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Malaysian rubber glove group says 2021 supply estimated at 420 billion amid global shortage

Margma said there will continue to be this year a global glove shortage and a long lead time for manufacturers to deliver products to customers. — Reuters pic
Margma said there will continue to be this year a global glove shortage and a long lead time for manufacturers to deliver products to customers. — Reuters pic

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KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 — The global supply of rubber gloves available in 2021 is estimated at about 420 billion, Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (Margma) said in a briefing today.

Margma said there will continue to be this year a global glove shortage and a long lead time for manufacturers to deliver products to customers.

The association also said glove demand would continue to be robust until the second quarter of 2022. — Reuters