Europe Chitosan Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Grade, By Application (Water Treatment, Food & Beverages, Cosmetics, Medical & Pharmaceuticals, Agrochemicals, and Others), By Country and Growth Forecast, 2023 - 2030

Europe Chitosan Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Grade, By Application (Water Treatment, Food & Beverages, Cosmetics, Medical & Pharmaceuticals, Agrochemicals, and Others), By Country and Growth Forecast, 2023 - 2030


The Europe Chitosan Market would witness market growth of 16.9% CAGR during the forecast period (2023-2030). In the year 2020, the Europe market's volume surged to 40.84 kilo tonnes, showcasing a growth of 16.3% (2019-2022).

Food-grade chitosan, derived from crustacean shells, holds significant promise and versatility in the food industry. Its uses span various applications, including food processing, packaging, and preservation. Chitosan's natural antimicrobial properties make it an effective preservative. Thus, the UK market consumed 14.33 kilo tonnes of Chitosan in 2022.

The Germany market dominated the Europe Chitosan Market by Country in 2022, and would continue to be a dominant market till 2030; thereby, achieving a market value of $1,750.2 Million by 2030. The UK market is exhibiting a CAGR of 15.9% during (2023 - 2030). Additionally, The France market would experience a CAGR of 17.8% during (2023 - 2030).

Its remarkable wound-healing properties have garnered significant attention in the medical community. Its ability to accelerate wound closure, promote tissue regeneration, and inhibit bacterial growth makes it invaluable in advanced wound dressings and bandages.

Moreover, Chitosan-based wound healing products facilitate faster healing, reduce the risk of infection, and enhance patient comfort, revolutionizing the management of acute and chronic wounds.

Government of the United Kingdom, regarding gross value added (GVA), beverages were the largest manufacturing category with a value of £6.5 billion in 2021. It contributed 21.4% to the total food and drink manufacturing GVA. The other food products category was the second largest, valued at £6.3 billion in the same year, contributing 20.6% to the total food and drink manufacturing GVA.

Based on Grade, the market is segmented into Industrial, Food, and Pharmaceutical. Based on Application, the market is segmented into Water Treatment, Food & Beverages, Cosmetics, Medical & Pharmaceuticals, Agrochemicals, and Others. Based on countries, the market is segmented into Germany, UK, France, Russia, Spain, Italy, and Rest of Europe.

List of Key Companies Profiled
  • Foodchem International Corporation
  • FMC Corporation
  • Qingdao Yunzhou Biochemistry Co.
  • Panvo Organics Pvt. Ltd.
  • Advanced Biopolymers AS
  • Meron
  • Heppe Medical Chitosan GmbH
  • KitoZyme S.A
  • Kraeber & Co. GmbH
  • Golden-Shell Pharmaceutical
Europe Chitosan Market Report Segmentation

By Grade (Volume, Kilo Tonnes, USD Billon, 2019-2030)
  • Industrial
  • Food
  • Pharmaceutical
By Application (Volume, Kilo Tonnes, USD Billon, 2019-2030)
  • Water Treatment
  • Food & Beverages
  • Cosmetics
  • Medical & Pharmaceuticals
  • Agrochemicals
  • Others
By Country (Volume, Kilo Tonnes, USD Billon, 2019-2030)
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Russia
  • Spain
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe


Chapter 1. Market Scope & Methodology
1.1 Market Definition
1.2 Objectives
1.3 Market Scope
1.4 Segmentation
1.4.1 Europe Chitosan Market, by Grade
1.4.2 Europe Chitosan Market, by Application
1.4.3 Europe Chitosan Market, by Country
1.5 Methodology for the research
Chapter 2. Market at a Glance
2.1 Key Highlights
Chapter 3. Market Overview
3.1 Introduction
3.1.1 Overview
3.1.1.1 Market Composition and Scenario
3.2 Key Factors Impacting the Market
3.2.1 Market Drivers
3.2.2 Market Restraints
3.2.3 Market Opportunities
3.2.4 Market Challenges
3.3 Porter Five Forces Analysis
Chapter 4. Europe Chitosan Market by Grade
4.1 Europe Industrial Market by Country
4.2 Europe Food Market by Country
4.3 Europe Pharmaceutical Market by Country
Chapter 5. Europe Chitosan Market by Application
5.1 Europe Water Treatment Market by Country
5.2 Europe Food & Beverages Market by Country
5.3 Europe Cosmetics Market by Country
5.4 Europe Medical & Pharmaceuticals Market by Country
5.5 Europe Agrochemicals Market by Country
5.6 Europe Others Market by Country
Chapter 6. Europe Chitosan Market by Country
6.1 Germany Chitosan Market
6.1.1 Germany Chitosan Market by Grade
6.1.2 Germany Chitosan Market by Application
6.2 UK Chitosan Market
6.2.1 UK Chitosan Market by Grade
6.2.2 UK Chitosan Market by Application
6.3 France Chitosan Market
6.3.1 France Chitosan Market by Grade
6.3.2 France Chitosan Market by Application
6.4 Russia Chitosan Market
6.4.1 Russia Chitosan Market by Grade
6.4.2 Russia Chitosan Market by Application
6.5 Spain Chitosan Market
6.5.1 Spain Chitosan Market by Grade
6.5.2 Spain Chitosan Market by Application
6.6 Italy Chitosan Market
6.6.1 Italy Chitosan Market by Grade
6.6.2 Italy Chitosan Market by Application
6.7 Rest of Europe Chitosan Market
6.7.1 Rest of Europe Chitosan Market by Grade
6.7.2 Rest of Europe Chitosan Market by Application
Chapter 7. Company Profiles
7.1 Foodchem International Corporation
7.1.1 Company Overview
7.1.2 SWOT Analysis
7.2 FMC Corporation
7.2.1 Company Overview
7.2.2 Financial Analysis
7.2.3 Research & Development Expenses
7.2.4 SWOT Analysis
7.3 Qingdao Yunzhou Biochemistry Co.
7.3.1 Company Overview
7.3.2 SWOT Analysis
7.4 Panvo Organics Pvt. Ltd.
7.4.1 Company Overview
7.4.2 SWOT Analysis
7.5 Advanced Biopolymers AS
7.5.1 Company Overview
7.5.2 SWOT Analysis
7.6 Meron Group
7.6.1 Company Overview
7.6.2 SWOT Analysis
7.7 Heppe Medical Chitosan GmbH
7.7.1 Company Overview
7.7.2 SWOT Analysis
7.8 KitoZyme S.A.
7.8.1 Company Overview
7.8.2 SWOT Analysis
7.9 Kraeber & Co. GmbH
7.9.1 Company Overview
7.9.2 SWOT Analysis
7.10. Golden-Shell Pharmaceutical
7.10.1 Company Overview
7.10.2 SWOT Analysis

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