Disposable Medical Gloves Market is estimated to be valued at USD 8.5 Bn in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 16.04 Bn by 2032, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.5% from 2025 to 2032.
Report Coverage
Report Details
Base Year:
2024
Market Size in 2025:
USD 8.5 Bn
Historical Data for:
2020 To 2024
Forecast Period:
2025 To 2032
Forecast Period 2025 to 2032 CAGR:
9.50%
2032 Value Projection:
USD 16.04 Bn
Disposable medical gloves are disposable, single-use gloves that are used to protect the hands from possible infections and diseases. These gloves are majorly used in the healthcare sector to protect the user or wearer as well as the general public from possible infections and diseases. Thus, there is an increasing demand for disposable medical gloves across the globe.
Market Dynamics
Increasing prevalence of chronic diseases, increasing number of surgical procedures, the outbreak of COVID-19 (pandemic), increasing demand for disposable medical gloves, and introduction of novel products by market players are major factors expected to augment the growth of the global disposable medical gloves market during the forecast period.
For instance, in February 2022, Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. announced the launch of Kimtech Opal Nitrile Gloves, which provide guards against contamination by chemical splash and micro-organisms hazards. These gloves are efficient, free of natural rubber latex, and vulcanizing agents, and thereby reducing the risk of Type I and Type IV glove-associated skin reactions.
Key features of the study
This report provides in-depth analysis of the global disposable medical gloves market, and provides market size (USD Bn) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR%) for the forecast period 2025-2032, considering 2024 as the base year.
It elucidates potential revenue opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market.
This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approval, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players.
It profiles key players in the global disposable medical gloves market based on the following parameters such as company highlights, products portfolio, key highlights, financial performance, and strategies.
Key companies covered as a part of this study include Cardinal Health, Inc., Ansell Ltd., Dynarex Corporation, Adventa Berhad, Supermax Corporation Berhad, Semperit AG Holding, Top Glove Corporation BHD, Rubberex Corporation (M) Berhad, and Kossan Rubber Industries BHD, among others.
Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics.
The global disposable medical gloves market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts.
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global disposable medical gloves market.
Market Segmentation
Global Disposable Medical Gloves Market, By Type
Natural Rubber Gloves
Nitrile Gloves
Vinyl Gloves
Neoprene Gloves
Polyethylene Gloves
Others
Global Disposable Medical Gloves Market, By Application
Examination
Surgical
Global Disposable Medical Gloves Market, By Form
Powdered
Non-powdered
Global Disposable Medical Gloves Market, By Geography
North America
U.S.
Canada
Latin America
Brazil
Argentina
Mexico
Rest of Latin America
Europe
Germany
U.K.
Spain
France
Italy
Russia
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
China
India
Japan
Australia
South Korea
ASEAN
Rest of Asia Pacific
Middle East
GCC Countries
Israel
Rest of Middle East
Africa
South Africa
North Africa
Central Africa
Key Companies Insights
Cardinal Health, Inc.
Adventa Berhad
Ansell Ltd.
Dynarex Corporation
Hartalega Holdings Berhad
Supermax Corporation Berhad
Semperit AG Holding
Top Glove Corporation BHD
Rubberex Corporation (M) Berhad
Kossan Rubber Industries BHD
Table of Contents
1. Research Objectives and Assumptions
Research Objectives
Assumptions
Abbreviations
2. Market Purview
Report Description
Market Definition and Scope
Executive Summary
Market Snapshot, By Type
Market Snapshot, By Application
Market Snapshot, By Form
Market Snapshot, By Region
Coherent Opportunity Map (COM)
3. Market Dynamics, Regulations, and Trends Analysis
Market Dynamics
Increasing number of surgical procedures
Concerns regarding environmental pollution
High demand for disposable medical gloves
Impact Analysis
Key Highlights
Regulatory Scenario
Product launch/Approvals
PEST Analysis
PORTER's Analysis
Merger and Acquisition Scenario
4. Global Disposable Medical Gloves Market, By Type, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
Segment Trends
Natural Rubber Gloves
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Nitrile Gloves
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Vinyl Gloves
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Neoprene Gloves
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Polyethylene Gloves
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Others
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
5. Global Disposable Medical Gloves Market, By Application, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
Segment Trends
Examination
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Surgical
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
6. Global Disposable Medical Gloves Market, By Form, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
Segment Trends
Powdered
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Non-powdered
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
7. Global Disposable Medical Gloves Market, By Region, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
Segment Trends
North America
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Type, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Application, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Form, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Latin America
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Type, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Application, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Form, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Europe
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Type, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Application, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Form, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Asia Pacific
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Type, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Application, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Form, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Middle East
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Type, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Application, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Form, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Africa
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Type, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Application, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Form, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)