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Global Disposable Medical Gloves Market Size study, by Material (Natural Rubber, Nitrile, Neoprene, Vinyl, Polyethylene), Product, Application, End-use, and Regional Forecasts 2022–2032

Publisher Bizwit Research & Consulting
Published May 10, 2025
Length 285 Pages
SKU # BIZW20037559

Description

The Global Disposable Medical Gloves Market is valued approximately at USD 6.93 billion in 2023 and is expected to surge at a CAGR of 8.90% over the forecast period 2024–2032. Disposable medical gloves, once restricted to sterile surgical rooms, have permeated a vast spectrum of healthcare and hygiene-related practices due to escalating infection prevention awareness. These single-use protective barriers act as a frontline defense against contamination, cross-infection, and hazardous biological exposure for both patients and medical personnel. As global healthcare systems pivot toward more robust infection control frameworks, disposable gloves are rapidly becoming a fundamental requirement—not only in hospitals and diagnostic centers but also in dental clinics, home care settings, laboratories, and emergency response units.

The market's growth trajectory is driven by a confluence of factors—foremost being the rising incidence of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) and pandemics, which have drastically underscored the importance of reliable personal protective equipment (PPE). Furthermore, regulatory mandates from global health authorities regarding safety compliance and hygiene protocols are compelling institutions to maintain substantial glove inventories. This demand has been met with a shift toward advanced glove materials like nitrile and neoprene that offer superior puncture resistance, chemical protection, and allergy-free alternatives to latex. Simultaneously, manufacturers are pursuing innovations in tactile sensitivity and ergonomic design to support prolonged wear across varying medical tasks.

Nevertheless, the disposable medical gloves industry grapples with pressing challenges. Supply chain bottlenecks, fluctuating raw material prices, and environmental concerns associated with non-biodegradable glove waste remain persistent pain points. The growing scrutiny over sustainability is, however, acting as a catalyst for innovation. Companies are increasingly investing in biodegradable formulations and reusable glove technologies, aiming to align with circular economy principles. Strategic partnerships with healthcare providers and automation of production processes are also helping key players improve cost-efficiency and reduce lead times in a competitive procurement landscape.

As industry competition intensifies, companies are enhancing product differentiation through certifications, antimicrobial coatings, and dual-layer protection technologies. Bulk purchase agreements and e-procurement trends are altering traditional distribution models, enabling quicker response times during health emergencies. Additionally, product penetration in non-traditional settings such as food processing, sanitation services, and cosmetic applications is accelerating, further expanding market potential beyond core healthcare channels.

Regionally, North America captured the largest share of the global disposable medical gloves market in 2023, driven by a highly regulated healthcare environment, proactive infection control practices, and widespread use of surgical and examination gloves across clinical workflows. Europe follows closely, benefitting from centralized public health systems and PPE stockpiling initiatives. Meanwhile, Asia Pacific is projected to register the fastest growth rate during the forecast period, bolstered by increasing healthcare infrastructure investments, expanding medical tourism, and manufacturing scale-up in countries like Malaysia, Thailand, and India. Latin America and the Middle East & Africa are also experiencing a steady uptick in demand, catalyzed by global aid programs and private sector involvement in healthcare delivery.

Major market player included in this report are:
• Ansell Limited
• Cardinal Health, Inc.
• Top Glove Corporation Bhd
• Medline Industries, LP
• Hartalega Holdings Berhad
• Semperit AG Holding
• Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd
• Mölnlycke Health Care AB
• Supermax Corporation Berhad
• Kimberly-Clark Corporation
• McKesson Corporation
• Dynarex Corporation
• B. Braun Melsungen AG
• Sri Trang Gloves (Thailand) Public Company Limited
• Unigloves (UK) Limited

The detailed segments and sub-segment of the market are explained below:

By Material
• Natural Rubber
• Nitrile
• Neoprene
• Vinyl
• Polyethylene

By Product
• Surgical Gloves
• Examination Gloves
• Chemotherapy Gloves
• Others

By Application
• Infection Control
• Surgical Procedures
• Diagnostic Procedures
• Others

By End-use
• Hospitals
• Clinics
• Ambulatory Surgical Centers
• Diagnostic Centers
• Others

By Region:

North America
• U.S.
• Canada

Europe
• UK
• Germany
• France
• Spain
• Italy
• Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific
• China
• India
• Japan
• Australia
• South Korea
• Rest of Asia Pacific

Latin America
• Brazil
• Mexico
• Rest of Latin America

Middle East & Africa
• Saudi Arabia
• South Africa
• Rest of Middle East & Africa

Years considered for the study are as follows:
• Historical year – 2022
• Base year – 2023
• Forecast period – 2024 to 2032

Key Takeaways:
• Market Estimates & Forecast for 10 years from 2022 to 2032.
• Annualized revenues and regional level analysis for each market segment.
• Detailed analysis of geographical landscape with Country level analysis of major regions.
• Competitive landscape with information on major players in the market.
• Analysis of key business strategies and recommendations on future market approach.
• Analysis of competitive structure of the market.
• Demand side and supply side analysis of the market.

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Table of Contents

285 Pages
Chapter 1. Global Disposable Medical Gloves Market Executive Summary
1.1. Global Disposable Medical Gloves Market Size & Forecast (2022–2032)
1.2. Regional Summary
1.3. Segmental Summary
1.3.1. By Material
1.3.2. By Product
1.3.3. By Application
1.3.4. By End use
1.4. Key Trends
1.5. Recession Impact
1.6. Analyst Recommendation & Conclusion
Chapter 2. Global Disposable Medical Gloves Market Definition and Research Assumptions
2.1. Research Objective
2.2. Market Definition
2.3. Research Assumptions
2.3.1. Inclusion & Exclusion
2.3.2. Limitations
2.3.3. Supply Side Analysis
2.3.3.1. Availability
2.3.3.2. Infrastructure
2.3.3.3. Regulatory Environment
2.3.3.4. Market Competition
2.3.3.5. Economic Viability (End User Perspective)
2.3.4. Demand Side Analysis
2.3.4.1. Hospital Acquired Infection Control Mandates
2.3.4.2. Pandemic Preparedness Regulations
2.3.4.3. Allergy and Safety Standards
2.3.4.4. Healthcare Hygiene Awareness
2.4. Estimation Methodology
2.5. Years Considered for the Study
2.6. Currency Conversion Rates
Chapter 3. Global Disposable Medical Gloves Market Dynamics
3.1. Market Drivers
3.1.1. Escalating Incidence of HAIs and Pandemics
3.1.2. Regulatory Mandates on PPE Usage
3.1.3. Shift to Advanced Synthetic Materials
3.2. Market Challenges
3.2.1. Raw Material Price Fluctuations and Supply Chain Disruptions
3.2.2. Environmental Concerns over Glove Waste
3.3. Market Opportunities
3.3.1. Development of Biodegradable and Eco friendly Gloves
3.3.2. Automation in Glove Manufacturing
3.3.3. Expansion into Non traditional End use Sectors
Chapter 4. Global Disposable Medical Gloves Market Industry Analysis
4.1. Porter’s 5 Force Model
4.1.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.1.2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
4.1.3. Threat of New Entrants
4.1.4. Threat of Substitutes
4.1.5. Competitive Rivalry
4.1.6. Futuristic Approach to Porter’s 5 Forces
4.1.7. Impact Analysis
4.2. PESTEL Analysis
4.2.1. Political
4.2.2. Economic
4.2.3. Social
4.2.4. Technological
4.2.5. Environmental
4.2.6. Legal
4.3. Top Investment Opportunity
4.4. Top Winning Strategies
4.5. Disruptive Trends
4.6. Industry Expert Perspective
4.7. Analyst Recommendation & Conclusion
Chapter 5. Global Disposable Medical Gloves Market Size & Forecasts by Material 2022–2032
5.1. Segment Dashboard
5.2. Global DMG Market: Material Revenue Trend Analysis, 2022 & 2032 (USD Million)
5.2.1. Natural Rubber
5.2.2. Nitrile
5.2.3. Neoprene
5.2.4. Vinyl
5.2.5. Polyethylene
Chapter 6. Global Disposable Medical Gloves Market Size & Forecasts by Product 2022–2032
6.1. Segment Dashboard
6.2. Global DMG Market: Product Revenue Trend Analysis, 2022 & 2032 (USD Million)
6.2.1. Surgical Gloves
6.2.2. Examination Gloves
6.2.3. Chemotherapy Gloves
6.2.4. Others
Chapter 7. Global Disposable Medical Gloves Market Size & Forecasts by Application 2022–2032
7.1. Segment Dashboard
7.2. Global DMG Market: Application Revenue Trend Analysis, 2022 & 2032 (USD Million)
7.2.1. Infection Control
7.2.2. Surgical Procedures
7.2.3. Diagnostic Procedures
7.2.4. Others
Chapter 8. Global Disposable Medical Gloves Market Size & Forecasts by End use 2022–2032
8.1. Segment Dashboard
8.2. Global DMG Market: End use Revenue Trend Analysis, 2022 & 2032 (USD Million)
8.2.1. Hospitals
8.2.2. Clinics
8.2.3. Ambulatory Surgical Centers
8.2.4. Diagnostic Centers
8.2.5. Others
Chapter 9. Global Disposable Medical Gloves Market Size & Forecasts by Region 2022–2032
9.1. North America DMG Market
9.1.1. U.S. DMG Market
9.1.1.1. Material breakdown size & forecasts, 2022–2032
9.1.1.2. Product breakdown size & forecasts, 2022–2032
9.1.1.3. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2022–2032
9.1.1.4. End use breakdown size & forecasts, 2022–2032
9.1.2. Canada DMG Market
9.2. Europe DMG Market
9.2.1. UK DMG Market
9.2.2. Germany DMG Market
9.2.3. France DMG Market
9.2.4. Spain DMG Market
9.2.5. Italy DMG Market
9.2.6. Rest of Europe DMG Market
9.3. Asia Pacific DMG Market
9.3.1. China DMG Market
9.3.2. India DMG Market
9.3.3. Japan DMG Market
9.3.4. Australia DMG Market
9.3.5. South Korea DMG Market
9.3.6. Rest of Asia Pacific DMG Market
9.4. Latin America DMG Market
9.4.1. Brazil DMG Market
9.4.2. Mexico DMG Market
9.4.3. Rest of Latin America DMG Market
9.5. Middle East & Africa DMG Market
9.5.1. Saudi Arabia DMG Market
9.5.2. South Africa DMG Market
9.5.3. Rest of Middle East & Africa DMG Market
Chapter 10. Competitive Intelligence
10.1. Key Company SWOT Analysis
10.1.1. Ansell Limited
10.1.2. Cardinal Health, Inc.
10.1.3. Top Glove Corporation Bhd
10.2. Top Market Strategies
10.3. Company Profiles
10.3.1. Ansell Limited
10.3.1.1. Key Information
10.3.1.2. Overview
10.3.1.3. Financial (Subject to Data Availability)
10.3.1.4. Product Summary
10.3.1.5. Market Strategies
10.3.2. Cardinal Health, Inc.
10.3.3. Top Glove Corporation Bhd
10.3.4. Medline Industries, LP
10.3.5. Hartalega Holdings Berhad
10.3.6. Semperit AG Holding
10.3.7. Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd
10.3.8. Mölnlycke Health Care AB
10.3.9. Supermax Corporation Berhad
10.3.10. Kimberly Clark Corporation
10.3.11. McKesson Corporation
10.3.12. Dynarex Corporation
10.3.13. B. Braun Melsungen AG
10.3.14. Sri Trang Gloves (Thailand) PCL
10.3.15. Unigloves (UK) Limited
Chapter 11. Research Process
11.1. Research Process
11.1.1. Data Mining
11.1.2. Analysis
11.1.3. Market Estimation
11.1.4. Validation
11.1.5. Publishing
11.2. Research Attributes
List of Tables
TABLE 1. Global Disposable Medical Gloves Market, report scope
TABLE 2. Global DMG Market estimates & forecasts by Region 2022–2032 (USD Million)
TABLE 3. Global DMG Market estimates & forecasts by Material 2022–2032 (USD Million)
TABLE 4. Global DMG Market estimates & forecasts by Product 2022–2032 (USD Million)
TABLE 5. Global DMG Market estimates & forecasts by Application 2022–2032 (USD Million)
TABLE 6. Global DMG Market estimates & forecasts by End use 2022–2032 (USD Million)
TABLE 7. Global DMG Market by segment, estimates & forecasts, 2022–2032 (USD Million)
TABLE 8. U.S. DMG Market estimates & forecasts, 2022–2032 (USD Million)
TABLE 9. Canada DMG Market estimates & forecasts, 2022–2032 (USD Million)
TABLE 10. UK DMG Market estimates & forecasts, 2022–2032 (USD Million)
TABLE 11. Germany DMG Market estimates & forecasts, 2022–2032 (USD Million)
TABLE 12. France DMG Market estimates & forecasts, 2022–2032 (USD Million)
TABLE 13. Spain DMG Market estimates & forecasts, 2022–2032 (USD Million)
TABLE 14. Italy DMG Market estimates & forecasts, 2022–2032 (USD Million)
TABLE 15. Rest of Europe DMG Market estimates & forecasts, 2022–2032 (USD Million)
TABLE 16. Asia Pacific DMG Market estimates & forecasts, 2022–2032 (USD Million)
TABLE 17. China DMG Market estimates & forecasts, 2022–2032 (USD Million)
TABLE 18. India DMG Market estimates & forecasts, 2022–2032 (USD Million)
TABLE 19. Japan DMG Market estimates & forecasts, 2022–2032 (USD Million)
TABLE 20. Australia DMG Market estimates & forecasts, 2022–2032 (USD Million)
List of Figures
FIGURE 1. Global Disposable Medical Gloves Market, research methodology
FIGURE 2. Global DMG Market, market estimation techniques
FIGURE 3. Global DMG Market size estimates & forecast methods
FIGURE 4. Global DMG Market, key trends 2023
FIGURE 5. Global DMG Market, growth prospects 2022–2032
FIGURE 6. Global DMG Market, Porter’s 5 Force Model
FIGURE 7. Global DMG Market, PESTEL analysis
FIGURE 8. Global DMG Market, value chain analysis
FIGURE 9. Global DMG Market by Material, 2022 & 2032 (USD Million)
FIGURE 10. Global DMG Market by Product, 2022 & 2032 (USD Million)
FIGURE 11. Global DMG Market by Application, 2022 & 2032 (USD Million)
FIGURE 12. Global DMG Market by End use, 2022 & 2032 (USD Million)
FIGURE 13. Global DMG Market by Region, 2022 & 2032 (USD Million)
FIGURE 14. North America DMG Market, 2022 & 2032 (USD Million)
FIGURE 15. Europe DMG Market, 2022 & 2032 (USD Million)
FIGURE 16. Asia Pacific DMG Market, 2022 & 2032 (USD Million)
FIGURE 17. Latin America DMG Market, 2022 & 2032 (USD Million)
FIGURE 18. Middle East & Africa DMG Market, 2022 & 2032 (USD Million)
FIGURE 19. Global DMG Market, company market share analysis (2023)
FIGURE 20. Innovation roadmap for Disposable Medical Gloves Market trends

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