According to a Recent Report by Future Market Insights (FMI), the global isoprene rubber latex market size is Expected to Achieve an 8.1% CAGR Between 2024 and 2034, driven by the increasing demand for medical gloves and condoms.
In 2024, the global isoprene rubber latex market is anticipated to be worth USD 922 million. The increasing use of isoprene rubber latex in consumer products, industrial, and medical industries is expected to drive market demand.
Expanding utilization in medical and consumer goods industries sets the stage for market growth in the near future.
Isoprene rubber latex is gaining immense popularity as an alternative to natural rubber. It possesses superior properties such as high resilience, good processability, and easy vulcanization, among others. In response to this, the market is estimated to surpass USD 2,005.3 million by the end of 2034.
The growing use of isoprene rubber latex in the production of medical supplies such as catheters, probe covers, needle shields, and medical adhesives is expected to drive sales at 8.1% CAGR over the assessment period.
Governments of several countries are undertaking various initiatives to spread awareness regarding sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and the use of condoms. For instance, the Indian Government announced distributing nearly 180 million pieces of condoms to reduce the risk of STDs, under the National AIDS Control Programmed in 2019.
As condoms are made using isoprene rubber latex, adoption is expected to surge over the coming years. On account of this, the market is expected to register 10.1% year-on-year (YoY) growth in 2021.
In terms of application, the medical gloves segment is anticipated to outpace the other segments and is accounted to hold a market share of 51.6% in 2024. The rise in demand from doctors, nurses, patients, and other professionals to decline the risk of getting infected during the COVID-19 times has increased the sales of medical gloves.
Key Takeaways:
- The USA isoprene rubber latex market will exhibit a YoY growth of 4.5% by the end of 2034.
- China is expected to account for the largest share in the East Asia market, exhibiting growth at a CAGR of 9% through 2034.
- Germany market is anticipated to account for nearly 14.3% of the share in Europe, expanding at 6% CAGR over the assessment period.
- Japan and South Korea are forecast to emerge as highly remunerative markets, collectively accounting for more than 6.1% of sales in 2021.
- Based on end use, the industrial sector is estimated to register the fastest growth in the market, expanding at a 7.5% CAGR between 2020 and 2021.
“Rising demand of medical gloves from healthcare industry and the increasing usage of adhesives in food, medical and industrial packaging will drive the market of isoprene rubber latex through the projected period from 2024 to 2034,” says a FMI analyst.
Competitive Landscape
Key market participants in the global isoprene rubber latex market elaborated in the report include
- Top Glove Corp Bhd
- Zeon Corporation
- PAO Sibur Holdings
- Kraton Corporation
- Ansell Limited
- JSR Corporation
- Supermax Corp. Bhd
- Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd
- Hartalega Holdings Bhd
- Royal Dutch Shell Plc
- Rubberex Corporation
Key players operating in the global isoprene rubber latex market are focusing on increasing their production capacities to strengthen their footprint, especially in emerging economies. Furthermore, key market participants are focusing on mergers, acquisitions, and collaboration strategies to expand their global presence and strengthen their distribution network. For instance:
- In April 2018, Top Glove Corp Bhd acquired Aspion Sdn Bhd transforming the company into one of the world’s largest surgical glove makers and strengthening its position as the world’s largest glove manufacturer.
Key Drivers
- Increasing government regulations to prevent STDs and control unbridled population growth in China, India, the US, and Indonesia are driving sales across the condom segment.
- Implementation of stringent regulations on increasing patient care across hospitals and clinics is encouraging physicians to use medical gloves, which is in turn, propelling the demand in the medical gloves segment.
Key Restraints
- High cost of isoprene rubber latex compared to natural rubber is hindering the sales in the market.
- Availability of alternatives such as butyl rubber, nitrile rubber, silicone rubber, and others is hampering the growth in the market.
Key Segmentation
By Application:
- Medical Gloves
- Condoms
- Medical Balloons
- Catheters
- Adhesives
By End Use:
- Medical
- Consumer Goods
- Industrial
By Region:
- North America
- Latin America
- Europe
- East Asia
- South Asia
- Oceania
- Middle East & Africa
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