Global disposable gloves market forecast at $22.9 billion by 2030

Pune, India – The global disposable gloves market size is expected to reach USD 22.9 Billion in 2030 and register a CAGR of 5.5% over the forecast period, according to the latest report by Reports and Data. Key factors such as increasing demand for disposable gloves in medical sector and rising concerns regarding hygiene and potential virus infection and spread are some key factors expected to continue to drive market revenue growth. Disposable gloves, also known as single-use gloves, are safety products that help to avoid cross-contamination and contact with bacteria, pathogens, and other external agents.
Some commonly used disposable gloves are natural rubber or latex gloves, polypropylene gloves, nitrile gloves, neoprene gloves, vinyl gloves, and others. Natural rubber or latex gloves offer excellent elasticity and resistance against acids and alkalis. Nitrile gloves segment accounted for major revenue share in the global market in 2020. These gloves are more cost effective and have puncture, temperature, and chemical resistant properties.
Some Key Highlights From the Report:
In September 2021, American Nitrile launched a nitrile glove manufacturing facility in Ohio, United States. This facility will manufacture medical and non-medical latex-free nitrile gloves for government, healthcare, and industrial use.
Powder-free segment accounted for largest revenue share in the global market in 2020. This can be attributed to increasing demand for powder-free due to its various advantages such as efficiency, lower risk of skin irritation and chemical reaction, and others.

Companies profiled in the global market report include Ansell Ltd., Top Glove Corporation Bhd, Hartalega Holdings Berhad, Supermax Corporation Berhad, Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd, Ammex Corp., Kimberly-Clark Corp., Sempermed USA, Inc., MCR Safety, and Cardinal Health.