Chitin & Chitosan: Market Research Report
This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Chitin & Chitosan in Metric Tons. The market for Chitin is analyzed by the following derivatives: Glucosamine, Chitosan, and Others. The market for Chitosan is analyzed by the following end use applications: Water Treatment, Cosmetics & Toiletries, Food & Beverages, Healthcare/Medical, Agrochemicals, Biotechnology, Pulp & Paper, Textile Finishes, Photography Products, and Miscellaneous. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for each region for the period 2007 through 2015. Also, a six-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. The report profiles 53 companies including many key and niche players such as Advanced Biopolymers AS, Biothera, Inc., CarboMer Inc., Dalian Xindie Chitin Co. Ltd., HaloSource, Inc., Heppe GmbH, Kunpoong Bio Co., Ltd., Meron Biopolymers, Primex Ehf, QBas Co., Ltd., Sonat. Co, Taizhou Candorly Sea Biochemical & Health Products Co., Ltd., and V-Labs, Inc. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.
Contents
1.INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONSStudy Reliability and Reporting Limitations
Disclaimers
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
Product Definitions and Scope of Study
Introduction to Biopolymers
Chitin: A Modified Form of Glucose
Chitosan
2.INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
A Primer
Current and Future Analysis
Chitosan Market by End-Use
3.TRENDS AND ISSUES
New Innovations in the Medical Textiles Industry
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Approval
CosaminDS Ranked No.1
Diverse Views on Use of Glucosamine/Chondroitin for Treating Osteoarthritis
High Production Cost
Factors Curbing the Market
4.PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Introduction to Biopolymers
Applications of Biopolymers
Degradation: No more a Problem with Biopolymers
Synthesis of Biopolymers
Forms of Biopolymers
Starch and Glucose
Linear Biopolymers
Chitin and Chitosan: Most Common Form of Natural Biopolymers
Chitin: A Modified Form of Glucose
Chitosan
Evolution of Chitin and Chitosan
Chitin and Chitosan at a Glance
Features
Solubility
Chitin and Chitosan: The Chemical Structure
Physical Forms of Chitosan and its Applications
Production Process
Structure of Chitin and Chitosan
Chitin
Chitosan
Properties of Chitin and Chitosan
Chitin
Chitosan
Sources of Extraction
Chitin
One of the Nature’s Most Common Organic Compound
Chitin and Chitosan from FLS
Chitin Extraction
From Shells
Industrial Manufacturing Process
5.END-USE APPLICATIONS: A BROAD SPECTRUM
General Applications
Potential Areas of Growth
Glucosamine – A Major Derivative of Chitin
Uses of Glucosamine
Production Process
Glucosamine Combats Arthritis?
Table 1: Sales of Major Arthritic Remedies in US$ Million for the Years 2004 and 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Glucosamine for Back Pain
Water Treatment
Chitin in Water Treatment
Coagulant and Water Purification
Substitute to Other Chemical Flocculants
As a Filtration Agent for Pools and Spas
Filtration in Lab Decolorization Module
Chitosan in Water Treatment
Removal of Metal Ions
Treatment of Industrial Wastes
Nuclear Wastewater Treatment
Detoxification
Decolorization of Dye House Water
Cosmetics and Toiletries
As a better Substitute to Chemical Formulations
Chitin as a Moisturizing Agent
In Hair Care Products
Chitin in Cosmetics and Toiletries
Trend Towards Natural Products
Moisturizing Lotions and Men’s Shaving Products
Chitosan in Cosmetics and Toiletries
Reduced Static Charge and Adherence
In Hair Setting Lotions
In Skin Care Products
As a Skin Moisturizer
Table 2: A Typical Moisturizing Lotion Containing Chitosan (In %) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Color Cosmetics for Skin and Hair
In Men’s Toiletries
In Fragrances
In Fabrics for Athletes and Infants
In Soaps
Food & Beverages
In Retention of Flavors
As a Fining Agent in Beverages
As an Anti-Cholesterol Agent
As a Fat Substitute to ‘Olestra’
As an Animal Feed Additive
Chitin in Food & Beverages
In Foods and Pharmaceuticals
In Production of Glucosamine
Chitosan in Food & Beverages
As a Food Preservative
Chitosan Inhibits Clostridium Perfringens Spore Germination
Controlled Oxidation in Food Products
Effective in Weight Control
As a Fat Trapper
Cleansing Digestive Tract
Reducing High Blood Pressure
Agrochemicals
Builds up Plant Immune System
Chitosan in Agrochemicals
In Formulation of Pesticides
Carrier of Yeast Antagonists
Increases Crop Yield
Health Care/Medical
In Treating Diseases
In Wound Dressing
Chitosan Coating on Wound Dressings Prevents Microbes
As Surgical Sutures
In Pharmaceuticals
Chitin in Health Care/Medical
In Orthopedics
Chitosan in Health Care/Medical
In Treatment of Chronic Wounds
In Treatment of Burns
As an Antiplatelet and Anticoagulant
In Ophthalmology
As a Haemostatic Agent
Enhancement of Absorption Rate of Hydrophilic Drugs
Glycolysis Inhibition
Treatment of Renal Failure
Control of AIDS Virus
In other Medical and Analytical Applications
Cell Culture
Select Players in the Mammalian Cell Culture Market
Boehringer Ingelheim GMBH (Germany)
DSM Pharmaceutical Products (US)
GlaxoSmithKline plc (UK)
In Trapping Enzymes
Miscellaneous Applications
Product Separation and Recovery
Chitosan in Miscellaneous Applications
In Affinity Chromatography and as an Adsorbent
In Enhancing Foaming Properties of Proteins
In Paper Formation
Other Industries Using Chitin
Potential Applications of Chitin and Chitosan
Treatment of Tumors and Leukemia
Medical and Pharmaceutical Applications
Chitosans in Fat Digestion
Potential Substitutes in Acute Burn Wounds
Chitosan in Treating Severe Burns
In Preparation of Anti-inflammatory Agents
Aiding Bone Formation
Chitosan as an Analgesic
In Preventing Collagen Digestion by Collaganase
In Minimizing Adhesion Formation and Epicardial Reaction
Chitosan for Intestinal Delivery of Nitrofurantoin
Efficacy of Chitosan Post-Treatment in Calcification Prevention
Aiding in Defense Mechanism
In Treating Hypoinsulinaemia
Effect of Chitosan DAC in Treating Chronic Renal Problems
Observations Highlighting Chitin Properties
Absorption of Insulin across Nasal Mucosa
Chitosan in Protein Adsorption Studies
As a Catalyst in Medicine
Interaction of Chitinase A with Chitin
Presence of Chitinase in Human Serum
High Affinity of Chitovibrin towards Chitin and Chito-Oligomers
Chitin Synthases Promoting Cell Wall Formation
Influence of Cationic Chitosan on Cell Types
Chitin in Cuticle of Crustaceans
Chitin Synthase Genes in Hyphae Growth
Multiple Chitin Synthetase in Fungal Cells
Chitin Binding Domain for Efficient Hydrolysis
Varying Chitin Synthetase for Physiological Functions
As a Hepatic Arterial Chemoembolization Agent
Chitinase Activity in Human Serum and Leukocytes
Controlled Release of Endothelial Cell Growth Factor from Chitosan Albumin Micro Spheres for Localized Angiogenesis
Inhibition of Phagolysis in a Bacillus Thuringiensis Culture by Chitosan
Effect of Joint Administration of Heparin and Chitosan Sulfate Ether on Haemostatic Function as Coagulant
Chitobiase Providing Insights Into Tay-Sach Disease
Effect of Liposome-albumin Coatings on Ferric ion Retention and release from Chitosan Beads
Chitin and Chitosan in Reducing Mutagens
Reaction Mechanism of Chitosanase from Streptomyces
Effects of Chitosan on Experimental Abscess with Staphylococcus Aureus in Dogs
Continuous and Massive Intake of Chitosan Affects Mineral and Fat-soluble Vitamin Status in Rats Fed on a High-Fat Diet
Chitosan in Prevention of Hemorrhagic Cystitis in Rats
Chitosan in Inhibition of Infection of Bacteriophages
Synthesis of Chitosan-Amino Acid Conjugates and Their Usage in Heavy Metal Intakes
Determination of Lead Water Samples
Permeability and Blood Compatibility Properties of Chitosan Polyethylene for Haemodialysis
Biologically Derived Chitosan in Release of Disease Resistance Proteins
6.RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT IN RECENT PAST- A PERSPECTIVE BUILDER
Glucosamine to Treat UV- Related Skin Damage
N,N-Dimethyl N-ethyl Chitosan Developed for Oral Drug Delivery
A New Nanocapsule Being Developed by Chulalongkorn University
Chitosan to Help Detect Explosives and Bioagents
Chitosan Solution Increases the Shelf Life of Eggs
Paclitaxel-Incorporated Chitosan Hydrogel Inhibits Tumor Growth
Chitosan Dissolved in Formic or Acetic Acid Forms More Effective Packaging Material
Glucosamine Feared to Affect Fertility
7.PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS/INNOVATIONS
Forum Health to Launch Glucosamine Hydrochloride Supplement
University of Missouri Develops Biodegradable and Edible Films
Kitozyme Unveils KiOnutrime-Cs and KiOnutrime-CG
HemCon Medical Technologies Rolls Out Chitogauze Dressing Platform
Organic Growing Systems Develops Organisan II-YS™
Hokkaido Soda to Roll Out Cell-Culture Medium's Trail Samples
Pharma Base Introduces Osamine™ Pharmaceutical Grade Glucosamine
Ethical Naturals Launches Green-Grown
Dr Organics Unveils Body Shot
Shiseido Develops Hyaluronic Acid Molecule
8.PRODUCT INNOVATIONS/LAUNCHES IN RECENT PAST-A PERSPECTIVE BUILDER
Health Perception Launches GlucOsamax Extra
Herbalife Unveils a Series of Anti-Aging Products Containing Glucosamine
Schiff Nutrition Launches New Move Free® Advanced
Reno Introduces New Liquid Dietary Supplement
Health Perception Launches ArheumaCare
Neptune Technologies Introduces Glucosamine/NKO™
BR Pharmaceuticals Reintroduces Valupak
Imagenetix Announces the Launch of Glucosamine/ Celadrin® Combination
Elations Announced Plans to Introduce New Dietary Supplement
Kyowa Hakko Kogyo to Launch Hakko Glucosamine K
Procter & Gamble Develops Chitosan-based New Breathable Absorbent Articles
9.RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY
MatsyaFed Commences Commercial Manufacturing of Chitosan Capsules
Koyo Chemical to Expand Product Portfolio
HaloSource Opens New Production Facility in India
HaloSource® Obtains Environmental Protection Agency Registration for HaloPure BR® Technology
HemCon Medical Technologies Signs Collaborative Development Agreement with ProMetic BioSciences
Netech, Nihon Pharmaceutical and Yaizu Suisankagaku Industry Ink Agreement
HemCon Medical Technologies and Zimmer Dental Ink Agreement
Cargill Partners with Elations
Navamedic Inks Agreement with Queisser Pharma
Archimedes Development Acquires Fennopharma
Lescarden Receives First Poly-NAG Order from Pascual Laboratories
HemCon Medical Technologies Selects SanguiBioTech’s ChitoSkin Technology
Navamedic Divests ChitiNor to Seagarden
10.CORPORATE ACTIVITY IN RECENT PAST- A PERSPECTIVE BUILDER
Navamedic Signs Final Agreement with Grünenthal
Navamedic Enters into a Deal with William Ransom
Navamedic Begins Commercial Chitin Production
Vanson HaloSource Changes to HaloSource
Navamedic Signs Agreement with French Partner to Market Glucomed
Navamedic Enters into Agreement with Nergård Group
ChitiNor AS Signs a Letter of Intent with Lytone Enterprise
Zonagen Discontinues Chitosan (Z 216) Development
11.FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS
Advanced Biopolymers AS (Norway)
Biothera, Inc. (US)
CarboMer, Inc. (US)
Dalian Xindie Chitin Co., Ltd. (China)
HaloSource, Inc. (US)
Heppe GmbH (Germany)
Kunpoong Bio Co., Ltd. (South Korea)
Meron Biopolymers (India)
Primex Ehf (Iceland)
QBas Co., Ltd.
Sonat. Co (Russia)
Taizhou Candorly Sea Biochemical & Health Products Co., Ltd. (China)
V-Labs, Inc. (US)
12.GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
Table 3: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Chitin Derivatives by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for years 2007 through 2015 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 4: World Historic Review for Chitin Derivatives by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for years 2001 through 2006 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 5: World 11-Year Perspective for Chitin Derivatives by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 6: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Glucosamine by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for years 2007 through 2015 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 7: World Historic Review for Glucosamine by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for years 2001 through 2006 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 8: World 11-Year Perspective for Glucosamine by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 9: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Chitosan by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for years 2007 through 2015 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 10: World Historic Review for Chitosan by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for years 2001 through 2006 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 11: World 11-Year Perspective for Chitosan by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 12: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Other Chitin Derivatives by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for years 2007 through 2015 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 13: World Historic Review for Other Chitin Derivatives by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for years 2001 through 2006 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 14: World 11-Year Perspective for Other Chitin Derivatives by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 15: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Chitosan Consumption in Water Treatment by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for years 2007 through 2015 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 16: World Historic Review for Chitosan Consumption in Water Treatment by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for years 2001 through 2006 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 17: World 11-Year Perspective for Chitosan Consumption in Water Treatment by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 18: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Chitosan Consumption in Cosmetics & Toiletries by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for years 2007 through 2015 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 19: World Historic Review for Chitosan Consumption in Cosmetics & Toiletries by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for years 2001 through 2006 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 20: World 11-Year Perspective for Chitosan Consumption in Cosmetics & Toiletries by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 21: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Chitosan Consumption in Food & Beverages by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for years 2007 through 2015 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 22: World Historic Review for Chitosan Consumption in Food & Beverages by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for years 2001 through 2006 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 23: World 11-Year Perspective for Chitosan Consumption in Food & Beverages by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 24: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Chitosan Consumption in Healthcare/Medical Applications by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for years 2007 through 2015 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 25: World Historic Review for Chitosan Consumption in Healthcare/Medical Applications by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for years 2001 through 2006 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 26: World 11-Year Perspective for Chitosan Consumption in Healthcare/Medical Applications by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 27: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Chitosan Consumption in Agrochemicals by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for years 2007 through 2015 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 28: World Historic Review for Chitosan Consumption in Agrochemicals by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for years 2001 through 2006 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 29: World 11-Year Perspective for Chitosan Consumption in Agrochemicals by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 30: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Chitosan Consumption in Biotechnology Applications by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for years 2007 through 2015 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 31: World Historic Review for Chitosan Consumption in Biotechnology Applications by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 32: World 11-Year Perspective for Chitosan Consumption in Biotechnology Applications by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 33: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Chitosan Consumption in Pulp & Paper by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for years 2007 through 2015 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 34: World Historic Review for Chitosan Consumption in Pulp & Paper by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 35: World 11-Year Perspective for Chitosan Consumption in Pulp & Paper by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 36: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Chitosan Consumption in Textile Finishes by Geographic Region –US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for years 2007 through 2015 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 37: World Historic Review for Chitosan Consumption in Textile Finishes by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 38: World 11-Year Perspective for Chitosan Consumption in Textile Finishes by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 39: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Chitosan Consumption in Photography Products by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for years 2007 through 2015 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 40: World Historic Review for Chitosan Consumption in Photography Products by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 41: World 11-Year Perspective for Chitosan Consumption in Photography Products by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 42: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Chitosan Consumption in Miscellaneous Applications by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for years 2007 through 2015 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 43: World Historic Review for Chitosan Consumption in Miscellaneous Applications by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for years 2001 through 2006 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 44: World 11-Year Perspective for Chitosan Consumption in Miscellaneous Applications by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)
13.THE UNITED STATES
A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Chitosan Market by End-use
Specialty Supplements Dominating Other Dietary Supplements
Glucosamine/chondroitin: The Largest Product Segment
Treatment of Industrial Waste Waters – A Major Application of Chitin
Chemicals for Treatment of Industrial & Municipal Water
Other Key Application Areas
Chitin in Biomedicine - Market with Excellent Growth Potential
Emphasis on Production of High Grade Chitin
Breakthrough in Production Process
Pricing Conditions for Chitin and Chitosan
B. Market Analytics
Table 45: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Chitin Derivatives by Product Derivative – Glucosamine, Chitosan, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2015 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 46: US Historic Review for Chitin Derivatives by Product Derivative – Glucosamine, Chitosan, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2006 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 47: US 11-Year Perspective for Chitin Derivatives by Product Derivative – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Glucosamine, Chitosan and Other Markets for 2005, 2010 & 2015 Years (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 48: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Chitosan by End-Use Application – Water Treatment, Cosmetics & Toiletries, Food & Beverages, Healthcare/ Medical, Agrochemicals, Biotechnology, Pulp & Paper, Textile Finishes, Photography Products and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2015 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 49: US Historic Review for Chitosan by End-Use Application – Water Treatment, Cosmetics & Toiletries, Food & Beverages, Healthcare/Medical, Agrochemicals, Cell Culture and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2006 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 50: US 11-Year Perspective for Chitosan by End-Use Application – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Water Treatment, Cosmetics & Toiletries, Food & Beverages, Healthcare/Medical, Agrochemicals, Biotechnology, Pulp &Paper, Textile Finishes, Photography Products, and Miscellaneous Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)
14.CANADA
A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Chitosan Market by End-use
Government Approves Use of Shellfish Waste in Chitin/Chitosan Production
B. Market Analytics
Table 51: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Chitin Derivatives by Product Derivative – Glucosamine, Chitosan, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2015 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 52: Canadian Historic Review for Chitin Derivatives by Product Derivative – Glucosamine, Chitosan, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2006 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 53: Canadian 11-Year Perspective for Chitin Derivatives by Product Derivative – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Glucosamine, Chitosan and Other Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 54: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Chitosan by End-Use Application – Water Treatment, Cosmetics & Toiletries, Food & Beverages, Healthcare/ Medical, Agrochemicals, Biotechnology, Pulp & Paper, Textile Finishes, Photography Products and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2015 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 55: Canadian Historic Review for Chitosan by End-Use Application – Water Treatment, Cosmetics & Toiletries, Food & Beverages, Healthcare/Medical, Agrochemicals, Cell Culture and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2006 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 56: Canadian 11-Year Perspective for Chitosan by End-Use Application – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Water Treatment, Cosmetics & Toiletries, Food & Beverages, Healthcare/Medical, Agrochemicals, Biotechnology, Pulp & Paper, Textile Finishes, Photography Products, and Miscellaneous Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)
15.JAPAN
A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Chitosan Market by End-use
Biomedical Applications - Potential Growth Segment
B. Market Analytics
Table 57: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Chitin Derivatives by Product Derivative – Glucosamine, Chitosan, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2015 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 58: Japanese Historic Review for Chitin Derivatives by Product Derivative – Glucosamine, Chitosan, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2006 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 59: Japanese 11-Year Perspective for Chitin Derivatives by Product Derivative – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Chitosan, Glucosamine and Other Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 60: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Chitosan by End-Use Application – Water Treatment, Cosmetics & Toiletries, Food & Beverages, Healthcare/ Medical, Agrochemicals, Biotechnology, Pulp & Paper, Textile Finishes, Photography Products and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2015 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 61: Japanese Historic Review for Chitosan by End-Use Application – Water Treatment, Cosmetics & Toiletries, Food & Beverages, Healthcare/Medical, Agrochemicals, Cell Culture, and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2006 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 62: Japanese 11-Year Perspective for Chitosan by End-Use Application – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Water Treatment, Cosmetics & Toiletries, Food & Beverages, Healthcare/Medical, Agrochemicals, Biotechnology, Pulp & Paper, Textile Finishes, Photography Products, and Miscellaneous Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)
16.EUROPE
A. Market Analysis
Market Overview
Current & Future Analysis
Chitosan Market by End-use
B. Market Analytics
Table 63: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Chitin Derivatives by Product Derivative – Glucosamine, Chitosan, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2015 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 64: European Historic Review for Chitin Derivatives by Product Derivative – Glucosamine, Chitosan, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2006 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 65: European 11-Year Perspective for Chitin Derivatives by Product Derivative – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Chitosan, Glucosamine and Other Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 66: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Chitosan by End-Use Application – Water Treatment, Cosmetics & Toiletries, Food & Beverages, Healthcare/ Medical, Agrochemicals, Biotechnology, Pulp & Paper, Textile Finishes, Photography Products and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2015 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 67: European Historic Review for Chitosan by End-Use Application – Water Treatment, Cosmetics & Toiletries, Food & Beverages, Healthcare/Medical, Agrochemicals, Cell Culture, and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2006 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 68: European 11-Year Perspective for Chitosan by End-Use Application – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Water Treatment, Cosmetics & Toiletries, Food & Beverages, Healthcare/Medical, Agrochemicals, Biotechnology, Pulp & Paper, Textile Finishes, Photography Products, and Miscellaneous Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)
17.ASIA-PACIFIC
A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Chitosan Market by End-use
Focus on Select Markets – A Historic Perspective
China – Major Market
Focus on Major Issues
Water Treatment Chemicals Market
Table 69: Chinese Water Treatment Chemicals Market: Production Estimates for 1990-2010 (In Million Metric Tons) (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)
India
Export Scenario - Historic Perspective
Raw Materials for Chitin/Chitosan Being Thrown Away
Thailand
Production Trends
B. Market Analytics
Table 70: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Chitin Derivatives by Product Derivative – Glucosamine, Chitosan, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2015 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 71: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Chitin Derivatives by Product Derivative – Glucosamine, Chitosan, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2006 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 72: Asia-Pacific 11-Year Perspective for Chitin Derivatives by Product Derivative – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Glucosamine, Chitosan and Other Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 73: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Chitosan by End-Use Application – Water Treatment, Cosmetics & Toiletries, Food & Beverages, Healthcare/ Medical, Agrochemicals, Biotechnology, Pulp & Paper, Textile Finishes, Photography Products and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2015 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 74: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Chitosan by End-Use Application – Water Treatment, Cosmetics & Toiletries, Food & Beverages, Healthcare/Medical, Agrochemicals, Cell Culture, and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2006 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 75: Asia-Pacific 11-Year Perspective for Chitosan by End-Use Application – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Water Treatment, Cosmetics & Toiletries, Food & Beverages, Healthcare/Medical, Agrochemicals, Biotechnology, Pulp & Paper, Textile Finishes, Photography Products, and Miscellaneous Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)
18.REST OF WORLD
A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Chitosan Market by End-use
B. Market Analytics
Table 76: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Chitin Derivatives by Product Derivative – Glucosamine, Chitosan, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2015 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 77: Rest of World Historic Review for Chitin Derivatives by Product Derivative – Glucosamine, Chitosan, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2006 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 78: Rest of World 11-Year Perspective for Chitin Derivatives by Product Derivative – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Glucosamine, Chitosan and Other Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 79: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Chitosan by End-Use Application – Water Treatment, Cosmetics & Toiletries, Food & Beverages, Healthcare/Medical, Agrochemicals, Biotechnology, Pulp & Paper, Textile Finishes, Photography Products and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2015 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 80: Rest of World Historic Review for Chitosan by End-Use Application – Water Treatment, Cosmetics & Toiletries, Food & Beverages, Healthcare/Medical, Agrochemicals, Cell Culture, and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2006 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 81: Rest of World 11-Year Perspective for Chitosan by End-Use Application – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Water Treatment, Cosmetics & Toiletries, Food & Beverages, Healthcare/Medical, Agrochemicals, Biotechnology, Pulp & Paper, Textile Finishes, Photography Products, and Miscellaneous Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)
Total Companies Profiled: 53 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 55)
Region/CountryPlayers
The United States10
Canada
Japan
Europe
Germany
The United Kingdom
Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan)
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