US Nitrile Medical Glove Market - Focused Insights 2023-2028

U.S. NITRILE MEDICAL GLOVE MARKET SIZE

The U.S. nitrile medical gloves market was valued at USD 2.27 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach USD 3.27 billion in 2028, with a CAGR of 6.28% during the study period. The US is one of the developed countries with the highest medical expenditure. The usage of medical gloves is high, and they are one of the largest consumers of medical gloves across the world. Due to the increased awareness among people, the usage of medical gloves for hygiene purposes is higher than in other countries. The usage of surgical gloves and examination gloves is increasing due to the increasing geriatric population and high chronic disease prevalence.

The U.S. nitrile medical gloves market volume was estimated at 53.48 billion operational units by 2028. In the post-COVID-19 pandemic, the usage of PPE products has increased and is expected to increase further during the forecast period. The US is undergoing the “tripledemic” scenario with thousands of COVID-19, monkeypox, and winter flu cases reported daily. Hence, increased vaccination will boost the application of nitrile gloves in the US market.

U.S. NITRILE MEDICAL GLOVE MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS

Introduction of Biodegradable Nitrile Medical Gloves

There is increasing demand for biodegradable nitrile medical gloves. Key vendors such as Top Glove launched biodegradable medical gloves in the market. Showa Group received the US FDA approval for biodegradable nitrile gloves in 2022. Many key players across the globe are looking to invest and build on the biodegradable nitrile glove segment. These biodegradable gloves degrade within 365 days and a few gloves degrade 10 times faster than conventional nitrile gloves.

Increasing Investments in Local Manufacturing

In 2022, Honeywell invested in Rhino Health, which is building its largest manufacturing facility in the US to reduce its dependency on other countries. An American nitrile glove manufacturer partners with Orion Infrastructure to build a new manufacturing facility worth $105 million in infrastructure capital. This helps the company to increase its manufacturing capacities. Health Supply US is to build a $150 million nitrile glove manufacturing facility in Greenville Country. Vendors are investing in domestic manufacturing facilities to increase the supply capacity in the country.

Increasing Number of Surgeries

Almost 1.3 million pregnant women have their babies through C-section surgeries in the US annually. Women with health disorders planning to have C-section surgeries for safety reasons. Over a million Americans undergo joint replacement surgery annually. This includes about 720,000 knee replacements and 330,000 hip replacements. Hence, the increase in shoulder ankle, and joint surgeries is likely to between the market growth. Doctors perform over a million circumcisions on newborn boys in US hospitals annually. Therefore, the growth in circumcision procedures is likely to boost the application of medical gloves. Over 670,000 surgeries are conducted in the US annually to repair several types of broken bones.

U.S. NITRILE MEDICAL GLOVE MARKET SEGMENTATION INSIGHTS

• By Category: The non-powdered segment accounted for the largest U.S. nitrile medical gloves market share. The demand for Non-powdered nitrile medical gloves is high and it is increasing at a faster rate across the globe, including the U.S. There is an increase in the number of labs and facilities that are increasing in the US market. This is increasing the consumption of safety products such as nitrile medical gloves in the US market. The surge in COVID-19 cases, increase in the vaccination process, spread of Mpox virus and winter flu, upcoming threats from several infectious diseases, and increase in the number of surgeries due to better reimbursement and access are constantly increasing the dependency on nitrile medical gloves in the U.S. market.
• By Application: The examination segment shows significant growth, with the fastest-growing CAGR of 6.73% during the forecast period. Nitrile examination medical gloves have versatile clinical applications and protect personnel from dangerous and harmful substances. The increasing number of clinics and consultations in the country will largely drive the demand for nitrile examination gloves in the market. Nitrile examination gloves are preferred over other materials, and this will replace other material-based gloves in the market due to several benefits, including ear-resistant and protection against puncture injuries, and better grip surface facilitates, which are optimum for instrument manipulation in wet and dry environments, a good alternative for individuals allergic to latex. In addition, nitrile examination gloves are impermeable and have better resistance to hazardous chemical substances.
• By End-User: The hospital segment dominates and holds the largest share of the U.S. nitrile medical glove market. Hospitals are one of the largest consumers of nitrile medical gloves in the US. They procure gloves directly from manufacturers or through GPOs in the market as it helps in procuring gloves at a low cost. US Hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic faced a huge shortage of medical gloves. Several hospitals reused nitrile gloves due to the limited availability of gloves. This scenario made the government invest in the domestic manufacturing of medical gloves. The aging population and the increasing patient pool with diseases such as CVDs, COPD, neurovascular diseases, gynecological diseases, cancer, and orthopedic ailments are the major factors increasing the adoption of medical gloves in the hospital segment. Also, factors such as an increase in the smoking population, lack of physical activities, improper diet, and obesity cause several abnormalities, leading to a steady increase in the volume of surgeries, including bariatric and cardiac percutaneous procedures in adult and elderly populations, hence, fueling the market growth of nitrile medical gloves in hospitals.

U.S. NITRILE MEDICAL GLOVE MARKET VENDOR LANDSCAPE

The U.S. Nitrile medical gloves market report contains exclusive data on 31 vendors. The competitive scenario in the US nitrile medical glove market is currently intensifying with global players offering a diverse range of products. In terms of market share, a few major players are currently dominating the market. Top Glove, Ansell, Heartlega, Kossan, and SUPERMAX are some companies currently dominating the market. Major players are focusing on strategic acquisitions, and collaboration agreements with emerging players to enter the nitrile glove market and to gain access to commercially launched products.