Medical and specialized gloves market in Ukraine: recovery to 83% of the 2021 volume

The analysis of the medical and specialized gloves market in Ukraine was conducted by Pro-Consulting in July 2025.

The marketing research provided insights into:

• the key factors influencing the development, trends, and challenges of Ukraine’s medical and specialized gloves market;
• general indicators and market capacity dynamics for 2022–2024;
• segmentation of the medical and specialized gloves market in physical terms;
• production volumes and external supplies of target products;
• average prices and factors shaping price formation in the market.

A published report on Ukraine’s medical and specialized gloves market is available on the company’s website at this link.

Market Context Since 2022

Since early 2022, Ukraine’s market for medical and specialized gloves has been affected by two simultaneous factors:

the full-scale war and the declining relevance of the Covid-19 pandemic.

These developments fundamentally reshaped market demand and supply, as well as logistics mechanisms.

Main Challenges of 2022

The outbreak of large-scale hostilities led to a sharp decline in both production and export volumes of medical and specialized gloves.

Many enterprises suspended operations due to security threats and the collapse of logistics chains.

Additionally, the massive displacement of the population — millions of Ukrainians leaving the country — reduced domestic demand.

Key market trends during this period included:

• a significant drop in production and export volumes;
• lower consumption across most regions;
•  decreased prices for certain medical goods;
•  reduced volumes of humanitarian aid, as international donors shifted their priorities toward food, medicines, and defense supplies.

Gradual Recovery in 2023

The situation in Ukraine’s medical and specialized gloves market began to stabilize in 2023.

Manufacturers adapted to new conditions, restored logistics chains, and resumed production.

Amid ongoing hostilities, demand for medical gloves increased once again, particularly from hospitals and clinics providing daily treatment to wounded soldiers and civilians.

At the same time, demand for specialized industrial gloves also grew, as enterprises gradually resumed operations.

Thus, the market began its recovery phase — albeit under entirely new circumstances.

Market Dynamics in 2024

By 2024, the market had nearly returned to its 2021 levels.

Although the country’s population decreased by roughly one-quarter, total market volume in physical terms reached 83% of the pre-war figure.

This indicates an increase in per-capita consumption, driven by:

•       ongoing hostilities and a rise in medical visits;
•       a higher number of surgeries and medical procedures;
•       expanding public procurement through state tenders.

Imports played a crucial role in compensating for domestic production shortages. Large volumes of gloves were supplied from abroad, ensuring stable market availability.

Public Procurement and Tenders

The Prozorro e-procurement system played a major role in shaping the medical and specialized gloves market in Ukraine. Gloves were procured both through dedicated tenders and as part of comprehensive protective equipment packages.

During 2023–2024, the number and total value of tenders increased significantly.

The main contracting authorities were hospitals in rear regions such as Lviv, Cherkasy, Zhytomyr, and Uzhhorod, where the majority of wounded soldiers and civilians were transported.

Consequently, procurement became heavily surgery-oriented, focusing on sets that included gloves, tourniquets, surgical apparel, needles, and scalpels.

These trends reflect the real needs of Ukraine’s healthcare system in wartime conditions.

Market Outlook

The future of Ukraine’s medical and specialized gloves market will depend on the duration of the war and the pace of economic recovery.

However, it is already evident that demand will remain high in the coming years.

The market is expected to continue developing toward greater import dependence and tender-based supply mechanisms.

Detailed information can be found in the published market research report on medical and specialized gloves in Ukraine, available in Pro-Consulting’s catalog of ready-made analytical reports.