The Africa medical gloves market was valued at $ 20.5 million in 2018, $123.1 million in 2023 and is projected to reach $244.2 million by 2035, registering a CAGR of 5.9% from 2024 to 2035.
Medical gloves are essential components in various healthcare settings, serving to maintain hygiene, prevent contamination, and minimize the risk of infection transmission. Medical gloves find application across a wide range of medical procedures, examinations, and tasks where hand protection is necessary. Medical gloves offer a barrier between the wearer and potentially harmful substances, pathogens, and bodily fluids, ensuring the safety of both healthcare workers and patients. From routine medical examinations to complex surgical procedures, medical gloves play a crucial role in maintaining sterile environments and preventing cross-contamination.
The Africa medical gloves market is expected to register significant growth during the forecast period owing to developing healthcare infrastructure, and rising awareness about the importance of infection prevention and control. Over recent years, numerous African nations have made significant development in healthcare systems, investing in modern facilities, upgrading medical equipment, and expanding access to essential services. This concerted effort has not only led to an increase in the number of healthcare facilities but has also improved their overall quality and efficiency. According to a 2022 article by the National Library of Medicine, it was reported that countries in the North Africa region have been investing in the development of their health systems through implementing reforms to improve healthcare delivery for their nations. As a result, there has been a surge in demand for medical gloves to ensure the safety and hygiene standards in these healthcare settings. Gloves are indispensable in various medical procedures, ranging from routine examinations to surgical interventions, and their importance in preventing cross-contamination and infection cannot be overstated. Thus, the developing healthcare infrastructure in African countries is expected to drive the demand for medical gloves.
Furthermore, rise in awareness about the importance of infection prevention and control is expected to drive the Africa medical gloves market growth. The rising awareness surrounding the critical importance of infection prevention and control has emerged as a significant driver for the growth of the medical gloves market in Africa. As communities become more informed about the risks associated with infectious diseases and the necessity of proper hygiene practices, there has been a notable increase in demand for protective equipment such as medical gloves. This heightened awareness is particularly evident in healthcare settings where professionals are increasingly vigilant about the transmission of infections and the need for stringent preventive measures. Additionally, medical gloves have played a crucial role during the COVID-19 pandemic by safeguarding both healthcare workers and patients against the spread of pathogens. Governments and healthcare organizations across Africa have been actively promoting infection control protocols, further amplifying the demand for medical gloves as a fundamental component of these measures. Thus, rise in the awareness about infection prevention and control is expected to drive the growth of the market.
However, price sensitivity among healthcare providers and consumers is expected to limit the adoption of higher-quality or more expensive medical gloves, especially in resource-constrained settings. Moreover, the healthcare funding from government and private organizations is expected to present significant growth opportunities in the Africa medical gloves market.
The Africa medical gloves market is segmented on the basis of product type, type, material type, application, end user and country. By product type, the market is divided into disposable medical gloves and reusable medical gloves. On the basis of type, the market is divided into powdered medical gloves, and powder free medical gloves. On the basis of material type, the market is divided into vinyl medical gloves, nitrile medical gloves, latex medical gloves, polyisoprene medical gloves, and others. On the basis of application, the market is divided into examination and surgical. By end user, the market is divided into hospitals, homecare, outpatient care facilities and others. Country wise, the market is analyzed across South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Angola, Ivory Coast, Tanzania, and Rest of Africa.
The major players profiled in the report are Cardinal Health, Inc., B. Braun Melsungen AG, Hartalega Holdings Berhad, Semperit AG Holding, Ansell Limited, Medline Industries, Inc., Mckesson Corporation, Top Glove Corporation Bhd, Kemei Medical, and Supermax Corporation Berhad.
Medical gloves are essential components in various healthcare settings, serving to maintain hygiene, prevent contamination, and minimize the risk of infection transmission. Medical gloves find application across a wide range of medical procedures, examinations, and tasks where hand protection is necessary. Medical gloves offer a barrier between the wearer and potentially harmful substances, pathogens, and bodily fluids, ensuring the safety of both healthcare workers and patients. From routine medical examinations to complex surgical procedures, medical gloves play a crucial role in maintaining sterile environments and preventing cross-contamination.
The Africa medical gloves market is expected to register significant growth during the forecast period owing to developing healthcare infrastructure, and rising awareness about the importance of infection prevention and control. Over recent years, numerous African nations have made significant development in healthcare systems, investing in modern facilities, upgrading medical equipment, and expanding access to essential services. This concerted effort has not only led to an increase in the number of healthcare facilities but has also improved their overall quality and efficiency. According to a 2022 article by the National Library of Medicine, it was reported that countries in the North Africa region have been investing in the development of their health systems through implementing reforms to improve healthcare delivery for their nations. As a result, there has been a surge in demand for medical gloves to ensure the safety and hygiene standards in these healthcare settings. Gloves are indispensable in various medical procedures, ranging from routine examinations to surgical interventions, and their importance in preventing cross-contamination and infection cannot be overstated. Thus, the developing healthcare infrastructure in African countries is expected to drive the demand for medical gloves.
Furthermore, rise in awareness about the importance of infection prevention and control is expected to drive the Africa medical gloves market growth. The rising awareness surrounding the critical importance of infection prevention and control has emerged as a significant driver for the growth of the medical gloves market in Africa. As communities become more informed about the risks associated with infectious diseases and the necessity of proper hygiene practices, there has been a notable increase in demand for protective equipment such as medical gloves. This heightened awareness is particularly evident in healthcare settings where professionals are increasingly vigilant about the transmission of infections and the need for stringent preventive measures. Additionally, medical gloves have played a crucial role during the COVID-19 pandemic by safeguarding both healthcare workers and patients against the spread of pathogens. Governments and healthcare organizations across Africa have been actively promoting infection control protocols, further amplifying the demand for medical gloves as a fundamental component of these measures. Thus, rise in the awareness about infection prevention and control is expected to drive the growth of the market.
However, price sensitivity among healthcare providers and consumers is expected to limit the adoption of higher-quality or more expensive medical gloves, especially in resource-constrained settings. Moreover, the healthcare funding from government and private organizations is expected to present significant growth opportunities in the Africa medical gloves market.
The Africa medical gloves market is segmented on the basis of product type, type, material type, application, end user and country. By product type, the market is divided into disposable medical gloves and reusable medical gloves. On the basis of type, the market is divided into powdered medical gloves, and powder free medical gloves. On the basis of material type, the market is divided into vinyl medical gloves, nitrile medical gloves, latex medical gloves, polyisoprene medical gloves, and others. On the basis of application, the market is divided into examination and surgical. By end user, the market is divided into hospitals, homecare, outpatient care facilities and others. Country wise, the market is analyzed across South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Angola, Ivory Coast, Tanzania, and Rest of Africa.
The major players profiled in the report are Cardinal Health, Inc., B. Braun Melsungen AG, Hartalega Holdings Berhad, Semperit AG Holding, Ansell Limited, Medline Industries, Inc., Mckesson Corporation, Top Glove Corporation Bhd, Kemei Medical, and Supermax Corporation Berhad.
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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER 2: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
CHAPTER 3: MARKET OVERVIEW
CHAPTER 4: AFRICA MEDICAL GLOVES MARKET, BY PRODUCT TYPE
CHAPTER 5: AFRICA MEDICAL GLOVES MARKET, BY TYPE
CHAPTER 6: AFRICA MEDICAL GLOVES MARKET, BY MATERIAL TYPE
CHAPTER 7: AFRICA MEDICAL GLOVES MARKET, BY APPLICATION
CHAPTER 8: AFRICA MEDICAL GLOVES MARKET, BY END USER
CHAPTER 9: AFRICA MEDICAL GLOVES MARKET, BY COUNTRY
CHAPTER 10: COMPETITION LANDSCAPE
CHAPTER 11: COMPANY PROFILES
Companies Mentioned
- Cardinal Health, Inc.
- B. Braun Melsungen AG
- Hartalega Holdings Berhad
- Semperit AG Holding
- Ansell Limited
- Medline Industries, Inc.
- McKesson Corporation
- Top Glove Corporation Bhd
- Kemei Medical
- Supermax Corporation Berhad
Methodology
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- Scientific and technical writings for product information and related preemptions
- Regional government and statistical databases for macro analysis
- Authentic news articles and other related releases for market evaluation
- Internal and external proprietary databases, key market indicators, and relevant press releases for market estimates and forecast
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