Market Snapshot:
The primary purpose of surgical gloves is to act as a protective barrier to prevent possible transmission of diseases between healthcare professionals and patients during surgical procedures. High prevalence of communicable diseases leading to surgeries of patients and technological advancement like introduction of AMT (Antimicrobial technology) based touch screen surgical gloves. Surgical gloves are mainly personal protection equipment (PPE) designed to protect health care professionals in operating room (OR) environments. The gloves act as a protective barrier for surgeons and nurses to prevent possible transmission of diseases or pathogens during procedures while working with surgical instruments. As such, unpowdered gloves are used more often during surgery and other sensitive procedures. Surgical gloves are sterile and individually packaged in pairs. They have a more precise range of sizing than medical examination gloves.
Highlights from Surgical Gloves Market Study
Attributes | Details |
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Study Period | 2018-2030 |
Base Year | 2023 |
Largest Market | North America |
Unit | Value (USD Million) |
The key Players profiled in the report are Ansell Healthcare LLC (United States), Top Glove (Malaysia), Medline Industries,Inc. (United States), Cardinal Health, Inc. (United States), Molnlycke Health Care (Sweden), Kossan Rubber Industries (Malaysia), Motex Group (India), Anhui Haojie Plastic Limited (China), Rubber Products Co., Ltd.(India), Semperit AG Holding (Austria) and Hutchinson SA (France). Additionally, other players that are part of this comprehensive study are Shangdong Yuyuan Latex Gloves (China), Globus (Scotland), Kanam Latex Industries Pvt. Ltd. (India), Asma Rubber Products Pvt. Ltd.(India) and Kurian Abraham Private Limited (KAPL)(India).
Geographic Breakdown and Segment Analysis
The Global Surgical Gloves market presents a comprehensive analysis of the Surgical Gloves market by product type (Natural Latex Surgical gloves and Non-Latex Surgical gloves), by end-user/application (Hospitals, Pharmacy stores, Research Laboratories, Food and Beverages Industry and Others), and by geography (North America, South America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and MEA) along with country level break-up. This section of our report presents a realistic picture of the Global Surgical Gloves industry. Investors and Players can easily understand the inherent opportunities and challenges for their products in geographical region of interest. For instance, while the North America holds majority of market share of the Surgical Gloves market
Analyst at AMA have segmented the market study of Global Surgical Gloves market by Type, Application and Region. On the basis of application, Hospitals segment is dominating the market.
Influencing Trend:
Natural rubber latex gloves are being used as a low protein and reduce potential allergic reaction during surgeries, Technological advancement like two touch technologies i.e. resistive and capacitive, Touch screen gloves employ conductive material to transfer electric current from the body to the device, enabling the use of touch screen devices and Usage of green and recyclable materials for the manufacturing of gloves.
Market Growth Drivers:
The increasing number of communicable diseases worldwide, Rising count of treatment like plastic surgeries, cosmetic surgeries, Growing rubber production and its usage in manufacturing surgical gloves and Increasing adoption of surgical gloves owing to safety concerns and hygiene.
Challenges:
Puncturing of gloves during the surgery resulting in cross-contamination which puts the health care providers and patients at risk of acquiring the viral, bacterial and fluid-borne pathogen.
Restraints:
Supply of defective gloves by manufacturers which may not be visible to the user while using the gloves which may hamper the growth of the market leading to fewer supplies of surgical gloves.
Opportunities:
Price based competition among competitors using cheap material and selling surgical gloves is providing an opportunity for this market.
Market Developments Activities:
In May 2023, Cranberry, a leading nitrile glove manufacturer, is proud to announce the release of its newest innovation, the Bio Nitrile Biodegradable Nitrile Powder Free Examination Gloves. These gloves are designed to meet the rising demand for environmentally sustainable and eco-friendly products.
The market appears to be fragmented by many players who are involved in manufacturing surgical gloves to be used in wide variety of applications. Such as In December 2017, Medline is excited to announce the launch of our Signature Latex and SensiCare PI (polyisoprene) surgical glove lines. The addition of these new gloves gives Medline arguably the most comprehensive portfolio available in the market.
Key Target Audience
Gloves Manufacturers, Distributors, Suppliers and Traders, Health care industry and Government and regulatory bodies