The latest report by IMARC Group, titled “India Medical Gloves Market Size, Share, Trends and Forecast by Type, Product Type, Material Type, Form, End User, and Region 2025-2033” examines the industry outlook in detail.

The India medical gloves market size reached USD 687.80 Million in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 1,417.93 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 7.74% during 2025-2033.

India Medical Gloves Market Overview: India medical gloves market is growing progressively with the increased focus on hygiene, infection prevention, and protection in healthcare as well as industrial settings. There has been increasing awareness regarding the significance of PPE, particularly in the aftermath of COVID-19, resulting in a steep rise in demand across hospitals, diagnostic centers, and home care facilities. Such measures by the government as the “Make in India” initiative and enforcement of standards of quality check are promoting production locally and helping cut down reliance on imports. With the growing development of the healthcare infrastructure of Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, medical glove consumption is increasingly turning pan-urban and pan-category.

India Medical Gloves Market Trends and Drivers: One of the key trends in the Indian medical gloves market is a move away from latex and towards nitrile gloves because of increased concern over latex allergy and the added hardness of man-made material. Powder-free glove usage is also picking up pace because of increased safety and comfort for the wearer. Also, firms are focusing on environment-friendly and biodegradable material to fit into the green agenda. Technological advances in manufacturing gloves-viz., automation and online quality check-are also making it more efficient and keeping in step with surging demand. Export prospects also grow as India becomes more a premier global hub for manufacturing medical gloves.

The market is further propelled by increasing surgical procedures, chronic diseases prevalence, and hospital-acquired infections (HAIs). Government programs, such as Ayushman Bharat, are increasing the availability of healthcare facilities, thus propelling glove consumption in government hospitals and clinics. Regulatory compliance in the form of enforcement by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and the newly issued Quality Control Orders (QCO) provides enhanced product conformance and safety. Further, consumption is increasing in non-healthcare industries such as food processing, pharmaceuticals, and sanitation. Growth in the private healthcare industry and rising awareness regarding hygiene among people are further bolstering market growth. openPR