Northern America: Surgical Glove Market 2024

Surgical Glove Market Size in Northern America

The North American surgical glove market reached $X in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Surgical Glove Production in Northern America

In value terms, surgical glove production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 182%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Surgical Glove Exports

Exports in Northern America

In 2022, overseas shipments of surgical gloves decreased by -0.3% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 29%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, surgical glove exports shrank to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 29%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports by Country

The United States prevails in exports structure, resulting at X tons, which was near 90% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Canada (X tons), mixing up a 9.5% share of total exports.

Exports from the United States decreased at an average annual rate of -1.7% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Canada (+27.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Canada emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Northern America, with a CAGR of +27.3% from 2012-2022. While the share of Canada (+8.8 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of the United States (-8.4 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the largest surgical glove supplier in Northern America, comprising 84% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with a 16% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the United States stood at -2.3%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Northern America amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -8.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 24%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then dropped in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the United States stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+5.7%).

Surgical Glove Imports

Imports in Northern America

In 2022, the amount of surgical gloves imported in Northern America declined to X tons, falling by -3.9% against the previous year's figure. Total imports indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +5.5% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 31%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, surgical glove imports dropped modestly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

The United States dominates imports structure, reaching X tons, which was approx. 97% of total imports in 2022. Canada (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

The United States was also the fastest-growing in terms of the surgical gloves imports, with a CAGR of +4.5% from 2012 to 2022. Canada (-2.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the United States (+2.6 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Canada (-2.7 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported surgical gloves in Northern America, comprising 95% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with a 5.3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the United States totaled +2.7%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Northern America amounted to $X per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the import price increased by 6%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the United States stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+4.1%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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