The Global Market for Disposable Medical Gloves is Projected to Reach US$6 Billion by 2022

Growing Incidence of Infectious Diseases to Drive the Disposable Medical Gloves Market, According to a New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

GIA launches comprehensive analysis of industry segments, trends, growth drivers, market share, size and demand forecasts on the global Disposable Medical Gloves market. The global market for Disposable Medical Gloves is projected to reach US$6 billion by 2022, driven by the frequent outbreak of epidemics and pandemics, growing virulence of hard-to-treat infectious diseases like Hepatitis B virus (HBV) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and growing awareness among care givers over the healthcare-associated risks of viral and bacterial infections.

Although a commodity product, the criticality of medical gloves continues to rise in the wake of increasing spread of infectious diseases and growing awareness over safety. Sporadic yet frequent outbreaks of infectious diseases and increasing incidence of hospital-acquired infections have made disposable medical gloves indispensable protective wear for caregivers to prevent spread of infection causing agents. Aging population, stringent implementation of infection-control programs to prevent the risk of disease transmission in hospitals and clinics, and focus on healthcare cost reduction and the ensuing emphasis on reducing hospital stays are other factors driving growth in the market. Higher replacement rates, regulatory reforms and increasing emphasis on the use of disposable gloves from various government and non-government agencies are also fueling adoption. Spiraling rise in the number of surgeries and medical examinations performed worldwide is benefiting volume sales in the market, since there always exists an unavoidable need for the use of several pairs of medical gloves in a single day in various healthcare settings.

Technological advancements will aid in the development of products with performance capabilities in keeping with the changing needs of the medical community. Health risks and concerns over natural rubber latex material and powdered gloves have led to development of gloves with alternative synthetic materials such as nitrile, polyisoprene and neoprene, and powder-free medical gloves. With better protection, durability and safety than conventional gloves, nitrile and powder-free medical gloves are increasingly replacing their predecessors. Highly functional and light weight ergonomically designed gloves are poised to score the highest gains in the market. Surface textures of gloves have also seen improvements to provide superior grip, high tensile strength, slippage prevention and unrestricted tactile properties. Gloves coated disinfectant liquids, gases, and aloe vera to achieve desired objectives are also gaining in prominence. .

As stated by the new market research report on Disposable Medical Gloves, the U.S. represents the largest market worldwide supported by high level of awareness, high quality of healthcare services, advancements in medical technologies, and stringent regulations. Asia-Pacific ranks as the fastest growing market with a CAGR of 10.8% through the analysis period led by factors such as increasing incidence of deadly infectious diseases, developing healthcare infrastructure, government focus on raising the standard of care, strict legislation of occupational safety norms, and growing trend of medical tourism and the ensuing emphasis on achieving excellence in healthcare services and safety. Examination Gloves represents the largest segment of the market, while surgical gloves are projected to spearhead future growth.

Major players covered in the report include Ansell Healthcare, LLC, B. Braun Melsungen AG, Cardinal Health, Inc., Halyard Health, Inc., Hartalega Holdings Bhd, Kossan Rubber Industries BHD, Medline Industries Inc., Molnlycke Health Care AB, Paul Hartmann AG, Rubberex Corporation (M) Berhad, Semperit AG Holding, Shijiazhuang Hongray Group, Supermax Corporation Berhad, Top Glove Corporation Bhd and Vulkan Medical AS among others. 

The research report titled “Disposable Medical Gloves: A Global Strategic Business Report” announced by Global Industry Analysts Inc., provides a comprehensive review of market trends, issues, drivers, mergers, acquisitions and other strategic industry activities of global companies. The report provides market estimates and projections for Disposable Medical Gloves in terms of US$ for all major geographic markets such as United States, Canada, Japan, Europe (France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, India and Rest of Asia-Pacific), Latin America (Brazil and Rest of Latin America) and Rest of World. Major segments analyzed in the report include Examination Gloves (Powdered and Powder-Free) and Surgical Gloves (Powdered and Powder-Free).

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