The Western Europe sterile gloves market was valued at $ 2,338.89 million in 2018 and is projected to reach $ 4,761.13 million by 2025, registering a CAGR of 8.1% from 2021 to 2025.
Sterile gloves are defined as sterile when they meet the standards for sterilization techniques. Non-sterile gloves are not usually sterilized by manufacturers of gloves, but still must be tested by government agencies after sterilization to ensure that they meet the standard assurance level (SAL) for sterilization techniques. Over a period, various variants of sterile gloves have been developed, such as natural rubber, nitrile, vinyl, and neoprene. Each variant renders a unique benefit over conventional gloves; which, in turn, increases its applications in various industries such as food services, clean rooms, and industrial applications. For instance, nitrile gloves are more puncture-resistant, frictionless, and offer longer shelf life than Latex Powder gloves.
In addition, surge in number of end users, rise in number of surgical procedures, and increase in awareness related to sterile gloves among the emerging economies are expected to supplement the market growth. Moreover, advancements in technology related to development of novel sterile gloves are expected to create lucrative opportunities for market players in the future.
The Western Europe sterile gloves market is positively impacted by the pandemic as medical gloves are essential during the COVID-19 outbreak. They help to slow down the spread of the disease by protecting hands from coarse contaminants and protect health care providers. Medical gloves are a form part of the personal protective equipment (PPE) that are used to protect health care professionals and patients from spread of infection. In addition, in May 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended that use of gloves should be done during food handling, cleaning, gardening, trades, or caring for someone who is sick, and while in contact with blood, stool, or body fluids, such as saliva, mucus, vomit, and urine. If gloves are not used appropriately, they can pose a risk of spreading germs, putting workers and others at risk. Further, in February 2020, the directorate general of foreign trade removed some masks and gloves from banned export list such as such as surgical masks/disposable masks and all gloves except Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) gloves are allowed to export free of cost. Moreover, In March 2020, Malaysia’s Top Glove Corporation Bhd, which makes one in every five gloves globally, expects a product shortage as demand from Europe and the U.S. spikes, owing to increase in coronavirus outbreak. Thus, the company has extended shipping times to cope with demand surge. Therefore, this has concluded that rise in number of cases of corona virus across the globe has made an impact on the sterile gloves industry, by giving opportunities to key players for expanding manufacturing of gloves to uplift the industry.
The major factors that drive growth of the Western Europe sterile gloves market is rise in concern related to safety and hygiene, coupled with novel manufacturing technologies for making gloves temperature-resistant, rupture-resistant, and control latex-associated infections. However, highly competitive pricing offered by local manufacturers hampers the market growth. Moreover, developing and untapped economies are expected to create lucrative opportunities for Europe sterile glove manufacturers in the future.
Western Europe Sterile Gloves Market Segmentation
The sterile gloves product market is segmented on the basis of material, type, and country. On the basis of material, it is divided into latex sterile gloves: powder-free, latex sterile gloves: powdered, neoprene sterile gloves, polyisoprene sterile gloves, nitrile sterile gloves and others. On the basis of type, it is segmented into surgical gloves, examination gloves, and cleanroom gloves. By country it is divided into Germany France, Italy, and Poland.
Material segment review
By material segment, Latex Powder gloves accounted for the largest share, owing to their advantages such as they are very tangible and are hence highly preferred for sensitive applications such as surgery. Moreover, other practical benefits of Latex Powder gloves are that they are durable, flexible, and comfortable to wear.
On the basis of type, the surgical segment accounted for the largest market share in 2018. Surgical gloves are intended to protect clinicians in operating rooms during surgical procedures by preventing probable transmission of harmful diseases or pathogens, which might cause infection during such procedures, especially while handling surgical instruments. Analogous to medical examination gloves, surgical gloves are manufactured under certain standards implemented by various government institutions.
By Type
examination segment holds a dominant position in 2017 and would continue to maintain the lead over the forecast period.
Country Segment Review
Major countries covered in Europe include Germany France, Italy, and Poland. Increase in medical tourism, implementation of stringent regulations toward control of cross-contamination in hospitals, and enhanced distribution & supply within Europe are expected to drive growth of the Western Europe sterile gloves market during the forecast period. In addition, government in Europe favors use of medical surgical gloves, as these provide superior protection against infections during medical diagnosis or surgeries. Furthermore, rise in health awareness, increase in disposable income, and use of advanced medical technology boosts adoption of sterile gloves in Europe, which, in turn, contributes toward the market growth.
By Country
Germany is projected as one of the most lucrative Country
Key Benefits For Stakeholders
- This report entails a detailed quantitative analysis along with the current trends of the Western Europe sterile gloves market trends from 2018 to 2025 to identify the prevailing opportunities along with strategic assessments.
- The study provides an in-depth analysis of the Western Europe sterile gloves market along with the current trends and future estimations to elucidate the imminent investment pockets.
- Comprehensive analysis of the factors that drive and restrict the market growth is provided in the report.
- Comprehensive quantitative analysis of the industry from 2018 to 2025 is provided to enable the stakeholders to capitalize on the prevailing market opportunities.
- Extensive analysis of the key segments of the industry helps in understanding the forms and types of gloves used across the region.
- Key market players and their strategies have been analyzed to understand the competitive outlook of the market.
Western Europe Sterile Gloves Market Report Highlights
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 Key Market Players | ANSELL LIMITED, SHIELD SCIENTIFIC, SUPERMAX CORPORATION BERHAD, CARDINAL HEALTH, INC., KOSSAN RUBBER INDUSTRIES BHD, BERNER INTERNATIONAL GmbH, SEMPERIT AG HOLDING, TOP GLOVE CORPORATION BHD, MEDITRADE GmbH, MEDLINE INDUSTRIES |
Analyst Review
In accordance to several interviews conducted, utilization of sterile gloves is projected to witness a significant increase, owing to high incidences of diseases across the globe as well as utilization of gloves in the medical sector. The market is largely fragmented and several manufacturers have focused on offering advanced and novel sterile gloves, which aid in curbing latex-associated allergies and hospital acquired infections.
Sterile gloves are majorly utilized in the medical sector, owing to increase in prevalence of diseases and infections. Moreover, sterile gloves are used in non-medical applications in sectors such as industrial, food industry, and clean room. In addition, use of non-powder gloves supplements the market growth as these gloves do not develop adhesion and granulomas, thereby reducing risk of post-operative wound infections as well as latex allergies, sensitizations, and hypersensitivity.
Furthermore, the government in Western Europe favors use of medical surgical gloves, as these provide superior protection against infections during medical diagnosis or surgeries. Furthermore, rise in health awareness, increase in disposable income, and use of advanced medical technology boosts adoption of sterile gloves in Western Europe, which, in turn, contributed toward the market growth
The total market value of Western Europe sterile gloves market is $1,136.28 million in 2017.
The forcast period for Western Europe sterile gloves market is 2017 to 2025
The market value of Western Europe sterile gloves market in 2020 is $1,721.23 million.
The base year is 2017 in Western Europe sterile gloves market
Top companies such as, Ansell Limited, Berner International gmbh, cardinal health, inc., kossan rubber industries bhd, meditrade gmbh, medline industries, supermax corporation berhad, semperit ag holding, shield scientific, and top glove corporation bhd.
By material segment, latex gloves accounted for the largest share, owing to their advantages such as they are very tangible and are hence highly preferred for sensitive applications such as surgery. Moreover, other practical benefits of latex gloves are that they are durable, flexible, and comfortable to wear.
The major factors that drive growth of the Europe sterile gloves market is rise in concern related to safety and hygiene, coupled with novel manufacturing technologies for making gloves temperature-resistant, rupture-resistant, and control latex-associated infections.
No, there is no value chain analysis provided in the Western Europe sterile gloves market report
Sterile gloves are defined as sterile when they meet the standards for sterilization techniques.
The primary purpose of surgical gloves is to act as a protective barrier to prevent the possible transmission of diseases between healthcare professionals and patients during surgical procedures.
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