Global Chitin and Chitosan Industry

• Publication date: October 2012
• Report size: 204 pages

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Chitin and Chitosan in Metric Tons. The market for Chitin is analyzed by the following Derivatives: Glucosamine, Chitosan, and Others. The market for Chitosan is analyzed by the following End-Use Applications: Water Treatment, Cosmetics & Toiletries, Food & Beverages, Healthcare/Medical, Agrochemicals, Biotechnology, Pulp & Paper, Textile Finishes, Photography Products, and Miscellaneous. The report ...

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Chitin and Chitosan in Metric Tons. The market for Chitin is analyzed by the following Derivatives: Glucosamine, Chitosan, and Others. The market for Chitosan is analyzed by the following End-Use Applications: Water Treatment, Cosmetics & Toiletries, Food & Beverages, Healthcare/Medical, Agrochemicals, Biotechnology, Pulp & Paper, Textile Finishes, Photography Products, and Miscellaneous. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2010 through 2018. Also, a six-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. The report profiles 31 companies including many key and niche players such as Advanced Biopolymers AS, Biothera, Inc., CarboMer, Inc., Heppe Medical Chitosan GmbH, Kunpoong Bio Co., Ltd., Meron Biopolymers, Primex Ehf, QBas Co., Ltd., and Zhejiang Candorly Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are primarily based upon search engine sources in the public domain.

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I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS
Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations I-1
Disclaimers I-2
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level I-2
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics I-3
Product Definitions and Scope of Study I-3
Introduction to Biopolymers I-3
Chitin: I-4
Glucosamine - A Major Derivative of Chitin I-4
Chitosan I-4


II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW II-1
Current and Future Analysis II-1
Chitin Derivatives II-1
Chitosan Market by End-Use II-2

2. MARKET DYANMICS II-3
Glucosamine Applications Extend Beyond Joint Health Segment II-3
New Innovations in the Medical Textiles Industry II-3
Potential Applications of Chitin and Chitosan II-3
Factors Curbing Market Growth II-6

3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW II-7
Introduction to Biopolymers II-7
Applications of Biopolymers II-7
Degradation: No more a Problem with Biopolymers II-7
Synthesis of Biopolymers II-7
Forms of Biopolymers II-8
Starch and Glucose II-8
Linear Biopolymers II-8
Chitin and Chitosan: Most Common Form of Natural Biopolymers II-8
Chitin II-8
Chitosan II-9
Evolution of Chitin and Chitosan II-9
Chitin and Chitosan at a Glance II-9
Features II-9
Solubility II-10
Chitin and Chitosan: The Chemical Structure II-10
Physical Forms of Chitosan and its Applications II-10
Production Process II-11
Structure of Chitin and Chitosan II-11
Chitin II-11
Chitosan II-11
Properties of Chitin and Chitosan II-12
Chitin II-12
Chitosan II-12
Sources of Extraction II-13
Chitin II-13
One of the Nature’s Most Common Organic Compound II-13
Chitin Extraction II-14
From Shells II-14
Industrial Manufacturing Process II-14

4. END-USE APPLICATIONS: A BROAD SPECTRUM II-15
General Applications II-15
Areas of Growth II-17
Glucosamine - A Major Derivative of Chitin II-17
Uses of Glucosamine II-18
Production Process II-18
Glucosamine Combats Arthritis? II-18
Diverse Views on Use of Glucosamine/Chondroitin for Treating
Osteoarthritis II-19
Glucosamine for Back Pain II-19
Water Treatment II-20
Chitin in Water Treatment II-20
Chitosan in Water Treatment II-20
Chitosan and Chitin in Textiles Industry II-21
Cosmetics and Toiletries II-21
As a better Substitute to Chemical Formulations II-21
Chitin as a Moisturizing Agent II-22
In Hair Care Products II-22
Growing Use of Chitin II-22
Chitosan in Cosmetics and Toiletries II-22
Table 1: A Typical Moisturizing Lotion Containing Chitosan
(In %) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-23
Food & Beverages II-24
In Retention of Flavor II-24
As an Anti-Cholesterol Agent II-24
Chitin As a Fat Substitute to ‘Olestra’ II-25
Use of Chitosan in Food & Beverages II-25
As a Food Preservative II-25
Chitosan Inhibits Clostridium Perfringens Spore Germination II-25
As a Fat Trapper II-25
Cleansing Digestive Tract II-25
Reducing High Blood Pressure II-26
Agrochemicals II-26
Builds up Plant Immune System II-26
Chitosan in Agrochemicals II-26
Health Care/Medical II-26
In Treating Diseases II-27
In Wound Dressing II-27
As Surgical Sutures II-27
In Pharmaceuticals II-27
Chitin in Health Care/Medical II-28
Chitosan in Health Care/Medical II-28
Cell Culture II-29
Miscellaneous Applications II-30
In Affinity Chromatography and as an Adsorbent II-30
In Enhancing Foaming Properties of Proteins II-30
In Paper Formation II-30
Other Industries Using Chitin II-30
Observations Highlighting Chitin Properties II-31

5. PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS/INNOVATIONS II-36
Nouveau Life Pharmaceuticals Unveils New Life Naturals II-36
Forum Health to Launch Glucosamine Hydrochloride Supplement II-36
University of Missouri Develops Biodegradable and Edible Films II-36
Kitozyme Unveils KiOnutrime-Cs and KiOnutrime-CG II-36
HemCon Medical Technologies Rolls Out Chitogauze Dressing
Platform II-36
Organic Growing Systems Develops Organisan II-YS™ II-37
Hokkaido Soda to Roll Out Cell-Culture Medium's Trail Samples II-37
Pharma Base Introduces Osamine™ Pharmaceutical Grade Glucosamine II-37
Ethical Naturals Launches Green-Grown II-37
Dr. Organics Unveils Body Shot II-37
Shiseido Develops Hyaluronic Acid Molecule II-37

6. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY II-38
Chitinor Takes Over Marine Biopolymers Chitosan Business of BASF II-38
Cargill Secures Patent from the United States Patent and
Trademark Office II-38
Bioniche Inks Supply Agreement with MedTrade II-38
Bioniche Enters into a Distribution Deal with Mueller Medical II-38
Clariant Enters Into a Partnership Agreement with KitoZyme II-39
CIFT Inks a MoU with Uniloids Biosciences II-39
Spencer and Polyvalor Enter into Agreement II-39
Medtronic Acquires Chitosan-Dextran Gel Technology from
Adelaide Research & Innovation, Robinson Squidgel and Otago
Innovation II-39
MatsyaFed Commences Commercial Manufacturing of Chitosan Capsules II-39
EFSA Rejects Majority of Glucosamine Claims II-40

7. CORPORATE ACTIVITY IN RECENT PAST - A PERSPECTIVE BUILDER II-41
Koyo Chemical to Expand Product Portfolio II-41
HaloSource Opens New Production Facility in India II-41
HaloSource® Obtains Environmental Protection Agency
Registration for HaloPure BR® Technology II-41
HemCon Medical Technologies Signs Collaborative Development
Agreement with ProMetic BioSciences II-41
Netech, Nihon Pharmaceutical and Yaizu Suisankagaku Industry
Ink Agreement II-42
HemCon Medical Technologies and Zimmer Dental Ink Agreement II-42
Cargill Partners with Elations II-42
Navamedic Inks Agreement with Queisser Pharma II-43
Archimedes Development Acquires Fennopharma II-43
Lescarden Receives First Poly-NAG Order from Pascual Laboratories II-43
HemCon Medical Technologies Selects SanguiBioTech’s ChitoSkin
Technology II-43
Navamedic Divests ChitiNor to Seagarden II-44

8. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS II-45
Advanced Biopolymers AS (Norway) II-45
CarboMer, Inc. (US) II-45
Heppe Medical Chitosan GmbH (Germany) II-45
Kunpoong Bio Co., Ltd. (South Korea) II-45
Meron Biopolymers (India) II-46
Primex Ehf (Iceland) II-46
Zhejiang Candorly Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd (China) II-46

9. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE II-48
Table 2: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Chitin Derivatives by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
Metric Tons for years 2010 through 2018 (Includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-48

Table 3: World Historic Review for Chitin Derivatives by
Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for years
2004 through 2009 (Includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-49

Table 4: World 15-Year Perspective for Chitin Derivatives by
Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for
US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and
Rest of World Markets for Years 2004, 2011 & 2018 (Includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-50

Table 5: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Glucosamine by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric
Tons for years 2010 through 2018 (Includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-51

Table 6: World Historic Review for Glucosamine by Geographic
Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding
Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for years 2004 through
2009 (Includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-52

Table 7: World 15-Year Perspective for Glucosamine by
Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for
US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and
Rest of World Markets for Years 2004, 2011 & 2018 (Includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-53

Table 8: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Chitosan by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric
Tons for years 2010 through 2018 (Includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-54

Table 9: World Historic Review for Chitosan by Geographic
Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding
Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for years 2004 through
2009 (Includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-55

Table 10: World 15-Year Perspective for Chitosan by Geographic
Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada,
Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of
World Markets for Years 2004, 2011 & 2018 (Includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-56

Table 11: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Other Chitin Derivatives by Geographic Region - US, Canada,
Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of
World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures
in Metric Tons for years 2010 through 2018 (Includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-57

Table 12: World Historic Review for Other Chitin Derivatives
by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for years
2004 through 2009 (Includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-58

Table 13: World 15-Year Perspective for Other Chitin
Derivatives by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of
Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets for Years 2004,
2011 & 2018 (Includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-59

Table 14: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Chitosan Consumption in Water Treatment by Geographic Region -
US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and
Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
Figures in Metric Tons for years 2010 through 2018 (Includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-60

Table 15: World Historic Review for Chitosan Consumption in
Water Treatment by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
Metric Tons for years 2004 through 2009 (Includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-61

Table 16: World 15-Year Perspective for Chitosan Consumption
in Water Treatment by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown
of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets for Years 2004,
2011 & 2018 (Includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-62

Table 17: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Chitosan Consumption in Cosmetics & Toiletries by Geographic
Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding
Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for years 2010 through
2018 (Includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-63

Table 18: World Historic Review for Chitosan Consumption in
Cosmetics & Toiletries by Geographic Region - US, Canada,
Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of
World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures
in Metric Tons for years 2004 through 2009 (Includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-64

Table 19: World 15-Year Perspective for Chitosan Consumption
in Cosmetics & Toiletries by Geographic Region - Percentage
Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets for
Years 2004, 2011 & 2018 (Includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-65

Table 20: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Chitosan Consumption in Food & Beverages by Geographic Region -
US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),
and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in Metric Tons for years 2010 through 2018
(Includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-66

Table 21: World Historic Review for Chitosan Consumption in
Food & Beverages by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
Metric Tons for years 2004 through 2009 (Includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-67

Table 22: World 15-Year Perspective for Chitosan Consumption
in Food & Beverages by Geographic Region - Percentage
Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets for
Years 2004, 2011 & 2018 (Includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-68

Table 23: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Chitosan Consumption in Healthcare/ Medical Applications by
Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for years
2010 through 2018 (Includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-69

Table 24: World Historic Review for Chitosan Consumption in
Healthcare/Medical Applications by Geographic Region - US,
Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and
Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
Figures in Metric Tons for years 2004 through 2009 (Includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-70

Table 25: World 15-Year Perspective for Chitosan Consumption
in Healthcare/Medical Applications by Geographic Region -
Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World
Markets for Years 2004, 2011 & 2018 (Includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-71

Table 26: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Chitosan Consumption in Agrochemicals by Geographic Region -
US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and
Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
Figures in Metric Tons for years 2010 through 2018 (Includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-72

Table 27: World Historic Review for Chitosan Consumption in
Agrochemicals by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
Metric Tons for years 2004 through 2009 (Includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-73

Table 28: World 15-Year Perspective for Chitosan Consumption
in Agrochemicals by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown
of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets for Years 2004,
2011 & 2018 (Includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-74

Table 29: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Chitosan Consumption in Biotechnology Applications by
Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for years
2010 through 2018 (Includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-75

Table 30: World Historic Review for Chitosan Consumption in
Biotechnology Applications by Geographic Region - US, Canada,
Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of
World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures
in Metric Tons for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-76

Table 31: World 15-Year Perspective for Chitosan Consumption
in Biotechnology Applications by Geographic Region -
Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World
Markets for Years 2004, 2011 & 2018 (Includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-77

Table 32: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Chitosan Consumption in Pulp & Paper by Geographic Region -
US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and
Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
Figures in Metric Tons for years 2010 through 2018 (Includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-78

Table 33: World Historic Review for Chitosan Consumption in
Pulp & Paper by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric
Tons for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-79

Table 34: World 15-Year Perspective for Chitosan Consumption
in Pulp & Paper by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of
Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets for Years 2004,
2011 & 2018 (Includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-80

Table 35: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Chitosan Consumption in Textile Finishes by Geographic Region -
US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),
and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in Metric Tons for years 2010 through 2018
(Includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-81

Table 36: World Historic Review for Chitosan Consumption in
Textile Finishes by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
Metric Tons for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-82

Table 37: World 15-Year Perspective for Chitosan Consumption
in Textile Finishes by Geographic Region - Percentage
Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets for
Years 2004, 2011 & 2018 (Includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-83

Table 38: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Chitosan Consumption in Photography Products by Geographic
Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding
Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for years 2010 through
2018 (Includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-84

Table 39: World Historic Review for Chitosan Consumption in
Photography Products by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
Metric Tons for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-85

Table 40: World 15-Year Perspective for Chitosan Consumption
in Photography Products by Geographic Region - Percentage
Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets for
Years 2004, 2011 & 2018 (Includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-86

Table 41: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Chitosan Consumption in Miscellaneous Applications by
Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for years
2010 through 2018 (Includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-87

Table 42: World Historic Review for Chitosan Consumption in
Miscellaneous Applications by Geographic Region - US, Canada,
Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of
World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures
in Metric Tons for years 2004 through 2009 (Includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-88

Table 43: World 15-Year Perspective for Chitosan Consumption
in Miscellaneous Applications by Geographic Region -
Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World
Markets for Years 2004, 2011 & 2018 (Includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-89


III. MARKET

1. THE UNITED STATES III-1
A.Market Analysis III-1
Current & Future Analysis III-1
Chitosan Market by End-use III-1
Value Sales of Glucosamine Dip during Economic Recession. III-1
Demand to Grow in Dietary Supplements III-2
Treatment of Industrial Waste Waters - A Major Application
of Chitin III-2
Emphasis on Production of High Grade Chitin III-2
Pricing Conditions for Chitin and Chitosan III-2
Strategic Corporate Developments III-3
Key Players III-4
B.Market Analytics III-5
Table 44: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Chitin Derivatives by Product Derivative - Glucosamine,
Chitosan, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2010 through
2018 (Includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-5

Table 45: US Historic Review for Chitin Derivatives by
Product Derivative - Glucosamine, Chitosan, and Other
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
Metric Tons for Years 2004 through 2009 (Includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-6

Table 46: US 15-Year Perspective for Chitin Derivatives by
Product Derivative - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales
for Glucosamine, Chitosan and Other Markets for Years 2004,
2011 & 2018 (Includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-7

Table 47: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Chitosan by End-Use Application - Water Treatment, Cosmetics &
Toiletries, Food & Beverages, Healthcare/ Medical,
Agrochemicals, Biotechnology, Pulp & Paper, Textile
Finishes, Photography Products and Miscellaneous Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric
Tons for Years 2010 through 2018 (Includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-8

Table 48: US Historic Review for Chitosan by End-Use
Application - Water Treatment, Cosmetics & Toiletries, Food &
Beverages, Healthcare/Medical, Agrochemicals, Cell Culture
and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2004 through 2009
(Includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-9

Table 49: US 15-Year Perspective for Chitosan by End-Use
Application - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Water
Treatment, Cosmetics & Toiletries, Food & Beverages,
Healthcare/Medical, Agrochemicals, Biotechnology, Pulp&
Paper, Textile Finishes, Photography Products, and
Miscellaneous Markets for Years 2004, 2011 & 2018 (Includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-10

2. CANADA III-11
A.Market Analysis III-11
Current & Future Analysis III-11
Chitosan Market by End-use III-11
B.Market Analytics III-12
Table 50: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Chitin Derivatives by Product Derivative - Glucosamine,
Chitosan, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2010 through
2018 (Includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-12

Table 51: Canadian Historic Review for Chitin Derivatives by
Product Derivative - Glucosamine, Chitosan, and Other
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
Metric Tons for Years 2004 through 2009 (Includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-13

Table 52: Canadian 15-Year Perspective for Chitin
Derivatives by Product Derivative - Percentage Breakdown of
Volume Sales for Glucosamine, Chitosan and Other Markets for
Years 2004, 2011 & 2018 (Includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-14

Table 53: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Chitosan by End-Use Application - Water Treatment,
Cosmetics & Toiletries, Food & Beverages, Healthcare/
Medical, Agrochemicals, Biotechnology, Pulp & Paper, Textile
Finishes, Photography Products and Miscellaneous Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric
Tons for Years 2010 through 2018 (Includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-15

Table 54: Canadian Historic Review for Chitosan by End-Use
Application - Water Treatment, Cosmetics & Toiletries, Food &
Beverages, Healthcare/Medical, Agrochemicals, Cell Culture
and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2004 through 2009
(Includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-16

Table 55: Canadian 15-Year Perspective for Chitosan by
End-Use Application - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales
for Water Treatment, Cosmetics & Toiletries, Food &
Beverages, Healthcare/Medical, Agrochemicals, Biotechnology,
Pulp & Paper, Textile Finishes, Photography Products, and
Miscellaneous Markets for Years 2004, 2011 & 2018 (Includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-17

3. JAPAN III-18
A.Market Analysis III-18
Current & Future Analysis III-18
Chitosan Market by End-use III-18
Biomedical Applications - Potential Growth Segment III-18
B.Market Analytics III-19
Table 56: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Chitin Derivatives by Product Derivative - Glucosamine,
Chitosan, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2010 through
2018 (Includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-19

Table 57: Japanese Historic Review for Chitin Derivatives by
Product Derivative - Glucosamine, Chitosan, and Other
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
Metric Tons for Years 2004 through 2009 (Includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-20

Table 58: Japanese 15-Year Perspective for Chitin
Derivatives by Product Derivative - Percentage Breakdown of
Volume Sales for Glucosamine, Chitosan and Other Markets for
Years 2004, 2011 & 2018 (Includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-21

Table 59: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Chitosan by End-Use Application - Water Treatment,
Cosmetics & Toiletries, Food & Beverages, Healthcare/
Medical, Agrochemicals, Biotechnology, Pulp & Paper, Textile
Finishes, Photography Products and Miscellaneous Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric
Tons for Years 2010 through 2018 (Includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-22

Table 60: Japanese Historic Review for Chitosan by End-Use
Application - Water Treatment, Cosmetics & Toiletries, Food &
Beverages, Healthcare/Medical, Agrochemicals, Cell Culture
and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2004 through 2009
(Includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-23

Table 61: Japanese 15-Year Perspective for Chitosan by
End-Use Application - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales
for Water Treatment, Cosmetics & Toiletries, Food &
Beverages, Healthcare/Medical, Agrochemicals, Biotechnology,
Pulp & Paper, Textile Finishes, Photography Products, and
Miscellaneous Markets for Years 2004, 2011 & 2018 (Includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-24

4. EUROPE III-25
A.Market Analysis III-25
Market Overview III-25
Current & Future Analysis III-25
Chitosan Market by End-use III-25
Strategic Corporate Developments III-26
Key Players III-27
B.Market Analytics III-28
Table 62: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Chitin Derivatives by Product Derivative - Glucosamine,
Chitosan, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2010 through
2018 (Includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-28

Table 63: European Historic Review for Chitin Derivatives by
Product Derivative - Glucosamine, Chitosan, and Other
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
Metric Tons for Years 2004 through 2009 (Includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-29

Table 64: European 15-Year Perspective for Chitin
Derivatives by Product Derivative - Percentage Breakdown of
Volume Sales for Glucosamine, Chitosan and Other Markets for
Years 2004, 2011 & 2018 (Includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-30

Table 65: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Chitosan by End-Use Application - Water Treatment,
Cosmetics & Toiletries, Food & Beverages, Healthcare/
Medical, Agrochemicals, Biotechnology, Pulp & Paper, Textile
Finishes, Photography Products and Miscellaneous Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric
Tons for Years 2010 through 2018 (Includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-31

Table 66: European Historic Review for Chitosan by End-Use
Application - Water Treatment, Cosmetics & Toiletries, Food &
Beverages, Healthcare/Medical, Agrochemicals, Cell
Culture, and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed
with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2004
through 2009 (Includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-32

Table 67: European 15-Year Perspective for Chitosan by
End-Use Application - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales
for Water Treatment, Cosmetics & Toiletries, Food &
Beverages, Healthcare/Medical, Agrochemicals, Biotechnology,
Pulp & Paper, Textile Finishes, Photography Products, and
Miscellaneous Markets for Years 2004, 2011 & 2018 (Includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-33

5. ASIA-PACIFIC III-34
A.Market Analysis III-34
Current & Future Analysis III-34
Focus on Select Markets III-34
China - Major Market III-34
Focus on Major Issues III-34
Thailand III-35
Key Players III-35
B.Market Analytics III-36
Table 68: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis for Chitin Derivatives by Product Derivative -
Glucosamine, Chitosan, and Other Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years
2010 through 2018 (Includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-36

Table 69: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Chitin
Derivatives by Product Derivative - Glucosamine, Chitosan,
and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2004 through 2009 (Includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-37

Table 70: Asia-Pacific 15-Year Perspective for Chitin
Derivatives by Product Derivative - Percentage Breakdown of
Volume Sales for Glucosamine, Chitosan and Other Markets for
Years 2004, 2011 & 2018 (Includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-38

Table 71: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis for Chitosan by End-Use Application - Water
Treatment, Cosmetics & Toiletries, Food & Beverages,
Healthcare/Medical, Agrochemicals, Biotechnology, Pulp &
Paper, Textile Finishes, Photography Products and
Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2010 through 2018
(Includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-39

Table 72: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Chitosan by
End-Use Application - Water Treatment, Cosmetics &
Toiletries, Food & Beverages, Healthcare/Medical,
Agrochemicals, Cell Culture, and Miscellaneous Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric
Tons for Years 2004 through 2009 (Includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-40

Table 73: Asia-Pacific 15-Year Perspective for Chitosan by
End-Use Application - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales
for Water Treatment, Cosmetics & Toiletries, Food &
Beverages, Healthcare/Medical, Agrochemicals, Biotechnology,
Pulp & Paper, Textile Finishes, Photography Products, and
Miscellaneous Markets for Years 2004, 2011 & 2018 (Includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-41

6. REST OF WORLD III-42
A.Market Analysis III-42
Current & Future Analysis III-42
Chitosan Market by End-use III-42
B.Market Analytics III-43
Table 74: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis for Chitin Derivatives by Product Derivative -
Glucosamine, Chitosan, and Other Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years
2010 through 2018 (Includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-43

Table 75: Rest of World Historic Review for Chitin
Derivatives by Product Derivative - Glucosamine, Chitosan,
and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2004 through 2009 (Includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-44

Table 76: Rest of World 15-Year Perspective for Chitin
Derivatives by Product Derivative - Percentage Breakdown of
Volume Sales for Glucosamine, Chitosan and Other Markets for
Years 2004, 2011 & 2018 (Includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-45

Table 77: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis for Chitosan by End-Use Application - Water
Treatment, Cosmetics & Toiletries, Food & Beverages,
Healthcare/Medical, Agrochemicals, Biotechnology, Pulp &
Paper, Textile Finishes, Photography Products and
Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2010 through 2018
(Includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-46

Table 78: Rest of World Historic Review for Chitosan by
End-Use Application - Water Treatment, Cosmetics &
Toiletries, Food & Beverages, Healthcare/Medical,
Agrochemicals, Cell Culture, and Miscellaneous Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric
Tons for Years 2004 through 2009 (Includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-47

Table 79: Rest of World 15-Year Perspective for Chitosan by
End-Use Application - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales
for Water Treatment, Cosmetics & Toiletries, Food &
Beverages, Healthcare/Medical, Agrochemicals, Biotechnology,
Pulp & Paper, Textile Finishes, Photography Products, and
Miscellaneous Markets for Years 2004, 2011 & 2018 (Includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-48


IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Total Companies Profiled: 31 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 32)

The United States (5)
Canada (1)
Japan (2)
Europe (10)
- Germany (2)
- The United Kingdom (1)
- Rest of Europe (7)
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (14)