Global Chitosan Market - Industry Trends and Forecast to 2030

Análisis y tamaño del mercado de quitosano

El auge de la industria farmacéutica en todo el mundo actúa como uno de los principales factores que impulsan el crecimiento del mercado del quitosano. El aumento de la aplicación del producto en las industrias de tratamiento de agua , cosmética, farmacéutica y biomédica, y de alimentos y bebidas, y el aumento de la demanda de quitosano debido a su biomaterial con propiedades antibacterianas  y antimicrobianas aceleran el crecimiento del mercado.

Data Bridge Market Research analiza que el mercado mundial de quitosano, que fue de USD 1.506,46 millones en 2022, se disparará a USD 4.207,65 millones en 2030 y se espera que experimente una CAGR del 13,7% durante el período de pronóstico de 2023 a 2030.

El “tratamiento de agua” domina el segmento de aplicación del mercado global de quitosano debido a sus excelentes propiedades de floculación y adsorción, lo que lo hace eficaz para eliminar contaminantes y metales pesados ​​de las aguas residuales. Además de la información sobre escenarios de mercado como el valor de mercado, la tasa de crecimiento, la segmentación, la cobertura geográfica y los principales actores, los informes de mercado seleccionados por Data Bridge Market Research también incluyen un análisis profundo de expertos, producción y capacidad por empresa representada geográficamente, diseños de red de distribuidores y socios, análisis detallado y actualizado de tendencias de precios y análisis de déficit de la cadena de suministro y la demanda.

Alcance y segmentación del mercado del quitosano

Definición de mercado

El término quitosano hace referencia a un tipo de carbohidrato que está unido a varias moléculas de azúcar y que contiene quitina y quitosano. Estos dos polímeros, abundantes y renovables en la naturaleza, presentan propiedades como la adsorción, la biodegradabilidad, la no toxicidad y el respeto por el medio ambiente. El compuesto se utiliza para diversas aplicaciones, en particular en industrias como el tratamiento del agua, los productos agroquímicos y los cosméticos.

Dinámica del mercado mundial del quitosano

Conductores

• Demanda creciente en tratamiento de agua

La creciente población mundial, la urbanización y la industrialización han provocado un aumento de la contaminación del agua y la necesidad de soluciones eficaces para su tratamiento. Las excepcionales propiedades de floculación y adsorción del quitosano lo convierten en una opción atractiva para aplicaciones de tratamiento del agua. Su capacidad para eliminar contaminantes y metales pesados ​​de las aguas residuales impulsa la demanda de quitosano en este sector.

• Demanda creciente en la industria cosmética

Las propiedades formadoras de película e hidratantes del quitosano lo convierten en un ingrediente popular en productos cosméticos y de cuidado personal. El quitosano se utiliza en diversas formulaciones, incluidos productos para el cuidado del cabello, la piel y la higiene bucal, debido a su capacidad para mejorar la estabilidad del producto y proporcionar efectos beneficiosos en la piel y el cabello. La creciente industria cosmética, impulsada por las preferencias cambiantes de los consumidores y un mayor enfoque en los productos naturales y orgánicos, alimenta la demanda de quitosano.

• Amplia gama de aplicaciones industriales

El quitosano se utiliza en diversos sectores industriales. Se utiliza en la fabricación de textiles, la producción de papel y como bioestimulante en la agricultura. Las propiedades antimicrobianas del quitosano lo hacen útil en los materiales de envasado de alimentos para prolongar la vida útil. Además, su uso en bioplásticos, tratamiento de aguas residuales y procesos de recuperación de petróleo contribuye aún más al crecimiento del mercado del quitosano.

 Restricciones

• Altos costos de producción

El proceso de producción de quitosano implica varios pasos complejos, entre ellos la extracción y purificación de quitina de fuentes marinas, seguida del proceso de desacetilación para obtener quitosano. Estos procesos pueden ser costosos y requieren equipos y conocimientos especializados. Los altos costos de producción del quitosano pueden limitar su asequibilidad y dificultar su adopción generalizada, especialmente en mercados sensibles a los precios.

• Limited Availability of Raw Materials

Chitosan is primarily derived from marine sources such as shrimp, crab, squid, and krill. The availability and sustainability of these raw materials can be a constraint for the chitosan market. Factors such as overfishing, environmental changes, and regulatory restrictions on fishing can impact the supply of chitosan raw materials, leading to potential shortages and price fluctuations.

 Opportunities

• Expanding Applications in the Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Industries

Chitosan exhibits unique properties such as biocompatibility, bio adhesion, and controlled-release capabilities. These properties make it valuable in drug delivery systems, wound healing products, tissue engineering, and regenerative medicine. With the increasing focus on personalized medicine and the development of novel healthcare solutions, the demand for chitosan in pharmaceutical and biomedical applications is expected to grow significantly.

• Rising Environmental Concerns

As environmental awareness and sustainability initiatives gain prominence, there is a growing demand for eco-friendly and biodegradable materials. Chitosan, derived from natural sources such as shrimp, crab, squid, and krill, fits this requirement. Its biocompatible and biodegradable nature positions chitosan as an environmentally friendly alternative to synthetic chemicals, further driving its market growth.

 Challenges

• Limited Awareness and Understanding

Despite its beneficial properties and applications, chitosan may still face limited awareness and understanding among potential end-users. Some industries may not be fully aware of the potential benefits and cost-effectiveness of chitosan compared to other alternatives. Lack of education and awareness about the value proposition of chitosan can slow down its market growth and adoption in various sectors.

• Regulatory Challenges

Chitosan products may face regulatory challenges related to their classification, labelling, and approval for specific applications. Regulatory requirements can vary across different countries and regions, making it challenging for chitosan manufacturers to navigate and comply with multiple regulatory frameworks. These challenges can hinder the market growth of chitosan, especially in highly regulated industries such as pharmaceuticals and food.

This global chitosan market report provides details of new recent developments, trade regulations, import-export analysis, production analysis, value chain optimization, market share, the impact of domestic and localized market players, analyses opportunities in terms of emerging revenue pockets, changes in market regulations, strategic market growth analysis, market size, category market growths, application niches and dominance, product approvals, product launches, geographic expansions, technological innovations in the market. To gain more info on the global chitosan market contact Data Bridge Market Research for an Analyst Brief, our team will help you make an informed market decision to achieve market growth.

Recent Development

• In January 2020, Indian medtech start-up Axio Biosolutions raised Rs36 crores ($5.2 million) in a Series B-1 funding round led by Omidyar Network India. Axio Biosolutions plans to utilize the funds to expand its presence in the U.S. and Western Europe while developing surgical and wound care products for the global market. The company's chitosan-based wound care product, Axiostat, has received clearance from the U.S. FDA and will soon enter the U.S. market. The latest funding round is an extension of the previous round where Axio raised Rs47 crores ($7.4mn) from UC-RNT, Accel, and Chiratae Ventures

Global Chitosan Market Scope

The global chitosan market is segmented on the basis of source, grade, and application. The growth amongst these segments will help you analyze meagre growth segments in the industries and provide the users with a valuable market overview and market insights to help them make strategic decisions for identifying core market applications.

Source

• Shrimp
• Crab
• Squid
• Krill

Grade

• Industrial
• Food
• Pharmaceutical

Application

• Water Treatment
• Pharmaceutical & Biomedical
• Cosmetics
• Food & Beverage
• Industrial
• Agrochemical
• Others

Chitosan Market Regional Analysis/Insights

The global chitosan market is analysed and market size insights and trends are provided by source, grade, and application and are referenced above.

The countries covered in the global chitosan market report are U.S., Canada, and Mexico in North America, Brazil, Argentina, and the rest of South America in South America, Germany, France, Italy, U.K., Belgium, Spain, Russia, Turkey, Netherlands, Switzerland, and the rest of Europe in Europe, Japan, China, India, South Korea, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, and the rest of Asia-Pacific in Asia-Pacific, and U.A.E., Saudi Arabia, Egypt, South Africa, Israel, and the Rest of the Middle East and Africa in Middle East and Africa.

Asia-Pacific dominates the global chitosan market owing to the increase in demand for bio based products coupled with supporting government scenarios in this region.

Europe is expected to be the fastest growing market in the global chitosan market and during the forecast period from 2023 to 2030 owing to the growing number of food processing industries in the region.

The country section of the report also provides individual market impacting factors and changes in regulation in the market domestically that impact the current and future trends of the market. Data points such as down-stream and up-stream value chain analysis, technical trends, and porter's five forces analysis, case studies are some of the pointers used to forecast the market scenario for individual countries. Also, the presence and availability of global brands and their challenges faced due to large or scarce competition from local and domestic brands, the impact of domestic tariffs, and trade routes are considered while providing forecast analysis of the country data.  

Competitive Landscape and Chitosan Market Share Analysis

The global chitosan market competitive landscape provides details by competitors. details included are company overview, company financials, revenue generated, market potential, investment in research and development, new market initiatives, global presence, production sites and facilities, production capacities, company strengths and weaknesses, product launch, product width, and breadth, application dominance. The above data points provided are only related to the company’s focus related to the global chitosan market.

Some of the major players operating in the global chitosan market are

• Advanced Biopolymers AS (Norway)
• Meron (Israel)
• Heppe Medical Chitosan GmbH (Germany)
• Kitozyme, LLC (U.S.)
• Kraeber & Co. GmbH (Germany)
• Foodchem International Corporation (China)
• FMC Corporation (U.S.)
• Golden-Shell Pharmaceutical (China)
• PharmaCentral (Iceland)
• Nano3Bio (U.K.)
• Koyo Chemical Industry  Co., Ltd (Japan)
• Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg. Co., Ltd. (Japan)
• Bio-Thera Bio-Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd (U.S.)
• Panvo Organics Pvt Ltd (India)
• Qingdao Yunzhou Biochemistry Co., Ltd. (China)

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