Global Gloves Market Segmentation and Drivers: Industrial is the Main Application Field with a Share of 43.79% from 2024 to 2029

Global Gloves Market Overview

According to Global Market Monitor, the global gloves market size is $30.14 billion in 2024 with a CAGR of 9.15% from 2024 to 2029.Gloves cover the whole hand. Gloves protect and comfort hands from cold or high temperature, friction, abrasion, chemicals and diseases; Or in turn, provide protection for things that should not be touched by bare hands.

Application Fields

Gloves are also used in many different industrial settings. These gloves are used in all kinds of industries including agriculture, auto, marine, dairy, industrial manufacturing, janitorial cleaning, plumbing, painting etc. Usually black gloves are used in these settings because they hide dirt and various smudges.

The increase in the global elderly population and the increase in many viral and other diseases will drive the development of the pharmaceutical and chemical industries. Elderly people usually have low immunity and are susceptible to various diseases such as diabetes, cancer, heart problems, etc. And elderly people usually need more time to recover from these diseases. The increase in the aging population and the occurrence of chronic health problems require reliable and upgraded emergency medical services. Therefore, the growing demand for the medical and pharmaceutical industry will lead to investment in medical infrastructure, thereby driving the demand for medical products such as gloves.

Drivers

Increasing attention to workplace worker safety is driving the global glove market. It is expected that during the forecast period, workers in industries such as automation, construction, medical, mining, oil and gas, petroleum, chemical, agriculture, fertilizer, food processing, aviation, etc. will increasingly implement safety regulations, which will provide the power.

Due to the huge demand for gloves that protect various chemical reagents, explosive chemicals and biological agents, the rapid growth of the global pharmaceutical and healthcare industries will drive the development of the industrial gloves market. Industrial gloves prevent harmful chemicals and protect workers from any physical hazards. Workers and technicians in the health care sector deal with various chemical or acidic substances, which are inherently cancerous or acidic and can seriously damage the skin and body. Therefore, the growing focus on health and safety regulations in the workplace is expected to drive the growth of the global glove market.

Market Trends

It is expected that the growing industrialization of developing countries will have a positive impact on the glove market. Industrial processes involve heat, high temperature, acids, chemical reagents, electricity, etc. to the physiological risks to workers. There is increasing concern about allergies related to various skin diseases and the treatment of various chemical substances (such as itching, redness, swelling, etc.). It is expected to expand the growth of the industrial gloves market. Technological progress, product innovation and improved quality of gloves are expected to promote the growth of the global glove market.

Drivers	Industrialization
	Increasing concern about worker safety
	Aging population
	Advantages of natural rubber gloves
Limitations	Allergies and other adverse reactions
	Lack of organization
	Automation and technology will adversely affect the global glove market

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