Report Overview

Saudi Arabia's disposable medical glove market is driven by the growing concerns about hygiene and safety, as well as the increasing burden of infectious and chronic diseases. Additionally, rising inpatient treatment, along with COVID-19 outbreak in the country, is also driving market growth..

Saudi Arabia Disposable Medical Gloves Market- Industry Trends & Forecast Report 2028

The Saudi Arabia disposable medical gloves market is estimated to grow at the CAGR of 7.0% during the forecast period (2022-2028). The market has gained significant traction due to factors such as concerns over hygiene and safety, increasing burden of infectious diseases and chronic diseases, and increasing inpatient treatment in the country. Furthermore, the demand for disposable medical gloves spiked after the COVID-19 pandemic and is expected to remain high during the forecast period as well.

Disposable Medical Gloves- A Brief Overview

Disposable medical gloves are used by caregivers, such as surgeons 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. These are available in powdered and unpowdered forms. Powdered disposable medical globes contain corn starch to make them easier to put on. Besides healthcare, disposable medical gloves are also prominently used in chemical and biochemical laboratories to provide basic protection against corrosive and surface contamination.

Saudi Arabia Disposable Medical Gloves Market Forecast and Trends

Growth Drivers

Rising Demand for In-Patient Treatment and Surgical Procedures

The rising burden of various infectious and chronic diseases, especially due to the increasing geriatric population is anticipated to boost the demand for disposable medical gloves during the forecast period. In addition to the rising prevalence of diseases, the demand for examinations and in-patient treatment is increasing in the kingdom, which increases the risk of cross-contamination and hospital acquired infections in hospitals and other healthcare facilities. Consequently, disposable medical gloves are recommended to prevent infection spread, which further propels the market growth.

Favorable Government Initiatives and Regulations

Post the COVID-19 outbreak in the country, the Saudi Government made it mandatory for all the healthcare providers in hospitals and other facilities to wear disposable medical gloves keeping in mind the highly communicable nature of the virus. This resulted in surge in the demand for disposable medical gloves in all healthcare facilities, including diagnostic centers and ambulatory care centers. In addition, the Saudi Government also relaxed several import restrictions on disposable medical gloves, which is contributing to the market's growth.

Restraints

Increasing Pollution by Discarded Disposable Medical Gloves

It has been reported that disposable medical equipment, such as medical gloves, is a significant pollution source for the environment. It has been reported that disposable medical equipment, such as medical gloves, is a significant pollutant for the environment. Disposable medical gloves have a limited lifespan, and they are discarded after only a single use. These discarded medical gloves end up on streets, in the oceans, and in landfills, negatively impacting animals and marine life.  The lack of knowledge related to proper disposable medical gloves may lead end-users to shift to reusable gloves, which may constrain the market growth of disposable gloves.

Impact of COVID-19 on Saudi Arabia Disposable Medical Gloves Market

The Saudi Arabia disposable medical gloves market registered prolific growth after the COVID-19 pandemic. The coronavirus is a highly communicable disease and therefore, the healthcare workers coming in contact with COVID-19 patients are at the greatest risk of its transmission. Therefore, the use of disposable medical gloves by frontline healthcare workers was made mandatory, along with other personal protective equipment, which resulted in a significant surge in the demand for disposable medical gloves. However, the market witnessed a slowdown during the initial period due to the shortage of sufficient disposable medical gloves. But the manufacturers quickly expanded their production capacity to bridge the demand and supply gap for disposable medical gloves, which is expected to propel the market growth in the upcoming years.

Saudi Arabia Disposable Medical Gloves Market - By Material

Based on materials, Saudi Arabia disposable medical gloves market is segmented into natural rubber, nitrile, vinyl, neoprene, polyethylene, and others. Among these, the vinyl segment accounts for the largest market share. However, the nitrile disposable medical gloves account for the largest market share and are also projected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period as well. Nitrile gloves provide stronger protection as they are resistant to chemicals, acids, and oils compared to their counterparts, which acts as a contributing factor to their market growth.

Saudi Arabia Disposable Medical Gloves Market - By Application

Based on applications, Saudi Arabia disposable medical gloves market is grouped into examination and surgical segments. The examination segment holds the largest market share. Due to the need for medical examinations of COVID-19 patients and an increase in diagnostic tests, disposable medical gloves were in demand during the COVID-19 outbreak period. The disposable medical gloves made a crucial component of personal protective equipment (PPE) to protect the frontline healthcare workers from the COVID-19 virus, which caused a spike in the demand for disposable medical gloves, thereby driving market growth.

Saudi Arabia Disposable Medical Gloves Market - By End-User

Based on end-users, Saudi Arabia disposable medical gloves market is segmented into hospitals, outpatient/primary care facilities, home-care settings, and others. The hospital’s segment accounts for the largest market share due to the developed healthcare infrastructure and stringent government regulations that make it mandatory for healthcare workers to wear disposable medical gloves to prevent the chances of cross-contamination with patients. Furthermore, the increasing number of in-patient treatments due to the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases and surgical procedures is anticipated to drive the disposable medical gloves market growth in the forecast period.

Competitive Landscape

The leading players in the Saudi Arabia disposable medical gloves market are Plasti Surge Industries Pvt. Ltd., Sterimed Medical Devices Pvt. Ltd., KSA Modern Eastern, Med Means Trading, VPRO WEAR, United Medical Industries Co. Ltd. United Medical Industries Co. Ltd., REDASafe, Ugg Gloves, Raqwani Medicals, Top Glove Corporation Berhad, and other prominent players.

The market is highly fragmented due to the presence of various regional and global industry players. The companies are significantly investing in expanding their production capacities post the COVID-19 outbreak to boost their sales and revenue. They are also opting for online sales channels and third-party distributors to increase their product penetration in the market. 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