Rubber Gloves Market Report 2026

The rubber gloves market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $30.08 billion in 2025 to $35.3 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in healthcare and medical procedures, expansion of industrial safety standards, rising use of protective equipment in households, increased awareness of chemical safety, expansion of manufacturing workforce.

The rubber gloves market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $66.71 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand from healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors, rising focus on sustainable glove materials, expansion of food safety regulations, growing adoption in cleanroom and laboratory environments, increasing automation in glove manufacturing. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for powder-free gloves, rising adoption of nitrile and synthetic gloves, growing focus on chemical and cut resistance, expansion of disposable glove usage across industries, enhanced emphasis on hygiene compliance.

The expansion of construction activities is expected to contribute to the growth of the rubber glove market in the coming years. Construction activities encompass the numerous processes, tasks, and operations involved in building, erecting, or assembling structures, infrastructure, or facilities. Rubber gloves are crucial in construction settings, providing versatile protection by shielding hands from hazards such as chemicals, electrical currents, sharp materials, and harsh weather conditions. For instance, in June 2024, TST Europe AG, a Switzerland-based machinery parts manufacturer, reported that total construction spending in the United States rose from $1.84 trillion in 2022 to $1.98 trillion in 2023, reflecting an increase of 7.4%. Therefore, the upsurge in construction activities is propelling the growth of the rubber gloves market.

Leading companies in the rubber gloves market are focusing on developing innovative products, such as biodegradable gloves, to gain a competitive advantage. Biodegradable gloves are disposable gloves designed to naturally break down into harmless components under environmental conditions. For example, in May 2023, Cranberry International Sdn. Bhd., a Malaysia-based personal protective solutions company, launched the Bio Nitrile Biodegradable Nitrile Powder-Free Examination Gloves to meet the growing demand for environmentally sustainable healthcare products. These gloves feature a unique additive that promotes microbial activity in landfills, achieving up to 90% biodegradation within 1.5 years, while still exceeding ASTM standards for strength and durability. Representing a major advancement in the healthcare sector, Cranberry's Bio Nitrile gloves provide eco-friendly benefits without compromising protection, making them ideal for medical and dental examinations.

In July 2024, Ansell Limited, an Australia-based manufacturer of gloves and personal protective equipment (PPE), acquired Kimberly-Clark's Personal Protective Equipment business. This acquisition allowed Ansell Limited to broaden its product portfolio and establish itself as a global leader in personal protection solutions. Kimberly-Clark Corporation is a US-based manufacturer of safety and personal protection equipment.

Major companies operating in the rubber gloves market are Cardinal Health Inc., Honeywell International Inc., 3M Company, Medline Industries Inc., Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Top Glove Corporation Bhd, Sri Trang Gloves Public Company Limited, Ansell Ltd., Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd, Ammex Corporation, Riverstone Holdings Limited, Supermax Corporation Berhad, Hartalega Holdings Berhad, Mapa Professional GmbH, Lakeland Industries Inc., Superior Gloves Works Limited, Memphis Glove Crews Incorporated, Showa Corp, Kanam Latex Industries Pvt Ltd., Rubberex Corporation (M) Berhad, Dynarex Corporation, Sempermed USA Inc., Unigloves (UK) Limited, Shield Scientific BV, Atlantic Safety Products Inc., The Glove Company, Medicom Inc., Smart Glove Corporation Sdn Bhd, Clean Q Grip Sdn. Bhd, Uvex Safety Winter Holding GmbH& Co, Acme Safetywears Limited, Longcane Industries Sdn Bhd, RFB Latex Limited, WRP Asia Pacific Sdn Bhd, Comfort Rubber Gloves Industries Sdn Bhd, Latexx Partners Berhad, Southern Glove Inc.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the rubber glove market in 2025. The regions covered in the rubber gloves market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the rubber gloves market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The rubber glove market consists of sales of chloronite, vinyl, butyl rubber and neoprene. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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