Growing Safety and Hygiene Standard in the Agriculture Industry to Multiply Agricultural Gloves Market Size

 

Agricultural gloves are protective equipment used by farmers to protect their hands during work in the field. They are produced from different materials such as latex, rubber, cotton, and leather. Among these, rubber-based gloves are highly used in agriculture, owing to their superior chemical protection properties. These gloves can be used in horticulture industry since they act as a wearable protective equipment that can be used as shield against thermal and chemical damages.

Growing awareness regarding health and safety among farmers is driving demand for protective equipment such as agricultural gloves. This is propelling the growth of medical gloves market. The expanding agriculture industry due to increasing cultivation around the globe is another key factor driving the growth of the market. According to the Economic Research Service United States Department of Agriculture, Agriculture, food, and related industries contributed $1.109 trillion to the U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) in 2019, a 5.2-percent share. The output of America’s farms contributed $136.1 billion of this sum—about 0.6 percent of GDP. Moreover, increasing safety standards and general awareness across the agriculture community is further anticipated to propel the growth of the agricultural gloves market. Furthermore, growing awareness regarding the toxicity of chemicals such as pesticides, herbicides, and insecticides is also projected to augment the growth of the agricultural gloves market.

From the geographical point of view, the Asia Pacific is projected to gain significant growth over the forecast period and this is attributed to the expanding agriculture industry which is fueling demand for agricultural gloves. Increasing food grain production is also driving demand for agriculture glove in the region. According to the India Brand Equity Foundation, during the 2019-2020 crop year, food grain production was estimated to reach a record of 295.67 million tonnes (MT). In 2020-21, the Government of India is targeting food grain production of 298 MT.

Key Developments:

1.     In May 2020, Pyramex Safety Launches New Glove Options For 2020. Pyramex’s new dipped gloves are constructed from Polyurethane, Latex, or Nitrile, each designed to be the safest, most comfortable work gloves available.

2.     In June 2019, Top Glove Corporation Bhd has officially launched its flagship green product, BioGreen Biodegradable Nitrile Gloves (Powder-Free), in conjunction with World Environment Day. The BioGreen Biodegradable Nitrile Gloves, hence, provide an "end-of-life solution” which will contribute to reducing the accumulation of waste in landfills.