Middle East & Africa Chitosan Market Size & Outlook

The chitosan market in Middle East & Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 2,136.7 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 22.2% is expected of Middle East & Africa chitosan market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$526.4
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$2,136.7
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
22.2%
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MEA chitosan market highlights

  • The MEA chitosan market generated a revenue of USD 526.4 million in 2023.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 22.2% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, cosmetics was the largest revenue generating product in 2023.
  • Food & beverage is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • Country-wise, Saudi Arabia is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2024 to 2030.

MEA data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 526.4 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 2,136.7 million
Growth rate22.2% (CAGR from 2024 to 2030)
Largest segmentCosmetics
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
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, MEA region accounted for 4.0% 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

Middle East & Africa 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.


Cosmetics was the largest segment with a revenue share of 39.68% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the Middle East & Africa chitosan market based on water treatment, pharmaceutical, biomedical, cosmetics, food & beverage covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


Increasing demand for natural and organic products is industry is expected to remain a key factor driving the regional market over the forecast period. The shift in trend toward chemical free products is expected to fuel the demand for chitosan, in turn, augmenting the market growth.

he country exhibits high consumption rate of personal care and cosmetics particularly of skin and hair care products. This can be attributed to presence of high-income groups, consumer inclination towards high and premium priced products especially among women in the country.

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