Europe Gloves Market is predicted to reach USD 7,307.1 Million at a CAGR of 6.2% during the forecast period 2023-2032

Market Research Future (MRFR) has published on the “Global Europe Gloves Market”.

The Gloves market is estimated to register a CAGR of 6.2% during the forecast period of 2023 to 2030.

MRFR recognizes the following companies as the key players in the Europe Gloves market— Ansell, Honeywell, LakeLand, Top Gloves, Hartalega, Ejendals, Juba, Polyco Healthline, ATG, Uvex Winter Holding Gmbh & Co., 3M, QS Safety.

Market Highlights

The Europe Gloves market is accounted to register a CAGR of 6.2% during the forecast period and is estimated to reach USD 7,307.1 Million by 2030.

Gloves are specialized products designed to provide protection for hands in various industrial settings. These gloves are engineered to safeguard against specific hazards, such as chemicals, abrasions, cuts, punctures, heat, and other potential risks associated with industrial tasks. The healthcare sector is a major consumer of gloves, including surgical gloves and examination gloves. The ongoing need for medical procedures, surgeries, and patient care requires a steady supply of gloves to maintain hygiene standards and prevent the spread of infections. 

The global COVID-19 pandemic has led to a surge in demand for personal protective equipment (PPE), including gloves. Health authorities, businesses, and individuals have adopted enhanced hygiene practices to reduce the risk of virus transmission, contributing to a heightened demand for disposable gloves. The general public's increased awareness of hygiene practices, especially during disease outbreaks, has led to greater glove usage in everyday activities. People were more conscious of preventing the spread of germs, leading to an uptick in the demand for gloves. Increase in medical and surgical procedure in the region is also expected to drive the Europe gloves market growth.

The accelerators in the glove manufacturing process are chemicals that are used to increase the binding speed between sulfur and the glove material. The products are dipped in chemical solutions of calcium carbonate and calcium nitrate. The risk of infection following the use of medical gloves is high. These gloves have been linked to a number of unfavorable skin reactions, such as allergic contact dermatitis, irritant contact dermatitis, and contact urticaria. 

Long-term glove wear also increases the accumulation of moisture, which ultimately raises the risk of fungal infections. Furthermore, these chemicals are hazardous to the manufacturers who make gloves. Extended exposure causes headaches, nausea, appetite loss, and the typical signs and symptoms of weakness. As a result, the chemicals used in the glove-making process have potentially harmful health effects. These factors will impede Europe gloves market growth during the forecast period.

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Segment Analysis

The Europe Gloves market has been segmented product, material, end use, application.

Based on product, the Europe Gloves market segmentation includes Reusable Gloves and Disposable Gloves. The Disposable Gloves segment held the majority market share in 2022 and is expected to grow at a significant growth rate. Disposable gloves are the most commonly used gloves in the rubber gloves segment and rising demand for disposable gloves in the food & catering, spa & saloon, photochemistry, automotive, and healthcare sectors, among others, is expected to drive global market growth over the forecast period. The second-largest share will be held by the reusable rubber glove segment. The strongest and most durable gloves are those that can be reused several times. Over the course of the forecast period, the rubber gloves market is expected to grow due to the rise in demand for reusable gloves in domestic daily activities like cleaning, hair dying, dishwashing, chemical, mechanical, and food services to protect hands.

Based on material, the Europe Gloves market segmentation includes Natural Rubber Gloves, Nitrile Gloves, Vinyl Gloves, Neoprene Gloves, Polyethylene Gloves, Others. Nitrile Gloves segment dominated the market in 2022 and is expected to continue dominating the market during the forecast period 2023-2030. Nitrile gloves are designed to provide hand protection to the employees who are engaged in various application industries to help protect the wearer from developing latex allergies. Rising product awareness in the manufacturing industry due to strong government norms to reduce workers' accidents and to maintain hygienic conditions against the microbial, bacterial, and chemical contamination risk, there is an increase in the product demand. Gloves that are produced for medical purposes must go through tests conducted by the FDA, thereby augmenting the demand for nitrile safety gloves market.

Based on end use, the Gloves market segmentation includes Healthcare, Automotive and Transportation, Food, Oil and Gas, Mining, Chemicals, Others. The Healthcare segment dominated the market in 2022. The healthcare sector plays a pivotal role in the gloves market because gloves protect patients and healthcare professionals from infection. The increase in hospital hygiene care has led to a rise in the usage of gloves by hospital sweepers and nurses, which tends to stimulate the advancement of the gloves market.

The demand for nitrile gloves increased exponentially for preventing cross-contamination and transmission of pathogens during medical examination and surgeries. Disposable nitrile gloves were particularly in demand as they lower the risk of contamination. In addition, the surge in the proportion of public hospitals, research institutions, and health centers in developed and emerging nations, such as academic health centers in Europe led to an increase in the demand for gloves.

Based on application, the Gloves market segmentation includes Disposable Glove Application and Reusable Gloves Application. The Disposable Glove Application segment dominated the market in 2022. Disposable type gloves are beneficial when it comes to protecting the skin against chemicals, contamination, fluids, or infection, in the healthcare profession as well as food handling. These gloves are widely used for surgical, medical, and non-medical applications. Surgical gloves are commonly used by healthcare professionals during surgical procedures, which helps to reduce infection transmission from patients to healthcare professionals. Healthcare workers are protected from infectious diseases by the surgical gloves. Surgeons and other medical professionals may become infected by patients while performing surgeries. Therefore, surgical gloves help protect medical staff from cross-contamination.

Country Analysis

The Europe Gloves market, based on country, has been divided into Italy, Germany, France, UK, Netherland, Switzerland, Poland, Romania, Rest of Europe. The demand for surgical gloves in Europe is driven by the rise in qualified healthcare workers and stringent regulations ensuring the safety of healthcare practices. Countries like Germany, Finland, Belgium, and Ireland are contributing significantly to this demand. The Germany Gloves Market held the largest market share in 2022 and it is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. A diverse range of industries in Germany make up the gloves market, each with specific needs for gloves. Healthcare, pharmaceuticals, food processing, manufacturing, and laboratory research are the main industries driving demand. Gloves have become indispensable in maintaining hygiene standards, preventing cross-contamination, and ensuring the safety of both workers and end-products.

Increased construction activity due to economic growth fuels demand for work gloves offering cut and puncture resistance, alongside heat and cold protection for outdoor work. Romania's expanding automotive industry creates demand for specialized gloves for mechanics and assembly line workers. France's robust manufacturing and agricultural sectors drive demand for work gloves offering protection and dexterity. Colder winters in France create a seasonal demand for insulated gloves for warmth and protection against the elements. France's fashion scene influences glove demand, with trends like fingerless gloves and leather gloves adding to the Europe gloves market.

Increasing healthcare expenditure, coupled with the growing elderly population, and rising awareness pertaining to healthcare-acquired infections, is projected to have a positive impact on the market growth in the region. In 2022, Italy was the European country with the largest share of elderly population, with 23.8 percent of the total population aged 65 years and older. Sectors like food processing, construction, and automotive manufacturing in Italy are prioritizing worker safety, pushing demand for work gloves with features like cut and puncture resistance.

Key Findings of the Study

• Based on end use, the hospitals segment held the largest market share in 2022.


• The Europe Gloves market is expected to reach USD 7,307.1Million by 2030, at a CAGR of 6.2% during the forecast period.


• Based on application, the Disposable Glove Application segment held the largest market share in 2022.


• The Germany country held the largest market share due to the rise in qualified healthcare workers and stringent regulations ensuring the safety of healthcare practices.


• Based on material, the Nitrile Gloves segment was attributed to holding the largest market in 2022.


• Ansell, Honeywell, LakeLand, Top Gloves, Hartalega, Ejendals, Juba, Polyco Healthline, ATG, Uvex Winter Holding Gmbh & Co., 3M, QS Safety.


• Based on product, the Disposable Gloves segment held the largest market share in 2022.