Product Code: ETC6272771 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: May 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Shubham Padhi | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
The Bahrain Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) gloves market is expanding steadily due to heightened demand across healthcare, food processing, and industrial safety sectors. The superior puncture resistance and hypoallergenic properties of NBR gloves compared to latex alternatives have made them a preferred choice, particularly in clinical and laboratory environments. Post-pandemic awareness of hygiene practices has also boosted their market penetration.
Nitrile butadiene rubber (NBR) gloves have seen strong demand in Bahrain, particularly post-pandemic, due to their superior chemical resistance, durability, and hypoallergenic properties compared to latex gloves. These gloves are widely used in medical, industrial, and laboratory settings. Bahrain`s healthcare and manufacturing sectors continue to require reliable protective equipment, sustaining demand. Additionally, growing health and safety standards in food services and sanitation are driving further adoption. As local and regional suppliers expand their presence, the NBR gloves market is expected to remain robust.
The Bahrain Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) Gloves Market, while benefiting from the increasing demand for medical and industrial gloves, faces challenges including the volatility of raw material prices. NBR gloves, which are used extensively in healthcare and food industries, are highly sensitive to fluctuations in the cost of butadiene, a key raw material. Additionally, the market is experiencing competition from other types of gloves, particularly latex and vinyl gloves, which are often cheaper and more readily available. The increasing demand for eco-friendly and sustainable products poses another challenge, as NBR gloves are not as easily recyclable as some alternatives. The market also faces challenges in ensuring the quality and safety of gloves, as defective products can result in significant health risks.
The NBR gloves market in Bahrain has surged post-pandemic, with continued demand across healthcare, industrial, and food sectors. Investments in local manufacturing, especially with eco-friendly materials and automation, are likely to be profitable.
In response to growing demand for medical and industrial safety equipment, the Bahraini government has established quality control regulations for personal protective equipment (PPE), including nitrile butadiene rubber (NBR) gloves. The Ministry of Health and the National Health Regulatory Authority (NHRA) oversee the approval and import of these gloves to ensure they meet international safety standards. During health crises like COVID-19, Bahrain fast-tracked imports and encouraged stockpiling of such gloves. The government is also promoting local production under its industrial diversification initiatives.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Bahrain Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) Gloves Market Overview |
3.1 Bahrain Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Bahrain Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) Gloves Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Bahrain Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) Gloves Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Bahrain Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) Gloves Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Bahrain Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) Gloves Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Usage, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Bahrain Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) Gloves Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Form, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Bahrain Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) Gloves Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Grade, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 Bahrain Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) Gloves Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Sterility, 2021 & 2031F |
3.9 Bahrain Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) Gloves Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Texture, 2021 & 2031F |
3.10 Bahrain Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) Gloves Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Applications, 2021 & 2031F |
3.11 Bahrain Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) Gloves Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End Users, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Bahrain Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) Gloves Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.3 Market Restraints |
5 Bahrain Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) Gloves Market Trends |
6 Bahrain Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) Gloves Market, By Types |
6.1 Bahrain Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) Gloves Market, By Usage |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Bahrain Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) Gloves Market Revenues & Volume, By Usage, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 Bahrain Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) Gloves Market Revenues & Volume, By Durable, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 Bahrain Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) Gloves Market Revenues & Volume, By Disposable, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 Bahrain Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) Gloves Market, By Form |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Bahrain Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) Gloves Market Revenues & Volume, By Powdered, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 Bahrain Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) Gloves Market Revenues & Volume, By Non-powdered, 2021- 2031F |
6.3 Bahrain Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) Gloves Market, By Grade |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Bahrain Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) Gloves Market Revenues & Volume, By Medical Grade, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.3 Bahrain Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) Gloves Market Revenues & Volume, By Industrial Grade, 2021- 2031F |
6.4 Bahrain Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) Gloves Market, By Sterility |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Bahrain Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) Gloves Market Revenues & Volume, By Sterile Gloves, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.3 Bahrain Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) Gloves Market Revenues & Volume, By Non-sterile Gloves, 2021- 2031F |
6.5 Bahrain Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) Gloves Market, By Texture |
6.5.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.5.2 Bahrain Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) Gloves Market Revenues & Volume, By Smooth, 2021- 2031F |
6.5.3 Bahrain Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) Gloves Market Revenues & Volume, By Micro-Roughened, 2021- 2031F |
6.5.4 Bahrain Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) Gloves Market Revenues & Volume, By Aggressively Textured, 2021- 2031F |
6.6 Bahrain Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) Gloves Market, By Applications |
6.6.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.6.2 Bahrain Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) Gloves Market Revenues & Volume, By Medical and Healthcare, 2021- 2031F |
6.6.3 Bahrain Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) Gloves Market Revenues & Volume, By Food and Beverage, 2021- 2031F |
6.6.4 Bahrain Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) Gloves Market Revenues & Volume, By Automotive, 2021- 2031F |
6.6.5 Bahrain Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) Gloves Market Revenues & Volume, By Cleanroom, 2021- 2031F |
6.6.6 Bahrain Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) Gloves Market Revenues & Volume, By Metal and Machinery, 2021- 2031F |
6.6.7 Bahrain Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) Gloves Market Revenues & Volume, By Chemical and Petrochemical, 2021- 2031F |
6.6.8 Bahrain Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) Gloves Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
6.6.9 Bahrain Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) Gloves Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
6.7 Bahrain Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) Gloves Market, By End Users |
6.7.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.7.2 Bahrain Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) Gloves Market Revenues & Volume, By Hospital, 2021- 2031F |
6.7.3 Bahrain Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) Gloves Market Revenues & Volume, By Clinic, 2021- 2031F |
6.7.4 Bahrain Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) Gloves Market Revenues & Volume, By Other, 2021- 2031F |
6.7.5 Bahrain Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) Gloves Market Revenues & Volume, By Other, 2021- 2031F |
7 Bahrain Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) Gloves Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Bahrain Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) Gloves Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Bahrain Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) Gloves Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Bahrain Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) Gloves Market Key Performance Indicators |
9 Bahrain Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) Gloves Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Bahrain Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) Gloves Market Opportunity Assessment, By Usage, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Bahrain Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) Gloves Market Opportunity Assessment, By Form, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Bahrain Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) Gloves Market Opportunity Assessment, By Grade, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 Bahrain Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) Gloves Market Opportunity Assessment, By Sterility, 2021 & 2031F |
9.5 Bahrain Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) Gloves Market Opportunity Assessment, By Texture, 2021 & 2031F |
9.6 Bahrain Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) Gloves Market Opportunity Assessment, By Applications, 2021 & 2031F |
9.7 Bahrain Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) Gloves Market Opportunity Assessment, By End Users, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Bahrain Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) Gloves Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Bahrain Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) Gloves Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Bahrain Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) Gloves Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |