The Market For Medical Gloves In China (March 2014)

69 pages. With a population of 1.35 billion, China has a very large domestic market for a wide range of rubber products including medical gloves. Ageing population, increased expenditure on health, and improved standard of living are some of the factors that have contributed to the expansion of China’s healthcare sector in recent years. The market for rubber medical gloves in China looks very promising for Malaysian manufacturers and exporters. Over the last five years (2009 – 2013), imports of medical gloves into China recorded a strong increase of 30% on average annually. Rubber examination gloves are the main imports accounting for 87% of the value in 2013. Malaysia has established a strong presence in the market, being the largest exporter of both examination and surgical gloves to China over the years. The projected growth of 6 – 10% annually in the market for medical gloves in China in the next five years would augur well for the imports of rubber medical gloves from Malaysia. This report, which examines the market for medical gloves in China, aims to provide up to date information on market size, domestic production and trade of rubber medical gloves, domestic manufacturing, supply channels and key players. Information on end-users’ buying preference, procurement policies as well as regulatory framework are also included.