Surgical Glove Market expected to reach USD 5,319.206 million by 2030

Surgical Glove Market Trends & Forecast

According to a research study published by Knowledge Sourcing Intelligence (KSI), the surgical glove market will expand from USD 3,735.536 million in 2025 to USD 5,319.206 million in 2030 at a CAGR of 7.32% during the forecast period.

The rise in focus on modern healthcare is promoting the demand for surgical gloves, which are important for preventing infections, contamination, and cross-transmission of pathogens among healthcare professionals. Additionally, the disposable or multi-use surgical gloves are typically made from nitrile or latex, or other synthetic substitutes, which are critically important for surgeons, nurses, and other medical professionals during healthcare procedures varying from routine health checkups to complex operations. With the rise in the healthcare system globally, along with the growing volume of surgeries, the demand for surgical gloves is expected to grow. Moreover, the stringent hygiene regulations in the healthcare industry are also contributing to fuelling the market.

Besides this, the other factor which are supporting the market is geriatric population rise, which drives an increase in the prevalence of chronic illness and related surgeries for orthopedic repairs and cardiovascular interventions. This is also heightening the demand for surgical gloves in healthcare settings. Moreover, the market is also accelerating due to the post-pandemic health protocols, which is making personal protective equipment like surgical gloves a mandatory product in usage among the healthcare industry.

Surgical Glove Market Report Highlights

• The latex segment is estimated to hold the dominant market share by 2030 in the material segment. It is driven by the growing trend of powder-free varieties to decrease allergies, which is promoting the demand for latex surgical gloves. The other factors, like cost-effectiveness and superior tactile sensitivity for precision in surgeries. Further, the nitrile surgical surgeries are growing at a substantial pace, driven by the hypoallergenic issues along with the high chemical resistance among people and healthcare professionals. The growing innovative trends in biodegradable formulation are also promoting the nitrile segment.
• The hospitals & clinics segment is a significant segment in the end-user of the surgical glove market. The hospital and clinics perform a large volume of surgeries, like cardiovascular-related surgeries and organ transplants, which demand surgical gloves. Moreover, the increase in chronic illnesses like cancer, respiratory issues is also promoting patients’ visits to hospitals and clinics, which is increasing the surgical gloves.
• North America is expected to have a major share of the worldwide market of surgical gloves during the forecasted period. This is due to the presence of robust healthcare along with the rise in chronic illness in the region, which is fuelling the surgical rate. Moreover, the rise in the aging population is more prone to chronic illness and surgeries, is also promoting the market demand for surgical gloves in the North America region.

Report Coverage:

Report Metric	Details
Surgical Glove Market Size in 2025	US$3,735.536 million
Surgical Glove Market Size in 2030	US$5,319.206 million
Growth Rate	CAGR of 7.32%
Drivers	Increase in Surgical Procedures Growing Technological Advancement
Restraints	High Price Volatility in Raw Materials Latex Allergies and Material Limitations
Segmentation	Material End-User Geography
List of Major Companies in Surgical Glove Market	Ansell Limited Mölnlycke Health Care AB Cardinal Health Medline Industries, Inc. B. Braun Melsungen AG

Surgical Glove Market Growth Drivers and Restraints

Growth Drivers:

• Increase in Surgical Procedure: The increase in trauma, elective, and minimally invasive surgical procedures is a major driver in the demand for the surgical gloves market. Further, the growing global aging population, along with the increase in chronic diseases like diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular issues, is also boosting hospital visits and procedures like cesarean sections and appendectomies, which will also contribute to demand for surgical gloves during the projected period.
• Growing Technological Advancement: The surgical glove market is also driven by companies introducing new products and strengthening their R&D programs initiated to fuel innovation, thus propelling industry expansion. This could result in discovering other innovative products beneficial to both people involved in the healthcare domain and medical professionals. For instance, in May 2022, Globus Group launched a range of single-use secure-fit gloves to act as protective barriers between hands and common hazards. This range of 100% nitrile, powder-free gloves is part of the premium Hakia medical grade and industrial Skytec brands, which cater to several sectors, including healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and laboratories, among other applications.

Restraints:

• High Price Volatility in Raw Materials: The increased fluctuation caused by price of raw materials like nitrile, vinyl, and natural rubber latex, which could lead to a rise in the cost of production, could lead to price hikes of surgical gloves that could cause a burden for buyers.
• Latex Allergies and Material Limitations: The regulatory bodies in healthcare settings around the world lay great emphasis on latex-associated allergy risks. The growing need to raise the consciousness of latex allergies has permitted the nitrile surgical gloves market space for broad applications.

Surgical Glove Market Key Development

• Product Launch: In September 2025, Ansell launched the GAMMEX PI Hybrid Micro surgical gloves to offer advanced and improved surgical safety, along with increased efficiency in the healthcare sector.
• Collaboration: In October 2024, Unigloves, in collaboration with KluraLabs, launched an antimicrobial nitrile surgical glove called the CrossGuard antimicrobial glove. It is claimed to be effective in eliminating 99.99 percent of bacteria in about 60 seconds and is free from any active ingredients.

Surgical Glove Market Segmentation

Knowledge Sourcing Intelligence has segmented the Surgical Glove Market based on material, end user, and region:

Surgical Glove Market, By Material

• Latex
• Nitrile
• PI (Polyisoprene)
• Neoprene (Polychloroprene)

Surgical Glove Market, By End-User

• Hospital & Clinics
• Ambulatory Surgery Center

Surgical Glove Market, By Region

• North America
  • USA
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Others
• Europe
  • UK
  • Germany
  • France
  • Italy
  • Others
• Middle East and Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Others
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • South Korea
  • Indonesia
  • Taiwan
  • Thailand
  • Others

Surgical Glove Market Key Players

• Ansell Limited
• Mölnlycke Health Care AB
• Cardinal Health
• Medline Industries, Inc.
• B. Braun Melsungen AG
• Vulkan Medical, a.s.
• Top Glove Corporation Bhd
• Sempermed (A Part of Semperit Ag Holding)
• RFB Latex Limited
• Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd
• Medilivescare Manufacturing Pvt. Ltd.
• Safeshield India Rubber Products Pvt. Ltd.
• Kanam Latex Industries Pvt. Ltd.