Surgical Latex And Nitrile Rubber Medical Gloves Market Insights
Surgical latex and nitrile rubber medical gloves market garnered revenue of USD 7805.1 million in 2024 and expected to rise with a CAGR of 7.6% from 2024-2028. The sudden outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic has surged the market growth of surgical latex and nitrile rubber medical gloves. Medical gloves prevent the contraction of infectious diseases among healthcare workers and patients.
Medical gloves are used to protect users from the risk of contamination and examinations, infection during medical surgeries, and other medical procedures. Patients and medical professional have recognized the increasing need for gloves due to rising count of surgical procedures. Growing awareness regarding hygiene and safety has heightened the adoption of latex as well as nitrile gloves globally.
Gloves production has been steadily rising with the existing prominent players of the industry and have become indispensable essential items of the healthcare industry. Increased healthcare standards, rising government investments in medical facilities and healthcare reforms, are some of the key factors supporting the surgical latex and nitrile rubber medical gloves market.
Furthermore, U.S. FDA’s decision to ban powdered gloves owing to the considerable risk of infection or disease to users will eventually promote the growth of powder-free surgical gloves market. In addition, FDA controls these medical devices to maintain the standard performance parameters such as leak resistance, biocompatibility, and tear resistance helps in maintaining the proportionate demand between sterile gloves and non-sterile gloves.
Company such as Riverstone Holdings Ltd. has not only retained its existing customers, but also gained new customers and partners, establishing it to be one of the leader in glove manufacturers. Riverstone Holdings Ltd. over the period has featured many new brands for surgical gloves that has been benefitting the medical industry. The company has also launched RS SAFE Blue Nitrile Exam Glove that features to be powder free and sterile and is anticipated to be fulfilling the rapid demand for sterile gloves.
Covid Impact on Surgical Latex And Nitrile Rubber Medical Gloves Market
Covid-19 pandemic witnessed the tremendous demand of medical gloves in hospitals and laboratories. Rise in sales has also fueled the production and purchase of these products through government agencies as well as private healthcare suppliers. However, the pandemic also resulted in postponements and cancellations of non-essential and elective procedures. Manufacturers focusing on producing medical gloves used in such selective practices were affected economically during the worst-hit months of the pandemic, from March to April 2020.
In addition, gloves manufacturers had to maintain regulations and standards throughout the pandemic period to avoid any tough penalties by FDA. For instance, manufacturers need to maintain basic regulatory compliance such as FDA 510(k), MDR 2017/745, REACH, EC 10/2011, EC 1935/2004, PPER 2016/425 at least to avoid getting rule out from the market.
The post-Covid market for medical gloves has a high potential to grow during the forecast period. For instance, policy adopted by FDA on Conventional Capacity Strategies (supply levels are adequate to provide patient care without any change in routine practice) has been boosting the smooth supply of medical gloves. In addition, FDA is collaborating with manufacturers of medical gloves to better understand the current supply chain issues related to the Covid-19 pandemic and to help mitigate any widespread shortages of these products.
Global Surgical Latex And Nitrile Rubber Medical Gloves Market Report Coverage
Global Surgical Latex And Nitrile Rubber Medical Gloves Market is segmented by Product, form, sterility, End-Users ,and Region. by product the market is segmented into Latex Gloves and Nitrile Gloves. By form Method, the market is segmented into Powder-free Gloves and Powdered Gloves. By form sterility, the market is segmented into Sterile Gloves and Non-sterile Gloves. by End-Users the market is segmented into Hospitals, Clinics and Ambulatory Surgical Centres. The report also covers the market size and forecasts for the Global Surgical Latex And Nitrile Rubber Medical Gloves Market in 24 countries across major regions.
| Report Attributes | Report Details |
| Study Timeline | 2016-2028 |
| Market Size in 2028 (USD Million) | 13,041.1 |
| CAGR | 7.6% |
| By Product | Latex Gloves, Nitrile Gloves |
| By Form | Powder-free Gloves, Powdered Gloves |
| By Sterility | Sterile Gloves, Non-sterile Gloves |
| By End-Use | Hospitals, Clinics, Ambulatory Surgical Centres |
| By geography | North America: U.S., Canada, Mexico
Europe: Germany, France, U.K., Russia, Italy, Spain, BENELUX, Rest of Europe Asia Pacific: China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, ASEAN, Rest of Asia Pacific Latin America: Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Rest of Latin America The Middle East and Africa: GCC, Turkey, Israel, Rest of MEA |
Global Surgical Latex And Nitrile Rubber Medical Gloves Market Segmentation
Market Research Community provides extensive analysis of the size, share , major trends in each sub-segment of the Global Surgical Latex And Nitrile Rubber Medical Gloves Market, along with forecasts at the global, regional and country level from 2024-2028.
Nitrile Gloves to provide a lucrative opportunity in Global Surgical Latex and Nitrile Rubber Medical Gloves Market
- Nitrile gloves accounted for 64.7% share of the global surgical latex and nitrile rubber medical gloves market in 2024 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.8% during the forecast period of, 2024 – 2028.
- Nitrile gloves are an excellent choice for -doctors and medical practitioners who have to work with corrosive or potentially hazardous chemicals. Nitrile gloves also need to be perfectly suited for most medical environments, to avoid causing any allergic reactions for the wearer
- The growing concern towards increased safety and hygiene among medical industry that includes hospital, clinics and others has been propelling the demand for the use of medical gloves over the years. Furthermore, an increase in the number of end users such as hospitals and ambulatory clinics, associated with technological advancements, is expected to aid in market growth for nitrile gloves market.
Global Surgical Latex and Nitrile Rubber Medical Gloves Market Revenue (USD Million), by Nitrile Gloves, 2016 – 2028
Powder-Free Gloves To Provide Lucrative Opportunity To Global Surgical Latex And Nitrile Rubber Medical Gloves Market Growth
- Powder free accounted for 73.6% share of the global surgical latex and nitrile rubber medical gloves market in 2024 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.7% during the forecast period of, 2024 – 2028.
- Powder-free gloves are chlorinated, which makes them less form-fitting in order to eliminate the need for powder for easy removal and donning. The powder-free gloves do not leave a residue on the skin, reducing the possibility of allergic reactions. As a result, the increased strength and lower incidence of allergic reactions provided by powder-free gloves is widely adopted in surgeries and medical examination.
- Growing stringent regulations on the use of powdered gloves by various governments around the world is expected to boost the powder-free gloves market growth. The United States Food and Drug Administration’s decision to ban powdered gloves due to the significant risk of illness and infection might impact product demand to some extent.
Global Surgical Latex and Nitrile Rubber Medical Gloves Market Revenue (USD Million), by Powder-free Gloves, 2016 – 2028
Sterile Gloves to provide a lucrative opportunity in Global Surgical Latex and Nitrile Rubber Medical Gloves Market
- Sterile gloves accounted for 25.94% share of the global surgical latex and nitrile rubber medical gloves market in 2024 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9.4% during the forecast period of, 2024 – 2028. Sterile gloves are considered medically necessary for invasive procedures and operations that contact sterile parts of the body. They are used for surgical and examination procedures owing to growing concern towards hygiene and patients’ safety.
- Sterile gloves are utilized in several applications such as performing catheter insertion, inserting central intravenous or arterial lines, changing sterile dressings for surgical wounds, and performing associated care. Such varied benefits of sterile gloves have primarily been rapidly driving the growth of surgical latex and nitrile rubber medical gloves, and the same is expected throughout the forecast period.
Global Surgical Latex and Nitrile Rubber Medical Gloves Market Revenue (USD Million), by Sterile Gloves, 2016 – 2028
Ambulatory Surgical Centres to provide a lucrative opportunity in Global Surgical Latex and Nitrile Rubber Medical Gloves Market
- Ambulatory surgical centres accounted for 8.5% share of the global surgical latex and nitrile rubber medical gloves market in 2024 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9.1% during the forecast period of, 2024 – 2028.
- The ambulatory surgical centres perform same day surgeries such as cataract surgery, gall bladder removal, small join repair, abdominal hernia repair, skin therapy, and others. These gloves play a vital role in some of these surgeries by preventing risk of contamination.
In ambulatory surgical centres, rise in adoption of gloves can be attributed to the factor such as rise in visit and admission of patients approaching for treatment of various diseases.
Global Surgical Latex and Nitrile Rubber Medical Gloves Market Revenue (USD Million), by Ambulatory Surgical Center, 2016 – 2028
North America to grab significant market share in the surgical latex and nitrile rubber medical gloves market
North America accounted for 40% share of the global surgical latex and nitrile rubber medical gloves market in 2024. Rising concern about maintaining basic standard operating procedures opted by surgeons with regard to patient safety is driving the market growth for surgical gloves in North America region. U.S. witnessed rampant demand for powered latex gloves due to its feature excellent protection, durability and reasonable price. Robust attributes offered by these gloves makes them a favourable choice among healthcare professionals, thereby driving the medical gloves market size in this region.
North America Surgical Latex and Nitrile Rubber Medical Gloves Market Revenue (USD Million), 2016-2028
Global surgical latex and nitrile rubber medical gloves market Competitive Landscape
global surgical latex and nitrile rubber medical gloves market study is moderately competitive, with a considerable number of regional and global players. The primary strategies adopted by these firms include expansions, product innovations, and mergers and acquisitions.
Key Players
The surgical latex and nitrile rubber medical gloves market studied is moderately competitive, with a considerable number of regional and global players. The primary strategies adopted by these firms include expansions, product innovations, and mergers and acquisitions.
- Medline Industries, Inc.
- Cardinal Health, Inc.
- Ansell Healthcare LLC
- Dynarex Corporation
- Top Glove Corporation Berhad
- Hartalega Holdings Berhad
- Semperit AG Holding
- Vijayalakshmi Health & Surgicals Pvt. Ltd.
- Mocare Health Co., Ltd.
- Kanam Latex Industries
- Supermax Corporation Berhad
- Riverstone Holdings Ltd.
- Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd
An advanced distribution network gives a competitive edge to the principal market players in Global Surgical Latex and Nitrile Rubber Medical Gloves Market. Furthermore, players need to innovate continuously, to work and grow in the market, due to the quickly evolving consumer needs and choices.
Recent Developments
- 31 March 2024- Topglove collaborated with University Tinku Abdul Rehman’s Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and Science (LKC FES) launches the top glove engineering laboratory at Sungai Long Campus.
- December 2024 – Supermax has invested USD 350 million to build its first manufacturing facility in US. The facility will be located in Texas, spread around 215 acres. The project will be Supermax’s 18th manufacturing facility worldwide. Over next two years, it will be capable of catering to at least 10% to 15% of total annual medical glove imports to US.
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