Global Rubber Gloves Market: An Analysis
Koncept Analytics, March 2009, Pages: 28
The global demand for rubber gloves has increased due to recent regulations on occupational safety. The demand for rubber gloves is expected to grow by 10% per annum. At present though rubber gloves has not been affected much from the global crisis, the smaller manufacturers are facing stiff competition and higher operational costs given the volatile latex prices over the past two years.
The strong growth partly reflects higher selling prices following the rise in natural gas and latex prices in mid-2008. The demand for rubber gloves is increasing from India, China and Vietnam due to increase in health and hygiene awareness. Currently, Malaysia exports rubber gloves to the US, European Union, Latin America, China and India. Demand for lower-end powdered latex gloves is popular among developing countries whose end-users are more cost-conscious. Powder-free latex and nitrile gloves are preferred by developed countries namely the United States and Europe.
Malaysia is the largest worldwide exporter of rubber gloves whereas Thailand accounts for less than half of the Malaysian market share. Malaysia's strength is its productive labor. Each worker in the rubber gloves industry in Malaysia is estimated to be nearly three times more productive compared to Thailand and twice to Indonesian workers.
The awareness of healthcare and hygiene is driving the demand for rubber gloves in the developed countries. Regulations have played a key role in the growing rubber gloves demand, by making it mandatory in all types of industries. The ageing population is another factor influencing demand for healthcare expenditures; the world's population aged above 80 has been increasing at a rapid rate of 3% over the past 20 years.
This report analyzes the rubber gloves market. It gives an overview of the global rubber gloves market with rising demand trends. It talks about top exporting countries and further discusses Malaysian market and export destinations of Malaysia. The opportunity section highlights scope for Nitrile Gloves in the present market scenario by replacing Natural Latex Gloves. The report also discusses leading players in the market, with an overview of their business and strategies.
1. Rubber Gloves Industry
1.1 Types of Gloves
1.2 Gloves Applications
1.3 Gloves Industry
2. Market Size
2.1 Global Rubber Gloves Market: An Overview
2.2 Rubber Gloves: Export & Import
Export/Import Value
Top Exporting Countries
2.3 Geographical Segmentation
2.3.1 Malaysia
Exports by Volume
Exports by Volume
Export Destinations
3. Industry Trends
3.1 Increasing Export Value to Outpace Volume
3.2 Fluctuation in Latex Prices and Energy Cost
3.3 510 K Registration for Foreign Manufacturers in US
3.4 Ageing World Population
3.5 Impact of Slowdown and Awareness in Healthcare
4. Market Opportunity
4.1 Nitrile Gloves Can Replace Natural Latex Gloves
4.2 Focus on Healthcare Potential in Developing Countries
4.3 Gloves Demand in Pesticide Industry
5. Competitive Landscape
5.1 Market Players
5.2 Company Profiles
5.2.1 Top Glove
Overview
Business Strategies
Aggressive Expansion Plan
Wide Product Range
One-Stop Glove Centre
Broad Customer Base
5.2.2 Supermax Corporation Berhad
Overview
Business Strategies
Extensive Product Range
Efficient Distribution Channels
5.2.3 Kossan Rubber Industries Berhad
Overview
Business Strategies
Expansion to Double Market Share
Niche in Medical Gloves
Improvement of Line Efficiency
6. Market Outlook
Worldwide Consumption Projections
List of Tables
Types of Gloves
Rubber Surgical Gloves Trade Volume & Value by Country (2007)
Export Destinations of Malaysia by Value (2007)
Gloves Consumption in Healthcare by Countries (2007)
Capacity Expansion of Top Players (2005-09E)
Top Glove Revenue by Geography (2006-08)
Supermax Revenue by Business Segments (2005-07)
Kossan Industries Revenue by Business Segments (2006-08)
List of Charts
Glove Applications
Worldwide Gloves Purchase by Industry (2006)
Global Demand for Rubber Gloves (2001-07)
Worldwide Rubber Gloves Export by Volume (2001-07)
Worldwide Export & Import Value (2007)
Top Exporting Countries (2007)
Top Producers (Countries) Worldwide (2006)
Malaysia's Natural Rubber Consumption by Sectors (June 2008)
Malaysia's Natural Rubber Consumption by Sectors (July 2008)
Malaysia Rubber Exports by Volume (2001-07)
Malaysia Rubber Gloves Export Value (2002-08)
EBITDA Margin Trend Comparison (2002-07)
Latex Price Trend (2006-11E)
Worldwide Ageing Population (1950-2050E)
Global Crop Protection Market Share by Region (2007)
Worldwide Rubber Gloves Consumption (2007-09E)
-Top Glove
-Supermax Corporation Berhad
-Kossan Rubber Industries Berhad
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