Industrial Gloves Market Size, Share, Opportunities, and Trends by Type (Disposable, Reusable), by Material (Latex, Nitrile, Leather, Aramid, Others), by End-User Industry (Automotive, Pharmaceutical, Construction, Manufacturing, Others), and by Geography – Forecasts from 2025 to 2030

 

Industrial Gloves Market Size:

The Industrial Gloves Market will reach US$11.332 billion in 2030 from US$8.065 billion in 2025 at a CAGR of 7.04% during the forecast period.

Industrial Gloves Market Trends:

Rising concerns regarding employee safety will drive the market for industrial gloves during the given forecast period. Work gloves (industrial gloves) are personal protective equipment worn during work projects and are meant to save the user's hands and fingers from unnecessary wounds such as cuts, blisters, splinters, skin punctures or heat and chemical burns. Industrial gloves protect the skin from harmful environment and help to avoid cross-contamination during the manufacturing process across various industries. Increasing investment in various industries like automotive, construction, food and healthcare widen up the market for industrial gloves.

Work Gloves can be made of cloth, leather, wool, latex, rubber, nitrile rubber, vinyl, neoprene, etc. and are used by many working professionals such as aircrew, barbed wire handlers, butchers, divers, machine operators, woodcutters, police officers, doctors, firemen, food, chemical handlers, gardeners, farmers, military personnel, sportsman etc. Due to the different hazards and conditions encountered by different professionals, there are many different kinds of work gloves. The nature of the task will determine what kind of glove a professional requires. Most firms check the gloves to ensure that they are up to the mark during real-time operations and make sure that the workers use them in the work-related operation to ensure the worker’s safety and comfort. Hence, industry players across the globe are focusing on developing efficient and cost-effective designs to meet customer requirements.

The market is expected to show modest growth during the forecast period due to stringent regulations set by governing bodies pertaining to the worker’s safety. Rising incidence of workplace related accidents has driven many industries to adopt industrial gloves, thus, augmenting the growth of the market. According to the International Labor Organization, nearly 2 million women and men die every year as a result of occupational accidents and work-related diseases. Moreover stringent regulation by the government also fuels the demand for industrial gloves. However, fluctuating prices of the raw material coupled with the presence of a largely unorganized sector might hamper the growth of the market during the given forecast period.

Industrial Gloves Market Segment Analysis:

• By Type

By type, the industrial gloves market is segmented as disposable and reusable. Reusable industrial gloves market is expected to grow at a significant rate owing to the rising adoption of the reusable gloves in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries.

• By Geography

Geographically, the industrial gloves market is segmented as North America, South America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and Asia Pacific. The Europe is expected to hold a significant share which may be attributed to the stringent worker’s safety regulations in the region. Asia Pacific is expected to show steady growth owing to the rapid industrialization leading to the rising demand for industrial gloves in the region.

The global industrial gloves market report provides an in-depth analysis of the industry landscape, offering strategic and executive-level insights supported by data-driven forecasts and analysis. This regularly updated report equips decision-makers with actionable intelligence on current market trends, emerging opportunities, and competitive dynamics. It examines demand across various types of industrial gloves, including disposable gloves, reusable gloves, chemical-resistant gloves, cut-resistant gloves, and thermal-resistant gloves, while also exploring applications in manufacturing, construction, oil & gas, healthcare, food processing, and automotive industries. Additionally, the report delves into technological advancements, key government policies, regulatory frameworks, and macroeconomic factors, providing a comprehensive view of the market.

Industrial Gloves Market Segmentations:

Industrial Gloves Market Segmentation by type:

The market is analyzed by type into the following:

• Disposable
• Reusable

Industrial Gloves Market Segmentation by material:

The report analyzed the market by material as below:

• Latex 
• Nitrile
• Leather 
• Aramid 
• Others

Industrial Gloves Market Segmentation by end-user segment:

The report analyzed the market by end-user segment as below:

• Automotive
• Pharmaceutical 
• Construction 
• Manufacturing 
• Others

Industrial Gloves Market Segmentation by regions:

The study also analysed the industrial gloves market into the following regions, with country level forecasts and analysis as below:

• North America (US, Canada, and Mexico)
• South America (Brazil, Argentina, and Others)
• Europe (Germany, UK, France, Spain, and Others
• Middle East and Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Others)
• Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Thailand, Indonesia, and Others)

Industrial Gloves Market Competitive Landscape:

The global industrial gloves market features key players such as Towa Corporation, Top Glove Corporation Bhd, Superior Glove, Globus Group, Honeywell International Inc., Ansell Limited, Shamrock Manufacturing Company Inc., Rubberex, Hartalega Holdings Berhad, 3M, Semperit AG Holding, among others.

Industrial Gloves Market Report Coverage:

This report provides extensive coverage as explained in the points below:

• Market size, forecasts, and trends by different types, with historical revenue data and analysis focusing on key factors driving adoption, current challenges faced by key players, and major growth areas.
• Market size, forecasts, and trends by type, with historical revenue data and analysis.
• Market size, forecasts, and trends by material, with historical revenue data and analysis.
• Market size, forecasts, and trends by end-user segment, with historical revenue data and analysis across various segments.
• Industrial Gloves market is also analysed across different regions, with historical data, regional share, attractiveness and opportunity of these solutions in different countries. The growth prospects and key players operating in these markets. The section also dwells on the macro factors, economic scenario and other complementing factors aiding in market growth. 
• Market dynamics: The section details the market growth factors, restraints, and opportunities in the market. The segment also presents complete market scenario with the help of Porter’s five forces model. 
• Competitive Intelligence: A thorough investigation on the competitive structure of the market presented through proprietary vendor matrix model, market share analysis of key players, insights on strategies of key players and recent major developments undertaken by the companies to gain competitive edge. 
• Research methodology: The assumptions and sources which were considered to arrive at the final market estimates. Additionally, how our model is refined to ensure most significant factors are taken into consideration with the proper hypothesis and bottom-up and top-down approaches enhance the reliability of forecasts further strengthening the trustworthiness of the numbers being presented. 

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Industrial Gloves Market Scope:

 

Report Metric	Details
Industrial Gloves Market Size in 2025	US$8.065 billion
Industrial Gloves Market Size in 2030	US$11.332 billion
Growth Rate	CAGR of 7.04%
Study Period	2020 to 2030
Historical Data	2020 to 2023
Base Year	2024
Forecast Period	2025 – 2030
Forecast Unit (Value)	USD Billion
Segmentation	Type Material End-User Segment Geography
Geographical Segmentation	North America, South America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific
List of Major Companies in the Industrial Gloves Market	Towa Corporation Top Glove Corporation Bhd Superior Glove Globus Group Honeywell International Inc.
Customization Scope	Free report customization with purchase

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1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 

2. MARKET SNAPSHOT

2.1. Market Overview

2.2. Market Definition

2.3. Scope of the Study

2.4. Market Segmentation

3. BUSINESS LANDSCAPE 

3.1. Market Drivers

3.2. Market Restraints

3.3. Market Opportunities 

3.4. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

3.5. Industry Value Chain Analysis

3.6. Policies and Regulations 

3.7. Strategic Recommendations 

4. TECHNOLOGICAL OUTLOOK

5. INDUSTRIAL GLOVES MARKET BY TYPE

5.1. Introduction

5.2. Disposable

5.3. Reusable

6. INDUSTRIAL GLOVES MARKET BY MATERIAL

6.1. Introduction

6.2. Latex 

6.3. Nitrile

6.4. Leather 

6.5. Aramid 

6.6. Others

7. INDUSTRIAL GLOVES MARKET BY END-USER 

7.1. Introduction

7.2. Automotive

7.3. Pharmaceutical 

7.4. Construction 

7.5. Manufacturing 

7.6. Others

8. INDUSTRIAL GLOVES MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY

8.1. Introduction

8.2. North America

8.2.1. USA

8.2.2. Canada

8.2.3. Mexico

8.3. South America

8.3.1. Brazil

8.3.2. Argentina

8.3.3. Others

8.4. Europe

8.4.1. United Kingdom

8.4.2. Germany

8.4.3. France

8.4.4. Italy

8.4.5. Spain

8.4.6. Others

8.5. Middle East and Africa

8.5.1. Saudi Arabia

8.5.2. UAE

8.5.3. Others

8.6. Asia Pacific

8.6.1. China

8.6.2. Japan

8.6.3. India

8.6.4. South Korea

8.6.5. Taiwan

8.6.6. Thailand

8.6.7. Indosneisa

8.6.8. Others

9. COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT AND ANALYSIS

9.1. Major Players and Strategy Analysis

9.2. Market Share Analysis

9.3. Mergers, Acquisitions, Agreements, and Collaborations

9.4. Competitive Dashboard

10. COMPANY PROFILES

10.1. Towa Corporation

10.2. Top Glove Corporation Bhd

10.3. Superior Glove

10.4. Globus Group

10.5. Honeywell International Inc.

10.6. Ansell Limited

10.7. Shamrock Manufacturing Company Inc.

10.8. Rubberex

10.9. Hartalega Holdings Berhad

10.10. 3M 

10.11. Semperit AG Holding

11. APPENDIX

11.1. Currency 

11.2. Assumptions

11.3. Base and Forecast Years Timeline

11.4. Key benefits for the stakeholders

11.5. Research Methodology 

11.6. Abbreviations 

Towa Corporation

Top Glove Corporation Bhd

Superior Glove

Globus Group

Honeywell International Inc.

Ansell Limited

Shamrock Manufacturing Company Inc.

Rubberex

Hartalega Holdings Berhad

3M 

Semperit AG Holding