Dublin, March 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Chitin Global Market Insights 2025, Analysis and Forecast to 2030, by Manufacturers, Regions, Technology, Application” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.
The global chitin market is estimated at USD 100 to 150 million in 2025, with a CAGR of 5% to 6% from 2025 to 2030, fueled by diverse industry demand. Key drivers include rising agricultural biostimulant use, clean beauty demand, and advancements in chitin extraction.
Regional Analysis
- North America: Holds 35-40% market share, with a growth rate of 4-5%. Growth is driven by cosmetics, with the United States leading in beauty products and Canada focusing on agriculture.
- Europe: Accounts for 25-30%market share, with a growth rate of 4-5%. Demand from Germany and France supports stability, driven by sustainable agriculture.
- Asia Pacific: Represents 20-25% market share, with a growth rate of 6-7%. China and Japan drive growth with pharma and agricultural production.
- Rest of the World: Holds 10-15% market share, growing at 5-6%, with Brazil leading due to agriculture needs.
Trends in Asia Pacific focus on scale, while North America emphasizes premium uses.
Application Analysis
Agriculture grows at 5-6%, driven by biostimulant demand, with trends toward chitin in soil health and pest control products. Cosmetics grow at 6-7%, fueled by skin health needs, with trends toward chitin in moisturizers and wound care. Pharmaceuticals grow at 5-6%, supporting drug delivery, with trends toward chitin-based biomaterials. Others, like water treatment, grow at 4-5%, with steady demand for sustainable solutions.
Key Market Players
- Sfly: Sfly offers chitin for agriculture and pharma. Known for its sustainable, high-quality products, it serves Asia’s markets.
- Heppe Medical Chitosan GmbH: Heppe provides chitin for medical uses. It excels in delivering pure, innovative solutions for Europe.
- Golden-Shell Pharmaceutical: Golden-Shell supplies chitin for health applications. It focuses on scalable, quality products for China.
- Zhejiang Fengrun Biotech: Fengrun offers chitin for diverse uses. Known for its practical, high-performance solutions, it supports regional markets.
- Aoxin Biotechnology: Aoxin provides chitin for agriculture and cosmetics. It focuses on reliable, cost-effective products for Asia.
These companies compete on sustainability, purity, and cost, driving the market through innovation.
Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
The threat of new entrants is moderate due to extraction barriers. Substitutes are medium, with synthetic polymers competing. Buyer power is medium, with industries negotiating. Supplier power is moderate due to shell sourcing. Rivalry is high, pushing quality and sustainability.
Market Opportunities and Challenges
- Opportunities
- Rising sustainable agriculture demand boosting chitin use.
- Advancements in extraction technology.
- Expansion into emerging cosmetic markets.
- Challenges
- High production costs limiting adoption.
- Supply chain variability in raw materials.
- Market saturation in developed regions requiring innovation.
Key Topics Covered
Chapter 1 Executive Summary
Chapter 2 Abbreviation and Acronyms
Chapter 3 Preface
3.1 Research Scope
3.2 Research Sources
3.2.1 Data Sources
3.2.2 Assumptions
3.3 Research Method
Chapter 4 Market Landscape
4.1 Market Overview
4.2 Classification/Types
4.3 Application/End Users
Chapter 5 Market Trend Analysis
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Drivers
5.3 Restraints
5.4 Opportunities
5.5 Threats
Chapter 6 Industry Chain Analysis
6.1 Upstream/Suppliers Analysis
6.2 Chitin Analysis
6.2.1 Technology Analysis
6.2.2 Cost Analysis
6.2.3 Market Channel Analysis
6.3 Downstream Buyers/End Users
Chapter 7 Latest Market Dynamics
7.1 Latest News
7.2 Merger and Acquisition
7.3 Planned/Future Project
7.4 Policy Dynamics
Chapter 8 Trading Analysis
8.1 Export of Chitin by Region
8.2 Import of Chitin by Region
8.3 Balance of Trade
Chapter 9 Historical and Forecast Chitin Market in North America (2020-2030)
9.1 Chitin Market Size
9.2 Chitin Demand by End Use
9.3 Competition by Players/Suppliers
9.4 Type Segmentation and Price
9.5 Key Countries Analysis
9.5.1 United States
9.5.2 Canada
9.5.3 Mexico
Chapter 10 Historical and Forecast Chitin Market in South America (2020-2030)
10.1 Chitin Market Size
10.2 Chitin Demand by End Use
10.3 Competition by Players/Suppliers
10.4 Type Segmentation and Price
10.5 Key Countries Analysis
10.5.1 Brazil
10.5.2 Argentina
10.5.3 Chile
10.5.4 Peru
Chapter 11 Historical and Forecast Chitin Market in Asia & Pacific (2020-2030)
11.1 Chitin Market Size
11.2 Chitin Demand by End Use
11.3 Competition by Players/Suppliers
11.4 Type Segmentation and Price
11.5 Key Countries Analysis
11.5.1 China
11.5.2 India
11.5.3 Japan
11.5.4 South Korea
11.5.5 Southeast Asia
11.5.6 Australia
Chapter 12 Historical and Forecast Chitin Market in Europe (2020-2030)
12.1 Chitin Market Size
12.2 Chitin Demand by End Use
12.3 Competition by Players/Suppliers
12.4 Type Segmentation and Price
12.5 Key Countries Analysis
12.5.1 Germany
12.5.2 France
12.5.3 United Kingdom
12.5.4 Italy
12.5.5 Spain
12.5.6 Belgium
12.5.7 Netherlands
12.5.8 Austria
12.5.9 Poland
12.5.10 Russia
Chapter 13 Historical and Forecast Chitin Market in MEA (2020-2030)
13.1 Chitin Market Size
13.2 Chitin Demand by End Use
13.3 Competition by Players/Suppliers
13.4 Type Segmentation and Price
13.5 Key Countries Analysis
13.5.1 Egypt
13.5.2 Israel
13.5.3 South Africa
13.5.4 Gulf Cooperation Council Countries
13.5.5 Turkey
Chapter 14 Summary For Global Chitin Market (2020-2025)
14.1 Chitin Market Size
14.2 Chitin Demand by End Use
14.3 Competition by Players/Suppliers
14.4 Type Segmentation and Price
Chapter 15 Global Chitin Market Forecast (2025-2030)
15.1 Chitin Market Size Forecast
15.2 Chitin Demand Forecast
15.3 Competition by Players/Suppliers
15.4 Type Segmentation and Price Forecast
Chapter 16 Analysis of Global Key Vendors
16.1 Sfly
16.1.1 Company Profile
16.1.2 Main Business and Chitin Information
16.1.3 SWOT Analysis of Sfly
16.1.4 Sfly Chitin Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
16.2 Heppe Medical Chitosan GmbH
16.2.1 Company Profile
16.2.2 Main Business and Chitin Information
16.2.3 SWOT Analysis of Heppe Medical Chitosan GmbH
16.2.4 Heppe Medical Chitosan GmbH Chitin Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
16.3 Golden-Shell Pharmaceutical
16.3.1 Company Profile
16.3.2 Main Business and Chitin Information
16.3.3 SWOT Analysis of Golden-Shell Pharmaceutical
16.3.4 Golden-Shell Pharmaceutical Chitin Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
16.4 Zhejiang Fengrun Biotech
16.4.1 Company Profile
16.4.2 Main Business and Chitin Information
16.4.3 SWOT Analysis of Zhejiang Fengrun Biotech
16.4.4 Zhejiang Fengrun Biotech Chitin Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
16.5 Aoxin Biotechnology
16.5.1 Company Profile
16.5.2 Main Business and Chitin Information
16.5.3 SWOT Analysis of Aoxin Biotechnology
16.5.4 Aoxin Biotechnology Chitin Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
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