Cleanroom Disposable Gloves Market Analysis | 2024-2030

Market Insights

The cleanroom disposable gloves market was estimated at USD 1.7 billion in 2023 and is likely to grow at a CAGR of 7.8% during 2024-2030 to reach USD 2.9 billion in 2030.

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Market Dynamics

Cleanroom disposable gloves are used to prevent contamination of various products manufactured in factories or laboratories. Depending on the application, they can be manufactured of neoprene, natural rubber, nitrile, or vinyl among other materials. While nitrile cleanroom disposable gloves are more puncture and friction-resistant than natural rubber gloves, natural rubber gloves are more flexible and strong than other types.

In many different sectors, including the pharmaceutical, food, healthcare, medical device, semiconductor, disk drive, aerospace, flat panel, and many others, cleanroom disposable gloves are employed to maintain an aseptic atmosphere. Establishing different cleanrooms allows for the regulation of aseptic environments in industrial settings.

The market for cleanroom disposable gloves is expanding due to various safety regulations and standards regarding contamination for the pharmaceutical and food industries. The need for cleanroom disposable gloves is also growing as cleanroom operations expand and material advancements like improved temperature and cut resistance take place.

Disposable gloves are widely used in the medical industry as a form of personal protective equipment (PPE) to prevent the spread of infections. Medical workers use them when examining or treating patients, handling medical instruments, or administering medications. The type of disposable glove used in the medical industry is usually made of latex, nitrile, or vinyl material.

Each material has its own unique properties such as sensitivity, strength, and chemical resistance. The choice of material depends on the specific requirements of the medical application. In addition to protecting healthcare workers, disposable gloves also serve to protect patients by reducing the risk of cross-contamination.

Over the projected period, the market for cleanroom gloves is anticipated to rise due to the rising popularity of surgical operations. For instance, a Springer link post from 24 September 2020 states that in Mumbai, India, where there are 88,273 people, 4,642 procedures were carried out annually in 2017–2018.

The need for surgical supplies is growing along with the annual increase in surgical procedures. Due to these, businesses are able to expand the market for cleanroom consumables globally. They are now focusing on improving their production capabilities for products like cleanroom wipes, cleanroom gloves, and cleanroom masks in order to fulfill the lucrative market demand.

Furthermore, the market for cleanroom disposable gloves is anticipated to benefit greatly from the introduction of new cutting-edge gloves like those that feature anti-allergic materials, fillers, and additives.

However, the market expansion for cleanroom disposable gloves is being constrained by the widespread use of robots in numerous sectors and the high cost of raw materials. Allergy to latex gloves is one of the main reasons limiting the growth of the cleanroom glove industry globally. The latex used to make cleanroom gloves might induce allergic reactions.

Manufacturers are being forced to use new materials because of the rising risk of allergic reactions for improved safety. In addition to irritating skin, natural latex includes proteins that can seriously trigger anaphylactic responses. For instance, a contact dermatitis infection brought on by a variety of chemicals, specifically accelerators used in the production of cleanroom gloves, induces an allergic reaction, claims a National Center for Biotechnology Information article from October 2021. Direct skin contact with latex results in an IgE-mediated Type I, or acute hypersensitivity, reaction.

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Key Players

The following are the major players in the cleanroom disposable gloves market:

• Asiatic Fiber Corporation
• Careplus Group Berhad
• Dia Rubber Co. Ltd.
• Jiujiang Haorui Industry & Trade Co. Ltd.
• Kimberly-Clark Corporation
• Nitritex Limited,
• Riverstone Holdings Ltd.
• UG Healthcare Corporation
• Woojin ACT Co. Ltd.

There is stiff competition in the Cleanroom Disposable Gloves market. The growth of the companies is directly dependent on the industry conditions and government support. These companies differentiate their Cleanroom Disposable Gloves based on their quality and penetration in the target and emerging markets. Also, some major mergers and acquisitions in the industry recently have significantly influenced the competitive dynamics. For example:

• In December 2020, Ansell Limited, a has acquired the Primus brand and all related assets that include Life Science business of Sanrea Healthcare Products (Primus) and Primus Gloves.
• In January 2019, Staxs Contamination Control Experts, the Benelux distributor of consumable supplies for cleanrooms in the life sciences and other industries, has acquired a majority share from Silverfleet Capital.

Note: The above list does not necessarily include all the top players in the market.

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Segment Analysis

By Material Type

Natural rubber gloves, neoprene gloves, nitrile gloves, vinyl gloves, and others are the material type. The nitrile gloves market will hold the largest share in 2023. The largest share is mainly as they are commonly used in medical and industrial settings as an alternative to latex gloves.

They are known for their durability, puncture resistance, and chemical resistance, making them suitable for tasks that involve exposure to hazardous materials. Additionally, they are suitable for people with latex allergies.

By End User Type

The aerospace industry, flat panels industry, medical devices industry, disk drive industry, hospitals, food industry, pharmaceuticals industry, semiconductors industry, and other industries comprise the end user. The semiconductor industry holds the largest market share in the application segment in 2023.

The largest share is attributed to employees in cleanrooms who frequently use disposable cleanroom gloves in the semiconductor sector to prevent cross contamination. The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) class and industry sector affect the price per pair.

The choice of gloves is crucial while working with semiconductors since static electricity on the gloves could damage or contaminate the product. Nitrile gloves are widely used in semiconductor sectors since natural rubber latex gloves hold onto a charge and discharge it in an uncontrolled way, causing damage.

Regional Analysis

Asia Pacific is likely to maintain its largest share in the cleanroom disposable lloves market throughout the forecast period. Asia Paicifc cleanroom disposable gloves is witnessing notable growth driven by The large population and the rise in industrial workers' understanding of industrial safety regulations had a favorable effect on the market for disposable cleanroom gloves.

The need for cleanroom disposable gloves was spurred by China's status as the global center of industrial manufacturing and its production of 60% of all electronic devices. Opportunities for the market's growth during the forecast period are provided by the existence of emerging nations and their investments in the infrastructure of the pharmaceutical and medical industries.

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Research Methodology

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