Rubber Gloves Market, By Product Type (Natural Rubber Gloves, Nitrile Gloves, and Others), By Application (Household, Industrial, Healthcare, and Others), and By Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa) - Trends, Analysis and Forecast till 2030

Rubber Gloves Market accounted for US$ 34.12 Billion in 2020 and is estimated to be US$ 109.38 Billion by 2030 and is anticipated to register a CAGR of 12.5%.

A rubber glove is made up of natural rubber of synthetic rubber. The term ‘rubber’ terms refer to durability, waterproof and elastic material made from natural or synthetic latex. The primary purpose is protecting hands while performing tasks involving chemicals. This can be worn during dishwashing to protect the hands from detergent and allow the use of hotter water. These gloves come in disposable kinds or reusable kinds. Disposable rubber gloves can be better choice for avoiding cross contamination, depending on how one is planning to use it. Most commonly used material for rubber gloves is latex, it is a biodegradable material originated from latex ducts of rubber tree. Latex is elastic, resilient and best material for gloves. Natural rubber latex is mostly used in items like swimming caps, chewing gum, mattresses, catheters, rubber bands, balloons, tennis shoes and other sporting equipment’s.  There are other materials available for the gloves such as nitrile, chlorinate, vinyl, butyl rubber and neoprene.

Rising concern for safety of hands

The rising hygiene concerns among people to avoid the spread infections, virus, bacteria and other pathogens is the main factor driving the growth of the global rubber gloves market. Increasing usage of such gloves in daily works for maintain the safety of hands is another factor which drives the growth of the target market. Rising application of rubber gloves in laboratories, pharmaceutical industries etc. is boosting the growth of this particular market. COVID-19 had a greater impact on such markets and government initiatives had generate huge demand of rubber gloves which in turn propel the growth of the market. The main usage of rubber gloves is in hospitals and is augmenting the growth of the target market.

However, usage of low-quality gloves is expected to hamper the environment, which in turn restrains the growth of the target market.

The global rubber gloves market is segmented based on product type, application, and region.

On the basis of product type, the global rubber gloves market is segmented into natural rubber gloves, nitrile gloves, and others. On the basis of application, the target market is segmented into household, industrial, healthcare, and others.

Regional Insights:

On region the global rubber gloves market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa.  North America dominating the global rubber gloves market this was attributed to North America being the largest continent in healthcare and pharmaceutical research & developments thus leading to extensive demand of rubber gloves from R&Ds activities. The Asia Pacific is largest producer of natural rubber due to Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia combined produce 70% of the global rubber and also are key exporters. Europe is largest producer of synthetic gloves, these regions owing to strict government laws linked with healthcare and safety accompanied with higher adaption.

Report Scope:

Segments Covered in the Report:

This report forecasts revenue growth at global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends and opportunities in each of the sub-segments from 2020 to 2030. For the purpose of this study, has segmented the global rubber gloves market report based on product, site of collection, application, and region.

Global Rubber Gloves Market, By Region:

• North America
  • Middle East & Africa
    • • GCC
      • Israel
      • South Africa
      • Rest of Middle East & Africa
  • Latin America
    • • Brazil
      • Mexico
      • Rest of Latin America
  • Asia Pacific
    • • China
      • India
      • Japan
      • South Korea
      • Rest of Asia Pacific
  • Europe
    • • Germany
      • UK
      • France
      • Russia
      • Italy
      • Rest of Europe
  • • U.S.
    • Canada

The key players operating in the global rubber gloves market includes Top Glove Corporation, Kossan Rubber Industries, Supermax Personal Care Private Limited, Hartalega Holdings Bhd, Sempermed USA, Inc., YTY Industry Holdings, Sin Lian Company, Riverstone Holdings LLC, Careplus Group Berhad, Ansell Limited, and DPL, Inc.

Top Glove Corporation:

Top Glove Corporation Bhd officially launched its flagship green product, Bio Green Biodegradable Nitrile Gloves (Powder-Free), in conjunction with World Environment Day.

• Top Glove Corporation
• Kossan Rubber Industries
• Supermax Personal Care Private Limited 
• Hartalega Holdings Bhd
• Sempermed USA, Inc.
• YTY Industry Holdings
• Sin Lian Company
• Riverstone Holdings LLC
• Careplus Group Berhad 
• Ansell Limited
• DPL, Inc.