Asia Pacific Chitosan Market Size & Outlook, 2022-2030

The chitosan market in Asia Pacific is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 15,493.8 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 20.2% is expected of Asia Pacific chitosan market from 2023 to 2030.
Revenue, 2022 (US$M)
$3,563.6
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$15,493.8
CAGR, 2023 - 2030
20.2%
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Asia Pacific

Asia Pacific chitosan market highlights

  • The Asia Pacific chitosan market generated a revenue of USD 3,563.6 million in 2022.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 20.2% from 2023 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, biomedical was the largest revenue generating product in 2022.
  • 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 2023 to 2030.


Asia Pacific data book summary

Market revenue in 2022USD 3,563.6 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 15,493.8 million
Growth rate20.2% (CAGR from 2022 to 2030)
Largest segmentBiomedical
Fastest growing segmentCosmetics
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
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 32.8% of the global chitosan market in 2022.
  • Globally, North America 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 2,647.2 million by 2030.

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Asia Pacific chitosan market outlook

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Biomedical was the largest segment with a revenue share of 25.23% in 2022. 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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