Chitosan is a derivative of chitin obtained by treating the chitin in a concentrated sodium hydroxide bath at elevated temperature. Chitosan, which is soluble in acidic aqueous media, is used in many applications (food, cosmetics, biomedical and pharmaceutical applications).
This report contains market size and forecasts of Chitosan in global, including the following market information:
Global Chitosan Market Revenue, 2017-2022, 2023-2028, ($ millions)
Global Chitosan Market Sales, 2017-2022, 2023-2028, (MT)
Global top five Chitosan companies in 2021 (%)
The global Chitosan market was valued at 93 million in 2021 and is projected to reach US$ 126.8 million by 2028, at a CAGR of 4.6% during the forecast period.
The U.S. Market is Estimated at $ Million in 2021, While China is Forecast to Reach $ Million by 2028.
Pharmaceutical Grade Segment to Reach $ Million by 2028, with a % CAGR in next six years.
The global key manufacturers of Chitosan include Primex, Qingdao Yunzhou Biochemistry, Norwegian Chitosan AS, Ningbo Zhenhai Haixin, KitoZyme, BIO21, Vietnam Food, NovaMatrix and Golden-Shell Pharmaceutical, etc. In 2021, the global top five players have a share approximately % in terms of revenue.
MARKET MONITOR GLOBAL, INC (MMG) has surveyed the Chitosan manufacturers, suppliers, distributors and industry experts on this industry, involving the sales, revenue, demand, price change, product type, recent development and plan, industry trends, drivers, challenges, obstacles, and potential risks.
Total Market by Segment:
Global Chitosan Market, by Type, 2017-2022, 2023-2028 ($ Millions) & (MT)
Global Chitosan Market Segment Percentages, by Type, 2021 (%)
Pharmaceutical Grade
Food Grade
Industrial Grade
Global Chitosan Market, by Application, 2017-2022, 2023-2028 ($ Millions) & (MT)
Global Chitosan Market Segment Percentages, by Application, 2021 (%)
Water and Waste Treatment
Food and Beverages
Healthcare and Medical
Agriculture and Agrochemicals
Cosmetics and Toiletries
Others
Global Chitosan Market, By Region and Country, 2017-2022, 2023-2028 ($ Millions) & (MT)
Global Chitosan Market Segment Percentages, By Region and Country, 2021 (%)
North America
US
Canada
Mexico
Europe
Germany
France
U.K.
Italy
Russia
Nordic Countries
Benelux
Rest of Europe
Asia
China
Japan
South Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Rest of Asia
South America
Brazil
Argentina
Rest of South America
Middle East & Africa
Turkey
Israel
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Rest of Middle East & Africa
Competitor Analysis
The report also provides analysis of leading market participants including:
Key companies Chitosan revenues in global market, 2017-2022 (Estimated), ($ millions)
Key companies Chitosan revenues share in global market, 2021 (%)
Key companies Chitosan sales in global market, 2017-2022 (Estimated), (MT)
Key companies Chitosan sales share in global market, 2021 (%)
Further, the report presents profiles of competitors in the market, key players include:
Primex
Qingdao Yunzhou Biochemistry
Norwegian Chitosan AS
Ningbo Zhenhai Haixin
KitoZyme
BIO21
Vietnam Food
NovaMatrix
Golden-Shell Pharmaceutical
YSK
Weikang Group
Jiangsu Aoxin Biotechnology
KIMICA Corporation
Jiangsu Shuanglin
Mirae biotech
Jinan Haidebei Marine
Meron Group
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