Global Industrial Safety Gloves Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Product Type (Reusable Gloves, and Disposable Gloves), By End User (Automotive, Construction, Food Industry, Pharmaceutical, Minning, Oil and Gas, and Others), and By Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa), Analysis and Forecast 2025 - 2035

Global Industrial Safety Gloves Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The Global Industrial Safety Gloves Market Size Was Estimated at USD 10.67 Billion in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 7.43% from 2025 to 2035
• The Worldwide Industrial Safety Gloves Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 45.95Billion by 2035
• Asia Pacific is Expected to Grow the Fastest during the forecast period.

The Global Industrial Safety Gloves Market Size Was worth around USD 10.67 Billion in 2024 and is Predicted to Grow to around USD 23.48 Billion by 2035 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.43% from 2025 and 2035. Opportunities in the industrial safety gloves market include increased demand from high-risk industries, improvements in glove materials technology, heightened worker safety regulations, and a growing desire for ergonomic, multipurpose, and sustainable protective gear.

Market Overview

The global sector devoted to the manufacture, distribution, and invention of protective handwear intended to protect workers from occupational risks is known as the "industrial safety gloves market." These gloves are crucial parts of personal protective equipment (PPE), which protects against biological, chemical, thermal, and mechanical hazards in a variety of industries, including construction, manufacturing, healthcare, and oil and gas. The market includes a range of glove types that are distinguished by their end-use application, material, and functionality.  

The market for industrial protective gloves is being driven primarily by strict regulatory frameworks in various areas. Innovation in the market for industrial safety hand gloves is still largely driven by the manufacturing and automotive industries. The market for industrial gloves is undergoing a substantial shift due to advances in material science and technology. The industrial protective gloves market is expected to increase as a result of strict occupational safety laws and growing awareness of workplace safety.    

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the industrial safety gloves market based on various segments and regions, forecasts revenue growth, and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the industrial safety gloves market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, type launch, development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the industrial safety gloves market. 

Driving Factors

The market for industrial safety gloves is being driven by the growing awareness of workplace safety, which is reinforced by the startling global statistics on occupational injuries. Growing workplace safety laws in industries including chemicals, manufacturing, and construction are driving the industrial safety gloves market expansion. The need for premium gloves that provide comfort, durability, and improved protection is being driven by growing industries and growing worker protection awareness. The market for industrial safety gloves is expanding, driven mostly by high-risk industries like manufacturing, oil and gas, chemicals, construction, and automobiles.

Restraining Factors

Industrial safety gloves market expansion is restricted by a number of important constraints, including fluctuating raw material costs, strict regulatory compliance, environmental sustainability concerns, and fierce pricing rivalry.  

Market Segmentation

The industrial safety gloves market share is classified into product type and end user. 

• The reusable gloves segment dominated the market in 2024 and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on the product type, the industrial safety gloves market is divided into reusable gloves and disposable gloves. Among these, the reusable gloves segment dominated the market in 2024 and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period. The market for reusable gloves is driven by their exceptional longevity and affordability during prolonged use. Reusable gloves are perfect for occupations involving prolonged repetition of the same action since they are made to be as strong and durable as possible.

• The automotive segment accounted for the largest share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on the end user, the industrial safety gloves market is divided into automotive, construction, food industry, pharmaceutical, minning, oil and gas, and others. Among these, the automotive segment accounted for the largest share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The requirement for protection from damaging chemicals and substances to sharp edges and tools, as well as the growing knowledge of the health risks associated with extended exposure to brake oil, grease, and other transmission fluids found in cars, are the main drivers of the automotive segment.

Regional Segment Analysis of the Industrial Safety Gloves Market

• North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico) 
• Europe (Germany, France, U.K., Italy, Spain, Rest of Europe)
• Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, Rest of APAC)
• South America (Brazil and the Rest of South America) 
• The Middle East and Africa (UAE, South Africa, Rest of MEA)

North America is anticipated to hold the largest share of the industrial safety gloves market over the predicted timeframe.

North America is anticipated to hold the largest share of the industrial safety gloves market over the predicted timeframe. In North America, strict worker safety laws and widespread industry implementation are the main drivers. Strict OSHA workplace safety standards and the existence of sizable manufacturing and industrial sectors are the main drivers of the nation's market. With different growth patterns affected by their respective industrial sectors, the United States leads the regional landscape, followed by Canada and Mexico. Numerous industries have adopted the extensive hand protection requirements guidelines issued by the U.S. Department of Labor. 

Asia Pacific is expected to grow at a rapid CAGR in the industrial safety gloves market during the forecast period. Rapid industrialization and growing awareness of workplace safety regulations define the Asia-Pacific area as a dynamic market for industrial safety gloves. Major economies in the region, such as China, Japan, India, and Australia, each have a distinct impact on the market environment. increased building projects, expanding manufacturing sectors, and the increased application of worker safety laws across industries are the main factors propelling the market.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the industrial safety gloves market, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their type of offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes type development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Uvex Group
• Acme Safety
• ATG Sitec GmbH
• Ansell Limited
• Towa Corporation
• Ekastu Safety GmbH
• MAPA Professional
• Atlas Safety Products
• Showa Glove Co.
• Top Glove Corporation Bhd
• Riverstone Holdings Limited
• Stego Gloves Technologies
• Honeywell International, Inc.
• Supermax Corporation Berhad
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting And Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs) 

Recent Development

• In June 2024, Manufacturer of safety gloves uvex launched its newest creation, the uvex profi pure HG safety glove, which is designed to provide unmatched grip in damp and wet working environments.  
• In September 2023, The LEBON Group announced its new line of protective gloves, GREENPROTECH®. a brand-new, comprehensive line of seven bi-polymer protective gloves built on the BFR Technology coating from LEBON.

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at global, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the industrial safety gloves market based on the below-mentioned segments:  

Global Industrial Safety Gloves Market, By Product Type

• Reusable Gloves
• Disposable Gloves

Global Industrial Safety Gloves Market, By End User

• Automotive
• Construction
• Food Industry
• Pharmaceutical
• Minning
• Oil and Gas
• Others

Global Industrial Safety Gloves Market, By Regional Analysis

• North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Australia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
  • UAE
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Qatar
  • South Africa
  • Rest of the Middle East & Africa