Industrial Gloves Market

Industrial Gloves Market Outlook - 2027

The global industrial gloves market was valued at $6.9 billion in 2019, and is projected to reach $14.8 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 10.4% from 2020 to 2027.

Industrial gloves are protective wear that protect the skin from heat, sharp metals, and harmful environments. They are designed to provide comfort to the wearer and do not obstruct the efficiency and competence of the wearer. They find their application in manufacturing plants, assembling plants, chemical plants, and medical institutions where they provide protection from heat, corrosive substances, and sharp objects.

Safety rules and regulations at workplaces, increase in demand for superior performance and comfort and growing healthcare and food processing industries is anticipated to drive the growth of the industrial gloves market. North America has the presence of a lot of end-use industries. The government of this region has stringent regulations regarding the safety of labor and working individuals. If any irregularities are found then the employer is charged with heavy penalties, and it also creates bad image for the company among consumers and in the market. These kinds of stringent regulations laid down by the governments of the developed countries such as the U.S., Canada, Germany, and France are anticipated to drive the growth of industrial gloves across the globe. In addition, workers also make sure that they use the gloves in all work-related operations and demand better performance and comfort. These gloves are cut resistant, have long working life and offer a firm grip. These factors are anticipated to surge the demand for industrial gloves across these developed regions. Furthermore, the demand for disposable gloves has surged from healthcare sector owing to seasonal factors such as prevalence of viral outbreaks and infectious diseases. Rise in awareness regarding health and safety measures associated with patient treatment and emergency response incidents has played a key role in driving the demand for disposable gloves in the healthcare industry. In addition, risks associated with the on-the-job transmission of germs and blood borne pathogens are expected to increase the demand for disposable gloves in the medical and healthcare facilities. Increase in awareness toward disease prevention and consumer well-being in the healthcare sector is expected to drive the growth of the market during the forecast period. Moreover, gloves are used frequently in the food industry, especially when workers are preparing food. Gloves provide barrier between dangerous pathogens and the food the worker is preparing. Wearing gloves is important when preparing food that will not go through a cooking step before it reaches the customer. Surge in growth of the food industry across the globe due to fast paced life of consumer and demand for ready-to-eat food is anticipated to increase the demand for industrial gloves worldwide.

However, availability of local and inexpensive products and lack of awareness regarding usage of industrial gloves in the developing economies is anticipated to hinder the growth of the market. Implementation of innovated technologies like new cut resistant gloves launched by Ansell engineered with next-generation INTERCEPT Technology yarns is anticipated to create new opportunities for the industrial gloves market growth during the forecast period.

The global industrial gloves market size is segmented into usability, material, end-user, glove type, protection and region. On the basis of usability, the market is categorized into disposable and reusable. Disposable gloves on the basis of material, the market is categorized into natural rubber, nitrile, vinyl, neoprene, polyethylene, and others. Disposable gloves on the basis of end-user, the market is classified into aerospace, disk drives, flat panels, food, hospitals, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, and others. Reusable gloves on the basis of glove type, the market is categorized into dipped gloves, knitted gloves, supported knitted gloves, and others. Reusable gloves on the basis of protection, the market is categorized into general purpose/mechanical protection, chemical/liquid protection, and product protection. Reusable gloves on the basis of end-user, the market is divided into machinery, oil & gas, metal fabrication, automotive, chemical, construction, plane manufacturing, food processing, office building cleaners, healthcare, and others. By region wise, it is analyzed across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA. 

The major key players operating in the industrial gloves market include Top Glove Corporation Berhad, Hartalega Holdings, Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd, Riverstone Holdings Limited, Careplus Group Berhad, Supermax Corp., Ansell Healthcare, SHOWA, Inc., Honeywell International Inc. and Semperit AG Holding. Other players operating in this market include ATG Sitec GmbH, Acme Safety, Arco Limited, and Blaklader B.V. These major key players are adopting different strategies such as joint venture, agreement and business expansion to stay competitive in the global industrial gloves market.

Global Industrial Gloves Market, By Usability

Depending on usability, the disposable gloves segment accounted for the major market share in 2019 as these gloves are resistant to solvent and odor free that has led to increase in their usage in the food, hospital, medical devices, and pharmaceutical industries.   

Global Industrial Gloves Market, By Material Disposable

Depending on glove material, the natural rubber segment accounted for the major market share in 2019 owing to increase in usage of these gloves in chemical industry as well as for household. Growth of chemical industry and increase in demand and production of chemicals to be used in various industries are the factors expected to increase the demand for natural rubber gloves. In addition, increase in usage of natural rubber gloves in household is anticipated to increase the demand for natural rubber gloves in this sector. These factors drive the growth of the industrial gloves market.

Global Industrial Gloves Market, By End-User (Disposable)

Depending on end-user the semiconductor segment accounted for the major market share in 2019 due to increased usage of industrial gloves in the semiconductor industry. Industrial gloves are bad conductors of electricity and comparatively stiffer with least elasticity, which protects workers hands from electric shocks while working.

Global Industrial Gloves Market, By Protection (Reusable)

Depending on application, the general purpose/mechanical protection segment accounted for the major market share in 2019 as these gloves strengthen workers grip and reduces the risk of injury while working on the machine. Thus, there is an increase in the demand for industrial gloves that provide excellent mechanical protection during the forecast period.

Global Industrial Gloves Market, By Glove Type (Reusable)

Depending on glove type, the supported knitted gloves segment accounted for the major market share in 2019. These gloves have excellent resistance to hot and cold temperatures, they absorb sweat, offer superb puncture & abrasion resistance, and are quite durable due to the liner. Owing to these factors, the demand for supported knitted gloves is expected to increase across industrial and manufacturing sectors during the forecast period.

Global Industrial Gloves Market, By Application (Reusable)

Depending on application, the machinery segment accounted for the major industrial gloves market share in 2019 owing to rapid industrialization across the emerging economies such as India and China that have led to setting up of many manufacturing units that include the usage of various heavy machineries for the production that requires industrial gloves for safety. This factor is anticipated to drive the growth of the industrial gloves market.

Global Industrial Gloves Market, By Region (Disposable & Reusable)

North America accounted for the major market share in 2019 in the global industrial gloves market due to stringent regulations regarding the safety of labor and working individuals. If any irregularities are found then the employer is charged with heavy penalties, and it also creates the bad image of the company among consumers and in the market. This kind of stringent regulations laid down by the governments are expected to drive the growth of industrial gloves across the globe.

Key Benefits For Stakeholders

• The global industrial gloves market analysis covers in-depth information of major industry participants.

• Porter’s five forces analysis helps to analyze the potential of buyers & suppliers and the competitive scenario of the industry for strategy building.

• Major countries have been mapped according to their individual revenue contribution to the regional market.

• The report provides an in-depth analysis of the global industrial gloves market forecast for the period 2020-2027.

• The report outlines the current industrial gloves market trends and future estimations from 2019 to 2027 to understand the prevailing opportunities and potential investment pockets. 

• The key drivers, restraints, and market opportunity and their detailed impact analysis is elucidated in the study.

COVID-19 Analysis:

• Malaysia is the third largest producer of rubber and largest gloves producer in the world. According to Malaysian Rubber Board (MRB), the COVID-19 pandemic is likely to increase the price of rubber required for manufacturing of gloves. In addition, pandemic situation is also expected to increase the demand for gloves especially the disposable gloves from the healthcare industry.
• Furthermore, Malaysian Rubber Board (MRB) also projected that Malaysia would control 65.0% of the global rubber gloves market in 2020, which is up by 3.0% from existing current share of 62.0% due to growing demand for gloves amid COVID-19 breakout across the globe.
• World’s largest glove manufacturer Top Glove Corporation Bhd has reported that their order volume has been doubled in Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan due to COVID-19 outbreak, and have forecasted a 10.0%–15.0% rise in the sales of natural rubber gloves.
• According to the UNIDO (United Nations Industrial Development Organization), the MSME (Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises) sector across the developing economy like India has been worst affected due to outbreak of COVID-19 and the lockdown imposed thereafter. The 30.0%-70.0% of pre-COVID-19 workforce of this sector have migrated back to their hometowns due to uncertainties and loss of income during the lockdown. Therefore, when the restrictions will be lifted the production of industrial gloves is likely to be decrease or will be very less due to low availability of workers at the workplaces. 

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