Report Overview

India Disposable Medical Gloves Market- Industry Trends & Forecast Report 2028

India disposable medical gloves market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 12.1% during the forecast period (2022-2028). In the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak in the country, disposable medical gloves saw a significant spike in demand. Strict government regulations aimed at protecting health workers and patients from cross-contamination are significantly propelling the growth of the market. Furthermore, the increasing burden of infectious diseases in India is anticipated to fuel the disposable medical gloves market growth during the forecast period.

Disposable Medical Gloves -A Brief Overview

Disposable medical gloves are used by caregivers, such as surgeons, nurses, and those who perform medical tests to prevent cross-contamination with patients. These gloves are made of different materials such as rubber, latex, polyvinyl chloride, neoprene, etc. Gloves are available in powdered and unpowdered forms and even come with corn starch powder to make them easier to put on. In addition to healthcare, disposable medical gloves are commonly used in chemical and biochemical laboratories for protecting against corrosive chemicals and surface contamination.

India Disposable Medical Gloves Market Forecast and Trends

Growth Drivers

Growing Prevalence of Various Medical Conditions

Due to its ever-growing population suffering from various medical issues, India has a high concentration of a diverse patient base. The rising burden of chronic and infectious diseases is driving the demand for medical examinations and surgical procedures in the country. Furthermore, with increasing healthcare investment and infrastructure development, public and private healthcare facilities are becoming increasingly accessible, especially for the underprivileged section of society. As a result, the demand for disposable medical gloves is projected to surge during the forecast period.

Expanding Online Sales Channels

The restrictions on the distribution channels due to lockdown during the COVID-19 period prompted the manufacturers and suppliers of disposable medical gloves in India to shift towards online sales platforms to boost their sales. Websites such as Indiamart, Amazon.in, Flipkart, Trade India, etc., are gaining huge popularity among hospitals and other end-users. A wide variety of manufacturers and suppliers of disposable medical gloves can be found on these platforms, along with detailed product descriptions and prices, which allow the buyers to compare and choose from a number of options. This is anticipated to present lucrative growth opportunities to the country’s disposable medical gloves market during the forecast period.

Restraints

Increasing Penetration of Used and Substandard Disposable Medical Gloves

With the surge in the demand for disposable medical gloves and the huge demand and supply gap, used and defective medical gloves are increasingly making space in the India medical gloves market. Recently, there have been numerous instances where used disposable gloves have been supplied in the country, which is concerning to healthcare providers. For instance, a recent case popped up in Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh, India) recently where three people were arrested for supplying used surgical gloves in the market. This acts as a major sabotaging factor for market growth.

Impact of COVID-19 on India Disposable Medical Gloves Market

The India disposable medical gloves market witnessed tremendous growth after the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak in the country. With the increasing burden of COVID-19 cases on the healthcare system, the demand for disposable medical gloves spiked in hospitals and other healthcare facilities dealing with coronavirus infection cases. However, this created a huge demand and supply gap for medical gloves in the market. Due to this, the manufacturers of disposable medical gloves quickly expanded their manufacturing capacities to increase the supply in the domestic market. They also began selling disposable medical gloves online in bulk, which soon led to a rebound in market growth.

India Disposable Medical Gloves Market - By Material

Based on materials, the India disposable medical gloves market is segmented into natural rubber, nitrile, vinyl, neoprene, polyethylene, and others. The vinyl segment accounted for the largest market share in 2021. Disposable medical gloves made of vinyl is considered safer compared to other types as it eliminates the risks of allergy caused by latex gloves. Furthermore, vinyl gloves are a lot cheaper and have a longer shelf life. Moreover, such gloves do not cause allergies and are comfortable to wear, which makes them suitable for mass usage, such as during COVID-19 outbreaks.

India Disposable Medical Gloves Market - By Application

Based on applications, the India disposable medical gloves market is grouped into examination and surgical segments. The examination segment dominates the market by holding the largest market share. During COVID-19, demand for diagnostic tests soared due to a surge in cases, which in turn contributed to the demand for disposable medical gloves to prevent infection transmission. The government is also establishing temporary diagnostic centers to boost the COVID-19 testing speed. This factor is also anticipated to drive the growth of the India disposable medical gloves market during the forecast period.

India Disposable Medical Gloves Market - Regional Insights

Geographically, the India disposable medical gloves market is segmented into North India, South India, East India, and West India. India's disposable medical gloves market is dominated by Western India since Maharashtra is the state with the greatest COVID-19 infection rate. As a result, the demand for disposable medical gloves market is very prominent in this region. Furthermore, a high concentration of glove manufacturers in Maharashtra and Gujarat such as Safety Equipment Supplier, Marvel Glove Industries, etc., is also propelling the growth of the market in this region.

India Disposable Medical Gloves Market- Competitive Landscape

The leading players in the India disposable medical gloves market are Nulife Triple Safety, Dahanu Rubber Gloves Mfg. Co, Primus Gloves (P) Ltd., Asma Rubber Products Pvt. Ltd., Kanam Latex Industries Pvt. Ltd, Ramson Health Care Private Limited, Kwalitex Healthcare Private Limited, M. S. Surgical, Cellbless Healthcare Private Limited, Gravitech Industries, and other prominent players.

The India disposable medical gloves market is highly fragmented due to the presence of many industry participants. New entrants are also getting lucrative growth opportunities after the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak due to the demand and supply gap. Various types of disposable medical gloves are offered by these companies to meet the needs of a variety of customers and to diversify their product lines. They are also significantly investing in expanding their production capacity to cope up with domestic demand for disposable medical gloves. Furthermore, the adoption of competitive strategies, such as partnerships, mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, etc., is also prominent in this market.

Scope of the Report:

By Material

• Natural Rubber
• Nitrile
• Vinyl
• Neoprene
• Polyethylene
• Others

By Application

• Examination
• Surgical

By End-User

• Hospitals
• Outpatient/Primary Care Facilities
• Home-care Settings
• Others

By Region

• North India
• South India
• East India
• West India

1. Research Framework
   1. Research Objective
   2. Product Overview
   3. Key Market Segments
2. Research Methodology
   1. Qualitative Research
   2. Methodology
   3. Regional Split of Primary & Secondary Research
   4. Secondary Research
   5. Primary Research
      1. Breakdown of Primary Research Respondents, By Region
      2. Breakdown of Primary Research Respondents, By Industry Participants
   6. Market Size Estimation
   7. Assumptions for the Study
   8. Market Breakdown & Data Triangulation
3. Executive Summary
4. Industry Insight and Growth Strategy
   1. Value Chain Analysis
   2. DROC Analysis
      1. Market Drivers
         1. Growing Prevalence of Various Medical Conditions
         2. Expanding Online Sales Channels
      2. Market Restraints
         1. Increasing Penetration of Used and Defected Disposable Medical Gloves
      3. Market Challenges
         1. Rising Prices of Disposable Medical Gloves
      4. Market Opportunity
         1. Increasing Burden of Infectious Diseases
         2. Flourishing Medical Tourism in India
   3. Recent Developments
   4. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
      1. Bargaining Power of Buyers
      2. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
      3. Intensity of Rivalry
      4. Threat of New Entrants
      5. Threat of Substitutes
5. India Disposable Medical Gloves Market Overview
   1. Market Size & Forecast by Value, 2018-2028
   2. Market Size and Forecast, By Segment
      1. By Material
         1. Natural Rubber
         2. Nitrile
         3. Vinyl
         4. Neoprene
         5. Polyethylene
         6. Others
      2. By Application
         1. Examination
         2. Surgical
      3. By End-User
         1. Hospitals
         2. Outpatient/Primary Care Facilities
         3. Home-care Settings
         4. Others
      4. By Region
         1. North India
         2. South India
         3. East India
         4. West India
6. Competitive Landscape
   1. List of Key Players and Their Offerings
   2. Market Share Analysis (2021)
   3. Competitive Benchmarking by Operating Parameters
7. Impact of COVID-19 on India Disposable Medical Gloves Market
8. Company Profiles (Company Overview, Financial Matrix, Key Product landscape, Key Personnel, Key Competitors, Contact Address, and Strategic Outlook) *
   1. Nulife Triple Safety
   2. Dahanu Rubber Gloves Mfg. Co
   3. Primus Gloves (P) Ltd.
   4. Asma Rubber Products Pvt. Ltd.
   5. Kanam Latex Industries Pvt. Ltd
   6. Ramson Health Care Private Limited
   7. Kwalitex Healthcare Private Limited
   8. M. S. Surgical
   9. Cellbless Healthcare Private Limited
   10. Gravitech Industries
   11. Other Prominent Players
9. Key Strategic Recommendations

List of Figures

Figure 1: India Disposable Medical Gloves Market Segmentation

Figure 2: India Disposable Medical Gloves Market Value Chain Analysis,

Figure 3: Company Market Share Analysis, 2021

Figure 4: India Disposable Medical Gloves Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2018-2028

Figure 5: India Disposable Medical Gloves Market Share (%), By Battery Type, By Value, 2018-2028

Figure 6: India Disposable Medical Gloves Market Share (%), By Propulsion Type, By Value, 2018-2028

Figure 7: India Disposable Medical Gloves Market Share (%), By Vehicle Type, By Value, 2018-2028

Figure 8: India Disposable Medical Gloves Market Share (%), By Region, By Value, 2018-2028

List of Tables

Table 1: India Disposable Medical Gloves Market Size, By Battery Type, By Value, (USD Million), 2018-2028

Table 2: India Disposable Medical Gloves Market Size, By Propulsion Type, By Value, (USD Million), 2018-2028

Table 3: India Disposable Medical Gloves Market Size, By Vehicle Type, By Value, (USD Million), 2018-2028

Table 4: India Disposable Medical Gloves Market Size, By Region, By Value (USD Million), 2018-2028

Table 5: Nulife Triple Safety Financial Analysis

Table 6: Nulife Triple Safety Business Overview

Table 7: Kwalitex Healthcare Private Limited Financial Analysis

Table 8: Kwalitex Healthcare Private Limited Business Overview

Table 9: Primus Gloves (P) Ltd. Financial Analysis

Table 10: Primus Gloves (P) Ltd. Business Overview

Table 11: Asma Rubber Products Pvt. Ltd. Financial Analysis

Table 12: Asma Rubber Products Pvt. Ltd. Business Overview

Table 13: Kanam Latex Industries Pvt. Ltd Financial Analysis

Table 14: Kanam Latex Industries Pvt. Ltd Business Overview

Table 15: Ramson Health Care Private Limited Financial Analysis

Table 16: Ramson Health Care Private Limited Business Overview

Table 17: Dahanu Rubber Gloves Mfg. Co Financial Analysis

Table 18: Dahanu Rubber Gloves Mfg. Co Business Overview

Table 19: M. S. Surgical Financial Analysis

Table 20: M. S. Surgical Business Overview

Table 21: Cellbless Healthcare Private Limited Financial Analysis

Table 22: Cellbless Healthcare Private Limited Business Overview

Table 23: Gravitech Industries Financial Analysis

Table 24: Gravitech Industries Business Overview