South Africa Disposable Medical Gloves Market Size & Outlook

The disposable medical gloves market in South Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 224.0 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 7.8% is expected of South Africa disposable medical gloves market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$132.6
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$224.0
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
7.8%
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South Africa disposable medical gloves market, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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South Africa disposable medical gloves market, 2018-2030 (US$M)

South Africa disposable medical gloves market highlights

  • The South Africa disposable medical gloves market generated a revenue of USD 132.6 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 224.0 million by 2030.
  • The South Africa market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.8% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, natural rubber was the largest revenue generating material in 2023.
  • Nitrile is the most lucrative material segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Disposable medical gloves market data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 132.6 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 224.0 million
Growth rate7.8% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentNatural rubber
Fastest growing segmentNitrile
Historical data2018 - 2022
Base year2023
Forecast period2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationNatural Rubber, Nitrile, Vinyl, Neoprene, Polyethylene, Other Material
Key market players worldwideAnsell Ltd, Top Glove Corporation Bhd, Hartalega Holdings Bhd, Supermax Corp Bhd, Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd, Cardinal Health Inc, Semperit AG Holding, RUBBEREX, Dynarex Corporation, B. Braun Medical


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, South Africa accounted for 1.9% of the global disposable medical gloves market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Middle East & Africa, South Africa disposable medical gloves market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • UAE is the fastest growing regional market in Middle East & Africa and is projected to reach USD 176.2 million by 2030.

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Natural rubber was the largest segment with a revenue share of 43.82% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the South Africa disposable medical gloves market based on natural rubber, nitrile, vinyl, neoprene, polyethylene, other material covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


Achieving universal health coverage remains a priority for the government of South Africa. As a result, South Africa spent 9% of its GDP on the healthcare industry in 2018, which was around 4% higher than WHO’s guidelines for healthcare spending, according to the Statistics South Africa. There were approximately 43,425 physicians, 6,147 dentists, 13,878 pharmacists, and 287,458 nurses working in more than 1429 hospitals in South Africa in 2016, according to Africa’s Medical Media Digest.

Growing medical and healthcare industry in the country expected to have a positive impact on disposable medical gloves market over the forecast period. An increase in the number of cases of Ebola and HIV in the past few years has contributed to the expansion of healthcare sector, which has, in turn, resulted in escalated demand for surgical disposable gloves. South Africa is witnessing exponential growth of COVID-19 cases.

As a result, South African government has pumped up its procurement drive for PPE to ensure a steady supply of these devices for the medical sector. In addition, the country also received a donation of 50,000 surgical disposable masks, 10,000 disposable medical gloves, and N95 masks, along with 2,000 goggles and protective gowns from China to fight the COVID-19.

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