Market Research Future (MRFR) has published a cooked research report on the “latex gloves market” that contains information from 2023 to 2032. The latex gloves market is estimated to register a CAGR of ~3.9% during the forecast period of 2023 to 2032 and projected to grow at USD 16712.50 billion by 2032.

MRFR recognizes the following companies as the key players in the Market- Ansell Healthcare (US), Hartalega Holdings Berhad (Malaysia), Cardinal Health (US), Top Glove Corporation Bhd (Malaysia), Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd (Malaysia), Supermax Corporation Berhad (Malaysia), Clean Q Grip (Malaysia), MREPC MARKETPLACE (Malaysia), SHIELD Scientific (The Netherlands), Rubberex (Malaysia), UG Healthcare (Malaysia), and Valutek (US).

Market Analysis

Market Research Future (MRFR) estimates the global latex gloves market to register a CAGR of ~3.9% and at USD 16712.50 million by 2032.

Multiple Factors to Augment Market Growth

The growing awareness of cleanliness and safety among healthcare workers and patients is driving the global latex gloves market. Latex gloves are utilized in a variety of industries, including healthcare, pharmaceutical, food, biotechnology, and automobiles. Latex gloves offer protection during a variety of activities that involve physical contact with reactive materials, hazardous chemicals, or unsanitary situations. Furthermore, manufacturing techniques for certain items such as medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and foods require a high level of sanitation and handling, which is critical to operations but can lead to product contamination, if necessary, precautions are not taken. The need for latex gloves is expected to increase in the future due to the requirement for worker safety, product quality control, hygiene, and chemical protection. In addition, doctors, healthcare professionals, and surgeons are increasingly using latex gloves to prevent infections and other issues. Latex gloves are also used in household tasks such as washing and cleaning. As a result of increased concerns about hygiene, product quality, and safety, the latex gloves market is expected to rise at an exponential rate in the near future.

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Market Segmentation

The global latex gloves market has been segmented into form, sterile type, and end-users. 

·       Based on the form, the global latex gloves market has been segmented into powdered gloves and non-powdered gloves. Non-powdered gloves have more applications in surgeries and other sensitive procedures.

·       Based on the sterile type, the latex gloves market has been segmented into sterile gloves and non-sterile gloves. Sterile gloves are expected to have higher demand during the forecast period due to the growing preference of healthcare providers for using sterile gloves to avoid contamination.

·       Based on end-users, the global latex gloves market has been segmented into hospitals, clinics, ambulatory surgery centers, diagnostic imaging centers, rehabilitation centers, and others.

·       The hospital end-user segment is likely to capture a significant share of the global market during the forecast period.

Regional Analysis

North America to Lead the Worldwide Market

Due to the expanding prevalence of diseases and the increasing demand for sterile gloves, North America was the main market for latex gloves in terms of revenue. During the projected period, the market in North America is expected to grow significantly.

Key Players

Notable players in the global latex gloves market are Ansell Healthcare (US), Hartalega Holdings Berhad (Malaysia), Cardinal Health (US), Top Glove Corporation Bhd (Malaysia), Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd (Malaysia), Supermax Corporation Berhad (Malaysia), Clean Q Grip (Malaysia), MREPC MARKETPLACE (Malaysia), SHIELD Scientific (The Netherlands), Rubberex (Malaysia), UG Healthcare (Malaysia), and Valutek (US).

Latex Gloves Industry Developments

In April 2022, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted 510(k) clearance to Showa Group for its biodegradable, single-use nitrile medical gloves. These gloves are made from nitrile butadiene latex, a material commonly used in the manufacturing of medical gloves. The 510(k) clearance is a regulatory clearance that the FDA provides to medical devices, indicating that they are safe and effective for their intended use.

In December 2020, Ansell, an Australia-based company known for manufacturing protective industrial and medical gloves, acquired Primus Gloves for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition was aimed at obtaining the Primus brand and related assets associated with the life science business of Primus Gloves. The specific reasons and objectives behind this acquisition may include expanding Ansell's product portfolio, increasing market share, or enhancing its capabilities in the field of protective gloves, especially in the life sciences sector.

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