Global Chitosan Market Size & Outlook, 2024-2030

The global chitosan market size was estimated at USD 12,998.1 million in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 47,063.6 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 20.3% from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$12,998.1
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$47,063.6
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
20.3%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global chitosan market highlights

  • The global chitosan market generated a revenue of USD 12,998.1 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 47,063.6 million by 2030.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2024 - 2030) of 20.3% by 2030.
  • In terms of segment, biomedical accounted for a revenue of USD 4,763.2 million in 2023.
  • Food & beverage is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, Asia Pacific was the largest revenue generating market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, India is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2024 to 2030.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 12,998.1 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 47,063.6 million
Growth rate20.3% (CAGR from 2024 to 2030)
Largest segmentBiomedical
Fastest growing segmentFood & beverage
Historical data covered2018 - 2022
Base year for estimation2023
Forecast period covered2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationWater Treatment, Pharmaceutical, Biomedical, Cosmetics, Food & beverage

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 34.5% of the global chitosan market in 2023.
  • By country, the U.S. is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • By country, India is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 2,262.1 million by 2030.

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Chitosan Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co Ltd View profile 3939 1-7-6, Nihonbashi-Bakurocho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan, 103-8383 http://www.daicolor.co.jp
Nanobiotix SA ADR View profile 102 60 Rue de Wattignies, Paris, France, 75012 https://www.nanobiotix.com
Lyondellbasell Advanced Polymers Inc Pref Share View profile 5300 1221 McKinney Street, Suite 300, Houston, TX, United States, 77010 https://www.lyondellbasell.com
Primex Pharmaceuticals View profile 11-50 Helsinki, Southern Finland, Finland, Europe http://www.primexpharma.com/
Foodchem International Corporation View profile - Shanghai, Shanghai, China, Asia http://www.foodchemadditives.com/
Shell PLC View profile 100000 Shell Centre, London, United Kingdom, SE1 7NA https://www.shell.com
FMC Corp View profile 6600 2929 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States, 19104 https://www.fmc.com

Global chitosan market outlook

The databook is designed to serve as a comprehensive guide to navigating this sector. The databook focuses on market statistics denoted in the form of revenue and y-o-y growth and CAGR across the globe and regions. A detailed competitive and opportunity analyses related to chitosan market will help companies and investors design strategic landscapes.


Biomedical was the largest segment with a revenue share of 36.65% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global chitosan market based on water treatment, pharmaceutical, biomedical, cosmetics, food & beverage covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


  • Global Chitosan Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Cosmetics
    • Others
    • Pharmaceutical
    • Food & beverage
    • Water Treatment
    • Biomedical

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