Report Overview

China medical gloves market is driven by huge patient base, rising number of diagnostic tests and surgical procedures, and increasing safety concerns due to COVID-19 pandemic

China Medical Gloves Market- Industry Trends & Forecast Report 2028

China medical gloves market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of more than 7%  during the forecast period (2022-2028), predominantly due to a huge patient base coupled with a rising number of diagnostic procedures and surgical procedures performed each year. Moreover, with medical gloves making up an essential part of personal protective equipment for healthcare workers, the China medical gloves market witnessed a sharp increase during the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak, especially over the last couple of years.

Medical Gloves- A Brief Overview

Medical gloves form an essential part of personal protective equipment (PPE) for healthcare professionals and workers during medical examinations and surgical procedures. It prevents the risk of cross-contamination between caregivers and patients. It also protects doctors and healthcare workers from blood, pus, and other bodily fluids. Therefore, health care workers are advised to wear medical gloves whenever they handle blood or other bodily fluids, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Medical gloves are made of various types of materials including rubber, latex, polyvinyl chloride, and neoprene.

China Medical Gloves Market Forecast and Trends

Growth Drivers

Growing Burden of Various Diseases and Medical Conditions

The growing burden of various infectious diseases and medical conditions, along with the rising demand for clinical diagnosis, are significantly propelling the demand for medical gloves in China. The country has the largest population in the world, which results in a huge and diverse patient base. As a result, the number of patients approaching hospitals for getting diagnosis and treatment is high, which further increases the risk of cross-contamination and hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) among hospital staff and patients. Due to this, the demand for medical gloves is expected to continue growing in the coming years.

Flourishing Medical Tourism

China is emerging as one of the major medical tourism destinations in the world. The expanding middle-class population in the world and surging healthcare expenses is prompting people to look for cost-effective treatment for health conditions. The Chinese authorities have recorded hundreds of medical tourists visiting the country for medical attention. As the number of invasive and non-invasive surgical procedures performed in China increases, along with cosmetic surgeries, the market for medical gloves is expected to expand in the country, propelling the overall market growth. Nevertheless, this growth in medical tourism faced a huge decline after the COVID-19 outbreak, and the industry is not expected to revive from it at least in the short term.

Restraints

Increasing Penetration of Used Medical Gloves

Due to the huge demand and supply gap caused by the Coronavirus pandemic, the supply of counterfeit and second-hand medical gloves has spiked significantly. Because these substandard gloves do not provide enough protection from pathogens and fluids, they are putting frontline healthcare workers and patients at extreme risk. Moreover, the Chinese government has failed to track down the distributors and suppliers of used medical gloves, which is limiting the market's growth.

Impact of COVID-19 on China Medical Gloves Market

The unprecedented COVID-19 outbreak emerged as a major driving factor for the China medical gloves market. As COVID-19 cases surged, the entire healthcare system was put at risk and healthcare workers were exposed to this highly infectious disease. As a result, personal protective equipment (PPE) kits that included gloves, gowns, shoe covers, masks, respirators, etc., were made available to all the healthcare workers which significantly boosted demand for medical gloves in China.

China Medical Gloves Market - By Product Type

Based on forms, China medical gloves market is grouped into examination, surgical, and chemotherapy segments. The examination segment accounts for the largest market share because of the growing prevalence of various infectious and chronic diseases across China. Due to this, the demand for diagnostic tests is increasing at a high rate, propelling the demand for medical gloves. On the other hand, the surgical segment also covers a substantial share in the market due to the increasing demand for various invasive and non-invasive surgical procedures and the flourishing medical tourism industry in the country.

China Medical Gloves Market - By Usage

Based on usage, China medical gloves market is grouped into disposable and reusable segments. The disposable medical gloves segment accounted for the largest market share in 2021. With the COVID-19 outbreak, disposable gloves were in high demand among frontline healthcare workers for preventing virus transmission. However, reusable medical gloves are expected to grow at the fastest rate during the forecast period due to increasing concerns about the impact of medical waste on the environment.

China Medical Gloves Market - By Raw Material

Based on raw materials, China medical gloves market is segmented into latex, nitrile, rubber, vinyl rubber, polyisoprene, and others. The vinyl or polyvinyl chloride (PVC) material segment accounts for the largest market share owing to its low cost and protection from skin allergies. On the other hand, the nitrile gloves segment also holds a substantial market share as they provide advanced protection against bodily fluids, bloodborne pathogens, and are highly puncture resistant. Therefore, such gloves are prominently used during surgical procedures, which drives the segment’s growth.

Competitive Landscape

The leading players in the China medical gloves market are Guangzhou Pidegree Medical Technology Co., Ltd., Anhui Haojie Plastic & Rubber Products Co., Ltd., Shandong Yuyuan Latex Gloves Co., Ltd., Ningbo Ideal Medical Industries Co., Ltd., Beijing Raysen Healthcare Co., Ltd., Guilin HBM Health Protection Co., Ltd., Shenzhen HisoMedical Co., Ltd., Guangdong Xingchen Pharmaceuticals Corp., Ningbo Greetmed Medical Instruments Co., Ltd.(China) Limited, Dongguan Gusiie Protective Products Co., Ltd., among others.

Due to the presence of multiple industry participants, China medical gloves market is highly fragmented. Moreover, new medical glove manufacturers are entering the market on a daily basis. The market players are rapidly expanding their production capacities to meet the domestic and global demand for medical gloves amid the Coronavirus pandemic. They are also significantly focusing on improving their distribution channels to boost their sales. Furthermore, the adoption of competitive strategies, such as partnerships, mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, etc., is also prominent in this market.

Recent Development

• In June 2021, KINGFA Medical, a leading Chinese medical hygiene consumable manufacturer, and AIM-X Global, Kazakhstan-based premium PPE manufacturer, announced their partnership to boost the nitrile gloves supply worldwide.

Scope of the Report

By Product Type

• Examination
• Surgical
• Chemotherapy

By Form

• Powered
• Powder-Free

By Usage

• Disposable
• Reusable

By Raw Material

• Latex
• Nitrile Rubber
• Vinyl Rubber
• Polyisoprene
• Others

By End-User

• Hospitals
• Clinics
• Ambulatory Surgery Centers
• Diagnostic Centers
• Rehabilitation Centers
• Others