The disposable medical gloves market size is estimated to be USD 12.78 million in 2021 and is expected to witness a CAGR of 5.78% during the forecast period 2022-2032. The widespread use of these gloves, which is a result of rising hygiene and safety concerns, increased public awareness of these issues, rising regulatory pressure to raise healthcare standards, and technical improvements are factors contributing to the market growth. However, high pricing competition from regional producers and hazardous reactions brought on by gloves is expected to hinder the growth.

Segmentation

By Material

Based on material, the market is categorized into neoprene, nitrile gloves, polyethylene, natural rubber gloves, vinyl gloves, and others. In 2021, the natural rubber gloves accounted for the highest revenue share due to the fact that natural rubber gloves are the preferred option for medical professionals to perform surgeries and for examination purposes.

By Application

On the basis of application, the market is categorized into surgical and examination. In the global market, the examination segment accounted for the largest revenue share in 2021 owing to the fact that majority of low-risk general procedures, including non-invasive physical examination applications, employ disposable gloves manufactured of vinyl or natural rubber.

By Form

Based on form, the market is segmented into non-powdered and powdered. In 2021, the powdered segment accounted for the largest revenue share owing to fact that the corn starch is added to powdered gloves to make them simpler to put on.

Regional Markets

In 2021, North America region accounted for the highest revenue in the disposable medical gloves market and is expected to maintain its dominance during the forecast period. This is attributed to the region’s ageing population and mounting health issues, and its well-developed healthcare system and growing use of disposable gloves in a variety of healthcare settings to reduce the spread of infections. On the other hand, Asia-Pacific is projected to see the highest growth rate during the forecast period owing to the rise in disposable glove consumption for testing purposes and increase in wellbeing awareness.

Competitor Insights

Some of the key players operating in the disposable medical gloves market are Cardinal Health, Inc. (US), Dynarex Corporation (US), McKesson Corporation (US), Semperit AG Holding (Austria), Kimberly-Clark Corporation (U.S.), Medline Industries, Inc. (US), Top Glove Corporation Berhad (Malaysia), Ansell Healthcare LLC (US), Hartalega Holdings Berhad (Malaysia), and Supermax Corporation Berhad (Malaysia).

This comprehensive research report focuses on the global and regional market size and forecasts of diverse segments including material, application, and form from 2021 to 2032.

Report Scope:

Segmentation: Disposable Medical Gloves Market Report 2021- 2032

Material (Revenue, USD Million)

• Neoprene
• Nitrile Gloves
• Polyethylene
• Natural Rubber Gloves
• Vinyl Gloves
• Others

Application (Revenue, USD Million)

• Surgical
• Examination

Form (Revenue, USD Million)

• Non-powdered
• Powdered

By Region (Revenue, USD Million)

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe
  • Germany
  • France
  • UK
  • Spain
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • Australia
  • South Korea
  • Rest of APAC
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Argentina
  • Rest of LATAM
• Middle East & Africa
  • South Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Rest of MEA