Asia Pacific Chitosan Market Size & Outlook, 2024-2030

The chitosan market in Asia Pacific is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 20,745.6 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 20.1% is expected of Asia Pacific chitosan market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$5,784.2
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$20,745.6
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
20.1%
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Asia Pacific chitosan market highlights

  • The Asia Pacific chitosan market generated a revenue of USD 5,784.2 million in 2023.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 20.1% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, biomedical was the largest revenue generating product in 2023.
  • Cosmetics is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • Country-wise, India is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2024 to 2030.

Asia Pacific data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 5,784.2 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 20,745.6 million
Growth rate20.1% (CAGR from 2024 to 2030)
Largest segmentBiomedical
Fastest growing segmentCosmetics
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
Key market players worldwideLyondellbasell Advanced Polymers Inc Pref Share, Foodchem International Corporation, FMC Corp, Shell PLC, Primex Pharmaceuticals, Nanobiotix SA ADR, Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co Ltd

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, Asia Pacific region accounted for 44.5% of the global chitosan market in 2023.
  • Globally, Asia Pacific is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Latin America is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 3,153.3 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

Asia Pacific 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 29.33% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the Asia Pacific chitosan market based on water treatment, pharmaceutical, biomedical, cosmetics, food & beverage covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


Growing fashion industry coupled with increasing demand for naturally derived hair and skin care products in the region expected to propel demand over the projected period. Growing investments in municipal wastewater treatment coupled with increasing use of bio- derived chemicals in the field is expected to drive market demand over the forecast period.

In Korea, Chitosan has been approved as a natural food additive, which is expected to propel its demand. Presence of key shrimp producing countries including Thailand and China is expected to be a key advantage in terms of raw material supply for chitosan market in this region.

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