Market Forecast by Countries (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain and Turkey), By Product (Latex Gloves, Nitrile Gloves, Vinyl Gloves, Neoprene Gloves, Others), By Form (Powder-free Gloves, Powdered Gloves), By Application (Examination Gloves, Surgical Gloves), By Usage (Disposable Gloves, Reusable Gloves), By Sterility (Sterile Gloves, Non-sterile Gloves), By Distribution Channel (Brick and Mortar, E-commerce), By End-use (Hospitals, Clinics, Ambulatory Surgical Centers, Diagnostics Centers, Others) And Competitive Landscape
Product Code: ETC403420 | Publication Date: Aug 2022 | Updated Date: Jun 2024 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 200 | No. of Figures: 90 | No. of Tables: 30 | |
Report Name | Middle East Medical Gloves Marketย |
Forecast period | 2024-2030 |
CAGR | 8% |
Growing Sector | Healthcare |
Middle East Medical Gloves Market report thoroughly covers the market by countries, product, form, application, usage, sterility and distribution channel and end โ use. The market outlook report provides an unbiased and detailed analysis of the ongoing market trends, opportunities/high growth areas, and market drivers which would help the stakeholders to devise and align their market strategies according to the current and future market dynamics.
Middle East Medical Gloves Market has witnessed significant growth in recent years, driven by increasing awareness regarding hygiene and rising healthcare standards. This market encompasses a range of gloves including latex, nitrile, and vinyl, each catering to different needs and preferences within the medical community. Factors such as the prevalence of infectious diseases, advancements in medical technology, and stringent government regulations regarding safety and hygiene practices have further fuelled demand. Additionally, the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly amplified the necessity for medical gloves, leading to increased production and distribution across the region. As healthcare infrastructure continues to develop, the medical gloves market in the Middle East is poised for sustained growth and innovation.
According to 6Wresearch, the Middle East Medical Gloves Market size is projected to grow at the CAGR of 8% during the forecast period of 2024-2030. The Middle East medical gloves market has been experiencing significant growth, driven by several pivotal factors. One of the primary drivers is the increasing awareness about healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), prompting a surge in demand for protective gloves in hospital and clinical settings. Governments across the region are implementing stringent regulations and standards to ensure the safety and well-being of both healthcare professionals and patients, which is further augmenting the market growth. Moreover, the outbreak of pandemics such as COVID-19 has massively escalated the need for personal protective equipment, including medical gloves, thereby acting as a substantial catalyst for market expansion. Advances in medical technologies and the growing adoption of enhanced glove materials, such as nitrile and vinyl, that offer better puncture resistance and protection against chemicals also play a crucial role in driving the market. In addition to hospitals, the rising number of outpatient facilities, clinics, and diagnostic centers significantly contribute to the demand for medical gloves, as these establishments strive to maintain high hygiene standards.
Despite the encouraging factors propelling the Middle East medical gloves market forward, there are notable challenges that need to be addressed. One of the critical challenges is the volatility in raw material prices, particularly latex and nitrile, which can affect the production cost and, subsequently, the pricing of medical gloves. Furthermore, the stringent import regulations and tariffs imposed by some countries in the region can hinder the smooth inflow of medical gloves, limiting market growth potential. Ensuring consistent compliance with international quality standards can be demanding for local manufacturers, creating a reliance on imported gloves which might not always meet the escalating local demand. Additionally, the market faces challenges related to environmental sustainability as the disposal of medical gloves contributes to a significant volume of medical waste. Balancing the immediate need for protective equipment with long-term environmental considerations remains a complex issue that both policymakers and industry players must navigate. Moreover, the presence of counterfeit products in the market poses risks to safety and reliability, undermining trust and potentially jeopardizing health outcomes and these challenges have led to major decline in the Middle East Medical Gloves Market Growth.
In recent years, Middle Eastern governments have introduced several policies and schemes to bolster the medical gloves market. Initiatives aimed at improving healthcare infrastructure and ensuring the availability of medical supplies have been key. For instance, countries like Saudi Arabia and the UAE have implemented stringent regulations and standards for the production and import of medical gloves to ensure high quality and safety. Additionally, there have been significant investments in local manufacturing capabilities to reduce dependency on imports, further supported by financial incentives and subsidies for domestic producers.
The Middle East medical gloves ย Industry is dominated by several key players who have established strong footholds through innovation and strategic partnerships. Companies such as Ansell Limited, Top Glove Corporation Bhd, Hartalega Holdings Berhad, and Rubberex are prominent names in the industry. These leading players continuously invest in research and development to introduce advanced products that meet stringent quality standards. They also focus on expanding their distribution networks across the region, ensuring a steady supply chain that promptly meets the rising demand driven by healthcare sector growth and pandemic response efforts.
The future of the Middle East medical gloves market looks promising, with sustained growth anticipated due to increasing healthcare awareness and continued government support. Technological advancements in glove manufacturing, such as the development of biodegradable gloves and enhancements in material properties for better protection and comfort, are expected to drive market evolution. Moreover, the expansion of healthcare services and the construction of new medical facilities across the region will further boost demand. Consequently, stakeholders can expect a competitive yet lucrative market, with sustained opportunities for growth and innovation.
On the basis of distribution channel, it is expected that the distribution channel of e-commerce will witness significant growth. With the increasing penetration of internet services and the growing popularity of online shopping platforms, more healthcare facilities are inclined towards purchasing medical gloves through e-commerce channels. This allows for convenient and quick procurement, as well as access to a wider range of products from different manufacturers. Moreover, e-commerce offers more competitive pricing options, making it an attractive option for cost-conscious healthcare establishments
According to Dhaval, Research Manager, 6Wresearch, the hospitals segment is expected to dominate the Middle East medical gloves market due to the large number of patients and high demand for protective equipment in these settings.
The report offers a comprehensive study of the subsequent market segments:
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Middle East Medical Gloves Market Overview |
3.1 Middle East Regional Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Middle East Medical Gloves Market Revenues & Volume, 2020 & 2030F |
3.3 Middle East Medical Gloves Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Middle East Medical Gloves Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Middle East Medical Gloves Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Countries, 2020 & 2030F |
3.6 Middle East Medical Gloves Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Form, 2020 & 2030F |
3.7 Middle East Medical Gloves Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Form, 2020 & 2030F |
3.8 Middle East Medical Gloves Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Form, 2020 & 2030F |
3.9 Middle East Medical Gloves Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Usage, 2020 & 2030F |
3.10 Middle East Medical Gloves Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Sterility, 2020 & 2030F |
3.11 Middle East Medical Gloves Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Distribution Channel, 2020 & 2030F |
3.12 Middle East Medical Gloves Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End-use, 2020 & 2030F |
4 Middle East Medical Gloves Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.3 Market Restraints |
5 Middle East Medical Gloves Market Trends |
6 Saudi Arabia Medical Gloves Market, 2020 - 2030 |
6.1.1 Saudi Arabia Medical Gloves Market, Revenues & Volume, By Product, 2020 - 2030 |
6.1.2 Saudi Arabia Medical Gloves Market, Revenues & Volume, By Form, 2020 - 2030 |
6.1.3 Saudi Arabia Medical Gloves Market, Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2020 - 2030 |
6.1.4 Saudi Arabia Medical Gloves Market, Revenues & Volume, By Usage, 2020 - 2030 |
6.1.5 Saudi Arabia Medical Gloves Market, Revenues & Volume, By Sterility, 2020 - 2030 |
6.1.6 Saudi Arabia Medical Gloves Market, Revenues & Volume, By Distribution Channel, 2020 - 2030 |
6.1.7 Saudi Arabia Medical Gloves Market, Revenues & Volume, By End-use, 2020 - 2030 |
7 UAE Medical Gloves Market, 2020 - 2030 |
7.1 UAE Medical Gloves Market, Revenues & Volume, By Product, 2020 - 2030 |
7.2 UAE Medical Gloves Market, Revenues & Volume, By Form, 2020 - 2030 |
7.3 UAE Medical Gloves Market, Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2020 - 2030 |
7.4 UAE Medical Gloves Market, Revenues & Volume, By Usage, 2020 - 2030 |
7.5 UAE Medical Gloves Market, Revenues & Volume, By Sterility, 2020 - 2030 |
7.6 UAE Medical Gloves Market, Revenues & Volume, By Distribution Channel, 2020 - 2030 |
7.7 UAE Medical Gloves Market, Revenues & Volume, By End-use, 2020 - 2030 |
8 Qatar Medical Gloves Market, 2020 - 2030 |
8.1 Qatar Medical Gloves Market, Revenues & Volume, By Product, 2020 - 2030 |
8.2 Qatar Medical Gloves Market, Revenues & Volume, By Form, 2020 - 2030 |
8.3 Qatar Medical Gloves Market, Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2020 - 2030 |
8.4 Qatar Medical Gloves Market, Revenues & Volume, By Usage, 2020 - 2030 |
8.5 Qatar Medical Gloves Market, Revenues & Volume, By Sterility, 2020 - 2030 |
8.6 Qatar Medical Gloves Market, Revenues & Volume, By Distribution Channel, 2020 - 2030 |
8.7 Qatar Medical Gloves Market, Revenues & Volume, By End-use, 2020 - 2030 |
9 Kuwait Medical Gloves Market, 2020 - 2030 |
9.1 Kuwait Medical Gloves Market, Revenues & Volume, By Product, 2020 - 2030 |
9.2 Kuwait Medical Gloves Market, Revenues & Volume, By Form, 2020 - 2030 |
9.3 Kuwait Medical Gloves Market, Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2020 - 2030 |
9.4 Kuwait Medical Gloves Market, Revenues & Volume, By Usage, 2020 - 2030 |
9.5 Kuwait Medical Gloves Market, Revenues & Volume, By Sterility, 2020 - 2030 |
9.6 Kuwait Medical Gloves Market, Revenues & Volume, By Distribution Channel, 2020 - 2030 |
9.7 Kuwait Medical Gloves Market, Revenues & Volume, By End-use, 2020 - 2030 |
10 Oman Medical Gloves Market, 2020 - 2030 |
10.1 Oman Medical Gloves Market, Revenues & Volume, By Product, 2020 - 2030 |
10.2 Oman Medical Gloves Market, Revenues & Volume, By Form, 2020 - 2030 |
10.3 Oman Medical Gloves Market, Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2020 - 2030 |
10.4 Oman Medical Gloves Market, Revenues & Volume, By Usage, 2020 - 2030 |
10.5 Oman Medical Gloves Market, Revenues & Volume, By Sterility, 2020 - 2030 |
10.6 Oman Medical Gloves Market, Revenues & Volume, By Distribution Channel, 2020 - 2030 |
10.7 Oman Medical Gloves Market, Revenues & Volume, By End-use, 2020 - 2030 |
11 Bahrain Medical Gloves Market, 2020 - 2030 |
11.1 Bahrain Medical Gloves Market, Revenues & Volume, By Product, 2020 - 2030 |
11.2 Bahrain Medical Gloves Market, Revenues & Volume, By Form, 2020 - 2030 |
11.3 Bahrain Medical Gloves Market, Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2020 - 2030 |
11.4 Bahrain Medical Gloves Market, Revenues & Volume, By Usage, 2020 - 2030 |
11.5 Bahrain Medical Gloves Market, Revenues & Volume, By Sterility, 2020 - 2030 |
11.6 Bahrain Medical Gloves Market, Revenues & Volume, By Distribution Channel, 2020 - 2030 |
11.7 Bahrain Medical Gloves Market, Revenues & Volume, By End-use, 2020 - 2030 |
12 Turkey Medical Gloves Market, 2020 - 2030 |
12.1 Turkey Medical Gloves Market, Revenues & Volume, By Product, 2020 - 2030 |
12.2 Turkey Medical Gloves Market, Revenues & Volume, By Form, 2020 - 2030 |
12.3 Turkey Medical Gloves Market, Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2020 - 2030 |
12.4 Turkey Medical Gloves Market, Revenues & Volume, By Usage, 2020 - 2030 |
12.5 Turkey Medical Gloves Market, Revenues & Volume, By Sterility, 2020 - 2030 |
12.6 Turkey Medical Gloves Market, Revenues & Volume, By Distribution Channel, 2020 - 2030 |
12.7 Turkey Medical Gloves Market, Revenues & Volume, By End-use, 2020 - 2030 |
13 Rest of Middle East Medical Gloves Market, 2020 - 2030 |
13.1 Rest of Middle East Medical Gloves Market, Revenues & Volume, By Product, 2020 - 2030 |
13.2 Rest of Middle East Medical Gloves Market, Revenues & Volume, By Form, 2020 - 2030 |
13.3 Rest of Middle East Medical Gloves Market, Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2020 - 2030 |
13.4 Rest of Middle East Medical Gloves Market, Revenues & Volume, By Usage, 2020 - 2030 |
13.5 Rest of Middle East Medical Gloves Market, Revenues & Volume, By Sterility, 2020 - 2030 |
13.6 Rest of Middle East Medical Gloves Market, Revenues & Volume, By Distribution Channel, 2020 - 2030 |
13.7 Rest of Middle East Medical Gloves Market, Revenues & Volume, By End-use, 2020 - 2030 |
14 Middle East Medical Gloves Market Key Performance Indicators |
15 Middle East Medical Gloves Market - Opportunity Assessment |
15.1 Middle East Medical Gloves Market Opportunity Assessment, By Countries, 2020 & 2030F |
15.2 Middle East Medical Gloves Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product, 2020 & 2030F |
15.3 Middle East Medical Gloves Market Opportunity Assessment, By Form, 2020 & 2030F |
15.4 Middle East Medical Gloves Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2020 & 2030F |
15.5 Middle East Medical Gloves Market Opportunity Assessment, By Usage, 2020 & 2030F |
15.6 Middle East Medical Gloves Market Opportunity Assessment, By Sterility, 2020 & 2030F |
15.7 Middle East Medical Gloves Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution Channel, 2020 & 2030F |
15.8 Middle East Medical Gloves Market Opportunity Assessment, By End-use, 2020 & 2030F |
16 Middle East Medical Gloves Market - Competitive Landscape |
16.1 Middle East Medical Gloves Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2023 |
16.2 Middle East Medical Gloves Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
17 Company Profiles |
18 Recommendations |
19 Disclaimer |