Chitin and Chitosan: Market Research Report

January 2014 | 185 pages | ID: C0080B7D02BEN
Global Industry Analysts, Inc

Abstracts

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Chitin and 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 the period 2013 through 2020. Also, a seven-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are primarily based on public domain information including company URLs. The report profiles 32 companies including many key and niche players such as -

• Advanced Biopolymers AS
• Heppe Medical Chitosan GmbH
• KYTOSAN® USA, LLC
• Kunpoong Bio Co., Ltd.
• Meron Biopolymers

Contents

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
Disclaimers
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
Product Definitions and Scope of Study
Introduction to Biopolymers
Chitin
Glucosamine – A Major Derivative of Chitin
Chitosan

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

Current and Future Analysis
Chitin Derivatives
Chitosan Market by End-Use

2. MARKET DYANMICS

Biopolymers Vs. Fossil Fuels
Fuel Cells – A Potential Application Market
Renewable Chemicals: Another Potential Market
Glucosamine Sourced from Vegetables to Exhibit Growth
Chitosan – An Eco-Friendly Renewable Resource for Water Treatment
Nutraceuticals to Drive Growth
Use of Chitosan in Bioanalytical Sciences to Boom
Trend towards Natural Skincare Products Augurs Well for Market Growth
Plant Protection Applications to Boost Prospects
Use in Improving Crop Yields Draws Attention
Plant Nutrition and Chitin: Evolving Role
Chitosan as an Antitranspirant?
Chitin for Plant Nutrition
Combating Biotic Stress: A Promising Future
Abiotic Stress & Chitin
Medical Textiles & Biological Dressings – Opportunities in Store
Potential Applications in Medicine to Garner Growth
Treatment of Tumors and Leukemia
Potential Substitutes in Acute Burn Wounds
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
In Treating Hypoinsulinaemia
Effect of Chitosan DAC in Treating Chronic Renal Problems
Chitin and Chitosan from FLS
Controlled Release of Endothelial Cell Growth Factor from Chitosan Albumin Micro Spheres for Localized Angiogenesis
Factors Determining Long-Term Viability of Chitin & Chitosan
Regulatory Concerns

3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Biopolymers – An Introduction
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
Biochemical Similarities between Chitin and Cellulose
Chitosan
Evolution of Chitin and Chitosan
Chitin and Chitosan: Chemical Structure
Physical Forms of Chitosan and its Applications
Production Process
Properties of Chitin and Chitosan
Chitin
Chitosan
Sources of Extraction
Chitin
One of the Nature’s Most Common Organic Compound
Chitin Extraction
From Shells
Industrial Manufacturing Process

4. END-USE APPLICATIONS: A BROAD SPECTRUM

General Applications
Areas of Growth
Glucosamine – A Major Derivative of Chitin
Uses of Glucosamine
Production Process
Glucosamine Combats Arthritis?
Glucosamine for Back Pain
Water Treatment
Chitin in Water Treatment
Chitosan in Water Treatment
Chitosan and Chitin in Textiles Industry
Cosmetics and Toiletries
Substitute to Chemical Formulations
Moisturizing Agent
In Hair Care Products
Chitosan in Cosmetics and Toiletries

Table 1. A Typical Moisturizing Lotion Containing Chitosan (In %) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Food & Beverages
Agrochemicals
Use of Chitin in Non-Field Horticulture and Agriculture
Health Care/Medical
Miscellaneous Applications
Observations Highlighting Chitin Properties

5. PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS/INNOVATIONS

TriStar Receives New Patent for Chitosan Technology
Primex to Launch LipoSan Ultra®
NanoStruck Technologies to Rename its Product Range
NutraGenesis Unveils Orisett
HKTU to Add Novel Natural Supplements to its Product Portfolio
WavePharma Rolls Out Chitosan-Based Delivery System
Marvelous Launches Osteo-Pet®

6. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY

KitoZyme Joined Forces with University of Liege
ArcticSource1 Takes over Norwegian Chitosan
Entellus Medical Inks Distribution Agreement with CogENT Therapeutics
BASF to Divest its Marine Biopolymers Business

7. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS

Advanced Biopolymers AS (Norway)
Heppe Medical Chitosan GmbH (Germany)

KYTOSAN® USA, LLC (US)

Kunpoong Bio Co. , Ltd. (South Korea)
Meron Biopolymers (India)
Primex Ehf (Iceland)
Zhejiang Candorly Pharmaceutical Co. , Ltd (China)

8. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

Table 2. 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 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 3. 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 2006 through 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 4. World 15-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 2006, 2014 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 5. 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 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 6. 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 2006 through 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 7. World 15-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 2006, 2014 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 8. 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 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 9. 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 2006 through 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 10. World 15-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 2006, 2014 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 11. 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 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 12. 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 2006 through 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 13. World 15-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 2006, 2014 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 14. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Chitosan Consumption by End-Use Application - Water Treatment, Cosmetics & Toiletries, Food & Beverages, Healthcare/Medical, Agrochemicals, Biotechnology, Pulp & Paper, Textile Finishes, Photography Products and Other End-Use Application Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 15. World Historic Review for Chitosan Consumption by End-Use Application - Water Treatment, Cosmetics & Toiletries, Food & Beverages, Healthcare/Medical, Agrochemicals, Biotechnology, Pulp & Paper, Textile Finishes, Photography Products and Other End-Use Application Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2006 through 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 16. World 15-Year Perspective for Chitosan Consumption by End-Use Application - Water Treatment, Cosmetics & Toiletries, Food & Beverages, Healthcare/Medical, Agrochemicals, Biotechnology, Pulp & Paper, Textile Finishes, Photography Products and Other End-Use Application Markets for Years 2006, 2014 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 17. 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 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 18. 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 2006 through 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 19. World 15-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 2006, 2014 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 20. 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 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 21. 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 2006 through 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 22. World 15-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 2006, 2014 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 23. 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 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 24. 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 2006 through 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 25. World 15-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 2006, 2014 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 26. 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 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 27. 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 2006 through 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 28. World 15-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 2006, 2014 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 29. 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 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 30. 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 2006 through 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 31. World 15-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 2006, 2014 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 32. 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 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 33. 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 2006 through 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 34. World 15-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 2006, 2014 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 35. 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 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 36. 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 2006 through 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 37. World 15-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 2006, 2014 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 38. 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 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 39. 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 2006 through 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 40. World 15-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 2006, 2014 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 41. 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 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 42. 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 2006 through 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 43. World 15-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 2006, 2014 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 44. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Chitosan Consumption in Other End-Use 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 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 45. World Historic Review for Chitosan Consumption in Other End-Use 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 2006 through 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 46. World 15-Year Perspective for Chitosan Consumption in Other End-Use 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 2006, 2014 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

III. MARKET

1. THE UNITED STATES

A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Chitosan Market by End-use
Value Sales of Glucosamine Dip during Economic Recession
Demand to Grow in Dietary Supplements
Treatment of Industrial Waste Waters – A Major Application of Chitin
Product Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments
Key Players
B. Market Analytics

Table 47. 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 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 48. 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 2006 through 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 49. US 15-Year Perspective for Chitin Derivatives by Product Derivative - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Glucosamine, Chitosan and Other Markets for Years 2006, 2014 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 50. 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 Other End-Use Application Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 51. US Historic Review for Chitosan by End-Use Application - Water Treatment, Cosmetics & Toiletries, Food & Beverages, Healthcare/Medical, Agrochemicals, Biotechnology, Pulp & Paper, Textile Finishes, Photography Products and Other End-Use Application Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2006 through 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 52. US 15-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 Other End-Use Application Markets for Years 2006, 2014 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

2. CANADA

A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Chitosan Market by End-use
Product Launch
B. Market Analytics

Table 53. 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 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 54. 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 2006 through 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 55. Canadian 15-Year Perspective for Chitin Derivatives by Product Derivative - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Glucosamine, Chitosan and Other Markets for Years 2006, 2014 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 56. 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 Other End-Use Application Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 57. Canadian Historic Review for Chitosan by End-Use Application - Water Treatment, Cosmetics & Toiletries, Food & Beverages, Healthcare/Medical, Agrochemicals, Biotechnology, Pulp & Paper, Textile Finishes, Photography Products and Other End-Use Application Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2006 through 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 58. Canadian 15-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 Other End-Use Application Markets for Years 2006, 2014 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3. JAPAN

A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Chitosan Market by End-use
Biomedical Applications - Potential Growth Segment
Product Launch
B. Market Analytics

Table 59. 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 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 60. 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 2006 through 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 61. Japanese 15-Year Perspective for Chitin Derivatives by Product Derivative - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Glucosamine, Chitosan and Other Markets for Years 2006, 2014 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 62. 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 Other End-Use Application Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 63. Japanese Historic Review for Chitosan by End-Use Application - Water Treatment, Cosmetics & Toiletries, Food & Beverages, Healthcare/Medical, Agrochemicals, Biotechnology, Pulp & Paper, Textile Finishes, Photography Products and Other End-Use Application Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2006 through 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 64. Japanese 15-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 Other End-Use Application Markets for Years 2006, 2014 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4. EUROPE

A. Market Analysis
Market Overview
Current & Future Analysis
Chitosan Market by End-use
Strategic Corporate Developments
Key Players
B. Market Analytics

Table 65. 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 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 66. 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 2006 through 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 67. European 15-Year Perspective for Chitin Derivatives by Product Derivative - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Glucosamine, Chitosan and Other Markets for Years 2006, 2014 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 68. 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 Other End-Use Application Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 69. European Historic Review for Chitosan by End-Use Application - Water Treatment, Cosmetics & Toiletries, Food & Beverages, Healthcare/Medical, Agrochemicals, Biotechnology, Pulp & Paper, Textile Finishes, Photography Products and Other End-Use Application Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2006 through 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 70. European 15-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 Other End-Use Application Markets for Years 2006, 2014 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5. ASIA-PACIFIC

A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Focus on Select Markets
China – Major Market
Focus on Major Issues
Thailand
Key Players
B. Market Analytics

Table 71. 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 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 72. 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 2006 through 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 73. Asia-Pacific 15-Year Perspective for Chitin Derivatives by Product Derivative - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Glucosamine, Chitosan and Other Markets for Years 2006, 2014 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 74. 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 Other End-Use Application Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 75. Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Chitosan by End-Use Application - Water Treatment, Cosmetics & Toiletries, Food & Beverages, Healthcare/Medical, Agrochemicals, Biotechnology, Pulp & Paper, Textile Finishes, Photography Products and Other End-Use Application Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2006 through 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 76. Asia-Pacific 15-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 Other End-Use Application Markets for Years 2006, 2014 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

6. REST OF WORLD

A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Chitosan Market by End-use
B. Market Analytics

Table 77. 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 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 78. 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 2006 through 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 79. Rest of World 15-Year Perspective for Chitin Derivatives by Product Derivative - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Glucosamine, Chitosan and Other Markets for Years 2006, 2014 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 80. 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 Other End-Use Application Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 81. Rest of World Historic Review for Chitosan by End-Use Application - Water Treatment, Cosmetics & Toiletries, Food & Beverages, Healthcare/Medical, Agrochemicals, Biotechnology, Pulp & Paper, Textile Finishes, Photography Products and Other End-Use Application Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2006 through 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 82. Rest of World 15-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 Other End-Use Application Markets for Years 2006, 2014 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Total Companies Profiled:
The United States (7)
Japan (2)
Europe (10)
  Germany (2)
  Rest of Europe (8)
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (13)