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If you are sourcing for a US distributor, foodservice group, cleaning supplier, automotive chain or industrial MRO buyer, the search for the lowest unit price MOQ and quotation for nitrile gloves in United States usually ends in the same place: a request for quotation that compares apples to apples. This article explains what actually drives the number on that quotation, which reference values you can use for early planning, and what to confirm before you commit to an order.
Why there is no single published "lowest unit price"
A nitrile glove is not one product. It is a family of specifications. Two cartons that look identical on a shelf can differ in piece weight, surface texture, cuff length, size mix, box count and carton configuration. Each of those changes the material consumed per glove, the packing cost and the freight cost per glove.
For that reason, Junda does not publish a numeric lowest unit price. Unit price depends on material, piece weight, size mix, box and carton configuration, artwork, order quantity, destination and freight terms. The honest answer to "what is your lowest price" is a quotation built on your exact requirement — and that is what we invite you to request.
The variables that move your quotation
When you send an inquiry, these are the levers a supplier will price against:
- Material and grade. Nitrile latex is the base. Confirm the exact SKU and the market documents required for your destination before quotation.
- Piece weight. This is the single largest cost driver. A 3.5 g glove and a 6 g glove use very different amounts of raw material.
- Size mix. Gloves are packed by size. A mix weighted toward larger sizes consumes more material per piece than a mix weighted toward smaller sizes.
- Box and carton configuration. 100 pcs/box versus 50 pcs/box, and 10 boxes/carton versus other counts, change both packaging cost and how many units fit in a container.
- Artwork and branding. Custom printed boxes and cartons add setup and per-unit cost. Logos or certification marks visible in artwork are not proof of current certification — always request the underlying documents.
- Order quantity. Larger, repeatable programs generally price better than one-off small runs.
- Destination and freight terms. Delivered cost to a US warehouse is not the same as FOB. Confirm the Incoterm you want quoted.
Reference specifications for early planning
The values below are user-supplied reference-sheet values, not universal specifications. Treat them as indicative only and confirm the exact SKU, current packing list, carton measurements, gross weight, container loading and destination-market documents before quotation or shipment.
Standard 9-inch nitrile reference
- Length: 24 cm
- Model-dependent piece weight options: 3.5 g, 5 g or 6 g
- Packing: 100 pcs/box, 10 boxes/carton
- Box: 21.5 x 11.5 x 7.5 cm
- Carton: 36.5 x 23.5 x 23.5 cm
- Indicative carton weight: about 4 kg
Heavy-duty orange diamond-texture nitrile reference
- Piece weight: 7–8 g/pc
- Packing: 50 pcs/box, 10 boxes/carton
- Box: 24 x 12.5 x 7.5 cm
- Carton: 39 x 26.5 x 25.5 cm
- Indicative carton weight: about 4.5 kg
These two references show why a single "lowest price" figure is misleading. The heavy-duty reference uses roughly double the material per glove and packs half as many pieces per box. Its unit price and its freight cost per glove will both sit in a different range from the standard 9-inch reference.
Piece weight, net weight and carton gross weight are not the same number
US buyers comparing quotations often conflate three different weights. Keep them separate:
- Piece weight is the weight of one glove, expressed in grams. It is a specification of the glove itself.
- Net weight is the weight of the gloves in a carton, excluding packaging.
- Carton gross weight is the total weight of the carton as shipped — gloves, boxes, carton and any inserts.
The indicative carton weights above are gross weights. If you calculate container loading from net weight alone, your estimate will be wrong. Ask for the current packing list and confirm carton measurements and gross weight for the exact SKU you intend to order.
How to structure your RFQ so quotes are comparable
Send the same structured brief to every supplier. That is the fastest route to a meaningful comparison.
- Exact SKU or specification. Length, piece weight, surface texture, cuff type, color.
- Size mix. State the percentage or ratio per size.
- Packing. Pieces per box, boxes per carton, and whether you need custom box artwork.
- Order quantity. First order and expected annual volume, stated separately.
- Destination. City, state and zip or port of discharge.
- Incoterm. FOB, CIF, DDP or another term — name it explicitly.
- Documents required. List the destination-market documents you need and ask the supplier to confirm what they can currently provide.
With that brief in hand, a supplier can quote a real number instead of a range.
Matching the glove to the task, not to a slogan
Applications listed for nitrile gloves — food, cleaning, automotive and industrial — describe broad categories, not a guarantee of suitability for your specific task. Compare the material, texture, thickness and cuff choice against what your users actually do:
- Food handling and foodservice buyers often prioritize consistent fit, low particulate and a clean box presentation.
- Cleaning and janitorial programs may favor a heavier piece weight and a longer cuff for splash coverage.
- Automotive and industrial users frequently need higher puncture and abrasion resistance, which points toward heavier weights and textured surfaces such as the diamond-texture reference above.
- Examination-style programs have their own documentation requirements and should be reviewed against the specific product page.
Review the disposable nitrile gloves range for general-purpose options, and the medical nitrile examination gloves page if your program is in that category. Confirm the exact SKU and its current documents before you finalize.
What to confirm before you place an order
- Exact SKU and current specification sheet
- Current packing list, carton measurements and gross weight
- Container loading calculation for your carton configuration
- Destination-market documents required for your product and market
- Artwork proof, and the underlying certification documents if marks appear on the box
- Incoterm, destination and freight terms in writing
Request your quotation
If you are ready to move from research to a real number, send us your exact SKU, quantity, packing requirement, destination and preferred Incoterm. We will confirm the specification and documents for your order and return a quotation built on your requirement rather than on a generic price list.
This article was prepared with automation assistance and reviewed against Junda's product and export-content rules.
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JUNDA Gloves (Guangzhou, China, founded 1993) manufactures latex protective, disposable nitrile / latex / PVC and medical gloves, with certifications confirmed per model (EN 374, EN 455, FDA 510(k), ISO 9001 / 13485). OEM / ODM programs and samples available: www.jundagloves.com.