Disposable Nitrile Gloves Market: Current Analysis and Forecast (2022-2028)

Disposable nitrile gloves are medical gloves made from a synthetic rubber called nitrile butadiene rubber (NBR). They are designed to provide protection against chemicals, microorganisms, and other hazards in a healthcare setting, these gloves are less likely to cause skin irritation or allergic reactions, and they are more resistant to punctures and tears. Nitrile gloves are also less likely to cause latex allergies, which is a significant advantage for healthcare workers and patients who are sensitive to latex.

The disposable nitrile gloves market is anticipated to grow with a CAGR of 4.5% in the forecasted period. The demand for the disposable nitrile gloves is attributed to increase in the no. of surgical procedures globally. For instance, according to European statistics 2022 report, approximately 1.12 million surgical procedures for caesarean section were performed in 2020. Further, as per the above-mentioned source most of the EU Member States, between 200 and 400 caesarean sections were performed per 100 000 inhabitants in 2020. Additionally, disposable nitrile gloves are generally more expensive than other types of gloves, but they offer better protection against chemicals and pathogens, making them a cost-effective solution in the long run. Thus, all these factors are anticipated to fuel the market growth in the forecast period.

Based on the product, the market is bifurcated into powder and powdered-free gloves. Amongst these, the powder-free segment is anticipated to grow with a significant CAGR in the forecast period. Nitrile gloves offer greater resistance to chemicals, oils and acids contrary to other gloves. Additionally, being powder free further reduces the risk of allergens and dealing with messy powder. These above-mentioned factors are contributing towards the growth of this segment.

Based on end-users the market is segmented into hospitals, clinics, research institutes and pharmaceuticals. Amongst these, the hospital segment is anticipated to grow with a significant CAGR in the forecasted period. Hospitals are the major centres for carrying out surgical procedures and medical examinations. Additionally, nitrile gloves reduce the chances of preventing cross-contamination and transmission of pathogens during medical examinations and surgical procedures. Further, increased healthcare-associated infections are a major concern in healthcare facilities and the use of these gloves can reduce the chances of infection. Thus these above-mentioned factors are anticipated to propel the growth of this segment.

For a better understanding of the market adoption of the Behavior Health industry, the market is analyzed based on its worldwide presence in the countries such as North America (U.S., Canada, and the Rest of North America), Europe (UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain and Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, and Rest of Asia-Pacific), Rest of World. Asia-pacific is anticipated to grow with a significant CAGR during the forecasted period. This is attributed to the increase in healthcare expenditure in this region. For instance, healthcare expenditures paid to medical institutions in fiscal 2021 reached a record USD 316 trillion, an increase of 14 trillion, or 4.6%, compared to the previous year. This is propelling the market growth in this region.

Some of the major players operating in the market include: ANSELL LTD., Top Glove Corporation Bhd, Hartalega Holdings Berhad, Unigloves (UK) Limited., Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd, Superior Glove., MCR Safety, Supermax Corporation Berhad., Ammex Corporation, Cardinal Health.