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Market Update: Rising Raw Material and Logistics Costs in the Disposable PPE Industry

Market Update: Rising Raw Material and Logistics Costs in the Disposable PPE Industry

The global market for plastic-based materials and disposable hygiene products has been experiencing significant volatility in recent months. Prices of key raw materials such as polypropylene (plastic granules) used in non-woven fabric production have been fluctuating frequently due to global supply and demand dynamics.

In addition to raw material costs, logistics and transportation expenses have also increased. International shipping charges have risen because of container shortages and changes in major shipping routes, which have affected supply chains across multiple industries.

The disposable gloves market has also been impacted by these developments. Increased shipping costs, global logistics constraints, and fluctuations in the US dollar exchange rate have led to higher import costs for gloves and related protective products.

As a result, manufacturers and suppliers across the industry are experiencing rising production and procurement costs. These conditions are affecting the pricing stability of several disposable products including non-woven garments, protective apparel, and gloves.

While the market continues to adjust to these global changes, industry participants are closely monitoring raw material availability, logistics developments, and currency movements.

Despite these challenges, the industry remains committed to maintaining supply continuity and supporting essential sectors such as pharmaceuticals, healthcare, food processing, and manufacturing.

IRGMA BODY ALLEGES STOCKPILING OF POOR QUALITY CHINESE IMPORT TO CIRCUMVENT UPCOMING QCO

INDIAN RUBBER GLOVES MANUFACTURER BODY ALLEGES STOCKPILING OF POOR QUALITY CHINESE IMPORT TO CIRCUMVENT UPCOMING QCO
Even as the department of pharmaceuticals, under the Union chemicals and fertilisers ministry, has submitted the Medical and Surgical Gloves (Quality Control) Order, 2024 (QCO) to the World Trade Organization (WTO), The IRGMA has alleged a massive import scma where unscrupulous importers are stockpiling low quality non-medical gloves begore the QCO comes in to the effect.

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/indian-rubber-gloves-manufacturers-body-alleges-stockpiling-of-poor-quality-chinese-imports-to-circumvent-upcoming-qco/articleshow/118766095.cms#

Medical device industry continues to turn to AI

Digital health and artificial intelligence are becoming more prominent in the medical device space as the industry embraces newer technologies and treatments. This growth has prompted many new discussions around industry regulations, data collection and, most importantly, the vast potential for patient treatment and outcomes.

• UK sets out position on regulating AI as a medical device
• AI oversight is top challenge facing global device regulators: FDA official
• J&J Medtech, Nvidia partner to bring AI to the operating room

Pharma Department discusses 'dumping' with glovemakers

Domestic glovemakers alleged that gloves from countries like Thailand, Malaysia and China are being dumped in India under different non-medical product codes.