Global Chitosan Market Size & Outlook, 2022-2030

The chitosan industry worldwide is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 47,063.6 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 20.1% is expected of the worldwide chitosan industry from 2023 to 2030.
Revenue, 2022 (US$M)
$10,881.2
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$47,063.6
CAGR, 2023 - 2030
20.1%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global chitosan market highlights

  • The global chitosan market generated a revenue of USD 10,881.2 million in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 47,063.6 million by 2030.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2023 - 2030) of 20.1% by 2030.
  • In terms of segment, biomedical accounted for a revenue of USD 3,575.9 million in 2022.
  • Food & beverage is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, North America was the largest revenue generating market in 2022.
  • Country-wise, Japan is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2023 to 2030.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2022USD 10,881.2 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 47,063.6 million
Growth rate20.1% (CAGR from 2022 to 2030)
Largest segmentBiomedical
Fastest growing segmentFood & beverage
Historical data covered2018 - 2021
Base year for estimation2022
Forecast period covered2023 - 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 46.0% of the global chitosan market in 2022.
  • By country, the U.S. is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • By country, Japan is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 4,898.2 million by 2030.

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Biomedical was the largest segment with a revenue share of 32.86% in 2022. 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)
    • Water Treatment
    • Pharmaceutical
    • Biomedical
    • Cosmetics
    • Food & beverage
    • Others

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