GVR Report cover Chitosan Market Size, Share & Trends Report

Chitosan Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Application (Pharmaceutical, Water Treatment, Cosmetics, Biomedical, Food & Beverage), By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2023 - 2030

  • Report ID: 978-1-68038-798-8
  • Number of Pages: 126
  • Format: Electronic (PDF)

Report Overview

The global chitosan market size was valued at USD 10.88 billion in 2022 and is anticipated to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.1% from 2023 to 2030. The growth is attributed to the increasing demand for naturally derived products and their high penetration in waste-water treatment, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics applications.

U.S. Chitosan market size and growth rate, 2024 - 2030

Chitosan is expected to witness high demand from the food & beverage industry owing to favorable regulatory support by the developed economies and increasing awareness concerning the health benefits offered by the product. In addition, surging demand for the product as a food preservative and stabilizer has contributed to the market growth. Furthermore, the rising utilization of the product as a clarifying agent in juices, as a thickening agent in beverages, and in packaging food products is anticipated to propel the demand.

Shrimp shells, crab shells, and squid pens are the most prominently used raw materials for the production of chitin and chitosan. The chitosan available in the market is in three varieties, including alpha, beta, and gamma. Alpha and beta chitosan are the most widely available products in the market and are manufactured using shrimp/crab shells and squid pens, respectively. The various types of chitosan differ in their chitin strand structure, which determines the characteristics and properties of the chitosan manufactured.

Raw material availability is one of the primary factors affecting the market growth of chitosan. The growing shrimp industry in developing economies, including India, China, and Thailand, is expected to open new avenues for chitosan manufacturers. Shrimps contain about 25 - 40% chitin content and hence are considered a major source whereas crab shell contains about 15 - 20% chitin content. Shrimps are an integral part of the food chain and are commercially available in two major groups, including Dendrobranchiata and Car idea.

One of the drivers of growth for the chitosan market size, especially in the Asia-Pacific region, is the abundant availability of raw materials. It is one of the most abundant biopolymers and is a significant waste product of the fishery industry. Chitosan is primarily obtained from various materials, including shrimp & crab shells and squid pens. Traditionally, these wastes were discarded or used directly as fertilizers. Additionally, remarkable research related to chitosan during the past few decades has revealed its significant importance in various applications, including wastewater treatment, pharmaceuticals, and food & beverage.

However, initiatives taken by manufacturers and researchers to improve purity to meet required product standards are expected to open new avenues for the existing and new market players during the forecasted period. In addition, rising demand for chitosan as an antibacterial, anti-cancerous, anti-inflammatory, and anti-fungal agent in pharmacological applications is expected to drive demand during the forecast period.

Market Concentration & Characteristics

The market is relatively fragmented, with well-established and long-term operating players occupying a majority of the share in the market. These players are focusing on developing affordable, sustainable, and high-quality products. Raw material sourcing is one of the major factors influencing the manufacturing cost of the product. The primary and most common sources of raw materials for product production include wastes from the aquaculture and fishing industry. Wastes generated from marine organisms, including shrimp, crayfish, krill, crab, and squid, are widely used.

Chitosan Market Concentration & Characteristics

Most manufacturers are located near coastal areas worldwide to get easy access to raw materials. The ease of the manufacturing process and rapidly increasing demand for the product are expected to compel new market players to enter the market, which is likely to increase industry rivalry during the forecast period. Manufacturers across all regions are expected to focus more on product quality, increase production volumes, and lower product costs to sustain and strengthen their presence in the product market during the next few years.

In addition, chitosan manufacturers are largely supported by their local governments in the form of subsidies, specialized policies for clearances, and other economic incentives, as steel manufacturing acts as a strategic tool for nation building. For example, in July 2023, Govt. of India’s Union Ministry of Steel has announced a new chitosan policy with an aim to increase the country's domestic capacity to 30 million tons per year from the current levels of 6.6 million tons.

Grade Insights

Industrial grade dominated the market with a significant market revenue share over the forecast period on the account of its low-cost and their wide use in agrochemicals, water treatment, and other industries. It is derived from the shells of shrimp or crabs and is used as a flocculant and adhesive agent. It is insoluble in alkali, water, or ordinary organic solvents and soluble in acid. The growing demand for non-chemical technologies and products such as UV disinfection and membranes in water treatment and agrochemical applications is driving the growth of the industrial chitosan market.

Global Chitosan market share and size, 2023

Chitosan is a natural food preservative with strong antimicrobial properties against various foodborne bacteria, fungi, and yeast. It is often used as a coating on bread to extend its shelf life by slowing down starch retrogradation or preventing microbe growth. Chitosan is also used in mayonnaise preparation to enhance emulsification. It can also help avoid oxidation liquid and spoilage bacteria growth in meat during storage on the account of their antioxidant and antibacterial properties.

Application Insights

The biomedical application dominated the market, with the highest revenue share of 32.53% in 2023. This is attributed to the increasing demand for bio-based ingredients in drug manufacturing. High investments in the pharmaceutical & medical sector coupled with demand for advanced healthcare products are expected to have a positive impact on the market growth during the forecast period.

Several industry players in the market are focusing on developing new applications and are significantly investing in research and development activities towards the same. For instance, in March 2020, BIOAVANTA-BOSTI, a prominent player operating in chitosan research, developed a manufacturing process named Novochizol TM which may be used to encapsulate any active pharmaceutical ingredient (API).

On the other hand, increasing demand for bio-derived personal care products is expected to be a key driver for market growth. Bacteriostatic and fungi static properties offered by chitosan are expected to open new avenues for the product market in cosmetic applications. Increasing demand for chitosan used for skin and hair care cream manufacturing as a hydrating agent will likely drive market growth.

The rising application scope of chitosan for manufacturing dental care products, including mouthwash, toothpaste, and tooth gels, will likely increase demand for these products. Increasing chitosan application scope for manufacturing color cosmetics such as lipsticks, eye shadows, and nail polishes is expected to propel demand during the forecast period. Furthermore, the rising demand for chitosan for treating various skin problems, including acne and scars, will likely drive the growth.

Regional Insights

North America dominated the market with the highest revenue share of nearly 46.18% in 2023. This is attributed to the rising consumer demand for bio-derived skin and hair care products in developed economies of the region. Furthermore, rising government spending on water purification technologies coupled with growing demand for naturally derived, nontoxic water treatment chemicals in the region is expected to propel the demand.

The pharmaceutical industry in Canada is considered one of the most profitable sectors and has been the fourth fastest-growing healthcare industry after China, U.S., and Spain. As a result, a positive pharmaceutical industry outlook in Canada is likely to fuel the demand. The robust manufacturing base of global cosmetic producers such as Johnson & Johnson, Unilever, and Procter & Gamble in the U.S. is expected to promote demand for chitosan in formulating personal care products.

Chitosan Market Trends, by Region, 2024 - 2030

Asia Pacific is growing significantly during the forecast period. The growing demand for skin care products, especially among women and teenagers, is anticipated to have a positive impact on the product market during the forecast period. The growing fashion industry, coupled with increasing demand for naturally derived hair and skin care products in the region, is expected to propel demand throughout the forecasted period. Growing investments in municipal wastewater treatment and the increasing use of bio-derived chemicals in the field are expected to drive the demand during the forecast period.

Key Companies & Market Share Insights

Key companies are adopting several organic and inorganic growth strategies, such as capacity expansion, mergers & acquisitions, and joint ventures, to maintain and expand their market share.

  • In November 2022, Chitogen Inc., U.S. based medical manufacturing company, signed letter of intent with Tru Shrimp to purchase commercial quantities of chitosan produced from the ground-up exoskeleton of its shrimps which are farm raised. This move was made with an aim to build a large scale shrimp farm in South Dakota, U.S.

  • In September 2021, KitoZyme launched new version of its vegan chitosan at Vitafoods. KitoZyme has developed a patented process for producing chitin and chitosan from fungi on an industrial scale. This breakthrough innovation has significantly impacted these biopolymers' perception and potential applications.

Key Chitosan Companies:

The following are the leading companies in the chitosan market. These companies collectively hold the largest market share and dictate industry trends. Financials, strategy maps & products of these chitosan companies are analyzed to map the supply network.

  • Qingdao Yunzhou Biochemistry Co.
  • Panvo Organics Pvt. Ltd.
  • Advanced Biopolymers AS3
  • Meron Biopolymers
  • Biophrame Technologies
  • United Chitotechnologies Inc.
  • Heppe Medical Chitosan GmbH
  • KitoZyme S.A.
  • Foodchem International Corporation
  • Chitosanlab
  • FMC Corporation
  • Golden-Shell Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.
  • Primex EHF
  • Nano3Bio
  • Koyo World (Hong Kong) Co. Ltd.
  • Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg. Co. Ltd.
  • KYTOSAN LLC

Chitosan Market Report Scope

Report Attribute

Details

Market size value in 2024

USD 15.55 billion

Revenue forecast in 2030

USD 47.06 billion

Growth rate

CAGR of 20.1% from 2024 to 2030

Historical data

2018 - 2023

Forecast period

2024 - 2030

Quantitative Units

Volume in tons, revenue in USD million, and CAGR from 2024 to 2030

Report coverage

Volume forecast, revenue forecast, competitive landscape, growth factors, and trends

Segments covered

Grade, application, region

Regional scope

North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Central & South America; Middle East & Africa

Country scope

U.S.; Canada; Mexico; Germany; U.K.; France; Italy; Spain; Iceland; Norway; China; India; Japan; South Korea; Singapore; Vietnam; Thailand; Brazil; Saudi Arbia;UAE.

Key companies profiled

Qingdao Yunzhou Biochemistry Co.; Panvo Organics Pvt Ltd; Advanced Biopolymers AS; Meron Biopolymers; Biophrame Technologies; United Chitotechnologies Inc.; Heppe Medical Chitosan GmbH; KitoZyme S.A; Foodchem International Corporation; Chitosanlab; FMC Corporation; Golden-Shell Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.; Primex EHF; Nano3Bio; Koyo World (Hong Kong) Co. Ltd.; Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg. Co. Ltd.; KYTOSAN LLC.

Customization scope

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Global Chitosan Market Report Segmentation

This report forecasts revenue growth at global, regional, and country levels along with provides an analysis on the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2018 to 2030. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the global chitosan market report based on the application, and region:

Global Chitosan Market Report Segmentation

  • Grade Outlook (Volume, Tons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

    • Industrial Grade

    • Food Grade

    • Pharmaceutical Grade

  • Application Outlook (Volume, Tons; Revenue, USD Million; 2018 - 2030)

    • Water Treatment

    • Pharmaceutical

    • Biomedical

    • Cosmetics

    • Food & Beverage

    • Others

  • Regional Outlook (Volume, Tons; Revenue, USD Million; 2018 - 2030)

    • North America

      • U.S.

      • Canada

      • Mexico

    • Europe

      • Germany

      • UK

      • France

      • Italy

      • Spain

    • Asia Pacific

      • China

      • India

      • Japan

      • South Korea

      • Singapore

      • Vietnam

      • Thailand

    • Central & South America

      • Brazil

    • Middle East & Africa

      • Saudi Arabia

Frequently Asked Questions About This Report

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Chitosan Market: Methodology and Scope
                   1.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
                   1.2. Market Definition
                   1.3. Information Procurement
                       1.3.1. Purchased Database
                       1.3.2. GVR’s Internal Database
                       1.3.3. Secondary Sources & Third-Party Perspectives
                       1.3.4. Primary Research
                   1.4. Information Analysis
                       1.4.1. Data Analysis Models
                   1.5. Market Formulation & Data Visualization
                   1.6. Data Validation & Publishing
Chapter 2 Chitosan Market: Executive Summary
                   2.1. Market Insights
                   2.2. Segmental Outlook
                   2.3. Competitive Outlook
Chapter 3 Chitosan Market: Market Variables, Trends & Scope
                   3.1. Global Chitosan Market Outlook
                   3.2. Industry Value Chain Analysis
                       3.2.1. Raw Material Outlook
                           3.2.1.1. Shrimp and Crab Shell
                           3.2.1.2. Squid pens
                       3.2.2. Chitosan Manufacturing Trends
                           3.2.2.1. Enzymatic Deacetylation
                           3.2.2.2. Chemical Deacetylation
                       3.2.3. Chitosan Production analysis
                       3.2.4. Cost Structure Analysis
                           3.2.4.1. Techno-Economic Sensitivity Analysis
                       3.2.5. Technology Overview
                   3.3. Price Trend Analysis
                   3.4. Regulatory Framework
                   3.5. Market Dynamics
                       3.5.1. Market Driver Analysis
                       3.5.2. Market Restraint Analysis
                       3.5.3. Industry Challenges
                   3.6. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
                       3.6.1. Supplier Power
                       3.6.2. Buyer Power
                       3.6.3. Substitution Threat
                       3.6.4. Threat from New Entrant
                       3.6.5. Competitive Rivalry
                   3.7. Macroeconomic Analysis
                       3.7.1. Political Landscape
                       3.7.2. Economic Landscape
                       3.7.3. Social Landscape
                       3.7.4. Technological Landscape
                       3.7.5. Environmental Landscape
                       3.7.6. Legal Landscape
Chapter 4. Chitosan Market: Grade Outlook Estimates & Forecasts
                   4.1. Chitosan Market: Grade Movement Analysis, 2023 & 2030
                   4.2. Industrial Grade
                       4.2.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
                   4.3. Food Grade
                       4.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
                   4.4. Pharmaceutical Grade
                       4.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
Chapter 5. Chitosan Market: Application Outlook Estimates & Forecasts
                   5.1. Chitosan Market: Application Movement Analysis, 2023 & 2030
                   5.2. Water Treatment
                       5.2.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
                   5.3. Food & Beverages
                       5.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
                   5.4. Cosmetics
                       5.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
                   5.5. Medical & Pharmaceutical
                       5.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
                   5.6. Agrochemicals
                       5.6.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
                   5.7. Others
                       5.7.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
Chapter 6. Chitosan Market Regional Outlook Estimates & Forecasts
                   6.1. Regional Snapshot
                   6.2. Chitosan Market: Regional Movement Analysis, 2023 & 2030
                   6.3. North America
                       6.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
                       6.3.2. Market estimates and forecast, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
                       6.3.3. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
                       6.3.4. U.S.
                           6.3.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
                           6.3.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
                           6.3.4.3. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
                       6.3.5. Canada
                           6.3.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
                           6.3.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
                           6.3.5.3. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
                       6.3.6. Mexico
                           6.3.6.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
                           6.3.6.2. Market estimates and forecast, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
                           6.3.6.3. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
                   6.4. Europe
                       6.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
                       6.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
                       6.4.3. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
                       6.4.4. Germany
                           6.4.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
                           6.4.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
                           6.4.4.3. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
                       6.4.5. France
                           6.4.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
                           6.4.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
                           6.4.5.3. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
                       6.4.6. UK
                           6.4.6.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
                           6.4.6.2. Market estimates and forecast, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
                           6.4.6.3. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
                       6.4.7. Italy
                           6.4.7.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
                           6.4.7.2. Market estimates and forecast, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
                           6.4.7.3. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
                       6.4.8. Spain
                           6.4.8.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
                           6.4.8.2. Market estimates and forecast, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
                           6.4.8.3. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
                       6.4.9. Iceland
                           6.4.9.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
                           6.4.9.2. Market estimates and forecast, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
                           6.4.9.3. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
                       6.4.10. Norway
                           6.4.10.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
                           6.4.10.2. Market estimates and forecast, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
                           6.4.10.3. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
                   6.5. Asia Pacific
                       6.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
                       6.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
                       6.5.3. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
                       6.5.4. China
                           6.5.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
                           6.5.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
                           6.5.4.3. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
                       6.5.5. South Korea
                           6.5.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
                           6.5.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
                           6.5.5.3. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
                       6.5.6. Japan
                           6.5.6.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
                           6.5.6.2. Market estimates and forecast, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
                           6.5.6.3. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
                       6.5.7. India
                           6.5.7.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
                           6.5.7.2. Market estimates and forecast, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
                           6.5.7.3. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
                       6.5.8. Singapore
                           6.5.8.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
                           6.5.8.2. Market estimates and forecast, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
                           6.5.8.3. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
                       6.5.9. Vietnam
                           6.5.9.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
                           6.5.9.2. Market estimates and forecast, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
                           6.5.9.3. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
                       6.5.10. Thailand
                           6.5.10.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
                           6.5.10.2. Market estimates and forecast, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
                           6.5.10.3. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
                   6.6. Central & South America
                       6.6.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
                       6.6.2. Market estimates and forecast, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
                       6.6.3. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
                       6.6.4. Brazil
                           6.6.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
                           6.6.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
                           6.6.4.3. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
                   6.7. Middle East & Africa
                       6.7.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
                       6.7.2. Market estimates and forecast, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
                       6.7.3. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
                       6.7.4. Saudi Arabia
                           6.7.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
                           6.7.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
                           6.7.4.3. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
                       6.7.5. UAE
                           6.7.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
                           6.7.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
                           6.7.5.3. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
Chapter 7. Competitive Landscape
                   7.1. Recent Developments & Impact Analysis, By Key Market Participants
                   7.2. Company Categorization
                   7.3. Company Ranking
                   7.4. Heat Map Analysis
                   7.5. Market Strategies
                   7.6. Vendor Landscape
                       7.6.1. List of raw material suppliers
                       7.6.2. List of key distributors/channel partners
                       7.6.3. List of potential end-users
                   7.7. Company Profiles/Listing
                       7.7.1. Qingdao Yunzhou Biochemistry Co.
                           7.7.1.1. Company Overview
                           7.7.1.2. Financial Performance
                           7.7.1.3. Product Benchmarking
                       7.7.2. Panvo Organics Pvt. Ltd.
                           7.7.2.1. Company Overview
                           7.7.2.2. Financial Performance
                           7.7.2.3. Product Benchmarking
                       7.7.3. Advanced Biopolymers AS
                           7.7.3.1. Company Overview
                           7.7.3.2. Financial Performance
                           7.7.3.3. Product Benchmarking
                       7.7.4. Meron
                           7.7.4.1. Company Overview
                           7.7.4.2. Financial Performance
                           7.7.4.3. Product Benchmarking
                       7.7.5. Heppe Medical Chitosan GmbH
                           7.7.5.1. Company Overview
                           7.7.5.2. Financial Performance
                           7.7.5.3. Product Benchmarking
                       7.7.6. KitoZyme S.A
                           7.7.6.1. Company Overview
                           7.7.6.2. Financial Performance
                           7.7.6.3. Product Benchmarking
                       7.7.7. Kraeber & Co. GmbH
                           7.7.7.1. Company Overview
                           7.7.7.2. Financial Performance
                           7.7.7.3. Product Benchmarking
                       7.7.8. Golden-Shell Pharmaceutical
                           7.7.8.1. Company Overview
                           7.7.8.2. Financial Performance
                           7.7.8.3. Product Benchmarking
                       7.7.9. PRIMEX EHF
                           7.7.9.1. Company Overview
                           7.7.9.2. Financial Performance
                           7.7.9.3. Product Benchmarking
                       7.7.10. Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg. Co., Ltd.
                           7.7.10.1. Company Overview
                           7.7.10.2. Financial Performance
                           7.7.10.3. Product Benchmarking
                       7.7.11. G.T.C. Bio Corporation
                           7.7.11.1. Company Overview
                           7.7.11.2. Financial Performance
                           7.7.11.3. Product Benchmarking
                       7.7.12. Marshall Marine Products
                           7.7.12.1. Company Overview
                           7.7.12.2. Financial Performance
                           7.7.12.3. Product Benchmarking
                       7.7.13. SFly
                           7.7.13.1. Company Overview
                           7.7.13.2. Financial Performance
                           7.7.13.3. Product Benchmarking
                       7.7.14. Asiamerica Group, Inc.
                           7.7.14.1. Company Overview
                           7.7.14.2. Financial Performance
                           7.7.14.3. Product Benchmarking


List of Tables

Table 1 Chitosan market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 2 Assumption For Chitosan Production From Shrimp Shell Waste Plant
Table 3 Total Capital Investment For Chitosan Production From Shrimp Shell Waste
Table 4 Annual Total Production At 100% Capacity
Table 5 Industrial grade chitosan market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 6 Food grade chitosan market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 7 Pharmaceutical grade chitosan market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 8 Chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by water treatment, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 9 Chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by food & beverages, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 10 Chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by cosmetics, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 11 Chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by medical & pharmaceuticals, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 12 Chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by agrochemicals, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 13 Chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by others, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 14 North America chitosan market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 15 North America chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 16 North America chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (Tons)
Table 17 North America chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 18 North America chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Tons)
Table 19 US chitosan market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 20 US chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 21 US chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (Tons)
Table 22 US chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 23 US chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Tons)
Table 24 Canada chitosan market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 25 Canada chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 26 Canada chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (Tons)
Table 27 Canada chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 28 Canada chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Tons)
Table 29 Mexico chitosan market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 30 Mexico chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 31 Mexico chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (Tons)
Table 32 Mexico chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 33 Mexico chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Tons)
Table 34 Europe chitosan market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 35 Europe chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 36 Europe chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (Tons)
Table 37 Europe chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 38 Europe chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Tons)
Table 39 Germany chitosan market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 40 Germany chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 41 Germany chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (Tons)
Table 42 Germany chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 43 Germany chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Tons)
Table 44 France chitosan market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 45 France chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 46 France chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (Tons)
Table 47 France chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 48 France chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Tons)
Table 49 UK chitosan market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 50 UK chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 51 UK chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (Tons)
Table 52 UK chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 53 UK chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Tons)
Table 54 Italy chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 55 Italy chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (Tons)
Table 56 Italy chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 57 Italy chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Tons)
Table 58 Spain chitosan market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 59 Spain chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 60 Spain chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (Tons)
Table 61 Spain chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 62 Spain chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Tons)
Table 63 Iceland chitosan market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 64 Iceland chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 65 Iceland chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (Tons)
Table 66 Iceland chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 67 Iceland chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Tons)
Table 68 Norway chitosan market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 69 Norway chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 70 Norway chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (Tons)
Table 71 Norway chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 72 Norway chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Tons)
Table 73 Asia Pacific chitosan market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 74 Asia Pacific chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 75 Asia Pacific chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (Tons)
Table 76 Asia Pacific chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 77 Asia Pacific chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Tons)
Table 78 China chitosan market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 79 China chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 80 China chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (Tons)
Table 81 China chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 82 China chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Tons)
Table 83 Japan chitosan market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 84 Japan chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 85 Japan chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (Tons)
Table 86 Japan chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 87 Japan chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Tons)
Table 88 South Korea chitosan market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 89 South Korea chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 90 South Korea chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (Tons)
Table 91 South Korea chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 92 South Korea chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Tons)
Table 93 India chitosan market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 94 India chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 95 India chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (Tons)
Table 96 India chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 97 India chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Tons)
Table 98 Vietnam chitosan market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 99 Vietnam chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 100 Vietnam chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (Tons)
Table 101 Vietnam chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 102 Vietnam chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 103 Thailand chitosan market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 104 Thailand chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 105 Thailand chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (Tons)
Table 106 Thailand chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 107 Thailand chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 108 Singapore chitosan market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 109 Singapore chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 110 Singapore chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (Tons)
Table 111 Singapore chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 112 Singapore chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 113 Central & South America chitosan market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 114 Central & South America chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 115 Central & South America chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (Tons)
Table 116 Central & South America chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 117 Central & South America chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Tons)
Table 118 Brazil chitosan market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 119 Brazil chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 120 Brazil chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (Tons)
Table 121 Brazil chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 122 Middle East & Africa chitosan market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 123 Middle East & Africa chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 124 Middle East & Africa chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (Tons)
Table 125 Middle East & Africa chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 126 Middle East & Africa chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Tons)
Table 127 Saudi Arabia chitosan market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 128 Saudi Arabia chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 129 Saudi Arabia chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (Tons)
Table 130 Saudi Arabia chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 131 Saudi Arabia chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Tons)
Table 132 UAE chitosan market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 133 UAE chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 134 UAE chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (Tons)
Table 135 UAE chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 136 UAE chitosan market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)


List of Figures

Fig. 1 Chitosan Market Segmentation & Scope
Fig. 2 Information Procurement
Fig. 3 Primary Research Pattern
Fig. 4 Primary Research Process
Fig. 5 Primary Research Approaches
Fig. 6 Chitosan Market Snapshot
Fig. 7 Market Segment Outlook, 2022 (Tons)
Fig. 8 Chitosan market volume & revenue, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
Fig. 9 Chitosan Market: Value chain analysis
Fig. 10 Estimated global production of chitosan
Fig. 11 A schematic presentation of chitosan preparation from raw materials
Fig. 12 Market dynamics
Fig. 13 Global Cosmetics and Personal Care Sales by Segment, 2022 (%)
Fig. 14 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
Fig. 15 PESTEL Analysis
Fig. 16 Chitosan market volume share, by application, 2022 & 2030 (%)
Fig. 17 Chitosan volume market, by region, 2022 & 2030 (%)
Fig. 18 Brazil Pharmaceutical Industry Growth (2014 - 2020) (USD Billion)
Fig. 19 Company Market Positioning

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Market Segmentation

  • Chitosan Grade Outlook (Volume, Tons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
    • Industrial Grade
    • Food Grade
    • Pharmaceutical Grade
  • Chitosan Application Outlook (Volume, Tons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
    • Water Treatment
    • Food & Beverages
    • Cosmetics
    • Medical & Pharmaceuticals
    • Agrochemicals
    • Others
  • Chitosan Regional Outlook (Volume, Tons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
    • North America
      • North America Chitosan Market, By Grade
        • Industrial Grade
        • Food Grade
        • Pharmaceutical Grade
      • North America Chitosan Market, By Application
        • Water Treatment
        • Food & Beverages
        • Cosmetics
        • Medical & Pharmaceuticals
        • Agrochemicals
        • Others
      • U.S.
        • U.S. Chitosan Market, By Grade
          • Industrial Grade
          • Food Grade
          • Pharmaceutical Grade
        • U.S. Chitosan Market, By Application
          • Water Treatment
          • Food & Beverages
          • Cosmetics
          • Medical & Pharmaceuticals
          • Agrochemicals
          • Others
      • Canada
        • Canada Chitosan Market, By Grade
          • Industrial Grade
          • Food Grade
          • Pharmaceutical Grade
        • Canada Chitosan Market, By Application
          • Water Treatment
          • Food & Beverages
          • Cosmetics
          • Medical & Pharmaceuticals
          • Agrochemicals
          • Others
      • Mexico
        • Mexico Chitosan Market, By Grade
          • Industrial Grade
          • Food Grade
          • Pharmaceutical Grade
        • Mexico Chitosan Market, By Application
          • Water Treatment
          • Food & Beverages
          • Cosmetics
          • Medical & Pharmaceuticals
          • Agrochemicals
          • Others
    • Europe
      • Europe Chitosan Market, By Grade
        • Industrial Grade
        • Food Grade
        • Pharmaceutical Grade
      • Europe Chitosan Market, By Application
        • Water Treatment
        • Food & Beverages
        • Cosmetics
        • Medical & Pharmaceuticals
        • Agrochemicals
        • Others
      • Germany
        • Germany Chitosan Market, By Grade
          • Industrial Grade
          • Food Grade
          • Pharmaceutical Grade
        • Germany Chitosan Market, By Application
          • Water Treatment
          • Food & Beverages
          • Cosmetics
          • Medical & Pharmaceuticals
          • Agrochemicals
          • Others
      • France
        • France Chitosan Market, By Grade
          • Industrial Grade
          • Food Grade
          • Pharmaceutical Grade
        • France Chitosan Market, By Application
          • Water Treatment
          • Food & Beverages
          • Cosmetics
          • Medical & Pharmaceuticals
          • Agrochemicals
          • Others
      • U.K.
        • U.K. Chitosan Market, By Grade
          • Industrial Grade
          • Food Grade
          • Pharmaceutical Grade
        • U.K. Chitosan Market, By Application
          • Water Treatment
          • Food & Beverages
          • Cosmetics
          • Medical & Pharmaceuticals
          • Agrochemicals
          • Others
      • Iceland
        • Iceland Chitosan Market, By Grade
          • Industrial Grade
          • Food Grade
          • Pharmaceutical Grade
        • Iceland Chitosan Market, By Application
          • Water Treatment
          • Food & Beverages
          • Cosmetics
          • Medical & Pharmaceuticals
          • Agrochemicals
          • Others
      • Italy
        • Italy Chitosan Market, By Grade
          • Industrial Grade
          • Food Grade
          • Pharmaceutical Grade
        • Italy Chitosan Market, By Application
          • Water Treatment
          • Food & Beverages
          • Cosmetics
          • Medical & Pharmaceuticals
          • Agrochemicals
          • Others
      • Spain
        • Spain Chitosan Market, By Grade
          • Industrial Grade
          • Food Grade
          • Pharmaceutical Grade
        • Spain Chitosan Market, By Application
          • Water Treatment
          • Food & Beverages
          • Cosmetics
          • Medical & Pharmaceuticals
          • Agrochemicals
          • Others
      • Norway
        • Norway Chitosan Market, By Grade
          • Industrial Grade
          • Food Grade
          • Pharmaceutical Grade
        • Norway Chitosan Market, By Application
          • Water Treatment
          • Food & Beverages
          • Cosmetics
          • Medical & Pharmaceuticals
          • Agrochemicals
          • Others
    • Asia Pacific
      • Asia Pacific Chitosan Market, By Grade
        • Industrial Grade
        • Food Grade
        • Pharmaceutical Grade
      • Asia Pacific Chitosan Market, By Application
        • Water Treatment
        • Food & Beverages
        • Cosmetics
        • Medical & Pharmaceuticals
        • Agrochemicals
        • Others
      • China
        • China Chitosan Market, By Grade
          • Industrial Grade
          • Food Grade
          • Pharmaceutical Grade
        • China Chitosan Market, By Application
          • Water Treatment
          • Food & Beverages
          • Cosmetics
          • Medical & Pharmaceuticals
          • Agrochemicals
          • Others
      • South Korea
        • South Korea Chitosan Market, By Grade
          • Industrial Grade
          • Food Grade
          • Pharmaceutical Grade
        • South Korea Chitosan Market, By Application
          • Water Treatment
          • Food & Beverages
          • Cosmetics
          • Medical & Pharmaceuticals
          • Agrochemicals
          • Others
      • Japan
        • Japan Chitosan Market, By Grade
          • Industrial Grade
          • Food Grade
          • Pharmaceutical Grade
        • Japan Chitosan Market, By Application
          • Water Treatment
          • Food & Beverages
          • Cosmetics
          • Medical & Pharmaceuticals
          • Agrochemicals
          • Others
      • India
        • India Chitosan Market, By Grade
          • Industrial Grade
          • Food Grade
          • Pharmaceutical Grade
        • India Chitosan Market, By Application
          • Water Treatment
          • Food & Beverages
          • Cosmetics
          • Medical & Pharmaceuticals
          • Agrochemicals
          • Others
      • Singapore
        • Singapore Chitosan Market, By Grade
          • Industrial Grade
          • Food Grade
          • Pharmaceutical Grade
        • Singapore Chitosan Market, By Application
          • Water Treatment
          • Food & Beverages
          • Cosmetics
          • Medical & Pharmaceuticals
          • Agrochemicals
          • Others
    • Central & South America
      • Central & South America Chitosan Market, By Grade
        • Industrial Grade
        • Food Grade
        • Pharmaceutical Grade
      • Central & South America Chitosan Market, By Application
        • Water Treatment
        • Food & Beverages
        • Cosmetics
        • Medical & Pharmaceuticals
        • Agrochemicals
        • Others
      • Brazil
        • Brazil Chitosan Market, By Grade
          • Industrial Grade
          • Food Grade
          • Pharmaceutical Grade
        • Brazil Chitosan Market, By Application
          • Water Treatment
          • Food & Beverages
          • Cosmetics
          • Medical & Pharmaceuticals
          • Agrochemicals
          • Others
    • Middle East & Africa
      • Middle East & Africa Chitosan Market, By Grade
        • Industrial Grade
        • Food Grade
        • Pharmaceutical Grade
      • Middle East & Africa Chitosan Market, By Application
        • Water Treatment
        • Food & Beverages
        • Cosmetics
        • Medical & Pharmaceuticals
        • Agrochemicals
        • Others
      • Saudi Arabia
        • Saudi Arabia Chitosan Market, By Grade
          • Industrial Grade
          • Food Grade
          • Pharmaceutical Grade
        • Saudi Arabia Chitosan Market, By Application
          • Water Treatment
          • Food & Beverages
          • Cosmetics
          • Medical & Pharmaceuticals
          • Agrochemicals
          • Others
      • UAE
        • UAE Chitosan Market, By Grade
          • Industrial Grade
          • Food Grade
          • Pharmaceutical Grade
        • UAE Chitosan Market, By Application
          • Water Treatment
          • Food & Beverages
          • Cosmetics
          • Medical & Pharmaceuticals
          • Agrochemicals
          • Others

Chitosan Market Dynamics

Driver-Abundant Availability of Raw Materials

Chitosan is one of the most abundant biopolymers and a major fishery industry waste product. Chitosan is primarily obtained from various chitinous materials including shrimp & crab shells and squid pens. Traditionally, these wastes were discarded or used directly as fertilizers. However, remarkable research related to chitosan over the past few decades has revealed its significant importance in various applications including wastewater treatment, pharmaceuticals, and food & beverage. Chitosan manufacturing is a simple process, and chitosan can be easily manufactured anywhere with a good availability of chitinous material. Different raw materials such as shrimps, crabs, and squids have different chitosan content and hence play an important role in commercial manufacturing. Shrimps are the major source of chitosan as they contain about 17%-20% chitin, whereas crab shells contain approximately 15-20% chitin.

Driver-Rising Application Scope in the Cosmetics Industry

Chitosan is gaining importance in the cosmetics industry owing to its fungistatic, bacteriostatic, and cationic properties. Furthermore, the film-forming and moisture-retaining properties offered by the product are expected to open new avenues for the chitosan market over the forecast period. Commercially, chitosan is available in different molecular weights, viscosities, salt forms, and purities, which greatly affect its physicochemical properties. Increasing demand for chitosan for manufacturing skin creams, varnishes, shampoos, and lacquers is expected to drive the market over the next few years. Rising disposable income of consumers and growing population of working women across the globe are the major factors expected to boost the cosmetics industry's growth. Increasing awareness regarding feminine hygiene & health has also promoted the adoption of natural products and cosmetics. Mature markets such as the U.S. and the UK have witnessed a significant demand for personal care products that are produced primarily using natural ingredients, with major brands such as Estée Lauder Companies, Lancome, L'Oreal, JĀSÖN, and Avalon Organics increasing the content of natural ingredients in their products.

Restraint-High Cost Associated with The Product

The demand for chitosan is primarily driven by its purity, availability, and cost. Chitosan offered by various companies differs in various properties including color, solubility, average molecular weight, and purity. Chitosan is marketed under various grades including industrial, pharmaceutical, and food & beverage. The pharmaceutical-grade product is purer and slightly more expensive than other grades. High manufacturing cost associated with the better-quality product is expected to hinder market growth over the next few years. Chitosan manufacturing requires high capital costs as manufacturing equipment accounts for the major share of the capital cost. Apart from this, raw material cost also plays a major role in the production. Raw material cost includes transportation of shrimp exoskeleton to the plant, general cleaning of shrimp exoskeleton, demineralization, and necessary reagents for depigmentation, deproteinization, and deacetylation.

What Does This Report Include?

This section will provide insights into the contents included in this chitosan market report and help gain clarity on the structure of the report to assist readers in navigating smoothly.

Chitosan market qualitative analysis

  • Industry overview

  • Industry trends

  • Market drivers and restraints

  • Market size

  • Growth prospects

  • Porter’s analysis

  • PESTEL analysis

  • Key market opportunities prioritized

  • Competitive landscape

    • Company overview

    • Financial performance

    • Product benchmarking

    • Latest strategic developments

Chitosan market quantitative analysis

  • Market size, estimates, and forecast from 2018 to 2030

  • Market estimates and forecast for product segments up to 2030

  • Regional market size and forecast for product segments up to 2030

  • Market estimates and forecast for application segments up to 2030

  • Regional market size and forecast for application segments up to 2030

  • Company financial performance

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Research Methodology

A three-pronged approach was followed for deducing the chitosan market estimates and forecasts. The process has three steps: information procurement, analysis, and validation. The whole process is cyclical, and steps repeat until the estimates are validated. The three steps are explained in detail below:

Information procurement: Information procurement is one of the most extensive and important stages in our research process, and quality data is critical for accurate analysis. We followed a multi-channel data collection process for chitosan market to gather the most reliable and current information possible.

  • We buy access to paid databases such as Hoover’s and Factiva for company financials, industry information, white papers, industry journals, SME journals, and more.
  • We tap into Grand View’s proprietary database of data points and insights from active and archived monitoring and reporting.
  • We conduct primary research with industry experts through questionnaires and one-on-one phone interviews.
  • We pull from reliable secondary sources such as white papers and government statistics, published by organizations like WHO, NGOs, World Bank, etc., Key Opinion Leaders (KoL) publications, company filings, investor documents, and more.
  • We purchase and review investor analyst reports, broker reports, academic commentary, government quotes, and wealth management publications for insightful third-party perspectives.

Analysis: We mine the data collected to establish baselines for forecasting, identify trends and opportunities, gain insight into consumer demographics and drivers, and so much more. We utilized different methods of chitosan market data depending on the type of information we’re trying to uncover in our research.

  • Market Research Efforts: Bottom-up Approach for estimating and forecasting demand size and opportunity, top-down Approach for new product forecasting and penetration, and combined approach of both Bottom-up and Top-down for full coverage analysis.

  • Value-Chain-Based Sizing & Forecasting: Supply-side estimates for understanding potential revenue through competitive benchmarking, forecasting, and penetration modeling.

  • Demand-side estimates for identifying parent and ancillary markets, segment modeling, and heuristic forecasting.

  • Qualitative Functional Deployment (QFD) Modelling for market share assessment.

Market formulation and validation: We mine the data collected to establish baselines for forecasting, identify trends and opportunities, gain insight into consumer demographics and drivers, and so much more. We utilize different methods of data analysis depending on the type of information we’re trying to uncover in our research.

  • Market Formulation: This step involves the finalization of market numbers. This step on an internal level is designed to manage outputs from the Data Analysis step.

  • Data Normalization: The final market estimates and forecasts are then aligned and sent to industry experts, in-panel quality control managers for validation.

  • This step also entails the finalization of the report scope and data representation pattern.

  • Validation: The process entails multiple levels of validation. All these steps run in parallel, and the study is forwarded for publishing only if all three levels render validated results.

Chitosan Market Categorization:

The chitosan market was categorized into three segments, namely grade (Industrial Grade, Food Grade, Pharmaceutical Grade), application (Water Treatment, Pharmaceutical, Biomedical, Cosmetics, Food & Beverage), and regions (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Central & South America, Middle East & Africa).

Segment Market Methodology:

The chitosan market was segmented into grade, application, and regions. The demand at a segment level was deduced using a funnel method. Concepts like the TAM, SAM, SOM, etc., were put into practice to understand the demand. We at GVR deploy three methods to deduce market estimates and determine forecasts. These methods are explained below:

Market research approaches: Bottom-up

  • Demand estimation of each product across countries/regions summed up to from the total market.

  • Variable analysis for demand forecast.

  • Demand estimation via analyzing paid database, and company financials either via annual reports or paid database.

  • Primary interviews for data revalidation and insight collection.

Market research approaches: Top-down

  • Used extensively for new product forecasting or analyzing penetration levels.

  • Tool used invoice product flow and penetration models Use of regression multi-variant analysis for forecasting Involves extensive use of paid and public databases.

  • Primary interviews and vendor-based primary research for variable impact analysis.

Market research approaches: Combined

  • This is the most common method. We apply concepts from both the top-down and bottom-up approaches to arrive at a viable conclusion.

Regional Market Methodology:

The chitosan market was analyzed at a regional level. The globe was divided into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Central & South America, and Middle East & Africa, keeping in focus variables like consumption patterns, export-import regulations, consumer expectations, etc. These regions were further divided into fiveteen countries, namely, the U.S.; Canada; Mexico; Germany; the UK; Italy; Spain; France; China; India; Japan; South Korea; Singapore; Brazil; Saudi Arabia

All three above-mentioned market research methodologies were applied to arrive at regional-level conclusions. The regions were then summed up to form the global market.

Chitosan market companies & financials:

The chitosan market was analyzed via companies operating in the sector. Analyzing these companies and cross-referencing them to the demand equation helped us validate our assumptions and conclusions. Key market players analyzed include:

  • Qingdao Yunzhou Biochemistry Co. - Qingdao Yunzhou Biochemistry Co. manufacturers and distributes chitosan worldwide. The company caters its product to food, beverage, pharmaceutical and cosmetics, water treatment, textile, and research industries worldwide. Its product portfolio includes various grades of chitosan products. Apart from providing standard products, the company also markets custom formulations to fulfill customer’s specific requirements.

  • Panvo Organics Pvt. Ltd. - Panvo Organics Pvt. Ltd. manufactures and distributes pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, and performance materials worldwide. The company markets its products through four business segments including bulk drugs, specialty chemicals, nutraceutical ingredients, and intermediates. The bulk drugs segment markets pharmaceutical and nutraceutical ingredients such as calcium, sulfate, citrates, chondroitin, and glucosamine. The specialty segment manufactures chitosan and serves various applications including water treatment, flocculation, and agriculture. The nutraceutical ingredients segment offers high-density chitosan, zinc carnosine, N-acetyl L-carnosine, calcium citrate malate, methyl sulfonyl methane, glucosamine sulfate sodium chloride, L-methyl folate zinc, and L-methyl folate magnesium. Moreover, the company is engaged in manufacturing a wide range of intermediates including pyridinium p-toluenesulfonate, benzoic anhydride, and pyrazine-2-carboxylic acid. It has a GMP-compliant manufacturing facility spread across 100,000 sq. feet with four production lines. In addition, the company is actively engaged in research & development activities and has R&D labs as well as a pilot plant.

  • Advanced Biopolymers AS - Advanced Biopolymers AS is engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of chitosan worldwide. The company caters its products to the cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries worldwide. It uses one-step patented technology to offer chitosan with a broad range of degrees of acetylation ranging from 0.25 to 0.60. The company’s products have a higher degree of acetylation value and are water soluble at physiological pH values, which range from 7.2 to 7.4.

  • Meron - Meron develops and distributes chitin & chitosan xanthan gum and sodium alginate products worldwide. The company caters its products to personal care, cosmetics, animal nutrition, agriculture, and water & wastewater treatment industries. It supplies chitosan of various deacetylation values ranging from 80% to 95% and mesh sizes from 35 to 100. In addition, the company supplies HBDC (high bulk density chitosan) having a bulk density of 0.8gm/ml and 0 mesh size to 100 Mesh. It has a manufacturing facility that is ISO 22000:2005, ISO 9001:2008, HACCP, KOSHER, HALAL, and FSSAI certified. As of 2019, the company operates as a subsidiary of Meron Group.

  • Heppe Medical Chitosan GmbH - Heppe Medical Chitosan GmbH specializes in the manufacturing and distribution of chitin, chitosan, and their derivatives to pharmaceutical, cosmetics, medical, and research industries. The company offers nearly 100 varieties of chitosan and its derivatives to consumers. The standard ranges of the product offered by the company include chitosan with a degree of acetylation of 95%, 90%, 85%, 80%, 75%, and 70% and viscosities of 5/10/20/50/100/200/500/1000/1500/2000/2500 and 3000 mPas. In addition, The company offers customized chitosan products as per consumer requirements under a strict quality environment. In addition, it engages in contract production as well as provides trainings, consultation, and workshops related to chitosan manufacturing. The company is actively engaged in R&D activities and has partnered with various national and international research institutions as well as companies, namely Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Pharmaceutical Technology, Germany, Universiteit Gent, Industrial Biotechnology and Biocatalysis, Belgium, and Danmarks Tekniske Universitet, Denmark among others. The industrial research solution team of the company offers four product lines, namely chitoscience, chitoceuticals, standard, and GMP-compliant.

  • KitoZyme S.A. - KitoZyme S.A. is a prominent company that designs, manufactures, and markets chitosan & chitin-glucan-based food supplements, oenological ingredients, and medical devices worldwide. The chitosan developed by the company is sourced from renewable fungal sources, which is classified under the GRAS (generally recognized as safe) category by the U.S. FDA. The company offers a wide range of solutions for weight management, digestive health, cardiovascular health, and technologies for wine treatment. Under the weight management category, it offers chitosan-based dietary supplements and medical devices for the reduction of body weight. In addition to consumer health solutions, the company has developed technologies for flocculation in water treatment, veterinary and pet food, and encapsulation agents for fragrances and flavors.

  • Kraeber & Co. GmbH - Kraeber & Co. GmbH develops and distributes plant & animal-derived pharmaceutical ingredients, synthetic products, and biological substances. The company operates through three business segments, namely chemicals, bio-chemicals, and animal blood fractions. It caters its products to various end-use industries including pharmaceutical, biotechnological, cosmetics, veterinary, human & animal food supplements, and nutraceuticals. The company manufactures water-soluble chitosan, which is used in a variety of applications such as plasters, bandages, hairsprays, creams, lotions, artificial skin, and mouthwash. It operates from its two offices located in Germany and the UK with exports controlled by its nine foreign agents across the globe.

  • Chitosanlab - Chitosanlab develops and distributes chitin, chitosan, and their derivatives worldwide. The company caters its services to cosmetics, pharmaceutical, food, agricultural, textile, wastewater, and animal feed industries. It uses shrimps, crabs, and squids as raw materials for developing chitosan. The company has two manufacturing facilities located in China and Thailand with a total production capacity accounting for 500MT/year. It also markets plant-derived chitosan to European customers. The plant sources include mushrooms and molds.

  • Golden-Shell Pharmaceutical - Golden-Shell Pharmaceutical specializes in the manufacturing and distribution of chitin and chitosan worldwide. The company caters its products to food, cosmetics, medical, water treatment, pharmaceutical, agricultural, and animal feed industries. Its product portfolio includes food- and industrial-grade chitosan as well as high-density chitosan. The company has a manufacturing facility spread across 20,000 square meters, which is NSF-GMP, ISO 22000:2005, and HALAL certified. It is actively engaged in R&D activities with 20 corporate invention patents registered. In addition, the company has research institutions, such as Chitin Research and Development Joint Laboratory and Provincial High-tech Research and Development Center.

  • PRIMEX EHF - PRIMEX EHF manufactures and distributes chitin and chitosan worldwide. The company caters its products to the cosmetics, food, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, and animal nutrition industries. Its products are sold under the brand names Chitoclear, Seaklear, and Liposan. The company owns a well-equipped manufacturing plant with computerized technology for the manufacturing of plant chitosan and chitin products, which is ISO 22000 certified and follows safety & quality standards provided by the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point Program.

Value chain-based sizing & forecasting

Supply Side Estimates

  • Company revenue estimation via referring to annual reports, investor presentations, and Hoover’s.

  • Segment revenue determination via variable analysis and penetration modeling.

  • Competitive benchmarking to identify market leaders and their collective revenue shares.

  • Forecasting via analyzing commercialization rates, pipelines, market initiatives, distribution networks, etc.

Demand side estimates

  • Identifying parent markets and ancillary markets

  • Segment penetration analysis to obtain pertinent

  • revenue/volume

  • Heuristic forecasting with the help of subject matter experts

  • Forecasting via variable analysis

Chitosan Market Report Objectives:

  • Understanding market dynamics (in terms of drivers, restraints, & opportunities) in the countries.

  • Understanding trends & variables in the individual countries & their impact on growth and using analytical tools to provide high-level insights into the market dynamics and the associated growth pattern.

  • Understanding market estimates and forecasts (with the base year as 2022, historic information from 2018 to 2021, and forecast from 2023 to 2030). Regional estimates & forecasts for each category are available and are summed up to form the global market estimates.

Chitosan Market Report Assumptions:

  • The report provides market value for the base year 2022 and a yearly forecast till 2030 in terms of revenue/volume or both. The market for each of the segment outlooks has been provided on region & country basis for the above-mentioned forecast period.

  • The key industry dynamics, major technological trends, and application markets are evaluated to understand their impact on the demand for the forecast period. The growth rates were estimated using correlation, regression, and time-series analysis.

  • We have used the bottom-up approach for market sizing, analyzing key regional markets, dynamics, & trends for various products and end-users. The total market has been estimated by integrating the country markets.

  • All market estimates and forecasts have been validated through primary interviews with the key industry participants.

  • Inflation has not been accounted for to estimate and forecast the market.

  • Numbers may not add up due to rounding off.

  • Europe consists of EU-8, Central & Eastern Europe, along with the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).

  • Asia Pacific includes South Asia, East Asia, Southeast Asia, and Oceania (Australia & New Zealand).

  • Latin America includes Central American countries and the South American continent

  • Middle East includes Western Asia (as assigned by the UN Statistics Division) and the African continent.

Primary Research

GVR strives to procure the latest and unique information for reports directly from industry experts, which gives it a competitive edge. Quality is of utmost importance to us, therefore every year we focus on increasing our experts’ panel. Primary interviews are one of the critical steps in identifying recent market trends and scenarios. This process enables us to justify and validate our market estimates and forecasts to our clients. With more than 8,000 reports in our database, we have connected with some key opinion leaders across various domains, including healthcare, technology, consumer goods, and the chemical sector. Our process starts with identifying the right platform for a particular type of report, i.e., emails, LinkedIn, seminars, or telephonic conversation, as every report is unique and requires a differentiated approach.

We send out questionnaires to different experts from various regions/ countries, which is dependent on the following factors:

  • Report/Market scope: If the market study is global, we send questionnaires to industry experts across various regions, including North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and MEA.

  • Market Penetration: If the market is driven by technological advancements, population density, disease prevalence, or other factors, we identify experts and send out questionnaires based on region or country dominance.

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