Australia and Oceania: Surgical Glove Market 2024

Surgical Glove Market Size in Australia and Oceania

The surgical glove market in Australia and Oceania rose rapidly to $X in 2022, picking up by 9.3% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -7.2% against 2020 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Surgical Glove Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, surgical glove production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production enjoyed noticeable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 269%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Surgical Glove Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, exports of surgical gloves in Australia and Oceania shrank to X tons, dropping by -12.2% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 282% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, surgical glove exports declined notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 325% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

Australia dominates exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was approx. 97% of total exports in 2022. New Zealand (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

Australia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the surgical gloves exports, with a CAGR of +19.5% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, New Zealand (+12.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Australia (+2.9 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while New Zealand saw its share reduced by -2.3% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Australia ($X) remains the largest surgical glove supplier in Australia and Oceania, comprising 97% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by New Zealand ($X), with a 2.8% share of total exports.

In Australia, surgical glove exports expanded at an average annual rate of +23.7% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -11% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded moderate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 67%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while New Zealand amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+3.5%).

Surgical Glove Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, purchases abroad of surgical gloves increased by 24% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 52%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, surgical glove imports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 40%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Australia (X tons) was the major importer of surgical gloves, constituting 64% of total imports. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X tons), generating a 27% share of total imports. The following importers - Fiji (X tons), French Polynesia (X tons) and New Caledonia (X tons) - each amounted to a 6.6% share of total imports.

Imports into Australia increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Fiji (+5.6%), French Polynesia (+5.3%) and New Caledonia (+4.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Fiji emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +5.6% from 2012-2022. By contrast, New Zealand (-4.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Australia (+19 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of New Zealand (-21 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported surgical gloves in Australia and Oceania, comprising 64% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by New Zealand ($X), with a 28% share of total imports. It was followed by New Caledonia, with a 2.7% share.

In Australia, surgical glove imports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: New Zealand (-0.7% per year) and New Caledonia (+11.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, declining by -21.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the import price increased by 54% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was New Caledonia ($X per ton), while French Polynesia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Caledonia (+6.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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