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Latin America Medical Gloves Market by Product Type, End-Use, and Country-wise Insights: Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast, 2025 - 2032

Published Jul 24, 2025
Length 258 Pages
SKU # PERR20220177

Description

Persistence Market Research has recently released a comprehensive report on the Latin America medical gloves market. The report offers a thorough assessment of crucial market dynamics, including drivers, trends, opportunities, and challenges, providing detailed insights into the market structure.

Key Insights:
  • Latin America Medical Gloves Market Size (2025E): USD 468.7 Million
  • Projected Market Value (2032F): USD 728.4 Million
  • Latin America Medical Gloves Market Growth Rate (CAGR 2025 to 2032): 6.5%
Latin America Medical Gloves Market – Report Scope:

Medical gloves are a critical component in healthcare environments, offering essential protection against contamination, infection, and the transmission of pathogens. These gloves are widely used across hospitals, clinics, laboratories, and homecare settings during medical examinations, surgical procedures, and routine healthcare practices. The Latin America medical gloves market encompasses various glove types, including examination and surgical gloves, made from materials such as latex, nitrile, vinyl, and neoprene. Market growth is driven by increasing awareness of hygiene standards, growing demand for infection control, and the expansion of healthcare infrastructure across the region.

Market Growth Drivers:

The Latin America medical gloves market is propelled by several key factors, including the rising incidence of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), growth in surgical procedures, and heightened demand for personal protective equipment (PPE) in the wake of global health emergencies. The transition from reusable to disposable gloves and the increasing preference for nitrile gloves due to latex allergies are fueling adoption. Furthermore, government investments in healthcare, rising public-private healthcare partnerships, and improvements in medical supply chains are supporting regional market development.

Market Restraints:

Despite promising growth prospects, the medical gloves market faces challenges related to raw material price fluctuations, limited domestic manufacturing, and supply chain vulnerabilities. Inconsistent regulatory standards across Latin American countries and cost constraints in underfunded healthcare systems can hinder widespread adoption, particularly in rural or underserved areas. Additionally, a lack of awareness about high-quality glove options and improper glove usage practices may reduce the effectiveness of infection control efforts.

Market Opportunities:

The medical gloves market presents significant growth opportunities driven by technological advancements in glove manufacturing, increased local production capabilities, and the rising demand for sustainable and biodegradable gloves. Expansion of outpatient care services and home healthcare, supported by telehealth platforms, has created new avenues for glove consumption outside traditional hospital settings. Strategic collaborations, market entry by international players, and innovation in glove design—such as powder-free and textured grip variants—offer strong potential for competitive differentiation and expansion.

Key Questions Answered in the Report:
  • What are the primary factors driving the growth of the medical gloves market in Latin America?
  • Which glove materials and applications are driving medical glove usage across various healthcare environments?
  • How are innovation and sustainability influencing product offerings in the Latin America medical gloves market?
  • Who are the key players contributing to the market, and what strategic initiatives are they pursuing?
  • What are the emerging trends and future prospects in the regional medical gloves market?
Competitive Intelligence and Business Strategy:

These companies invest in research and development to offer hypoallergenic, environmentally friendly, and ergonomically designed gloves tailored to diverse clinical needs. Collaborations with healthcare distributors and government bodies facilitate deeper market penetration. Emphasis on scalable manufacturing processes, logistics optimization, and digital ordering platforms supports efficient supply chain management and customer satisfaction across Latin America.

Key Companies Profiled:
  • Top Glove Corporation Bhd
  • Medline Industries
  • Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
  • Cardinal Health, Inc.
  • B. Braun Melsungen AG
  • Denorex Corporation
  • SHOWA GROUP
  • Owens & Minor, O&M Halyard
  • Hartalega Holdings Bernard
  • Safe Glove Co. Ltd.
  • Supermen Corporation Berhad
  • Huzza Alpha Borealis Investment Management
  • Ansell Commercial Mexico S.A. De C
  • Global Glove and Safety Manufacturing, Inc.
Latin America Medical Gloves Market Research Segmentation:

By Product Type:
  • Examination Gloves
Latex Powder

Latex Powder-Free

Nitrile

Vinyl

Polyisoprene
  • Surgical Gloves
Latex Powder

Latex Powder-Free

Nitrile

Neoprene

Polyisoprene

By End User:
  • Hospitals
  • Specialty Clinics
  • Ambulatory Surgical Centres
By Country:
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Colombia
  • Argentina
  • Chile
  • Uruguay
  • Cuba
  • Peru
  • Rest of LATAM


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Table of Contents

258 Pages
1. Executive Summary
1.1. Market Outlook
1.2. Demand Side Trends
1.3. Supply Side Trends
1.4. Analysis and Recommendations
2. Market Overview
2.1. Market Coverage / Taxonomy
2.2. Market Definition / Scope / Limitations
2.3. Inclusion and Exclusions
3. Key Market Trends
3.1. Key Trends Impacting the Market
3.2. Innovation/Development Trends
4. Key Inclusions
4.1. Import Export Scenario
4.2. Regulatory Scenario
4.3. Key Promotional Strategies by Manufacturers
4.4. Product Adoption Analysis by Region
4.5. Porter’s Analysis
4.6. PESTLE Analysis
4.7. Value Chain Analysis
5. Market Background
5.1. Macro-Economic Factors
5.1.1. GDP Growth Outlook
5.1.2. Healthcare Industry Outlook
5.1.3. Global Medical Gloves Outlook
5.2. Forecast Factors - Relevance & Impact
5.2.1. Top Companies Historical Growth
5.2.2. Cost of The Products
5.2.3. Adoption of Products
5.2.4. Pipeline Products
5.2.5. New Product Approvals
5.2.6. Increased Mergers and Acquisitions
5.2.7. Historic and Current Revenue of Key Players
5.2.8. Technology Advancements
5.3. Market Dynamics
5.3.1. Drivers
5.3.2. Restraints
5.3.3. Opportunity Analysis
6. COVID-19 Crisis Analysis
6.1. 2023 Market Scenario
6.2. COVID-19 and Impact Analysis
6.2.1. By Product
6.2.2. By End User
6.2.3. By Region
7. Latin America Market Demand (in Volume) Analysis 2019-2024 and Forecast, 2025–2032
7.1. Historical Market Volume (Units) Analysis, 2019–2024
7.2. Current and Future Market Volume (Units) Projections, 2025–2032
7.2.1. Y-o-Y Growth Trend Analysis
8. Latin America Market - Pricing Analysis
8.1. Regional Pricing Analysis by Product
8.2. Pricing Analysis by Key Manufacturers
8.3. Pricing Break-up
8.3.1. Manufacturer Level Pricing
8.3.2. Distributor Level Pricing
8.4. Average Pricing Analysis Benchmark
8.5. Pricing Assumptions
9. Latin America Market Demand (in Value or Size in US$ Mn) Analysis 2019-2024 and Forecast, 2025–2032
9.1. Historical Market Value (US$ Mn) Analysis, 2019–2024
9.2. Current and Future Market Value (US$ Mn) Projections, 2025–2032
9.2.1. Y-o-Y Growth Trend Analysis
9.2.2. Absolute $ Opportunity Analysis
10. Latin America Market Analysis 2019-2024 and Forecast 2025–2032, By Product
10.1. Introduction / Key Findings
10.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Units) Analysis by Product, 2019–2024
10.3. Current and Future Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Units) Analysis and Forecast by Product, 2025–2032
10.3.1. Examination Gloves
10.3.1.1. Latex Powder
10.3.1.2. Latex Powder Free
10.3.1.3. Nitrile
10.3.1.4. Vinyl
10.3.1.5. Polyisoprene
10.3.2. Surgical Gloves
10.3.2.1. Latex Powder
10.3.2.2. Latex Powder Free
10.3.2.3. Nitrile
10.3.2.4. Neoprene
10.3.2.5. Polyisoprene
10.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis by Product
11. Latin America Market Analysis 2019-2024 and Forecast 2025–2032, By End User
11.1. Introduction / Key Findings
11.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Mn) Analysis by End User, 2019–2024
11.3. Current and Future Market Size (US$ Mn) Analysis and Forecast by End User, 2025–2032
11.3.1. Hospitals
11.3.2. Specialty Clinics
11.3.3. Ambulatory Surgical Centers
11.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis by End User
12. Latin America Market Analysis 2019-2024 and Forecast 2025–2032, By Country
12.1. Introduction
12.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Units) Analysis by Country, 2019–2024
12.3. Current and Future Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Units) Analysis and Forecast by Country, 2025–2032
12.3.1. Brazil
12.3.2. Mexico
12.3.3. Colombia
12.3.4. Argentina
12.3.5. Chile
12.3.6. Uruguay
12.3.7. Cuba
12.3.8. Peru
12.3.9. Rest of LATAM
12.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
13. Brazil Market Analysis 2019-2024 and Forecast 2025–2032
13.1. Introduction
13.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Units) Trend Analysis by Market Taxonomy, 2019–2024
13.3. Current and Future Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Units) Analysis and Forecast by Market Taxonomy, 2025–2032
13.3.1. By Product
13.3.2. By End User
13.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis
13.4.1. By Product
13.4.2. By End User
13.5. Drivers and Restraints - Impact Analysis
14. Mexico Market Analysis 2019-2024 and Forecast 2025–2032
14.1. Introduction
14.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Units) Trend Analysis by Market Taxonomy, 2019–2024
14.3. Current and Future Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Units) Analysis and Forecast by Market Taxonomy, 2025–2032
14.3.1. By Product
14.3.2. By End User
14.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis
14.4.1. By Product
14.4.2. By End User
14.5. Drivers and Restraints - Impact Analysis
15. Colombia Market Analysis 2019-2024 and Forecast 2025–2032
15.1. Introduction
15.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Units) Trend Analysis by Market Taxonomy, 2019–2024
15.3. Current and Future Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Units) Analysis and Forecast by Market Taxonomy, 2025–2032
15.3.1. By Product
15.3.2. By End User
15.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis
15.4.1. By Product
15.4.2. By End User
15.5. Drivers and Restraints - Impact Analysis
16. Argentina Market Analysis 2019-2024 and Forecast 2025–2032
16.1. Introduction
16.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Units) Trend Analysis by Market Taxonomy, 2019–2024
16.3. Current and Future Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Units) Analysis and Forecast by Market Taxonomy, 2025–2032
16.3.1. By Product
16.3.2. By End User
16.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis
16.4.1. By Product
16.4.2. By End User
16.5. Drivers and Restraints - Impact Analysis
17. Chile Market Analysis 2019-2024 and Forecast 2025–2032
17.1. Introduction
17.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Units) Trend Analysis by Market Taxonomy, 2019–2024
17.3. Current and Future Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Units) Analysis and Forecast by Market Taxonomy, 2025–2032
17.3.1. By Product
17.3.2. By End User
17.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis
17.4.1. By Product
17.4.2. By End User
17.5. Drivers and Restraints - Impact Analysis
18. Uruguay Market Analysis 2019-2024 and Forecast 2025–2032
18.1. Introduction
18.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Units) Trend Analysis by Market Taxonomy, 2019–2024
18.3. Current and Future Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Units) Analysis and Forecast by Market Taxonomy, 2025–2032
18.3.1. By Product
18.3.2. By End User
18.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis
18.4.1. By Product
18.4.2. By End User
18.5. Drivers and Restraints - Impact Analysis
19. Cuba Market Analysis 2019-2024 and Forecast 2025–2032
19.1. Introduction
19.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Units) Trend Analysis by Market Taxonomy, 2019–2024
19.3. Current and Future Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Units) Analysis and Forecast by Market Taxonomy, 2025–2032
19.3.1. By Product
19.3.2. By End User
19.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis
19.4.1. By Product
19.4.2. By End User
19.5. Drivers and Restraints - Impact Analysis
20. Peru Market Analysis 2019-2024 and Forecast 2025–2032
20.1. Introduction
20.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Units) Trend Analysis by Market Taxonomy, 2019–2024
20.3. Current and Future Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Units) Analysis and Forecast by Market Taxonomy, 2025–2032
20.3.1. By Product
20.3.2. By End User
20.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis
20.4.1. By Product
20.4.2. By End User
20.5. Drivers and Restraints - Impact Analysis
21. Rest of LATAM Market Analysis 2019-2024 and Forecast 2025–2032
21.1. Introduction
21.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Units) Trend Analysis by Market Taxonomy, 2019–2024
21.3. Current and Future Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Units) Analysis and Forecast by Market Taxonomy, 2025–2032
21.3.1. By Product
21.3.2. By End User
21.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis
21.4.1. By Product
21.4.2. By End User
21.5. Drivers and Restraints - Impact Analysis
22. Market Structure Analysis
22.1. Market Analysis by Tier of Companies
22.2. Market Revenue (US$) Share Analysis of Top Players
22.2.1. Brazil
22.2.2. Mexico
22.2.3. Colombia
22.2.4. Argentina
22.3. Market Volume (Units) Share Analysis of Top Players
22.3.1. Brazil
22.3.2. Mexico
22.3.3. Colombia
22.3.4. Argentina
22.4. Market Presence Analysis
22.4.1. Regional footprint of Players
22.4.2. Product footprint by Players
22.4.3. Channel footprint by Players
23. Competition Analysis
23.1. Competition Dashboard
23.2. Competition Benchmarking
23.3. Competition Deep Dive (Global Players)
23.3.1. Top Glove Corporation Bhd
23.3.1.1. Overview
23.3.1.2. Product Portfolio
23.3.1.3. Key Financials
23.3.1.4. Sales Footprint
23.3.1.5. SWOT Analysis
23.3.1.6. Key Developments
23.3.1.7. Strategy Overview
23.3.2. Top Glove Corporation Bhd
23.3.2.1. Overview
23.3.2.2. Product Portfolio
23.3.2.3. Key Financials
23.3.2.4. Sales Footprint
23.3.2.5. SWOT Analysis
23.3.2.6. Key Developments
23.3.2.7. Strategy Overview
23.3.3. Medline Industries
23.3.3.1. Overview
23.3.3.2. Product Portfolio
23.3.3.3. Key Financials
23.3.3.4. Sales Footprint
23.3.3.5. SWOT Analysis
23.3.3.6. Key Developments
23.3.3.7. Strategy Overview
23.3.4. Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
23.3.4.1. Overview
23.3.4.2. Product Portfolio
23.3.4.3. Key Financials
23.3.4.4. Sales Footprint
23.3.4.5. SWOT Analysis
23.3.4.6. Key Developments
23.3.4.7. Strategy Overview
23.3.5. Cardinal Health, Inc.
23.3.5.1. Overview
23.3.5.2. Product Portfolio
23.3.5.3. Key Financials
23.3.5.4. Sales Footprint
23.3.5.5. SWOT Analysis
23.3.5.6. Key Developments
23.3.5.7. Strategy Overview
23.3.6. B. Braun Melsungen AG
23.3.6.1. Overview
23.3.6.2. Product Portfolio
23.3.6.3. Key Financials
23.3.6.4. Sales Footprint
23.3.6.5. SWOT Analysis
23.3.6.6. Key Developments
23.3.6.7. Strategy Overview
23.3.7. Denorex Corporation
23.3.7.1. Overview
23.3.7.2. Product Portfolio
23.3.7.3. Key Financials
23.3.7.4. Sales Footprint
23.3.7.5. SWOT Analysis
23.3.7.6. Key Developments
23.3.7.7. Strategy Overview
23.3.8. SHOWA GROUP
23.3.8.1. Overview
23.3.8.2. Product Portfolio
23.3.8.3. Key Financials
23.3.8.4. Sales Footprint
23.3.8.5. SWOT Analysis
23.3.8.6. Key Developments
23.3.8.7. Strategy Overview
23.3.9. Owens & Minor, O&M Halyard
23.3.9.1. Overview
23.3.9.2. Product Portfolio
23.3.9.3. Key Financials
23.3.9.4. Sales Footprint
23.3.9.5. SWOT Analysis
23.3.9.6. Key Developments
23.3.9.7. Strategy Overview
23.3.10. Hartalega Holdings Bernard
23.3.10.1. Overview
23.3.10.2. Product Portfolio
23.3.10.3. Key Financials
23.3.10.4. Sales Footprint
23.3.10.5. SWOT Analysis
23.3.10.6. Key Developments
23.3.10.7. Strategy Overview
23.3.11. Safe Glove Co. Ltd.
23.3.11.1. Overview
23.3.11.2. Product Portfolio
23.3.11.3. Key Financials
23.3.11.4. Sales Footprint
23.3.11.5. SWOT Analysis
23.3.11.6. Key Developments
23.3.11.7. Strategy Overview
23.3.12. Supermen Corporation Berhad
23.3.12.1. Overview
23.3.12.2. Product Portfolio
23.3.12.3. Key Financials
23.3.12.4. Sales Footprint
23.3.12.5. SWOT Analysis
23.3.12.6. Key Developments
23.3.12.7. Strategy Overview
23.3.13. Huzza Alpha Borealis Investment Management
23.3.13.1. Overview
23.3.13.2. Product Portfolio
23.3.13.3. Key Financials
23.3.13.4. Sales Footprint
23.3.13.5. SWOT Analysis
23.3.13.6. Key Developments
23.3.13.7. Strategy Overview
23.3.14. Ansell Commercial Mexico S.A. De C
23.3.14.1. Overview
23.3.14.2. Product Portfolio
23.3.14.3. Key Financials
23.3.14.4. Sales Footprint
23.3.14.5. SWOT Analysis
23.3.14.6. Key Developments
23.3.14.7. Strategy Overview
23.3.15. Global Glove and Safety Manufacturing, Inc.
23.3.15.1. Overview
23.3.15.2. Product Portfolio
23.3.15.3. Key Financials
23.3.15.4. Sales Footprint
23.3.15.5. SWOT Analysis
23.3.15.6. Key Developments
23.3.15.7. Strategy Overview
24. Assumptions and Acronyms Used
25. Research Methodology
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