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Based on application, the market from the gloves segment held the dominant market share and will register 9.7% CAGR through 2024-2032. Nitrile gloves made of NBR latex are widely used in the medical, food processing, industrial, and household industries due to their excellent chemical resistance, durability, and hypoallergenic properties compared to latex gloves.
Furthermore, there is growing awareness of protection from germs and harmful infections. This increase in demand has prompted manufacturers to expand product lines and develop new formulations to meet stringent quality and safety standards. With increasing health and hygiene consciousness across the globe, the outlook for the NBR latex market remains strong, owing to the constant demand for the glove segment.
Based on end-user, the healthcare and clean room segment held 73.34% of the nitrile butadiene rubber latex market share in 2023 and will dominate the market through 2032. Known for its exceptional chemical resistance and barrier properties, NBR latex is preferred in medical gloves, surgical masks, and other protective equipment used in healthcare.
These materials provide reliable protection from infection and contamination, which is critical to maintaining hygiene standards. In clean environments, where strict contamination control is required, NBR latex is used for gloves, gaskets, seals, and other critical components with a focus on infection prevention and hygiene. This strong upward trend across the globe continues to drive demand for NBR latex in these regions. As healthcare and cleanroom facilities expand and upgrade their services, the demand for high-quality NBR latex products will increase further.
Asia Pacific nitrile butadiene rubber (NBR) latex industry generated a revenue of USD 2.58 billion in 2023 and is set to surpass USD 6.4 billion by 2032. Strong industrial growth in the sector, especially in automotive, electronics, healthcare products, gloves, seals, textiles, and coatings, fuels the demand for the manufacturing of NBR latex. Countries such as Malaysia, Thailand, and China have specialized manufacturers and exporters of NBR latex products in the domestic and global markets.
Moreover, increasing awareness of health and safety standards, in line with increasing investments in healthcare infrastructure, further boosts the demand for NBR latex gloves and medical accessories. With Asia Pacific economies continuing to expand and industrialize, the NBR latex market is poised for further growth, driven by evolving manufacturing conditions and stringent regulations in the region.