North America Nitrile Gloves Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Type (Powdered, Powder-Free), By Product (Disposable, Durable), By End User (Medical & Healthcare, Examination, Surgical, Automotive, Oil & Gas, Food & Beverages, Pharmaceutical, and Others), and North America Nitrile Gloves Market Size Insights, Industry Trends, Forecast to 2035

North America Nitrile Gloves Market Size Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The North America Nitrile Gloves Market Size Was Estimated at USD 1.72 Billion in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of Around 11.02% from 2025 to 2035
• The North America Nitrile Gloves Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 5.43 Billion by 2035

According to a Research Report Published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, The North America Nitrile Gloves Market Size is anticipated to reach USD 5.43 Billion by 2035, Growing at a CAGR of 11.02% from 2025 to 2035. The market is driven by increasing demand in the healthcare and food industries, rising awareness about hygiene and safety, growing incidences of infectious diseases, ongoing advancements in glove technology, and stringent regulatory requirements for personal protective equipment (PPE) in various sectors.

Market Overview

Nitrile has the property of being resistant to different chemicals and substances like water, grease, and oil. Nitrile gloves are widely used in the medical field for being remarkably resistant to punctures and very dexterous at the same time. These gloves last longer, have less friction, and are more puncture-resistant than latex gloves. Nitrile butadiene rubber (NBR) is a synthetic rubber whose disposable gloves are very elastic, resistant to punctures, and to some chemicals; hence, they are the most suitable substitute for latex-free gloves.

American Nitrile purchased a glove production plant in Grove City for $21.5 million in September 2024. United Global Trading Corp. (UGTC) has a deal with Hartalega to import, sell and distribute ShieldOn nitrile, powder-free examination gloves tested for use with chemotherapy drugs and fentanyl, to the North American market in 2022, which is non-exclusive and hence, the partnership is announced.

The U.S. government has raised the tariffs on imports of nitrile gloves from some countries, including China. These tariffs, which will go up to 100% by January 2026, are already having a major impact on the cost structure of importers and are forcing them to change their sourcing strategies. Besides, the government-subsidised programs that are intended to enhance the general health quality and safety, like the Affordable Care Act in the U.S.A., cause an increase in healthcare expenses, which subsequently leads to the rubber gloves, nitrile ones included, being in more demand as they are among the first-class medical supplies.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the North America Nitrile Gloves Market Size based on various segments and regions, and forecasts revenue growth and analyses trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the North America nitrile gloves market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies, such as expansion, product 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 North America nitrile gloves market.

Driving Factors

The Nitrile Gloves Market Size in North America is driven by the growing prevalence of communicable diseases and virus attacks necessitate the use of nitrile gloves in the medical field. A heightened demand for nitrile gloves in the medical sector is predicted owing to people's increased awareness of the safety and health measures that accompany handling emergencies and caring for patients. North American domestic producers are making heavy investments in the installation of high-speed, fully automated production lines to realise output expansion, cost-effective operation, and product uniformity improvements.

Restraining Factors

The Nitrile Gloves Market Size in North America is restrained by the estimated volatility of raw material prices is a major factor that restrains the market. North America is dealing with the problems of waste disposal and environmental impact. In spite of the growth in local production, some manufacturers in North America still rely on imported raw materials or equipment, which could lead to a halt in supply during global catastrophes.

Market Segmentation

The North America nitrile gloves market share is categorised into type, product and end user.

• The powder-free segment accounted for the largest revenue market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. 

The North America Nitrile Gloves Market Size is segmented by type into powdered, powder free. Among these, the powder-free segment accounted for the largest revenue market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The powder-free segment was the largest one, and it accounted for 87.4% of the total revenue in 2024. Powder-free nitrile gloves are exposed to a chlorination process that reduces their tightness so that there is no need to use powder for sliding on and off comfortably. These gloves are first soaked in a chlorine solution to get rid of most powdered residue, dirt, and proteins, then they are rinsed with water and finally dried again.

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

Based on product, the North America nitrile gloves market is segmented into disposable, durable. Among these, the disposable segment dominated the market in 2024 and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period. The segmental growth is driven by due to their ease of use, lower price, and broad application in different sectors such as medical care, food handling, and production, etc., disposable gloves in avoiding cross-contamination and maintaining hygiene standards at a high level. The rise in disposable nitrile glove imports has been reported significantly by the CRS Reports.

• The medical & healthcare segment accounted for the largest revenue market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. 

The North America nitrile gloves market is segmented by end user into medical & healthcare, examination, surgical, automotive, oil & gas, food & beverages, pharmaceutical and others. Among these, the medical & healthcare segment accounted for the largest revenue market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The growth of the segment is driven by doctors and patients and to prevent cross-contamination as well as the transmission of pathogens during medical examinations and procedures, nitrile gloves are the most common type of gloves used in the medical and healthcare industries.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the North America nitrile gloves market, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborate analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product 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                                                                                                                              

• Superior Gloves
• Atlantic Safety Products
• Adenna
• Medline Industries
• Newell Brands Inc
• Globus Medical Inc
• Cardinal Health Inc
• Kimberly-Clark Professional
• American Nitrile
• Ammex Corporation
• Others

Key Target Audience

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

Market Segment

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

North America Nitrile Gloves Market, By Type

• Powdered
• Powder Free

North America Nitrile Gloves Market, By Product

• Disposable
• Durable

North America Nitrile Gloves Market, By End User

• Medical & Healthcare
• Examination
• Surgical
• Automotive
• Oil & Gas
• Food & Beverages
• Pharmaceutical
• Others