Best Surgical Gloves Exporter in India: How Buyers Actually Pick One
Every exporter on page one calls itself the best. Buyers who import gloves year after year ignore the label and run the same six checks - this is that list, written down.
In short
Two quotes for "sterile surgical gloves, per box" can describe different gloves, different box counts and different delivery points. Here is what actually moves the wholesale price, and how an importer in Ghana can line the quotes up before choosing.
Surgical gloves are bought by the box but priced by the pair. The latex, the coating, the sterilisation and the inspection level are all paid for per glove; the box is only how they are counted. So the first step with any quote is to divide the box price by the pairs in the box, and only then look at what each glove actually is.
What changes the surgical gloves wholesale price per box?
The price moves mainly with the glove's grade (powdered or powder-free), its thickness and cuff length, the sterilisation method, the AQL it is inspected to, the packing, and the quantity on the order. Freight and the Incoterm then decide what the box costs by the time it reaches Tema. The table shows what to ask for so each quote describes the same glove.
| What changes the price | Why it moves the price | What to ask for in the quote |
|---|---|---|
| Powdered or powder-free | Powder-free gloves need a polymer coating or chlorination step after dipping | State the grade per line; quote both if wards differ |
| Palm thickness and cuff length | More latex per glove; a longer beaded cuff uses more | Palm thickness in mm (e.g. 0.18–0.22) and cuff length (e.g. 285 mm minimum) |
| Sterilisation | Ethylene oxide or gamma, each with its own cost and validation | Method, sterility assurance level and shelf life on delivery |
| AQL for pinholes | A tighter AQL means more gloves rejected at inspection | AQL per lot (e.g. 0.65 or 1.0) and the test report |
| Packing | Inner wrap, peel pouch, box count and printing | Pairs per box, boxes per carton, private label or not |
| Size mix and quantity | Odd sizes in small runs cost more to plan | Quantity per size (5.5 to 9) for the whole order |
| Incoterm | FOB stops at the Indian port; CIF includes freight and insurance to Tema | The same Incoterm and destination on every quote |
Buyer tip
When a surgical gloves supplier quotes well below the others, ask for the palm thickness and the cuff length in writing, then measure ten gloves from the sample box with a thickness gauge and a ruler. The gap between quotes is often a thinner glove or a shorter cuff, not a better factory price, and both show up on the operating table as tears and gloves rolling down the forearm.
How Ghana importers compare quotes from surgical gloves manufacturers in India
Put every quote on one sheet with one row per glove and convert each to a price per pair on the same Incoterm. Then check, line by line:
- The glove itself: latex, powdered or powder-free, palm thickness, cuff length and sizes offered.
- Standards and reports: EN 455 or ASTM D3577 test reports for the lot, and the AQL each lot is released at.
- Sterilisation certificate per batch, with the method and expiry date printed on every pouch.
- The factory named on the ISO 13485 certificate, and whether it matches the name on the carton.
- Packing: pairs per box and per carton, carton size and weight, so you can work out container loading.
- Payment terms and production time, because a cheaper price with a longer wait can cost more in stock-outs.
Medical devices sold in Ghana are regulated by the Food and Drugs Authority, and many hospitals buy through tenders that ask for registration, labelling and test documents. Requirements change, so confirm the current rules with Ghana FDA before the first order ships.
We stopped asking for the price per box and started asking for the price per pair, with the thickness written next to it. Half the cheap offers disappeared on the first reply.
Our sterile latex surgical gloves come powdered or powder-free, sizes 5.5 to 9, with a 285 mm minimum beaded cuff and EO or gamma sterilisation.
View sterile surgical gloves Buying surgical gloves in bulk: order size, packing and lead time
Prices for surgical gloves in bulk depend on latex costs at the time of production, so request a current quotation rather than relying on last quarter's figure. Our minimum order is 50,000 pairs, packed one pair per sterile peel pouch, 50 pairs per box and 400 pairs per master carton, with sizes mixed in the same order. Production usually takes 14 to 20 days after the order is confirmed.
Distributors in Accra and Kumasi often split one container between a hospital tender and their own stock. Tell the exporter which sizes go where, and ask for separate packing lists, so the tender lot can be delivered and inspected without opening the rest of the shipment.
Send your sizes, grade (powdered or powder-free) and yearly quantity, and we will quote per pair and per box to Tema.
Request a surgical gloves quotation 🏭 Export Sourcing DeskIndian Manufacturer & Exporter — Vetted Factory Network
Surgical gloves manufacturer & exporter in India
Pre-donned sterile natural latex surgical gloves with curved anatomical fingers, micro-textured anti-slip finish, beaded cuff, available in powdered and powder-free polymer coated grades. Container consignments dispatched from Port Mundra & Port Nhava Sheva, with certificates and test reports shared with every quotation.
Made to CE MDRMade to ISO 13485Made to EN 455Made to ASTM D3577MOQ: 50,000 pairs
Frequently asked questions
How much does a box of surgical gloves cost wholesale?
It depends on the grade, thickness, sterilisation, AQL, packing and quantity, and latex prices change with each production run, so request a current quotation. Compare quotes per pair rather than per box, because boxes hold different numbers of pairs, and on the same Incoterm to your port.
Why are powder-free surgical gloves more expensive than powdered?
Powder-free gloves go through an extra polymer coating or chlorination step so they slide on without powder, and that step adds cost. Many hospitals still choose them because powder can irritate tissue and carry latex proteins.
What is the minimum order for surgical gloves from India?
Our minimum is 50,000 pairs, packed 50 pairs per box and 400 pairs per master carton, and different sizes can be mixed in one order. Other exporters set their own minimums, so check each quote.
How do surgical gloves importers in Ghana choose a manufacturer in India?
Shortlist surgical gloves manufacturers in India that make the grade and sizes you need, hold ISO 13485 in the factory's own name and can show EN 455 or ASTM D3577 test reports per lot. Then compare their quotes per pair on the same Incoterm to Tema, and check the documents Ghana FDA registration needs.
Do surgical gloves need Ghana FDA registration before import?
Medical gloves sold in Ghana generally fall under the Food and Drugs Authority's medical device rules, and tenders often ask for proof of registration. The requirements change, so check the current guidance with Ghana FDA before shipping.
