Protective Gloves Market is Projected to Reach USD 38.22 Billion By 2032 with a CAGR of 4.8% over 2024 to 2032; Rising Demand for Industrial and Medical Safety Boosts Growth of the Market

The global protective gloves market size was amounted at USD 25.17 billion in 2023. The market is anticipated to grow from USD 26.26 billion in 2024 to USD 38.22 billion by 2032, developing at a CAGR of 4.8% during the forecast period. Fortune Business Insights™ presents this information in its report titled “Protective Gloves Market Size, Share & Industry Analysis, By Product (Disposable and Durable), By Raw Material (Natural Rubber Gloves, Nitrile Gloves, Neoprene Gloves, Polyurethane, Vinyl (PVC) Gloves, and Leather Gloves), By Application (Healthcare & Medical, Manufacturing, Construction, Food & Beverages, Oil & Gas, Mining, and Others), and Regional Forecast, 2024-2032”.

Protective gloves are essential personal protective equipment (PPE) designed to safeguard workers from injuries in sectors such as healthcare, construction, manufacturing, and oil & gas. The rising incidence of occupational hazards, including cuts, punctures, and chemical exposures, has heightened the demand for high-quality protective gloves. Approximately, 18% of the concrete injuries result from cuts, lacerations, and punctures, underscoring the critical need for hand protection.

The COVID-19 pandemic had a mixed impact on the protective gloves market. While the healthcare sector experienced a surge in demand for disposable gloves, which increased the market up to 300%, other industries faced supply chain disruptions, leading to temporary decline in glove usage.

Ansell Ltd. Launched a New Design and Texture of Gloves for Protection of Industrial Workers

In February 2024, a highly textured gloves called MICROFLEX Mega Texture 93-256, was launched by Ansell Ltd. These specific gloves are designed for industrial workers for better grip and durability, along with long-lasting protection. They are also well-suited for automotive shop employees requiring a durable glove with tear resistance, high visibility, and tremendous gripping abilities.

Rapid Growth In Various Industries to Showcase Lucrative Market Growth Opportunities

Due to increasing population in oil & gas, healthcare, chemical, food processing industries, the adoption of safety gloves has fueled the protective gloves market growth. These industries have become highly advanced, but still have a chance of posing accidental risk. Thus, the protective gloves helps the workers to protect themselves against mishaps including excessive heat, cold, sharp objects, and infectious diseases.

However, many gloves are made out of latex, which can cause allergies, leading to severe skin abnormalities to rise, including symptoms such as rashes, redness of the skin, and itchiness.

Expansion of Manufacturing Facilities by Key Industry Players to Boost Market Development Opportunities

The production of protective gloves is held by manufacturers and contract manufacturers. A major portion of the factories in several countries have very low labor costs. For the end-use industries, the manufacturers are opting for recyclable and sustainable material to increase the need for more environment-friendly products. Additionally, the manufacturers are choosing to use different standards, while keeping health and safety of workers in-check.

Key Players Profiled in the Report

• Huihong (NANTONG)


• Safety Products Co., Ltd (China)


• Ansell Ltd. (Australia)


• Hartalega Holdings Berhad (Malaysia)


• Top Glove Corporation Bhd (Malaysia)


• 3M (U.S.)


• Superior Gloves (U.S.)


• Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd (Malaysia)


• Kimberly-Clark Corporation (U.S.)


• DIPPED PRODUCTS PLC (Sri Lanka)


• Globus (Shetland) Ltd. (U.K.)


• Uvex Group (Germany)


• PIP Global (U.S.)


• Honeywell International Inc. (U.S.)


• Showa Glove Co. (U.S.)


• Towa Corporation (Japan)


• Supermax Corporation Berhad (Malaysia)


• ATG- Intelligent Glove Solutions (Sri Lanka)


• Lalan Group (Pvt) Ltd (Sri Lanka)


• Jiangsu Hanvo Safety Product Co., Ltd. (China)


• QS Safety (China)

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Key Industry Development

• September 2024 - Supermax Corporation is anticipated to start a new glove manufacturing in Texas, U.S. This will lead to expansion in the market share of the business in the North America Personal Protective Equipment market.

Further Report Findings:

• By application, healthcare & medical segment holds the largest protective gloves market share due to the impact of COVID-19 impact and the rising cases globally. Usage of surgical gloves and medical gloves is growing among healthcare workers, including nurses, doctors, and paramedics to reduce contamination and infectious risks of the virus.


• North America is accounted for the majority of the market share among the regional segment, contributing USD 8.88 billion in 2023 in the market. Strict regulatory guidelines are followed in this region for the safety of healthcare workers in various industries, leading to increasing adoption of the protective gloves.


• Several factors such as the safety concerns in the workplace, costs of transportation, inflation in raw material’s prices, and increasing product innovations from variety of glove manufacturers leads to the high regional market growth in Asia Pacific. The healthcare industry in China, India, Japan, and Malaysia is mounting with technologically advanced solutions for increasing the safety measures in the medical and healthcare industry.


• Lastly, Europe is also showing significant growth in the protective gloves market. Most of the European manufacturers must use PPE gloves which are in adherence with the European Regulation 2016/425/EU.

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