Malaysia dominated the global rubber glove industry during the pandemic, before collapsing demand and aggressive competition from lower-cost Chinese manufacturers brought the boom to an abrupt end. Now, Malaysian producers are clawing back market share, particularly in the United States, while improved efficiency is helping profitability recover. But with oversupply, intense competition and volatile costs still weighing on the industry, is Malaysia’s glove sector finally on the road to recovery, or are its glory days gone for good?


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Malaysia dominated the global rubber glove industry during the pandemic, before collapsing demand and aggressive competition from lower-cost Chinese manufacturers brought the boom to an abrupt end. Now, Malaysian producers are clawing back market share, particularly in the United States, while improved efficiency is helping profitability recover. But with oversupply, intense competition and volatile costs still weighing on the industry, is Malaysia’s glove sector finally on the road to recovery, or are its glory days gone for good? Image Credit: Shutterstock

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