Disposable gloves are used in healthcare practices and to maintain hygiene standard according to WHO regulations and guidelines. Rising awareness of hygiene, to protect product quality, health safety of healthcare practitioners and patients are the key factors increasing the demand for disposable gloves. Traditionally, latex gloves (made from natural rubber) are used and still dominate the disposable gloves market. Gloves made from nitrile, vinyl polyvinyl chloride, neoprene are also rapidly adopted, with having advantage over the conventional latex gloves. Non powdered disposable gloves are being increasingly more preferred over the powdered products, which may cause irritation and inflammation. Non powdered gloved have high adoption rate due to lower side effects. Prevention and control of pandemic infection, nosocomial infection are driving factors of disposable glove market.

The report titled “Disposable Gloves Market - Growth, Future Prospects and Competitive Analysis, 2017–2025” offers strategic insights into the overall disposable gloves market along with the market size and estimates for the duration 2015 to 2025. The said research study covers in-depth analysis of multiple market segments based on type of material, glove type and different geographies. The global disposable gloves market is segmented by material type into latex, vinyl, nitrile and others (polyethylene, neoprene). The global disposable gloves market is also segmented by glove type as powdered and non powdered disposable gloves.

Geographically, the global disposable gloves market is studied for the following regional markets:

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe
  • U.K.
  • Germany
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia-Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• Latin America
  • Mexico
  • Brazil
  • Rest of LATAM
• Middle East and Africa
  • UAE
  • Saudi Arabia
  • South Africa
  • Rest of Middle East and Africa

Market size and forecast for these regional and country level markets are presented in this study for the period 2015-2025. Market growth rates for the forecast period 2017-2025 are also included in this report, considering 2016 as the base year.

Along with quantitative information, qualitative information sets and assessment tools are provided in this study for better analysis of the overall market scenario and future prospects. Information such as market inclination insights and drivers, challenges and opportunities assists the readers for understanding the ongoing trends in the global disposable gloves market. Tools such as market positioning of key players and attractive investment proposition provide the readers with insights on the competitive scenario of the global disposable gloves market. This report concludes with company profiles section that highlights major information about the key players engaged in global disposable gloves market. In-depth competitive environment analysis and historical (2015) market size data are also provided in the report.

Based on the type of material, the global disposable gloves market is segmented as follows:

• Latex
• Vinyl
• Nitrile
• Others (Polyethylene, Neoprene)

Traditional gloves are made from natural rubber (Latex) that is the most widely used material. Thus latex occupies the largest share in disposable gloves market. Latex gloves are being conventionally used due to easy availability, good elasticity and cheap. Nitrile and Vinyl gloves are the next fast growing markets. Nitrile gloves are generally recommended for use in ICU and emergency units, and also used in pharmacy labs when dealing with harsh chemicals. These glove types are more soft, durable and strong. With advent of technology, vinyl gloves have improved in terms of strength, comfort and tactile sensitivity. It is most preferred in clinical work, as it is latex free and cost effective. Polyethylene gloves are also considered to be a fast growing segment.

Based on the type, the global disposable gloves market is segmented as follows:

• Powdered Gloves
• Non Powdered Gloves

In powdered disposable gloves, powder act as lubricant making it easier to wear. However powder earlier used caused reaction and where found to be toxic. Corn starch was used, as it contains non irritating ingredients. Powdered form causes inflammation and corn starch may also have side effects. FDA has put a ban on powdered gloves for medical use, even U.K. and Germany does not allow it use. Thus new standard non powdered gloves are available in market that are increasingly being used. Non powdered gloves are being adopted widely and dominates the disposable market and is anticipated to grow in the forecast period.

For the purpose of this study, the global disposable gloves market is geographically categorized into:

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Latin America (LATAM)
• Middle East and Africa (MEA)

In 2016, North America dominates the global disposable gloves market. The growth driver for North America market are technological advancement, increase in demand of disposable gloves in healthcare, food processing and personal care, and need to prevent and control nosocomial infections. At present, Europe is next followed up market after North America. But developing countries showing rapid growth in healthcare structure, improving infrastructure, health reforms and regulation by government and increase in disposable income, would outgrow European market in years to come. Thus emerging economies show potential growth in forecast period. Asia Pacific is expected to be the fastest growing disposable gloves market with increasing awareness of health and maintenance of hygiene, stringent regulation in terms of health safety and hygiene and overall increasing investment in healthcare.