The 12th International Rubber Glove Conference & Exhibition 2026 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) attracted nearly 9,000 visitors from 75 countries, with 215 exhibitors from 17 countries occupying 605 exhibition booths. The Conference also drew approximately 600 delegates from 22 countries.
According to orginsers MARGA and co host MRC, the post-event feedback indicated potential business sales of more than USD1.48 billion, equivalent to over RM6 billion, over the next six months.
MARGMA President Mr Oon Kim Hung said the strong participation reaffirmed IRGCE’s role as an important global platform for the rubber glove industry. “IRGCE is more than an exhibition and conference. It is where the industry comes together to exchange ideas, understand market developments, explore new technologies and create new business opportunities and partnerships.”n the first half of 2026, rubber gloves generated more than RM7 billion in export revenue, accounting for approximately 66% of Malaysia’s total rubber product exports.
The Malaysian Rubber Council has projected global glove consumption to reach approximately 405 billion pieces in 2026, compared with around 290 billion pieces in 2019, reflecting sustained demand across healthcare, industrial, cleanroom and other applications.
MARGMA said the outlook reinforces the importance of continued investment in innovation, technology, productivity and higher-value manufacturing to strengthen Malaysia’s competitiveness in the global market.
