The Global Chitosan Market size is expected to reach $36.2 billion by 2030, rising at a market growth of 17.2% CAGR during the forecast period. In the year 2022, the market attained a volume of 432.43 kilo tonnes, experiencing a growth of 16.5% (2019-2022).
The increasing demand for it in water treatment is driven by its effectiveness as a natural and biodegradable coagulant. Thus, the water treatment captured 32.1% revenue share in the market 2022. This is generally considered safe and non-toxic, making it suitable for use in drinking water treatment applications. Unlike some synthetic coagulants, it is biodegradable, making it a more environmentally friendly option for water treatment. Therefore, these factors can drive the expansion of the segment.
Advancements in processing parameters, such as temperature, pH, and solvent selection, have optimized its extraction process, further improving efficiency and cost-effectiveness. By fine-tuning these parameters, researchers have achieved higher yields while reducing energy consumption and resource utilization.
Additionally, as per the data from Invest India, for the fiscal year 2022-23, agriculture and allied sectors will contribute 18.3% of the gross value added to the overall Indian economy. For the initial nine months of fiscal year 2022-23 (April-December), agricultural and processed food product exports surged by 13% to $19.69 billion, surpassing the corresponding period of fiscal year 2021-22.
However, fluctuations in shellfish supply pose a significant obstacle to its production. Factors such as changes in fishing quotas, natural disasters affecting shellfish populations, and shifts in consumer demand can lead to unpredictability in the availability of raw materials. Additionally, environmental regulations to preserve marine ecosystems may impose restrictions on shellfish harvesting, further complicating the procurement process. Thus, these factors can lead to a decreased demand for it in the coming years.
By Grade Analysis
Based on grade, the market is segmented into industrial, food, and pharmaceutical. The industrial segment held 48.5% revenue share in the market in 2022. Advances in its extraction techniques, formulation technologies, and product development have expanded the potential applications of industrial-grade chitosan.
By Application Analysis
On the basis of application, the market is divided into water treatment, medical & pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, cosmetics, food & beverages, and others. In 2022, the medical & pharmaceuticals segment witnessed 21.6% revenue share in the market. The growing incidence of chronic diseases, such as cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular disorders, has fueled the demand for innovative pharmaceutical formulations.
By Regional Analysis
By region, the market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and LAMEA. The North America segment procured 26.3% revenue share in the market in 2022. Government initiatives promoting the use of biodegradable materials and sustainable practices have further impetus to the growth of the market in North America.
List of Key Companies Profiled
- Foodchem International Corporation
- FMC Corporation
- Qingdao Yunzhou Biochemistry Co.
- Panvo Organics Pvt. Ltd.
- Advanced Biopolymers AS
- Meron
- Heppe Medical Chitosan GmbH
- KitoZyme S.A
- Kraeber & Co. GmbH
- Golden-Shell Pharmaceutical
Global Chitosan Market Report Segmentation
By Grade (Volume, Kilo Tonnes, USD Billon, 2019-2030)
- Industrial
- Food
- Pharmaceutical
By Application (Volume, Kilo Tonnes, USD Billon, 2019-2030)
- Water Treatment
- Food & Beverages
- Cosmetics
- Medical & Pharmaceuticals
- Agrochemicals
- Others
By Geography (Volume, Kilo Tonnes, USD Billon, 2019-2030)
- North America
- US
- Canada
- Mexico
- Rest of North America
- Europe
- Germany
- UK
- France
- Russia
- Spain
- Italy
- Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Singapore
- Malaysia
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- LAMEA
- Brazil
- Argentina
- UAE
- Saudi Arabia
- South Africa
- Nigeria
- Rest of LAMEA
Table of Contents
Chapter 1.Market Scope & Methodology
- 1.1Market Definition
- 1.2Objectives
- 1.3Market Scope
- 1.4Segmentation
- 1.4.1Global Chitosan Market, by Grade
- 1.4.2Global Chitosan Market, by Application
- 1.4.3Global Chitosan Market, by Geography
- 1.5Methodology for the research
Chapter 2.Market at a Glance
Chapter 3.Market Overview
- 3.1Introduction
- 3.1.1Overview
- 3.1.1.1Market Composition and Scenario
- 3.2Key Factors Impacting the Market
- 3.2.1Market Drivers
- 3.2.2Market Restraints
- 3.2.3Market Opportunities
- 3.2.4Market Challenges
- 3.3Porter Five Forces Analysis
Chapter 4.Global Chitosan Market by Grade
- 4.1Global Industrial Market by Region
- 4.2Global Food Market by Region
- 4.3Global Pharmaceutical Market by Region
Chapter 5.Global Chitosan Market by Application
- 5.1Global Water Treatment Market by Region
- 5.2Global Food & Beverages Market by Region
- 5.3Global Cosmetics Market by Region
- 5.4Global Medical & Pharmaceuticals Market by Region
- 5.5Global Agrochemicals Market by Region
- 5.6Global Others Market by Region
Chapter 6.Global Chitosan Market by Region
- 6.1North America Chitosan Market
- 6.1.1North America Chitosan Market by Grade
- 6.1.1.1North America Industrial Market by Country
- 6.1.1.2North America Food Market by Country
- 6.1.1.3North America Pharmaceutical Market by Country
- 6.1.2North America Chitosan Market by Application
- 6.1.2.1North America Water Treatment Market by Country
- 6.1.2.2North America Food & Beverages Market by Country
- 6.1.2.3North America Cosmetics Market by Country
- 6.1.2.4North America Medical & Pharmaceuticals Market by Country
- 6.1.2.5North America Agrochemicals Market by Country
- 6.1.2.6North America Others Market by Country
- 6.1.3North America Chitosan Market by Country
- 6.1.3.1US Chitosan Market
- 6.1.3.1.1US Chitosan Market by Grade
- 6.1.3.1.2US Chitosan Market by Application
- 6.1.3.2Canada Chitosan Market
- 6.1.3.2.1Canada Chitosan Market by Grade
- 6.1.3.2.2Canada Chitosan Market by Application
- 6.1.3.3Mexico Chitosan Market
- 6.1.3.3.1Mexico Chitosan Market by Grade
- 6.1.3.3.2Mexico Chitosan Market by Application
- 6.1.3.4Rest of North America Chitosan Market
- 6.1.3.4.1Rest of North America Chitosan Market by Grade
- 6.1.3.4.2Rest of North America Chitosan Market by Application
- 6.2Europe Chitosan Market
- 6.2.1Europe Chitosan Market by Grade
- 6.2.1.1Europe Industrial Market by Country
- 6.2.1.2Europe Food Market by Country
- 6.2.1.3Europe Pharmaceutical Market by Country
- 6.2.2Europe Chitosan Market by Application
- 6.2.2.1Europe Water Treatment Market by Country
- 6.2.2.2Europe Food & Beverages Market by Country
- 6.2.2.3Europe Cosmetics Market by Country
- 6.2.2.4Europe Medical & Pharmaceuticals Market by Country
- 6.2.2.5Europe Agrochemicals Market by Country
- 6.2.2.6Europe Others Market by Country
- 6.2.3Europe Chitosan Market by Country
- 6.2.3.1Germany Chitosan Market
- 6.2.3.1.1Germany Chitosan Market by Grade
- 6.2.3.1.2Germany Chitosan Market by Application
- 6.2.3.2UK Chitosan Market
- 6.2.3.2.1UK Chitosan Market by Grade
- 6.2.3.2.2UK Chitosan Market by Application
- 6.2.3.3France Chitosan Market
- 6.2.3.3.1France Chitosan Market by Grade
- 6.2.3.3.2France Chitosan Market by Application
- 6.2.3.4Russia Chitosan Market
- 6.2.3.4.1Russia Chitosan Market by Grade
- 6.2.3.4.2Russia Chitosan Market by Application
- 6.2.3.5Spain Chitosan Market
- 6.2.3.5.1Spain Chitosan Market by Grade
- 6.2.3.5.2Spain Chitosan Market by Application
- 6.2.3.6Italy Chitosan Market
- 6.2.3.6.1Italy Chitosan Market by Grade
- 6.2.3.6.2Italy Chitosan Market by Application
- 6.2.3.7Rest of Europe Chitosan Market
- 6.2.3.7.1Rest of Europe Chitosan Market by Grade
- 6.2.3.7.2Rest of Europe Chitosan Market by Application
- 6.3Asia Pacific Chitosan Market
- 6.3.1Asia Pacific Chitosan Market by Grade
- 6.3.1.1Asia Pacific Industrial Market by Country
- 6.3.1.2Asia Pacific Food Market by Country
- 6.3.1.3Asia Pacific Pharmaceutical Market by Country
- 6.3.2Asia Pacific Chitosan Market by Application
- 6.3.2.1Asia Pacific Water Treatment Market by Country
- 6.3.2.2Asia Pacific Food & Beverages Market by Country
- 6.3.2.3Asia Pacific Cosmetics Market by Country
- 6.3.2.4Asia Pacific Medical & Pharmaceuticals Market by Country
- 6.3.2.5Asia Pacific Agrochemicals Market by Country
- 6.3.2.6Asia Pacific Others Market by Country
- 6.3.3Asia Pacific Chitosan Market by Country
- 6.3.3.1China Chitosan Market
- 6.3.3.1.1China Chitosan Market by Grade
- 6.3.3.1.2China Chitosan Market by Application
- 6.3.3.2Japan Chitosan Market
- 6.3.3.2.1Japan Chitosan Market by Grade
- 6.3.3.2.2Japan Chitosan Market by Application
- 6.3.3.3India Chitosan Market
- 6.3.3.3.1India Chitosan Market by Grade
- 6.3.3.3.2India Chitosan Market by Application
- 6.3.3.4South Korea Chitosan Market
- 6.3.3.4.1South Korea Chitosan Market by Grade
- 6.3.3.4.2South Korea Chitosan Market by Application
- 6.3.3.5Singapore Chitosan Market
- 6.3.3.5.1Singapore Chitosan Market by Grade
- 6.3.3.5.2Singapore Chitosan Market by Application
- 6.3.3.6Malaysia Chitosan Market
- 6.3.3.6.1Malaysia Chitosan Market by Grade
- 6.3.3.6.2Malaysia Chitosan Market by Application
- 6.3.3.7Rest of Asia Pacific Chitosan Market
- 6.3.3.7.1Rest of Asia Pacific Chitosan Market by Grade
- 6.3.3.7.2Rest of Asia Pacific Chitosan Market by Application
- 6.4LAMEA Chitosan Market
- 6.4.1LAMEA Chitosan Market by Grade
- 6.4.1.1LAMEA Industrial Market by Country
- 6.4.1.2LAMEA Food Market by Country
- 6.4.1.3LAMEA Pharmaceutical Market by Country
- 6.4.2LAMEA Chitosan Market by Application
- 6.4.2.1LAMEA Water Treatment Market by Country
- 6.4.2.2LAMEA Food & Beverages Market by Country
- 6.4.2.3LAMEA Cosmetics Market by Country
- 6.4.2.4LAMEA Medical & Pharmaceuticals Market by Country
- 6.4.2.5LAMEA Agrochemicals Market by Country
- 6.4.2.6LAMEA Others Market by Country
- 6.4.3LAMEA Chitosan Market by Country
- 6.4.3.1Brazil Chitosan Market
- 6.4.3.1.1Brazil Chitosan Market by Grade
- 6.4.3.1.2Brazil Chitosan Market by Application
- 6.4.3.2Argentina Chitosan Market
- 6.4.3.2.1Argentina Chitosan Market by Grade
- 6.4.3.2.2Argentina Chitosan Market by Application
- 6.4.3.3UAE Chitosan Market
- 6.4.3.3.1UAE Chitosan Market by Grade
- 6.4.3.3.2UAE Chitosan Market by Application
- 6.4.3.4Saudi Arabia Chitosan Market
- 6.4.3.4.1Saudi Arabia Chitosan Market by Grade
- 6.4.3.4.2Saudi Arabia Chitosan Market by Application
- 6.4.3.5South Africa Chitosan Market
- 6.4.3.5.1South Africa Chitosan Market by Grade
- 6.4.3.5.2South Africa Chitosan Market by Application
- 6.4.3.6Nigeria Chitosan Market
- 6.4.3.6.1Nigeria Chitosan Market by Grade
- 6.4.3.6.2Nigeria Chitosan Market by Application
- 6.4.3.7Rest of LAMEA Chitosan Market
- 6.4.3.7.1Rest of LAMEA Chitosan Market by Grade
- 6.4.3.7.2Rest of LAMEA Chitosan Market by Application
Chapter 7.Company Profiles
- 7.1Foodchem International Corporation
- 7.1.1Company Overview
- 7.1.2SWOT Analysis
- 7.2FMC Corporation
- 7.2.1Company Overview
- 7.2.2Financial Analysis
- 7.2.3Research & Development Expenses
- 7.2.4SWOT Analysis
- 7.3Qingdao Yunzhou Biochemistry Co.
- 7.3.1Company Overview
- 7.3.2SWOT Analysis
- 7.4Panvo Organics Pvt. Ltd.
- 7.4.1Company Overview
- 7.4.2SWOT Analysis
- 7.5Advanced Biopolymers AS
- 7.5.1Company Overview
- 7.5.2SWOT Analysis
- 7.6Meron Group
- 7.6.1Company Overview
- 7.6.2SWOT Analysis
- 7.7Heppe Medical Chitosan GmbH
- 7.7.1Company Overview
- 7.7.2SWOT Analysis
- 7.8KitoZyme S.A.
- 7.8.1Company Overview
- 7.8.2SWOT Analysis
- 7.9Kraeber & Co. GmbH
- 7.9.1Company Overview
- 7.9.2SWOT Analysis
- 7.10.Golden-Shell Pharmaceutical
- 7.10.1Company Overview
- 7.10.2SWOT Analysis
Chapter 8.Winning Imperatives of Chitosan Market