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The Nitrile Gloves Market size is estimated to grow by USD 3,586.78 million at a CAGR of 7.23% between 2022 and 2027.
There is a growing concern regarding the hygiene and safety of healthcare-associated infections which has increased on focus on preventing HAI. Some of the key areas where HAIs occur include hospitals, long-term care, home care, and ambulatory care settings due to different factors such as the rising number of co-morbidities, the transmission of drug-resistant bacteria, prolonged hospital stays, frequent disease outbreaks, and the prevalence of poor infection-control practices. One of the most common methods of preventing HAIs is hand hygiene practices such as cleaning hands with disinfectants and wearing gloves at the point of care during patient contact, which are essential. Hence, the adoption of such practices will positively impact the global nitrile gloves market.
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The disposable segment is estimated to witness significant growth during the forecast period. There is an increasing adoption of nitrile gloves manufactured from synthetic rubber as it offers numerous advantages when compared to traditional latex gloves. Some of the key advantages of nitrile gloves manufactured from synthetic rubber include being highly resistant to punctures, chemicals, and oils, making them a preferred choice in various industries and applications.
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The disposable segment was the largest segment and was valued at USD 5,047.63 million in 2017. There is increasing adoption of disposable nitrile gloves across the healthcare sector especially hospitals, clinics, and laboratories to ensure protection against infectious diseases, chemicals, and bodily fluids. Additionally, there is a rise in demand for disposable nitrile gloves due to the increasing focus on infection control. Furthermore, the growing shift from latex to nitrile gloves due to latex allergies further fuelled the market growth. Furthermore, as these gloves offer great dexterity and tactile sensitivity, allowing workers to handle sensitive equipment and materials with ease while ensuring protection, there is an increasing demand for nitrile gloves across the industrial sector, including manufacturing, automotive, and food processing industries. Hence, such factors are expected to fuel the growth of this segment which in turn will drive the market growth during the forecast period.
Nitrile gloves are essentially medical accessories that are extensively utilized while handling potentially hazardous and corrosive chemicals. These nitrile gloves are manufactured using synthetic rubber compounds, which are highly resistant to punctures and harsh chemicals, and are used for various medical applications such as examinations, surgeries, and chemotherapy in order to avoid the risk of cross-contamination between healthcare professionals and their patients. Furthermore, factors such as the rising concern for safety and hygiene, along with the advent of novel manufacturing technologies to make temperature-and rupture-resistant medical gloves that are used to check latex-associated infections are expected to fuel the growth of this segment which in turn will drive the market growth during the forecast period.
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North America is estimated to contribute 30% to the growth of the global market during the forecast period. Technavio’s analysts have elaborately explained the regional trends and drivers that will shape the market during the forecast period. Some of the key factors that are significantly contributing to the growth of the global nitrile gloves market in North America are the implementation of stringent regulations to control cross-contamination in hospitals and healthcare facilities, food processing, and other industries, the better distribution and supply of nitrile gloves, and the increasing demand for antimicrobial and powder-free gloves. Additionally, there is a significant presence of stringent regulations that mandate the proper use of nitrile gloves by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the WHO, to minimize hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) between healthcare professionals and patients. Hence, such factors are expected to drive market growth in North America during the forecast period.
In 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, the growth of the global nitrile gloves market witnessed a significant slowdown due to a ban on cross-border movements and disruptions in supply chain and logistics operations for nitrile gloves in North America. However, in 2021, the initiation of large-scale vaccination drives?lifted the lockdown and travel restrictions, which led to the restoration of supply chains. Such factors are expected to drive the market during the forecast period.
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Companies are implementing various strategies, such as strategic alliances, partnerships, mergers and acquisitions, geographical expansion, and product/service launches, to enhance their presence in the market. The report also includes detailed analyses of the competitive landscape of the market and information about 20 market companies, including:
3M Co: The company offers nitrile gloves such as 3M nitrile gloves medium 90011T, 3M nitrile gloves X large 90011T, and 3M nitrile gloves large 90011T.
Qualitative and quantitative analysis of companies has been conducted to help clients understand the wider business environment as well as the strengths and weaknesses of key market players. Data is qualitatively analyzed to categorize companies as pure play, category-focused, industry-focused, and diversified; it is quantitatively analyzed to categorize companies as dominant, leading, strong, tentative, and weak.
There are multiple factors influencing market growth. Our researchers analyzed the data with 2022 as the base year, along with the key drivers, trends, and challenges.
A key factor shaping the nitrile gloves market growth is the increasing preference for biodegradable and powder-free nitrile gloves. There is a growing preference for powder-free nitrile gloves across end-users including hospitals, food processing, automotive, and other industries, as they are widely used to prevent risks, including exposure to starch powder, which can cause granulomas, pleuritis, myocarditis, and skin irritation. Additionally, it has become essential for healthcare workers to wash their hands instead of using an alcohol-based hand rub (ABHR) after the use of powdered gloves.
Moreover, there is an increasing focus by manufacturers on the development of powder-free gloves by removing the residual powder from powdered gloves. Furthermore, several regulatory laws are fuelling the growth of powder-free nitrile gloves as they have implemented stricter guidelines and standards regarding the use of powdered gloves due to safety concerns. Hence, such factors are driving the market growth during the forecast period.
Volatile raw material prices and currency fluctuations are one of the key challenges hindering the nitrile gloves market growth. It has become increasingly difficult for manufacturers to manage their sourcing costs due to volatility and fluctuations in raw material prices. Some of the key factors that influence the fluctuations in raw material prices include capacity constraints, stockpiling by users, new regulations, unfavorable environment, foreign exchange rates, seasonal drops and spikes, and economic crises.
Moreover, the essential raw material that is used in the manufacturing of nitrile medical gloves is nitrile butadiene rubber (NBR) and the price of the raw material fluctuates based on demand. Hence, such factors are negatively impacting the market which in turn is hindering the market growth during the forecast period.
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The market report includes the adoption lifecycle of the market, covering from the innovator’s stage to the laggard’s stage. It focuses on adoption rates in different regions based on penetration. Furthermore, the report also includes key purchase criteria and drivers of price sensitivity to help companies evaluate and develop their growth strategies.
Global Nitrile Gloves Market Customer Landscape
The nitrile gloves market report forecasts market growth by revenue at global, regional & country levels and provides an analysis of the latest trends and growth opportunities from 2017 to 2027.
Nitrile Gloves Market Scope |
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Report Coverage |
Details |
Page number |
151 |
Base year |
2022 |
Historic period |
2017-2021 |
Forecast period |
2023-2027 |
Growth momentum & CAGR |
Accelerate at a CAGR of 7.23% |
Market growth 2023-2027 |
USD 3,586.78 million |
Market structure |
Fragmented |
YoY growth 2022-2023(%) |
6.01 |
Regional analysis |
North America, Europe, Asia, and the Rest of the World (ROW) |
Performing market contribution |
North America at 30% |
Key countries |
US, UK, Germany, China, and Japan |
Competitive landscape |
Leading Vendors, Market Positioning of Vendors, Competitive Strategies, and Industry Risks |
Key companies profiled |
3M Co., Adenna LLC, AMMEX Corp., Ansell Ltd., Atlantic Safety Products Inc., Cardinal Health Inc., Diamond Gloves, Dolphin Products Inc., Dynarex Corp., Globus Shetland Ltd., Hartalega Holdings Berhad, Hebei Aihede Protective Products Co. Ltd., Honeywell International Inc., Hongray Group, HYGECO International SA, Just Gloves, Kanam Latex Industries Pvt. Ltd, Kimberly Clark Corp., Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd, and McKesson Corp. |
Market dynamics |
Parent market analysis, Market growth inducers and obstacles, Fast-growing and slow-growing segment analysis, COVID 19 impact and recovery analysis and future consumer dynamics, and Market condition analysis for the forecast period. |
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1 Executive Summary
2 Market Landscape
3 Market Sizing
4 Historic Market Size
5 Five Forces Analysis
6 Market Segmentation by Product
7 Market Segmentation by End-user
8 Customer Landscape
9 Geographic Landscape
10 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends
11 Vendor Landscape
12 Vendor Analysis
13 Appendix
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