Market Dynamics

Increasing the use of automation in developed countries is expected to drive the growth of protective gloves market during the forecast period. This has resulted some of the key developments by companies operating in the market to consolidate their market positions and look for further niche opportunities.Gloves are worn by workers in many industries to protect from injuries. In the chemical industry, they are used to protect workers from burns and skin diseases, which can be caused by handling harmful and reactive substances and chemicals.

In the food & beverages industry, gloves are worn to maintain cleanliness. In the construction industry, gloves are worn to protect workers from injuries that may occur while lifting heavy tools and machinery. In the healthcare industry, gloves are worn to protect doctors from different germs and bacteria. Similarly, gloves find application in several other industries.

The protective gloves market is growing due to the increasing safety standards maintained by companies and imposed by several governments. The market is expected to witness growth in countries such as the US, the UK, and other developed countries due to their higher safety and cleanliness standards. One major restraint for this market is the rising use of automation. Automation reduces human interaction needed in industries and hence, will reduce the need for protective gloves.

Key Factors Impacting Market Growth:

• Increasing the use of automation in developed countries
• Increasing industrialization in developing countries      
• Stringent government safety regulations
• Indispensable use of protective gloves in the healthcare industry

Key Developments:

• In July 2015, Ansell launched a new ultra-light, cut resistant hyflex gloves.
• In January 2019, Showa launched the Showa 6110PF which is a biodegradable nitrile glove.

Regional Outlook:

The regional outlook for protective gloves market provides detailed information for markets including North America, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Rest of the World. North America and Western Europe are estimated to be key regions for protective gloves market during the forecast period. Being one of the industrialized regions, the energy & power sector is key to the operations of various industries in this region. This is one of the important factors governing the growth of protective gloves market in these regions. Some of the major countries covered in this region include US, Germany, UK, France, Italy, Canada, and so on. 

Asia Pacific is estimated one of the fastest growing regions for protective gloves market during the forecast period. Some of the fastest growing economies and increasing demand for energy & power to cater high population & industries is expected to drive the demand in this region. China and India are projected to register major demand during the forecast period. Middle East that includes UAE, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Qatar, and others promises high market potential during the forecast period. Rest of the World including South America and Africa are emerging regions in terms of market demand during the forecast period.

Companies Covered: Ansell Limited, Hartalega Holdings Berhad, Top Glove Corporation Berhad, Honeywell International Inc., W.W. Grainger Inc., 3M Company, Boss Gloves, Superior Glove Works Ltd., Globus(Shetland) Ltd., Protective Industrial Products Inc., and Kimberley Clark Corporation 

Market Segmentation:

By Type:

• Disposable
• Reusable

By Material:

• Latex
• Neoprene
• Leather
• Vinyl
• Nitrile
• Others

By Application:

• Biological
• Mechanical
• Chemical
• Thermal
• Others

By End-Use Industry:

• Automotive & Transportation
• Construction
• Healthcare
• Food & Beverages
• Oil & Gas
• Mining & Metallurgy
• Chemical
• Others

By Region:

• North America
  • By Country (US, Canada, Mexico)
  • By Type
  • By Material
  • By Application
  • By End-Use Industry
• Western Europe:
  • By Country (Germany, UK, France, Italy, Spain, Rest of Western Europe)
  • By Type
  • By Material
  • By Application
  • By End-Use Industry
• Eastern Europe:
  • By Country (Russia, Turkey, Rest of Eastern Europe)
  • By Type
  • By Material
  • By Application
  • By End-Use Industry
• Middle East:
  • By Country (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Iran, Rest of Middle East)
  • By Type
  • By Material
  • By Application
  • By End-Use Industry
• Asia Pacific
  • By Country (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Rest of Asia Pacific)
  • By Type
  • By Material
  • By Application
  • By End-Use Industry
• Rest of the World
  • By Region (South America, Africa
  • By Type
  • By Material
  • By Application
  • By End-Use Industry

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• Market size estimation of the protective gloves market on a regional and global basis
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