The Disposable Medical Gloves Market, estimated at USD 8.5 Bn in 2025, is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 9.5% and reach USD 16.04 Bn by 2032.
The industry is witnessing significant growth driven by rising demand for advanced, reliable, and cost-effective medical devices across diagnostic, therapeutic, and monitoring applications. Rapid advancements in device design, digital health integration, and adoption of minimally invasive technologies are reshaping the competitive landscape. Furthermore, supportive regulatory frameworks, increasing healthcare investments, and the growing focus on patient-centric care are expected to create new growth avenues for market players.
Natural Rubber Gloves segment held dominant position in the global disposable medical gloves market in 2022, accounting for 44.7% share in terms of value, increasing approval and launch of new products is expected to propel growth of the segment during the forecast period.
Market Trends:
Increasing demand for biodegradable gloves is one of the key trends expected to propel the growth of the global disposable medical gloves market. Each year, more than 1.4 billion tons of disposable gloves are used worldwide in the healthcare industry, food industry, and by the general consumer. The gloves are used only once and cannot be degraded, which in turn contribute to environmental pollution. Biodegradable gloves are the biodegradable alternative to a traditional disposable glove, while meeting all the required quality & certification parameters. Therefore, there is an increasing demand for biodegradable gloves and this trend is expected continue over the forecast period.
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Competitive Landscape:
Major players operating in the global disposable medical gloves market include 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, and Kossan Rubber Industries BHD, among others.
Recent Developments:
In May 2022, Globus Group announced the launch of the ultimate range of single-use gloves. With a strong heritage in producing high-quality hand protection, Globus has introduced these premium, 100% nitrile gloves for users across industries, synonymous with quality, innovation, and value.
In June 2022, Eastwest Medico ApS launched first biodegradable disposable gloves. PROSENSO Biodegradable Nitrile Gloves is a brand new and revolutionary nitrile glove product. These gloves are made from a new and unique NBR (Nitrile Butadiene Rubber) formula that allows gloves to degrade during a microbial process in aerobic and anaerobic environments at landfills.


