Industrial Safety Gloves Market Analysis

Industrial Safety Gloves Market Analysis

Industrial safety gloves market share from the special protection segment is estimated to reach USD 960 million by 2032.  Special protective gloves are available in different forms such as anti-syringe, electric insulation, anti-vibration & anti-impact, and critical environmental gloves. These gloves are particularly designed to provide protection from a spectrum of forces across different work environments. For example, disposable nitrile gloves are suitable for workers exposed to toxic chemicals since they are tear- and chemical-resistant. Increasing awareness among workers regarding fatal injuries will propel the demand for special protective gloves.

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Industrial protective gloves market from natural rubber gloves segment is anticipated to account for more than USD 5 billion by 2032. Natural rubber gloves offer superior characteristics such as tactile sensitivity, snug fit, good dexterity, and resistance to any changes caused by exposure to salts, acids, alkalis, and ketones. Natural rubber is a cost-effective raw material and provides protection against chemicals and liquids. These features have motivated glove manufacturers to utilize natural rubber for making new products. These gloves are also considered to be more eco-friendly as compared to gloves made using synthetic materials such as nitrile.

Industrial safety gloves market from automotive application was valued at more than USD 2.5 billion in 2022. Automotive employees and workers use industrial safety gloves to perform high-precision and heavy-duty operations at manufacturing plants. These workers are prone to a wide variety of hazards such as sharp tools and objects that can puncture gloves and cause injury. Handling harmful substances and chemicals can also cause harm to the skin and other side effects. Manufacturers are developing innovative mechanic gloves to protect workers from soft-tissue injuries, harmful liquids, and cuts & bruises. The ongoing expansion of the automotive sector and increasing automotive production across developed and developing economies will fuel the need for industrial safety gloves.

North America industrial safety gloves market is projected to expand at over 5% CAGR between 2023-2032. Rapid industrialization, robust growth in manufacturing output, and the presence of stringent regulations pertaining to worker safety will augment regional industry expansion. The U.S. and Canada have reported sustainable growth in manufacturing performance in the post-pandemic era. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, manufacturing output recovered within 5% of pre-pandemic numbers, while productivity surged by 9% in Q2 of 2021. Implementation of strict guidelines to maintain workplace safety will be a key factor fueling product demand. U.S. Safety Gloves industry size exceeded USD 6.5 Billion in 2019 and is estimated to grow at over 5.5% CAGR till 2026 proplled by favorable regulations towards workers safety coupled with increasing spending on healthcare.