MALAYSIA’S share of the rubber glove market in the United States is expected to climb to 55 per cent, up from the current 47 per cent, despite the imposition of a 10 per cent tariff on Malaysian rubber gloves, according to Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz.
Speaking at the ministry’s first quarter 2025 performance briefing, Tengku Zafrul said Malaysia’s position remains favourable compared to key competitors such as China, whose glove producers face even steeper tariffs.
“As for rubber glove exports, Malaysia is well-positioned to expand its market in the United States. We have about 47 per cent of the market share in the US rubber glove market. And it's expected to rise to 55 per cent based on the feedback the industry has given us,” he said.
The MITI Q1 2025 report projects that the US rubber glove market will be worth US\$4.17 billion by 2030, with Malaysian manufacturers poised to capture more than half of that demand.
Rubber products remain one of Malaysia’s top five exports to the United States, contributing RM7.41 billion, or 3.7 per cent, of total exports. - May 6, 2025
