Market Trends of Europe Medical Gloves Industry
The Surgery Segment is Expected to Have Significant Growth in the Market Between 2024 and 2029
The medical gloves used during surgical procedures are called surgical gloves. The primary purpose of surgical gloves is to act as a protective barrier to prevent the possible transmission of diseases between healthcare professionals and patients during surgical procedures.
Due to the growing number of surgeries in Europe and the mandatory use of gloves during surgeries, the use of gloves is expected to increase significantly in the segment. For instance, according to the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) report published in March 2023, 31,057 cosmetic procedures took place in 2022 in the United Kingdom, up by 102% from the previous year. The five most popular procedures were breast augmentation, breast reduction, abdominoplasty, liposuction, and eyelid surgery. The number of procedures men and women undergo has increased in the United Kingdom. This shows that the increasing number of surgeries is expected to raise the demand for surgical gloves, thereby propelling the segment's growth over the study period.
For instance, according to a study by researchers at the University of Birmingham published in November 2022, routinely changing surgical gloves and equipment just before closing wounds can significantly reduce the chances of the most common postoperative infections. This increases the usage of surgical gloves, which is anticipated to boost the segment's growth between 2024 and 2029.
Germany is Expected to Hold a Significant Share in the Market Between 2024 and 2029
Germany is expected to have a significant share in the market between 2024 and 2029 owing to the increased usage of medical gloves due to the risk of infections in hospitals and the number of surgical and non-surgical procedures like injections and intubations in the country. In addition, the market players' strategies, like agreements and new factory establishments, increase the availability of gloves in the market, which is likely to boost the market growth from 2024 to 2029.
The usage of medical gloves in the country is increasing. For instance, according to the report published by University Hospital Leipzig (UKL) in May 2023, the university hospital's examination gloves consumption was 97,000 packs in 2022. From a hospital hygiene perspective, 94,000 packs yearly are considered too high. This shows the higher usage of medical gloves in the country, which is expected to cause significant growth in the market over the study period.
Furthermore, according to the data published by the Association of German Aesthetic-Plastic Surgeons in May 2023, aesthetic plastic surgery recorded an increase in all aesthetic procedures of around 5% in 2023 in Germany. This shows the significant increase in the percentage of surgeries that need surgical gloves, which likely boosts the country's market growth over the study period.
