Asia Pacific Cleanroom Disposable Gloves Market was valued at US$ 765.2 Mn in 2017 and is expected to reach US$ 1543.2 Mn by 2026, at a CAGR of 9.16 % during a forecast period.
The increasing number of industries across the APAC region has fueled the demand for cleanroom disposable gloves market. The semiconductor industry was the highest revenue generator in the APAC market owing to the high use of cleanroom disposable gloves by cleanroom personnel to avoid crosscontamination of the manufactured products. Additionally, the emergence of cleanroom customized gloves for different industries to maintain cleanroom environment has added benefit to the manufacturers as these gloves are costly and generate higher revenue compared to regular gloves. So, growing consumer bases, increasing awareness and growing demand have propelled the cleanroom disposable market in the Asia Pacific.
However, volatility in prices of raw materials and high cost associated with the installation of cleanroom spaces are some of the significant factors expected to hamper the market during the forecast period. Additionally, allergic reaction from certain gloves is also expected to hinder the market growth.
Natural rubber gloves accounted for the largest revenue share of the market in 2017. This is mainly because of the high elasticity that aids the speed of operations in cleanrooms. The gloves also offer highest comfort levels to the cleanroom personnel as compared to other cleanroom gloves like vinyl gloves and nitrile gloves.
Medical segment is leading the disposable gloves market owing to the growing use of disposable gloves in dental and veterinary fields for examination and surgeries in the medical sector.