Abstract
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.
Table of Contents
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
- 2.2.1 Export/Import Value
- 2.2.2 Top Exporting Countries
- 2.3 Geographical Segmentation
- 2.3.1 Malaysia
- 2.3.1.1 Exports by Volume
- 2.3.1.2 Exports by Volume
- 2.3.1.3 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
- 5.2.1.1 Overview
- 5.2.1.2 Business Strategies
- 5.2.1.3 Aggressive Expansion Plan
- 5.2.1.4 Wide Product Range
- 5.2.1.5 One-Stop Glove Centre
- 5.2.1.6 Broad Customer Base
- 5.2.2 Supermax Corporation Berhad
- 5.2.2.1 Overview
- 5.2.2.2 Business Strategies
- 5.2.2.3 Extensive Product Range
- 5.2.2.4 Efficient Distribution Channels
- 5.2.3 Kossan Rubber Industries Berhad
- 5.2.3.1 Overview
- 5.2.3.2 Business Strategies
- 5.2.3.3 Expansion to Double Market Share
- 5.2.3.4 Niche in Medical Gloves
- 5.2.3.5 Improvement of Line Efficiency
6. Market Outlook
- 6.1 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)
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