Market Overview:
The global natural chitosan market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.5% from 2018 to 2030. The growth in the market can be attributed to the increasing demand for chitosan from various applications such as agriculture and agrochemicals, cosmetics and toiletries, healthcare and medical, food and beverages, and others. Chitosan is a natural polymer derived from shrimp shells or crab shells that has various applications in different industries. It is used as a thickener, stabilizer, emulsifier, or gelling agent in food products. It also finds application in personal care products such as shampoos, conditioners, lotions etc., where it helps control hair frizzing and impart shine.
Product Definition:
Natural chitosan is a carbohydrate made from the shells of shrimp and crab. It is important because it can be used to improve gut health, help with weight loss, and has anti-inflammatory properties.
Food Grade:
Food grade chitosan is a form of chitin, which is extracted from the shells of crabs and other crustaceans. It has high demand in the food & beverage industry as an emulsifier, stabilizer, and thickening agent. The product also finds application in pharmaceuticals for bone reconstruction and wound healing owing to its biodegradable nature.
Pharmaceutical Grade:
Pharmaceutical grade is the highest quality available in chitosan market. It is produced by controlled chemical synthesis and has high purity level as compared to other grades. Pharmaceutical grade chitosan can be used for various applications such as pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, cosmetics, animal feed additive and food additives among others.
Application Insights:
The application of chitosan in agriculture and agrochemicals accounted for the largest market share in 2017. It is used as a fertilizer, soil conditioner, and crop sprayer and also as an animal feed additive to improve the health and performance of livestock. The product has been witnessing increased demand from farmers owing to its ability to combat fungal infections, bacterial infection including E Coli & salmonella poisoning in animals.
Global natural chitosan market revenue by application (agriculture.
Chitosan is extensively used as a food additive across various applications such as bakery products fermentation process improvement; it acts as anti-microbial agent during production of cheese; improves texture characteristics during malt production; enhances rheological properties during egg yolk processing; reduces foam formation during beer brewing process thereby improving drinkability.; increases shelf life stability when added into fruit juices.
Regional Analysis:
North America dominated the global market in 2017. The region is expected to witness a growth rate of 7.8% over the forecast period on account of rising demand for chitosan from various end-use industries, such as cosmetics and toiletries, pharmaceuticals, agriculture and agrochemicals. Increasing awareness regarding health benefits associated with natural products is anticipated to propel product consumption in North America during the forecast period.
Asia Pacific is projected to be one of the fastest-growing regional markets during the same period owing to increasing production facilities and rising demand for chitosan as an additive in personal care products such as soaps, shampoos, conditioners and lotions due to its anti-aging properties coupled with antimicrobial properties against bacteria & fungi which are driving industry expansion at a rapid pace since 2012 when this market was first surveyed by Global Chitosan Market LLC (GCM).
Growth Factors:
- Increasing demand for natural and biodegradable products
- Rising awareness about the benefits of chitosan
- Growing popularity of chitosan as a dietary supplement
- Increasing use of chitosan in biomedical applications
- Technological advancements in the extraction and purification of chitosan
Scope Of The Report
Report Attributes
Report Details
Report Title
Natural Chitosan Market Research Report
By Type
Food Grade, Pharmaceutical Grade, Others
By Application
Agriculture and Agrochemicals, Cosmetics and Toiletries, Healthcare and Medical, Food and Beverages, Others
By Companies
Primex, Agratech, ADVANCED BIOPOLYMERS, Novamatrix, Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals, Bioline, Fuda, Fengrun, Vietnam Food, Huashan, Primex, Haizhiyuan, Haidebei Marine, Yunzhou, Hecreat
Regions Covered
North America, Europe, APAC, Latin America, MEA
Base Year
2021
Historical Year
2019 to 2020 (Data from 2010 can be provided as per availability)
Forecast Year
2030
Number of Pages
210
Number of Tables & Figures
147
Customization Available
Yes, the report can be customized as per your need.
Global Natural Chitosan Market Report Segments:
The global Natural Chitosan market is segmented on the basis of:
Types
Food Grade, Pharmaceutical Grade, Others
The product segment provides information about the market share of each product and the respective CAGR during the forecast period. It lays out information about the product pricing parameters, trends, and profits that provides in-depth insights of the market. Furthermore, it discusses latest product developments & innovation in the market.
Applications
Agriculture and Agrochemicals, Cosmetics and Toiletries, Healthcare and Medical, Food and Beverages, Others
The application segment fragments various applications of the product and provides information on the market share and growth rate of each application segment. It discusses the potential future applications of the products and driving and restraining factors of each application segment.
Some of the companies that are profiled in this report are:
- Primex
- Agratech
- ADVANCED BIOPOLYMERS
- Novamatrix
- Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals
- Bioline
- Fuda
- Fengrun
- Vietnam Food
- Huashan
- Primex
- Haizhiyuan
- Haidebei Marine
- Yunzhou
- Hecreat
Highlights of The Natural Chitosan Market Report:
- The market structure and projections for the coming years.
- Drivers, restraints, opportunities, and current trends of market.
- Historical data and forecast.
- Estimations for the forecast period 2030.
- Developments and trends in the market.
- By Type:
- Food Grade
- Pharmaceutical Grade
- Others
- By Application:
- Agriculture and Agrochemicals
- Cosmetics and Toiletries
- Healthcare and Medical
- Food and Beverages
- Others
- Market scenario by region, sub-region, and country.
- Market share of the market players, company profiles, product specifications, SWOT analysis, and competitive landscape.
- Analysis regarding upstream raw materials, downstream demand, and current market dynamics.
- Government Policies, Macro & Micro economic factors are also included in the report.
We have studied the Natural Chitosan Market in 360 degrees via. both primary & secondary research methodologies. This helped us in building an understanding of the current market dynamics, supply-demand gap, pricing trends, product preferences, consumer patterns & so on. The findings were further validated through primary research with industry experts & opinion leaders across countries. The data is further compiled & validated through various market estimation & data validation methodologies. Further, we also have our in-house data forecasting model to predict market growth up to 2030.
Regional Analysis
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Middle East & Africa
- Latin America
Note: A country of choice can be added in the report at no extra cost. If more than one country needs to be added, the research quote will vary accordingly.
The geographical analysis part of the report provides information about the product sales in terms of volume and revenue in regions. It lays out potential opportunities for the new entrants, emerging players, and major players in the region. The regional analysis is done after considering the socio-economic factors and government regulations of the countries in the regions.
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Frequently Asked Questions?
Natural chitosan is a type of carbohydrate made from the chitin in shellfish. It's often used as a dietary supplement or food additive because it has low calorie and fat content, and is considered a healthy alternative to other carbohydrates.
Some of the major companies in the natural chitosan market are Primex, Agratech, ADVANCED BIOPOLYMERS, Novamatrix, Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals, Bioline, Fuda, Fengrun, Vietnam Food, Huashan, Primex, Haizhiyuan, Haidebei Marine, Yunzhou, Hecreat.
The natural chitosan market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 6.5%.
Chapter 1 Executive Summary
Chapter 2 Assumptions and Acronyms Used
Chapter 3 Research Methodology
Chapter 4 Natural Chitosan Market Overview
4.1 Introduction
4.1.1 Market Taxonomy
4.1.2 Market Definition
4.1.3 Macro-Economic Factors Impacting the Market Growth
4.2 Natural Chitosan Market Dynamics
4.2.1 Market Drivers
4.2.2 Market Restraints
4.2.3 Market Opportunity
4.3 Natural Chitosan Market - Supply Chain Analysis
4.3.1 List of Key Suppliers
4.3.2 List of Key Distributors
4.3.3 List of Key Consumers
4.4 Key Forces Shaping the Natural Chitosan Market
4.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
4.4.3 Threat of Substitution
4.4.4 Threat of New Entrants
4.4.5 Competitive Rivalry
4.5 Global Natural Chitosan Market Size & Forecast, 2018-2028
4.5.1 Natural Chitosan Market Size and Y-o-Y Growth
4.5.2 Natural Chitosan Market Absolute $ Opportunity
Chapter 5 Global Natural Chitosan Market Analysis and Forecast by Type
5.1 Introduction
5.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Type
5.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
5.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
5.2 Natural Chitosan Market Size Forecast by Type
5.2.1 Food Grade
5.2.2 Pharmaceutical Grade
5.2.3 Others
5.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
Chapter 6 Global Natural Chitosan Market Analysis and Forecast by Applications
6.1 Introduction
6.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Applications
6.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
6.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
6.2 Natural Chitosan Market Size Forecast by Applications
6.2.1 Agriculture and Agrochemicals
6.2.2 Cosmetics and Toiletries
6.2.3 Healthcare and Medical
6.2.4 Food and Beverages
6.2.5 Others
6.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 7 Global Natural Chitosan Market Analysis and Forecast by Region
7.1 Introduction
7.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Region
7.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Region
7.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Region
7.2 Natural Chitosan Market Size Forecast by Region
7.2.1 North America
7.2.2 Europe
7.2.3 Asia Pacific
7.2.4 Latin America
7.2.5 Middle East & Africa (MEA)
7.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Region
Chapter 8 Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Impact
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Current & Future Impact Analysis
8.3 Economic Impact Analysis
8.4 Government Policies
8.5 Investment Scenario
Chapter 9 North America Natural Chitosan Analysis and Forecast
9.1 Introduction
9.2 North America Natural Chitosan Market Size Forecast by Country
9.2.1 U.S.
9.2.2 Canada
9.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
9.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
9.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
9.6 North America Natural Chitosan Market Size Forecast by Type
9.6.1 Food Grade
9.6.2 Pharmaceutical Grade
9.6.3 Others
9.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
9.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
9.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
9.10 North America Natural Chitosan Market Size Forecast by Applications
9.10.1 Agriculture and Agrochemicals
9.10.2 Cosmetics and Toiletries
9.10.3 Healthcare and Medical
9.10.4 Food and Beverages
9.10.5 Others
9.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
9.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
9.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 10 Europe Natural Chitosan Analysis and Forecast
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Europe Natural Chitosan Market Size Forecast by Country
10.2.1 Germany
10.2.2 France
10.2.3 Italy
10.2.4 U.K.
10.2.5 Spain
10.2.6 Russia
10.2.7 Rest of Europe
10.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
10.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
10.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
10.6 Europe Natural Chitosan Market Size Forecast by Type
10.6.1 Food Grade
10.6.2 Pharmaceutical Grade
10.6.3 Others
10.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
10.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
10.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
10.10 Europe Natural Chitosan Market Size Forecast by Applications
10.10.1 Agriculture and Agrochemicals
10.10.2 Cosmetics and Toiletries
10.10.3 Healthcare and Medical
10.10.4 Food and Beverages
10.10.5 Others
10.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
10.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
10.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 11 Asia Pacific Natural Chitosan Analysis and Forecast
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Asia Pacific Natural Chitosan Market Size Forecast by Country
11.2.1 China
11.2.2 Japan
11.2.3 South Korea
11.2.4 India
11.2.5 Australia
11.2.6 South East Asia (SEA)
11.2.7 Rest of Asia Pacific (APAC)
11.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
11.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
11.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
11.6 Asia Pacific Natural Chitosan Market Size Forecast by Type
11.6.1 Food Grade
11.6.2 Pharmaceutical Grade
11.6.3 Others
11.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
11.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
11.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
11.10 Asia Pacific Natural Chitosan Market Size Forecast by Applications
11.10.1 Agriculture and Agrochemicals
11.10.2 Cosmetics and Toiletries
11.10.3 Healthcare and Medical
11.10.4 Food and Beverages
11.10.5 Others
11.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
11.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
11.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 12 Latin America Natural Chitosan Analysis and Forecast
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Latin America Natural Chitosan Market Size Forecast by Country
12.2.1 Brazil
12.2.2 Mexico
12.2.3 Rest of Latin America (LATAM)
12.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
12.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
12.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
12.6 Latin America Natural Chitosan Market Size Forecast by Type
12.6.1 Food Grade
12.6.2 Pharmaceutical Grade
12.6.3 Others
12.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
12.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
12.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
12.10 Latin America Natural Chitosan Market Size Forecast by Applications
12.10.1 Agriculture and Agrochemicals
12.10.2 Cosmetics and Toiletries
12.10.3 Healthcare and Medical
12.10.4 Food and Beverages
12.10.5 Others
12.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
12.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
12.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 13 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Natural Chitosan Analysis and Forecast
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Natural Chitosan Market Size Forecast by Country
13.2.1 Saudi Arabia
13.2.2 South Africa
13.2.3 UAE
13.2.4 Rest of Middle East & Africa (MEA)
13.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
13.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
13.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
13.6 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Natural Chitosan Market Size Forecast by Type
13.6.1 Food Grade
13.6.2 Pharmaceutical Grade
13.6.3 Others
13.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
13.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
13.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
13.10 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Natural Chitosan Market Size Forecast by Applications
13.10.1 Agriculture and Agrochemicals
13.10.2 Cosmetics and Toiletries
13.10.3 Healthcare and Medical
13.10.4 Food and Beverages
13.10.5 Others
13.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
13.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
13.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 14 Competition Landscape
14.1 Natural Chitosan Market: Competitive Dashboard
14.2 Global Natural Chitosan Market: Market Share Analysis, 2019
14.3 Company Profiles (Details – Overview, Financials, Developments, Strategy)
14.3.1 Primex
14.3.2 Agratech
14.3.3 ADVANCED BIOPOLYMERS
14.3.4 Novamatrix
14.3.5 Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals
14.3.6 Bioline
14.3.7 Fuda
14.3.8 Fengrun
14.3.9 Vietnam Food
14.3.10 Huashan
14.3.11 Primex
14.3.12 Haizhiyuan
14.3.13 Haidebei Marine
14.3.14 Yunzhou
14.3.15 Hecreat
