical Gloves Market: Material Movement Analysis, 2022 2030
- Nitrile
- Natural Rubber
- Vinyl
- Neoprene
- Polyethylene
- Others
Disposable Medical Gloves Market: Application Movement Analysis, 2022 2030
- Examination
- Surgical
Disposable Medical Gloves Market: End-Use Movement Analysis, 2022 2030
- Hospitals
- Home Healthcare
- Outpatient/Primary Care Facilities
- Others
Nitrile Gloves Market: Type Movement Analysis, 2022 2030
- Powdered
- Powder Free
Nitrile Gloves Market: Product Movement Analysis, 2022 2030
- Disposable
- Durable
Nitrile Gloves Market: End Use Movement Analysis, 2022 2030
- Medical Healthcare
- Automotive
- Oil Gas
- Food Beverage
- Metal Machinery
- Chemical Petrochemical
- Pharmaceutical
- Cleanroom
- Others
Rubber Gloves Market: Material Movement Analysis, 2022 2030
- Natural Rubber/Latex
- Nitrile Gloves
- Neoprene
- Others
Rubber Gloves Market: Distribution Channel Movement Analysis, 2022 2030
- Physical
- Online
Rubber Gloves Market: Type Movement Analysis, 2022 2030
- Powdered
- Powder Free
Rubber Gloves Market: Product Movement Analysis, 2022 2030
- Disposable
- Durable
Rubber Gloves Market: End Use Movement Analysis, 2022 2030
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Oil Gas
- Chemicals
- Food
- Pharmaceuticals
- Healthcare
- Transportation
- Mining
- Others general use clothing
- Others
Nonwoven Disposable Gloves Market: Technology Movement Analysis, 2018 2025
- Spunlace/Spunbond
- Wetlaid
- Airlaid
- Needle Punched
- Others
Nonwoven Disposable Gloves Market: Product Movement Analysis, 2018 2025
- Pre-soaped
- Non-soaped
Chemo Graded Nitrile Powder-free Medical Examination Gloves Market - Market dynamics
- Market Driver Analysis
- Market Restraint Analysis
- Industry Challenges
Chemo Graded Nitrile Powder-free Medical Examination Gloves Market - Porter’s Analysis
- Supplier Power
- Threat Of New Entrants
- Industry Rivalry
- Threat Of Substitutes
- Buyer Power
Chemo Graded Nitrile Powder-free Medical Examination Gloves Market - PESTEL Analysis
- Political Landscape
- Economic Landscape
- Social Landscape
- Technological Landscape
- Environmental Landscape
- Legal Landscape
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Hand Protection Industry Data Book Regional Outlook
- North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Mexico
- Europe
- U.K.
- Germany
- France
- Italy
- Spain
- Asia Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Australia
- Central South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Middle East Africa (MEA)
- United Arab Emirates
- Saudi Arabia
Hand Protection Industry Data Book Competitive Landscape
The industry focuses on research development activities to develop new technologies for manufacturing products and integration across various stages of the value chain to gain a competitive edge in the market.
Key players operating in the hand protection industry are –
- Top Glove Corp. Bhd.
- Hartalega Holdings Berhad
- Superior Gloves
- Adenna LLC
- MCR Safety
- Atlantic Safety Products, Inc.
- Ammex Corp
- Kimberly-Clark Corp
- Sempermed USA, Inc.
- Halyard Health, Inc.
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