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Global Gloves Market 2025

Gloves Market Size

In 2022, the global gloves market decreased by -22.6% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the global market remained at a lower figure.

Gloves Production

In value terms, gloves production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 669%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, global production growth remained at a lower figure.

Gloves Exports

Exports by Country

China prevails in exports structure, accounting for X pairs, which was approx. 97% of total exports in 2022. The United States (X pairs) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from China decreased at an average annual rate of -1.3% from 2020 to 2022. The United States experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest gloves supplier worldwide, comprising 33% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 2% share of global exports.

In China, gloves exports increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the period from 2020-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The average gloves export price stood at $X per pair in 2022, shrinking by -1.9% against the previous year. Over the last two years, it increased at an average annual rate of +7.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 17% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per pair, and then declined modestly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per pair), while China amounted to $X per pair.

From 2020 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+15.7%).

Gloves Imports

Imports by Country

The United States (X pairs) and Russia (X pairs) prevails in imports structure, together achieving 95% of total imports. China (X pairs) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2020 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +46.8%), while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported gloves, mittens and mitts worldwide, comprising 25% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Russia ($X), with a 2% share of global imports.

In the United States, gloves imports expanded at an average annual rate of +11.9% over the period from 2020-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Russia (+2.6% per year) and China (-2.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average gloves import price stood at $X per pair in 2022, growing by 3.6% against the previous year. Over the last two-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.7%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 5.8%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per pair), while Russia ($X per pair) was amongst the lowest.

From 2020 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+11.4%), while the other global leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were Russia, Turkey and China, with a combined 47% share of global consumption.
The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were Russia, China and Turkey, together comprising 53% of global production.
In value terms, China, Pakistan and India were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, together accounting for 67% of global exports. Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, Belgium, Bangladesh, Poland and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 16%.
In value terms, the United States constitutes the largest market for imported gloves, mittens and mitts worldwide, comprising 22% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany, with an 8.5% share of global imports. It was followed by Canada, with a 6.1% share.
The average gloves export price stood at $13 per pair in 2021, waning by -4.1% against the previous year.
In 2021, the average gloves import price amounted to $11 per pair, shrinking by -4% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global gloves market. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 14193175 - Gloves, mittens and mitts, of leather or composition leather (excluding for sport, protective for all trades)
  • Prodcom 32991130 - Protective gloves, mittens and mitts for all trades, of leather or composition leather

Country coverage:

Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

+ the largest producing countries

Data coverage:

  • Global market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Global production, split by region and country
  • Global trade (exports and imports)
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY

  8. 8. GLOBAL IMPORTS

    The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. GLOBAL EXPORTS

    The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    • United States
    • China
    • Japan
    • Germany
    • United Kingdom
    • France
    • Brazil
    • Italy
    • Russian Federation
    • India
    • Canada
    • Australia
    • Republic of Korea
    • Spain
    • Mexico
    • Indonesia
    • Netherlands
    • Turkey
    • Saudi Arabia
    • Switzerland
    • Sweden
    • Nigeria
    • Poland
    • Belgium
    • Argentina
    • Norway
    • Austria
    • Thailand
    • United Arab Emirates
    • Colombia
    • Denmark
    • South Africa
    • Malaysia
    • Israel
    • Singapore
    • Egypt
    • Philippines
    • Finland
    • Chile
    • Ireland
    • Pakistan
    • Greece
    • Portugal
    • Kazakhstan
    • Algeria
    • Czech Republic
    • Qatar
    • Peru
    • Romania
    • Vietnam

  12. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    3. Market Value, 2012–2024
    4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2024
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024

  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    2. Market Value, 2012–2024
    3. Consumption, By Country, 2024
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    10. Production Volume And Growth
    11. Exports And Growth
    12. Export Prices And Growth
    13. Market Size And Growth
    14. Per Capita Consumption
    15. Imports And Growth
    16. Import Prices
    17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    19. Production, By Country, 2024
    20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    32. Export Prices, 2012–2024

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