Glove Box Market Report 2025

The glove box market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.29 billion in 2024 to $1.38 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7%. Growth in the historic period can be attributed to the expansion of space exploration and aerospace research and development, increasing demand from academic research institutions, growth in the chemical industry, rising use in metal and powder handling applications, and higher production of organic light-emitting diode (OLED) and light-emitting diode (LED) displays.

The glove box market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.79 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6%. Projected growth in the forecast period is expected to be driven by increasing demand in the semiconductor industry, expansion of pharmaceutical manufacturing, growth of nuclear research facilities, rising applications in battery production, and the continued expansion of the biotechnology and life sciences sectors. Key trends anticipated for the forecast period include the development of modular glove box systems, the integration of advanced automation and robotics, the adoption of real-time monitoring and control systems, advancements in inert atmosphere technologies, and improvements in filtration and containment systems.

The increasing demand for semiconductors is expected to drive the growth of the glove box market in the coming years. Semiconductors are materials with electrical conductivity between conductors and insulators, enabling them to regulate electrical currents within electronic components. This demand is rising due to the rapid advancement of technologies that require high-performance chips for faster processing, enhanced connectivity, and improved energy efficiency. Glove boxes facilitate semiconductor manufacturing by providing controlled, contamination-free environments that are critical for handling sensitive materials. They enhance precision and safety during fabrication, thereby improving the efficiency and reliability of semiconductor production. For example, in February 2025, the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA), a US-based trade group, reported that semiconductor sales reached $627.6 billion in 2024, marking a 19.1% increase from $526.8 billion in 2023. Consequently, the growing demand for semiconductors is driving the expansion of the glove box market.

Leading companies in the glove box market are focusing on creating advanced solutions, such as integrated glove box setups, to simplify complex operations by incorporating essential equipment and controls into a unified system. Glove box setups refer to the comprehensive arrangement of systems and components within a glove box that enable operations in a controlled environment, including pressure regulation, gas management, and built-in tooling. For instance, in October 2024, Hioki E.E. Corporation, a Japan-based electrical measuring instruments manufacturer, introduced a powder impedance measurement system notable for conducting all measurement processes entirely within a glove box, maintaining a stable and contamination-free environment. This system features a compact press unit and integrated modules that handle sample loading, compression, and testing without exposing materials to external conditions. The enclosed design protects researchers from hazardous gases and preserves sample integrity by preventing moisture exposure.

In June 2025, INDUS Holding AG, a Germany-based investment holding company, acquired METFAB Engineering Inc. for an undisclosed sum. Through this acquisition, INDUS aims to enhance its position in the industrial engineering sector, broaden its portfolio of precision manufacturing solutions, and strengthen its presence in North American markets. METFAB Engineering Inc. is a US-based manufacturer of glove box housings.

Major players in the glove box market are M. Braun Inc., Labconco Corporation, Germfree Laboratories Inc., Terra Universal Inc., Amada Weld Tech Inc., Dec Group, Esco Lifesciences Group, The Baker Company, Vacuum Technology Inc., Vigor Technologies Inc., FASTER SRL, Cleatech LLC, Coy Laboratory Products Inc., Glove Box Technology Limited, GS GLOVEBOX Systemtechnik GmbH, Inert Corporation, Jacomex, LC Technology Solutions Inc., Plas‑Labs Inc., Vacuum Atmospheres Company.

North America was the largest region in the glove box market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in glove box report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the glove box market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s recommendations and conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

The swift increase in U.S. tariffs and the ensuing trade tensions in spring 2025 are significantly affecting the machinery sector by increasing costs for steel, hydraulic systems, and precision bearings critical components often imported from tariff-affected regions. Manufacturers of construction, agricultural, and industrial machinery now face squeezed margins, as many long-term contracts prevent immediate price adjustments. The uncertainty has also delayed investment in automation and smart machinery technologies, slowing productivity gains. To adapt, firms are accelerating local supplier development, redesigning products to use alternative materials, and leveraging predictive maintenance to extend equipment lifespans amid higher replacement costs.

A glove box is a sealed enclosure designed to enable the manipulation of objects in a controlled environment. It features built-in gloves that extend into the chamber, allowing the user to handle materials inside without direct contact. Glove boxes are widely used in laboratories and industrial environments to protect users from hazardous substances or to safeguard sensitive materials from exposure to air or moisture.

The primary product types of glove boxes include steel, plastic, and others. Steel, a strong and versatile alloy of iron and carbon with less than 2% carbon and small amounts of other elements, is extensively used in construction and manufacturing. Glove boxes offer various functions such as hazardous material handling, controlled environment maintenance, sample preparation, and waste management, with configurations including multi-port, single-port, and double-port designs. They are utilized across multiple sectors, including pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, electronics and lithium battery production, and the defense industry.

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The glove box market consists of sales of anaerobic glove boxes, portable glove boxes, glove box purge systems, stainless steel glove boxes, and vacuum glove boxes. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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