Chitosan Market Size & Share 2021 to 2027
Market Size by Source (Shrimps, Prawns, Crabs, Lobsters, Fungi), by End User (Water Treatment, Cosmetics & Toiletries, Food & Beverage, Healthcare/Medical, Agrochemical, Biotechnology) & Forecast.Download Free PDF
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Chapter 1 Methodology And Scope
1.1 Market definitions
1.2 Research scope
1.2.1 Initial data exploration
1.2.2 Statistical model and forecast
1.2.3 Industry insights and validation
1.2.4 Base estimates & calculations
1.2.5 Forecast calculations
1.3 Data sources
1.3.1 Primary
1.3.2 Secondary
1.3.2.1 Paid sources
1.3.2.2 Public sources
Chapter 2 Executive Summary
2.1 Chitosan industry 360° synopsis, 2017 - 2027
2.1.1 Business trends
2.1.2 Source by end-user trends
2.1.3 End-user trends
2.1.4 Regional trends
Chapter 3 Chitosan Industry Insights
3.1 Industry segmentation
3.2 Chitosan industry size and forecast, 2017 - 2027
3.2.1 COVID-19 impact on industry size & forecast, 2017 - 2027
3.3 Industry ecosystem analysis
3.3.1 Raw material analysis
3.3.2 Manufacturing trends
3.3.3 Profit Margin
3.3.4 Value addition
3.3.5 Distribution channel analysis
3.3.6 COVID-19 based value chain disruption analysis
3.3.7 Vendor Matrix
3.3.7.1 List of key raw material suppliers
3.3.7.2 List of key manufacturers/distributors
3.3.7.3 List of key/potential customers
3.4 Regulatory landscape
3.4.1 U.S.
3.4.2 Europe
3.4.3 China
3.5 Innovation & sustainability
3.5.1 Patent Analysis
3.5.2 Technology landscape
3.5.3 Future Trends
3.6 Industry best practice and key buying criteria
3.6.1 COVID impact on buying patterns
3.7 Raw material trends
3.7.1 COVID-19 impact on supply
3.7.1.1 Fungi
3.7.1.2 Crustaceans
3.7.1.3 Others
3.8 Industry impact forces
3.8.1 Growth drivers
3.8.1.1 Increasing global water treatment applications in Asia Pacific
3.8.1.2 Strong source demand from cosmetic industry in Europe and North America
3.8.1.3 Strong advancements in medical/healthcare industry in North America
3.8.1.4 Rapidly growing agricultural activities in Asia Pacific
3.8.2 Industry pitfalls & challenges
3.8.2.1 High production cost
3.9 Growth potential analysis, 2020
3.10 Competitive landscape, 2020
3.10.1 Company market share analysis, 2020
3.10.2 Company performance analysis, 2020
3.10.3 Strategic dashboard
3.11 Pricing analysis
3.11.1 COVID-19 impact on pricing trends, by region
3.11.1.1 North America
3.11.1.2 Europe
3.11.1.3 Asia Pacific
3.11.1.4 Latin America
3.11.1.5 MEA
3.11.2 Cost structure analysis
3.11.2.1 R&D Cost
3.11.2.2 Manufacturing and Equipment cost
3.11.2.3 Raw Material Cost
3.11.2.4 Distribution Cost
3.11.2.5 Operating Cost
3.11.2.6 Miscellaneous Cost
3.11.3 Chitosan production price
3.11.4 Price by source
3.11.5 Price by end user
3.12 Porter’s analysis
3.12.1 Supplier power
3.12.2 Buyer power
3.12.3 Threat of new entrants
3.12.4 Threat of substitutes
3.12.5 Industry rivalry
3.13 PESTEL analysis
3.14 COVID-19 impact on chitosan demand by application
3.14.1 Cosmetics & toiletries
3.14.2 Healthcare/medical
3.14.3 Agrochemical
3.14.4 Biotechnology
3.15 COVID-19 impact on World Economy
Chapter 4 Chitosan Market, Source By End-user
4.1 Global chitosan market source insights
4.2 Shrimps
4.2.1 Global market estimates and forecast, 2017 - 2027
4.2.2 Global market estimates and forecast, by end-user, 2017 - 2027
4.2.3 Global market estimates and forecast, by region, 2017 - 2027
4.3 Prawns
4.3.1 Global market estimates and forecast, 2017 - 2027
4.3.2 Global market estimates and forecast, by end-user, 2017 - 2027
4.3.3 Global market estimates and forecast, by region, 2017 - 2027
4.4 Crabs
4.4.1 Global market estimates and forecast, 2017 - 2027
4.4.2 Global market estimates and forecast, by end-user, 2017 - 2027
4.4.3 Global market estimates and forecast, by region, 2017 - 2027
4.5 Lobsters
4.5.1 Global market estimates and forecast, 2017 - 2027
4.5.2 Global market estimates and forecast, by end-user, 2017 - 2027
4.5.3 Global market estimates and forecast, by region, 2017 - 2027
4.6 Fungi
4.6.1 Global market estimates and forecast, 2017 - 2027
4.6.2 Global market estimates and forecast, by end-user, 2017 - 2027
4.6.3 Global market estimates and forecast, by region, 2017 - 2027
4.7 Other source
4.7.1 Global market estimates and forecast, 2017 - 2027
4.7.2 Global market estimates and forecast, by end-user, 2017 - 2027
4.7.3 Global market estimates and forecast, by region, 2017 - 2027
Chapter 5 Chitosan Market, By End-user
5.1 Global chitosan market end-user insights
5.2 Water treatment
5.2.1 Global market estimates and forecast, 2017 - 2027
5.2.2 Global market estimates and forecast, by region, 2017 - 2027
5.3 Cosmetics & toiletries
5.3.1 Global market estimates and forecast, 2017 - 2027
5.3.2 Global market estimates and forecast, by region, 2017 - 2027
5.4 Food & beverage
5.4.1 Global market estimates and forecast, 2017 - 2027
5.4.2 Global market estimates and forecast, by region, 2017 - 2027
5.5 Healthcare/medical
5.5.1 Global market estimates and forecast, 2017 - 2027
5.5.2 Global market estimates and forecast, by region, 2017 - 2027
5.6 Agrochemical
5.6.1 Global market estimates and forecast, 2017 - 2027
5.6.2 Global market estimates and forecast, by region, 2017 - 2027
5.7 Biotechnology
5.7.1 Global market estimates and forecast, 2017 - 2027
5.7.2 Global market estimates and forecast, by region, 2017 - 2027
5.8 Other end-users
5.8.1 Global market estimates and forecast, 2017 - 2027
5.8.2 Global market estimates and forecast, by region, 2017 - 2027
Chapter 6 Chitosan Market, By Region
6.1 Global chitosan market regional insights
6.2 North America
6.2.1 North America market estimates and forecast, 2017 - 2027
6.2.2 North America market estimates and forecast, source by end-user, 2017 - 2027
6.2.3 North America market estimates and forecast, by end-user, 2017 - 2027
6.2.4 U.S.
6.2.4.1 U.S. market estimates and forecast, 2017 - 2027
6.2.4.2 U.S. market estimates and forecast, source by end-user, 2017 - 2027
6.2.4.3 U.S. market estimates and forecast, by end-user, 2017 - 2027
6.2.5 Canada
6.2.5.1 Canada market estimates and forecast, 2017 - 2027
6.2.5.2 Canada market estimates and forecast, source by end-user, 2017 - 2027
6.2.5.3 Canada market estimates and forecast, by end-user, 2017 - 2027
6.3 Europe
6.3.1 Europe market estimates and forecast, 2017 - 2027
6.3.2 Europe market estimates and forecast, source by end-user, 2017 - 2027
6.3.3 Europe market estimates and forecast, by end-user, 2017 - 2027
6.3.4 Germany
6.3.4.1 Germany market estimates and forecast, 2017 - 2027
6.3.4.2 Germany market estimates and forecast, source by end-user, 2017 - 2027
6.3.4.3 Germany market estimates and forecast, by end-user, 2017 - 2027
6.3.5 UK
6.3.5.1 UK market estimates and forecast, 2017 - 2027
6.3.5.2 UK market estimates and forecast, source by end-user, 2017 - 2027
6.3.5.3 UK market estimates and forecast, by end-user, 2017 - 2027
6.3.6 France
6.3.6.1 France market estimates and forecast, 2017 - 2027
6.3.6.2 France market estimates and forecast, source by end-user, 2017 - 2027
6.3.6.3 France market estimates and forecast, by end-user, 2017 - 2027
6.3.7 Spain
6.3.7.1 Spain market estimates and forecast, 2017 - 2027
6.3.7.2 Spain market estimates and forecast, source by end-user, 2017 - 2027
6.3.7.3 Spain market estimates and forecast, by end-user, 2017 - 2027
6.3.8 Italy
6.3.8.1 Italy market estimates and forecast, 2017 - 2027
6.3.8.2 Italy market estimates and forecast, source by end-user, 2017 - 2027
6.3.8.3 Italy market estimates and forecast, by end-user, 2017 - 2027
6.3.9 Russia
6.3.9.1 Russia market estimates and forecast, 2017 - 2027
6.3.9.2 Russia market estimates and forecast, source by end-user, 2017 - 2027
6.3.9.3 Russia market estimates and forecast, by end-user, 2017 - 2027
6.3.10 Poland
6.3.10.1 Poland market estimates and forecast, 2017 - 2027
6.3.10.2 Poland market estimates and forecast, source by end-user, 2017 - 2027
6.3.10.3 Poland market estimates and forecast, by end-user, 2017 - 2027
6.4 Asia Pacific
6.4.1 Asia Pacific market estimates and forecast, 2017 - 2027
6.4.2 Asia Pacific market estimates and forecast, source by end-user, 2017 - 2027
6.4.3 Asia Pacific market estimates and forecast, by end-user, 2017 - 2027
6.4.4 China
6.4.4.1 China market estimates and forecast, 2017 - 2027
6.4.4.2 China market estimates and forecast, source by end-user, 2017 - 2027
6.4.4.3 China market estimates and forecast, by end-user, 2017 - 2027
6.4.5 India
6.4.5.1 India market estimates and forecast, 2017 - 2027
6.4.5.2 India market estimates and forecast, source by end-user, 2017 - 2027
6.4.5.3 India market estimates and forecast, by end-user, 2017 - 2027
6.4.6 Japan
6.4.6.1 Japan market estimates and forecast, 2017 - 2027
6.4.6.2 Japan market estimates and forecast, source by end-user, 2017 - 2027
6.4.6.3 Japan market estimates and forecast, by end-user, 2017 - 2027
6.4.7 Australia
6.4.7.1 Australia market estimates and forecast, 2017 - 2027
6.4.7.2 Australia market estimates and forecast, source by end-user, 2017 - 2027
6.4.7.3 Australia market estimates and forecast, by end-user, 2017 - 2027
6.4.8 Indonesia
6.4.8.1 Indonesia market estimates and forecast, 2017 - 2027
6.4.8.2 Indonesia market estimates and forecast, source by end-user, 2017 - 2027
6.4.8.3 Indonesia market estimates and forecast, by end-user, 2017 - 2027
6.4.9 South Korea
6.4.9.1 South Korea market estimates and forecast, 2017 - 2027
6.4.9.2 South Korea market estimates and forecast, source by end-user, 2017 - 2027
6.4.9.3 South Korea market estimates and forecast, by end-user, 2017 - 2027
6.4.10 Malaysia
6.4.10.1 Malaysia market estimates and forecast, 2017 - 2027
6.4.10.2 Malaysia market estimates and forecast, source by end-user, 2017 - 2027
6.4.10.3 Malaysia market estimates and forecast, by end-user, 2017 - 2027
6.5 Latin America
6.5.1 Latin America market estimates and forecast, 2017 - 2027
6.5.2 Latin America market estimates and forecast, source by end-user, 2017 - 2027
6.5.3 Latin America market estimates and forecast, by end-user, 2017 - 2027
6.5.4 Brazil
6.5.4.1 Brazil market estimates and forecast, 2017 - 2027
6.5.4.2 Brazil market estimates and forecast, source by end-user, 2017 - 2027
6.5.4.3 Brazil market estimates and forecast, by end-user, 2017 - 2027
6.5.5 Mexico
6.5.5.1 Mexico market estimates and forecast, 2017 - 2027
6.5.5.2 Mexico market estimates and forecast, source by end-user, 2017 - 2027
6.5.5.3 Mexico market estimates and forecast, by end-user, 2017 - 2027
6.5.6 Argentina
6.5.6.1 Argentina market estimates and forecast, 2017 - 2027
6.5.6.2 Argentina market estimates and forecast, source by end-user, 2017 - 2027
6.5.6.3 Argentina market estimates and forecast, by end-user, 2017 - 2027
6.6 Middle East & Africa (MEA)
6.6.1 MEA market estimates and forecast, 2017 - 2027
6.6.2 MEA market estimates and forecast, source by end-user, 2017 - 2027
6.6.3 MEA market estimates and forecast, by end-user, 2017 - 2027
6.6.4 South Africa
6.6.4.1 South Africa market estimates and forecast, 2017 - 2027
6.6.4.2 South Africa market estimates and forecast, source by end-user, 2017 - 2027
6.6.4.3 South Africa market estimates and forecast, by end-user, 2017 - 2027
6.6.5 Saudi Arabia
6.6.5.1 Saudi Arabia market estimates and forecast, 2017 - 2027
6.6.5.2 Saudi Arabia market estimates and forecast, source by end-user, 2017 - 2027
6.6.5.3 Saudi Arabia market estimates and forecast, by end-user, 2017 - 2027
6.6.6 UAE
6.6.6.1 UAE market estimates and forecast, 2017 - 2027
6.6.6.2 UAE market estimates and forecast, source by end-user, 2017 - 2027
6.6.6.3 UAE market estimates and forecast, by end-user, 2017 - 2027
Chapter 7 Company Profiles
7.1 GTC Bio Corporation
7.1.1 Business overview
7.1.2 Financial data
7.1.3 Product landscape
7.1.4 Strategic outlook
7.1.5 SWOT analysis
7.2 KitoZyme S.A.
7.2.1 Business overview
7.2.2 Financial data
7.2.3 Product landscape
7.2.4 Strategic outlook
7.2.5 SWOT analysis
7.3 Golden-Shell Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
7.3.1 Business overview
7.3.2 Financial data
7.3.3 Product landscape
7.3.4 Strategic outlook
7.3.5 SWOT analysis
7.4 Dupont Nutrition Norge AS.
7.4.1 Business overview
7.4.2 Financial data
7.4.3 Product landscape
7.4.4 Strategic outlook
7.5 Panvo Organics Pvt. Ltd.
7.5.1 Business overview
7.5.2 Financial data
7.5.3 Product landscape
7.5.4 SWOT analysis
7.6 Heppe Medical Chitosan GmbH
7.6.1 Business overview
7.6.2 Financial data
7.6.3 Product landscape
7.6.4 SWOT analysis
7.7 Primex ehf
7.7.1 Business overview
7.7.2 Financial data
7.7.3 Product landscape
7.7.4 Strategic outlook
7.7.5 SWOT analysis
7.8 PT Biotech Surindo
7.8.1 Business overview
7.8.2 Financial data
7.8.3 Product landscape
7.8.4 Strategic outlook
7.8.5 SWOT analysis
7.9 Xianju Tengwang Chitosan Factory
7.9.1 Business overview
7.9.2 Financial data
7.9.3 Product landscape
7.9.4 SWOT analysis
7.10 Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg. Co.
7.10.1 Business overview
7.10.2 Financial data
7.10.3 Product Landscape
7.10.4 Strategic Outlook
7.10.5 SWOT analysis
7.11 Koyo World (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd.
7.11.1 Business overview
7.11.2 Financial Data
7.11.3 Product Landscape
7.11.4 SWOT analysis
7.12 Foodchem International Corporation
7.12.1 Business overview
7.12.2 Financial Data
7.12.3 Product landscape
7.12.4 SWOT analysis
7.13 Kraeber & Co. GmbH.
7.13.1 Business overview
7.13.2 Financial data
7.13.3 Product landscape
7.13.4 Strategic outlook
7.13.5 SWOT analysis
7.14 Agratech
7.14.1 Business overview
7.14.2 Financial data
7.14.3 Product landscape
7.14.4 SWOT Analysis
7.15 Meron
7.15.1 Business overview
7.15.2 Financial Data
7.15.3 Product Landscape
7.15.4 SWOT analysis
7.16 Austanz Chitin Pty Ltd.
7.16.1 Business overview
7.16.2 Financial data
7.16.3 Product landscape
7.16.4 SWOT analysis
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Kiran Pulidindi. 2021, December. Chitosan Market - By Source (Shrimps, Prawns, Crabs, Lobsters, Fungi), By End-user (Water Treatment, Cosmetics & Toiletries, Food & Beverage, Healthcare/Medical, Agrochemical, Biotechnology) & Forecast, 2021-2027 (Report ID: GMI760). Global Market Insights Inc. Retrieved June 15, 2026, from https://www.gminsights.com/toc/details/chitosan-market
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Chitosan Market Size
Global Chitosan Market size was valued at USD 1.83 billion in 2020 and will grow at a CAGR of around 14.8% from 2021 to 2027 owing to product usage in a wide range of end-user industries including water treatment, healthcare, food & beverages, cosmetics, and others. Rapid growth in the food & beverage sector and a growing requirement for advanced packaging materials with eco-friendly characteristics will support the usage of chitosan-based packaging in this sector.
Chitosan is a long chain polymer found in aquatic animals such as shrimp, crabs, prawns, lobsters, etc. Growing water treatment activities in Asia Pacific along with rising R&D investments for the usage of chitosan in biomedical applications offer lucrative opportunities for chitosan market trends. The serious issue of heavy metal ion pollution due to industrial water wastes and discharge in freshwater sources are serious threats to human health and the environment. The product has shown over 50% efficiency in the removal of heavy metal ions from water compared to carbon quantum dots and semiconductors.
Rising consumer spending in emerging economies has led to strong growth in the cosmetics industry. For instance, the product is used to manufacture anti-aging creams, hair care products, and oral care products. It has the ability to form an elastic film on the hair, thereby imparting softness and physical strength to the hair fiber.
It is used in styling gels, shampoos, hair colorants, and hair sprays. In addition, it is also used to manufacture mouthwashes, toothpaste, and chewing gums owing to its anti-plaque and anti-decay properties. Moreover, the rising demand for organic ingredients in cosmetic products will augment the chitosan market share during the forecast timeframe.
Growing awareness about the adverse impact of chemical pesticides and rising demand for environmental-friendly measures for crop disease management are expected to drive the demand for natural components including chitosan. In agricultural applications, the product is largely used in fruit & vegetable coatings and seed coatings along with use as a fertilizer to control agrochemical release, thereby stimulating plant immunity and increasing plant production. Furthermore, the product possesses antibacterial and antifungal properties, which are highly effective against seed-borne pathogens. Chitosan in seed treatment forms physical barriers (films) around the seed surface, thereby maintaining seed properties.
The COVID-19 pandemic is expected to showcase an adverse impact on the chitosan market. Countrywide lockdown across several economies along with lower demand for cosmetics & toiletries has shown a negative impact on the overall market. In the Asia Pacific region, China has entered the recovery phase in Q2 FY2020; however, the normalization of full-capacity operations was delayed owing to the halt in international trade. Other major countries in the region, such as Japan, India, etc., will witness sluggish the chitosan market growth in the short term.
Chitosan Market Analysis
Shrimps based chitosan market was valued at USD 700 million in 2020 and, with a CAGR over 15.5%, is anticipated to reach USD 1.7 billion by 2027. Shrimp shell-derived chitosan is used as antibacterial, biocompatible, and eco-friendly polyelectrolyte biomaterial with a wide range of applications including use in chromatography, water treatment, additives for cosmetics, and textile treatment for antimicrobial activity. Furthermore, shrimp-based chitosan is used as novel fibers in textiles, biodegradable films, photographic papers, and biomedical devices along with microcapsule implants for controlled release in drug delivery.
The food & beverage end-user segment will showcase significant growth and is expected to grow over 15% CAGR from 2021 to 2027. The film-forming ability of chitosan enables its application in the formation of biodegradable films & coatings and immobilization of enzymes. The product is widely used as a food preservative and shelf-life enhancer owing to its antimicrobial activities.
Additionally, the product is increasingly being used as a dietary supplement for weight loss owing to its hypocholesterolemia properties. Rising health concerns among youth have triggered demand for dietary supplements mainly in the U.S. and European countries, which will boost product demand and thereby likely contribute to the total chitosan market size during the forecast timeframe.
The North America will showcase a growth rate of around 13% CAGR from 2021 to 2027 and is expected to generate over USD 960 million in revenue by 2027. A strong presence in the North America pharmaceutical industry is expected to drive market growth. In the pharmaceutical industry, chitosan is used to manufacture pharmaceutical drugs, i.e., as a filler and carrier in controlled release drugs. In addition, it is used as a coating on pharmaceutical products to mask the unsavory medicine taste.
Strong investments in the healthcare & medical sector by key players present in the region for new developments will act as a potential for the market size in the coming years. Additionally, strong legislation and laws formulated by the EPA to save the environment from the harmful impact of wastewater released from the industrial sector will continue to trigger product demand owing to its excellent flocculant applications.
Chitosan Market Share
Key industry participants in the chitosan industry are
Industry payers are engaged in strategic partnerships with research universities, followed by mergers & acquisitions and new distribution agreements, among others for expansion of their market share. For instance, in 2020, Austanz Chitin Pty Ltd. (Biomedical Chitosan) partnered with Queensland University of Technology (QUT) for the establishment of a training center to enhance the capabilities in advanced manufacturing of antipathogenic materials.
The global chitosan market report includes in-depth coverage of the industry with estimates & forecast in terms of volume in tons & revenue in USD million from 2021 to 2027 for the following segments:
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