Chitin and chitosan derivatives are naturally occurring polymers with a wide range of applications.

Chitin and chitosan derivatives are used as excipients and drug carriers in the pharmaceutical field.

The global Chitin and Chitosan Derivatives market was valued at US$ 2452.6 million in 2022 and is anticipated to reach US$ 4435.5 million by 2029, witnessing a CAGR of 8.7% during the forecast period 2023-2029. The influence of COVID-19 and the Russia-Ukraine War were considered while estimating market sizes.

Chitin is the second largest biopolymer after cellulose with a wide range of applications. Chitin is a natural polymer derived from marine crustaceans, shrimps, crabs and other non-animal sources. It is produced through waste products from the seafood processing industry. Recently the demand for chitin and chitosan has increased due to its easy availability and easy production process. Properties such as its nontoxicity.

Report Scope

This report aims to provide a comprehensive presentation of the global market for Chitin and Chitosan Derivatives, with both quantitative and qualitative analysis, to help readers develop business/growth strategies, assess the market competitive situation, analyze their position in the current marketplace, and make informed business decisions regarding Chitin and Chitosan Derivatives.

The Chitin and Chitosan Derivatives market size, estimations, and forecasts are provided in terms of output/shipments (K MT) and revenue ($ millions), considering 2022 as the base year, with history and forecast data for the period from 2018 to 2029. This report segments the global Chitin and Chitosan Derivatives market comprehensively. Regional market sizes, concerning products by type, by application and by players, are also provided.

For a more in-depth understanding of the market, the report provides profiles of the competitive landscape, key competitors, and their respective market ranks. The report also discusses technological trends and new product developments.

The report will help the Chitin and Chitosan Derivatives manufacturers, new entrants, and industry chain related companies in this market with information on the revenues, production, and average price for the overall market and the sub-segments across the different segments, by company, by type, by application, and by regions.


By Company


Advanced Biopolymers AS (Norway)

FMC Corp. (US)

Golden-Shell Pharmaceutical Co.(China)

G.T.C. Bio Corporation (China)

KYTOSAN USA, LLC (US)

Kitozyme (Belgium)

Heppe Medical Chitosan GmbH (Germany)

Kunpoong Bio Co.(South Korea)

Meron Biopolymers (India)

Primex Ehf (Iceland)

Zhejiang Candorly Pharmaceutical Co.(China)


Segment by Type


Glucosamine

Chitosan

Others


Segment by Application


Water Treatment

Cosmetics & Toiletries

Food & Beverages

Healthcare/Medical

Agrochemicals


Production by Region



North America

Europe

China

Japan


Consumption by Region


North America

U.S.

Canada

Europe

Germany

France

U.K.

Italy

Russia

Asia-Pacific

China

Japan

South Korea

China Taiwan

Southeast Asia

India

Latin America

Mexico

Brazil

Core Chapters

Chapter 1: Introduces the report scope of the report, executive summary of different market segments (by region, by type, by application, etc), including the market size of each market segment, future development potential, and so on. It offers a high-level view of the current state of the market and its likely evolution in the short to mid-term, and long term.

Chapter 2: Detailed analysis of Chitin and Chitosan Derivatives manufacturers competitive landscape, price, production and value market share, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc.

Chapter 3: Production/output, value of Chitin and Chitosan Derivatives by region/country. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region in the next six years.

Chapter 4: Consumption of Chitin and Chitosan Derivatives in regional level and country level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and its main countries and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and production of each country in the world.

Chapter 5: Provides the analysis of various market segments by type, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.

Chapter 6: Provides the analysis of various market segments by application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.

Chapter 7: Provides profiles of key players, introducing the basic situation of the key companies in the market in detail, including product production/output, value, price, gross margin, product introduction, recent development, etc.

Chapter 8: Analysis of industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry.

Chapter 9: Introduces the market dynamics, latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry.

Chapter 10: The main points and conclusions of the report.