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CHITIN & CHITOSAN - A GLOBAL STRATEGIC BUSINESS REPORT   

Research Abstract

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 30 companies including many key and niche players such as Advanced Biopolymers AS, Biothera, Inc., CarboMer 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.

Code : MCP-2039
Price : $4500
Companies : 30
Pages : 183
Date : October 2010
Market Data Tables : 81

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

  CHITIN & CHITOSAN (Complete Report) Pages : 183   | $4500
 
  1. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS.......14 $295  
   Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations.......1  
   Disclaimers.......2  
   Data Interpretation & Reporting Level.......3
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics.......3
Product Definitions and Scope of Study.......3
  
   Introduction to Biopolymers.......4
Chitin: A Modified Form of Glucose.......4
Chitosan.......4
  
  2. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW.......5   
   A Primer.......5
Current and Future Analysis.......5
Chitosan Market by End-Use.......5
1$100
  3. TRENDS AND ISSUES.......6   
   New Innovations in the Medical Textiles Industry.......6
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Approval.......6
CosaminDS Ranked No.1.......6
Diverse Views on Use of Glucosamine/Chondroitin for Treating Osteoarthritis.......6
1$100
   High Production Cost.......7
Factors Curbing the Market.......7
1$100
  4. PRODUCT OVERVIEW.......89 $595  
   Introduction to Biopolymers.......8
Applications of Biopolymers.......8
Degradation: No more a Problem with Biopolymers.......8
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   Synthesis of Biopolymers.......9
Forms of Biopolymers.......9
Starch and Glucose.......9
Linear Biopolymers.......9
Chitin and Chitosan: Most Common Form of Natural Biopolymers.......9
1$100
   Chitin: A Modified Form of Glucose.......10
Chitosan.......10
Evolution of Chitin and Chitosan.......10
1$100
   Chitin and Chitosan at a Glance.......11
Features.......11
Solubility.......11
Chitin and Chitosan: The Chemical Structure.......11
1$100
   Physical Forms of Chitosan and its Applications.......12
Production Process.......12
1$100
   Structure of Chitin and Chitosan.......13
Chitin.......13
Chitosan.......13
Properties of Chitin and Chitosan.......13
Chitin.......13
1$100
   Chitosan.......14
Sources of Extraction.......14
Chitin.......14
1$100
   One of the Nature’s Most Common Organic Compound.......15
Chitin and Chitosan from FLS.......15
1$100
   Chitin Extraction.......16
From Shells.......16
Industrial Manufacturing Process.......16
1$100
  5. END-USE APPLICATIONS: A BROAD SPECTRUM.......1728 $1995  
   End-Use Applications: A Broad Spectrum.......171$100
   General Applications.......181$100
   Potential Areas of Growth.......191$100
   Glucosamine – A Major Derivative of Chitin.......20
Uses of Glucosamine.......20
Production Process.......20
Glucosamine Combats Arthritis?.......20
1$100
   Table 1: Sales of Major Arthritic Remedies in US$ Million for the Years 2004 and 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......211$350
   Glucosamine for Back Pain.......22
Water Treatment.......22
Chitin in Water Treatment.......22
Coagulant and Water Purification.......22
Substitute to Other Chemical Flocculants.......22
1$100
   As a Filtration Agent for Pools and Spas.......23
Filtration in Lab Decolorization Module.......23
Chitosan in Water Treatment.......23
Removal of Metal Ions.......23
Treatment of Industrial Wastes.......23
Nuclear Wastewater Treatment.......23
Detoxification.......23
1$100
   Decolorization of Dye House Water.......24
Cosmetics and Toiletries.......24
As a better Substitute to Chemical Formulations.......24
Chitin as a Moisturizing Agent.......24
1$100
   In Hair Care Products.......25
Chitin in Cosmetics and Toiletries.......25
Trend Towards Natural Products.......25
Moisturizing Lotions and Men’s Shaving Products.......25
Chitosan in Cosmetics and Toiletries.......25
Reduced Static Charge and Adherence.......25
In Hair Setting Lotions.......25
1$100
   In Skin Care Products.......26
As a Skin Moisturizer.......26
Table 2: A Typical Moisturizing Lotion Containing Chitosan (In %) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......26
Color Cosmetics for Skin and Hair.......26
In Men’s Toiletries.......26
In Fragrances.......26
1$350
   In Fabrics for Athletes and Infants.......27
In Soaps.......27
Food & Beverages.......27
In Retention of Flavors.......27
As a Fining Agent in Beverages.......27
As an Anti-Cholesterol Agent.......27
1$100
   As a Fat Substitute to ‘Olestra’.......28
As an Animal Feed Additive.......28
Chitin in Food & Beverages.......28
In Foods and Pharmaceuticals.......28
In Production of Glucosamine.......28
1$100
   Chitosan in Food & Beverages.......29
As a Food Preservative.......29
Chitosan Inhibits Clostridium Perfringens Spore Germination.......29
Controlled Oxidation in Food Products.......29
Effective in Weight Control.......29
As a Fat Trapper.......29
Cleansing Digestive Tract.......29
Reducing High Blood Pressure.......29
1$100
   Agrochemicals.......30
Builds up Plant Immune System.......30
Chitosan in Agrochemicals.......30
In Formulation of Pesticides.......30
Carrier of Yeast Antagonists.......30
Increases Crop Yield.......30
Health Care/Medical.......30
1$100
   In Treating Diseases.......31
In Wound Dressing.......31
Chitosan Coating on Wound Dressings Prevents Microbes.......31
As Surgical Sutures.......31
1$100
   In Pharmaceuticals.......32
Chitin in Health Care/Medical.......32
In Orthopedics.......32
Chitosan in Health Care/Medical.......32
In Treatment of Chronic Wounds.......32
1$100
   In Treatment of Burns.......33
As an Antiplatelet and Anticoagulant.......33
In Ophthalmology.......33
As a Haemostatic Agent.......33
Enhancement of Absorption Rate of Hydrophilic Drugs.......33
Glycolysis Inhibition.......33
1$100
   Treatment of Renal Failure.......34
Control of AIDS Virus.......34
In other Medical and Analytical Applications.......34
Cell Culture.......34
Select Players in the Mammalian Cell Culture Market.......34
Boehringer Ingelheim GMBH (Germany).......34
DSM Pharmaceutical Products (US).......34
1$100
   GlaxoSmithKline plc (UK).......35
In Trapping Enzymes.......35
Miscellaneous Applications.......35
Product Separation and Recovery.......35
Chitosan in Miscellaneous Applications.......35
In Affinity Chromatography and as an Adsorbent.......35
In Enhancing Foaming Properties of Proteins.......35
1$100
   In Paper Formation.......36
Other Industries Using Chitin.......36
Potential Applications of Chitin and Chitosan.......36
Treatment of Tumors and Leukemia.......36
Medical and Pharmaceutical Applications.......36
Chitosans in Fat Digestion.......36
1$100
   Potential Substitutes in Acute Burn Wounds.......37
Chitosan in Treating Severe Burns.......37
In Preparation of Anti-inflammatory Agents.......37
Aiding Bone Formation.......37
1$100
   Chitosan as an Analgesic.......38
In Preventing Collagen Digestion by Collaganase.......38
In Minimizing Adhesion Formation and Epicardial Reaction.......38
Chitosan for Intestinal Delivery of Nitrofurantoin.......38
Efficacy of Chitosan Post-Treatment in Calcification Prevention.......38
Aiding in Defense Mechanism.......38
1$100
   In Treating Hypoinsulinaemia.......39
Effect of Chitosan DAC in Treating Chronic Renal Problems.......39
Observations Highlighting Chitin Properties.......39
Absorption of Insulin across Nasal Mucosa.......39
Chitosan in Protein Adsorption Studies.......39
As a Catalyst in Medicine.......39
1$100
   Interaction of Chitinase A with Chitin.......40
Presence of Chitinase in Human Serum.......40
High Affinity of Chitovibrin towards Chitin and Chito-Oligomers.......40
Chitin Synthases Promoting Cell Wall Formation.......40
Influence of Cationic Chitosan on Cell Types.......40
1$100
   Chitin in Cuticle of Crustaceans.......41
Chitin Synthase Genes in Hyphae Growth.......41
Multiple Chitin Synthetase in Fungal Cells.......41
Chitin Binding Domain for Efficient Hydrolysis.......41
Varying Chitin Synthetase for Physiological Functions.......41
1$100
   As a Hepatic Arterial Chemoembolization Agent.......42
Chitinase Activity in Human Serum and Leukocytes.......42
Controlled Release of Endothelial Cell Growth Factor from Chitosan Albumin Micro
  Spheres for Localized Angiogenesis.......42
Inhibition of Phagolysis in a Bacillus Thuringiensis Culture by Chitosan.......42
1$100
   Effect of Joint Administration of Heparin and Chitosan Sulfate Ether on Haemostatic
  Function as Coagulant.......43
Chitobiase Providing Insights Into Tay-Sach Disease.......43
Effect of Liposome-albumin Coatings on Ferric ion Retention and release from Chitosan
  Beads.......43
Chitin and Chitosan in Reducing Mutagens.......43
Reaction Mechanism of Chitosanase from Streptomyces.......43
Effects of Chitosan on Experimental Abscess with Staphylococcus Aureus in
  Dogs.......43
1$100
   Continuous and Massive Intake of Chitosan Affects Mineral and Fat-soluble Vitamin
  Status in Rats Fed on a High-Fat Diet.......44
Chitosan in Prevention of Hemorrhagic Cystitis in Rats.......44
Chitosan in Inhibition of Infection of Bacteriophages.......44
Synthesis of Chitosan-Amino Acid Conjugates and Their Usage in Heavy Metal
  Intakes.......44
Determination of Lead Water Samples.......44
Permeability and Blood Compatibility Properties of Chitosan Polyethylene for
  Haemodialysis.......44
Biologically Derived Chitosan in Release of Disease Resistance Proteins.......44
1$100
  6. RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT IN RECENT PAST- A PERSPECTIVE BUILDER.......45   
   Glucosamine to Treat UV- Related Skin Damage.......45
N,N-Dimethyl N-ethyl Chitosan Developed for Oral Drug Delivery.......45
A New Nanocapsule Being Developed by Chulalongkorn University.......45
Chitosan to Help Detect Explosives and Bioagents.......45
1$100
   Chitosan Solution Increases the Shelf Life of Eggs.......46
Paclitaxel-Incorporated Chitosan Hydrogel Inhibits Tumor Growth.......46
Chitosan Dissolved in Formic or Acetic Acid Forms More Effective Packaging
  Material.......46
Glucosamine Feared to Affect Fertility.......46
1$100
  7. PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS/INNOVATIONS.......47   
   Forum Health to Launch Glucosamine Hydrochloride Supplement.......47
University of Missouri Develops Biodegradable and Edible Films.......47
Kitozyme Unveils KiOnutrime-Cs and KiOnutrime-CG.......47
HemCon Medical Technologies Rolls Out Chitogauze Dressing Platform.......47
Organic Growing Systems Develops Organisan II-YS™.......47
1$100
   Hokkaido Soda to Roll Out Cell-Culture Medium's Trail Samples.......48
Pharma Base Introduces Osamine™ Pharmaceutical Grade Glucosamine.......48
Ethical Naturals Launches Green-Grown.......48
Dr Organics Unveils Body Shot.......48
Shiseido Develops Hyaluronic Acid Molecule.......48
1$100
  8. PRODUCT INNOVATIONS/LAUNCHES IN RECENT PAST-A PERSPECTIVE BUILDER.......493 $295  
   Health Perception Launches GlucOsamax Extra.......49
Herbalife Unveils a Series of Anti-Aging Products Containing Glucosamine.......49
Schiff Nutrition Launches New Move Free® Advanced.......49
Reno Introduces New Liquid Dietary Supplement.......49
1$100
   Health Perception Launches ArheumaCare.......50
Neptune Technologies Introduces Glucosamine/NKO™.......50
BR Pharmaceuticals Reintroduces Valupak.......50
Imagenetix Announces the Launch of Glucosamine/ Celadrin® Combination.......50
Elations Announced Plans to Introduce New Dietary Supplement.......50
1$100
   Kyowa Hakko Kogyo to Launch Hakko Glucosamine K.......51
Procter & Gamble Develops Chitosan-based New Breathable Absorbent Articles.......51
1$100
  9. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY.......524 $395  
   MatsyaFed Commences Commercial Manufacturing of Chitosan Capsules.......52
Koyo Chemical to Expand Product Portfolio.......52
HaloSource Opens New Production Facility in India.......52
HaloSource® Obtains Environmental Protection Agency Registration for HaloPure BR®
  Technology.......52
1$100
   HemCon Medical Technologies Signs Collaborative Development Agreement with ProMetic
  BioSciences.......53
Netech, Nihon Pharmaceutical and Yaizu Suisankagaku Industry Ink Agreement.......53
1$100
   HemCon Medical Technologies and Zimmer Dental Ink Agreement.......54
Cargill Partners with Elations.......54
Navamedic Inks Agreement with Queisser Pharma.......54
Archimedes Development Acquires Fennopharma.......54
1$100
   Lescarden Receives First Poly-NAG Order from Pascual Laboratories.......55
HemCon Medical Technologies Selects SanguiBioTech’s ChitoSkin Technology.......55
Navamedic Divests ChitiNor to Seagarden.......55
1$100
  10. CORPORATE ACTIVITY IN RECENT PAST- A PERSPECTIVE BUILDER.......56   
   Navamedic Signs Final Agreement with Grünenthal.......56
Navamedic Enters into a Deal with William Ransom.......56
Navamedic Begins Commercial Chitin Production.......56
Vanson HaloSource Changes to HaloSource.......56
1$100
   Navamedic Signs Agreement with French Partner to Market Glucomed.......57
Navamedic Enters into Agreement with Nergård Group.......57
ChitiNor AS Signs a Letter of Intent with Lytone Enterprise.......57
Zonagen Discontinues Chitosan (Z 216) Development.......57
1$100
  11. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS.......583 $295  
   Advanced Biopolymers AS (Norway).......58
Biothera, Inc. (US).......58
CarboMer, Inc. (US).......58
1$100
   Heppe Medical Chitosan GmbH (Germany).......59
Kunpoong Bio Co., Ltd. (South Korea).......59
Meron Biopolymers (India).......59
Primex Ehf (Iceland).......59
1$100
   Taizhou Candorly Sea Biochemical & Health Products Co., Ltd. (China).......60
V-Labs, Inc. (US).......60
1$100
  12. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE.......61   
   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).......611$350
   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).......621$350
   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).......631$350
   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).......641$350
   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).......651$350
   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).......661$350
   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).......671$350
   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).......681$350
   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).......691$350
   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).......701$350
   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).......711$350
   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).......721$350
   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).......731$350
   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).......741$350
   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).......751$350
   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).......761$350
   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).......771$350
   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).......781$350
   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).......791$350
   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).......801$350
   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).......811$350
   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).......821$350
   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).......831$350
   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).......841$350
   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).......851$350
   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).......861$350
   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).......871$350
   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).......881$350
   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).......891$350
   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).......901$350
   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).......911$350
   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).......921$350
   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).......931$350
   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).......941$350
   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).......951$350
   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).......961$350
   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).......971$350
   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).......981$350
   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).......991$350
   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).......1001$350
   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).......1011$350
   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).......1021$350
  13. THE UNITED STATES.......1037 $1450  
   A. Market Analysis.......103
Current & Future Analysis.......103
Chitosan Market by End-use.......103
Specialty Supplements Dominating Other Dietary Supplements.......103
Glucosamine/chondroitin: The Largest Product Segment.......103
1$100
   Treatment of Industrial Waste Waters – A Major Application of Chitin.......104
Chemicals for Treatment of Industrial & Municipal Water.......104
Other Key Application Areas.......104
Chitin in Biomedicine - Market with Excellent Growth Potential.......104
Emphasis on Production of High Grade Chitin.......104
1$100
   Breakthrough in Production Process.......105
Pricing Conditions for Chitin and Chitosan.......105
B. Market Analytics.......105
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).......105
1$350
   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).......106

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).......106
1$350
   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).......1071$350
   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).......1081$350
   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).......1091$350
  14. CANADA.......1106 $1450  
   A. Market Analysis.......110
Current & Future Analysis.......110
Chitosan Market by End-use.......110
Government Approves Use of Shellfish Waste in Chitin/Chitosan Production.......110
1$100
   B. Market Analytics.......111
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).......111

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).......111
1$350
   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).......1121$350
   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).......1131$350
   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).......1141$350
   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).......1151$350
  15. JAPAN.......1166 $1450  
   A. Market Analysis.......116
Current & Future Analysis.......116
Chitosan Market by End-use.......116
Biomedical Applications - Potential Growth Segment.......116
1$100
   B. Market Analytics.......117
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).......117

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).......117
1$350
   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).......1181$350
   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).......1191$350
   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).......1201$350
   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).......1211$350
  16. EUROPE.......1226 $1450  
   A. Market Analysis.......122
Market Overview.......122
Current & Future Analysis.......122
Chitosan Market by End-use.......122
1$100
   B. Market Analytics.......123
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).......123
1$350
   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).......124

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).......124
1$350
   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).......1251$350
   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).......1261$350
   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).......1271$350
  17. ASIA-PACIFIC.......1288 $1995  
   A. Market Analysis.......128
Current & Future Analysis.......128
Chitosan Market by End-use.......128
Focus on Select Markets – A Historic Perspective.......128
China – Major Market.......128
Focus on Major Issues.......128
1$100
   Water Treatment Chemicals Market.......129
Table 69: Chinese Water Treatment Chemicals Market: Production Estimates for 1990-2010 (In Million Metric Tons) (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart).......129
India.......129
Export Scenario - Historic Perspective.......129
1$350
   Raw Materials for Chitin/Chitosan Being Thrown Away.......130
Thailand.......130
Production Trends.......130
1$100
   B. Market Analytics.......131
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).......131
1$350
   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).......132

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).......132
1$350
   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).......1331$350
   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).......1341$350
   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).......1351$350
  18. REST OF WORLD.......1365 $1450  
   A. Market Analysis.......136
Current & Future Analysis.......136
Chitosan Market by End-use.......136
B. Market Analytics.......136
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).......136
1$350
   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).......137

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).......137
1$350
   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).......1381$350
   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).......1391$350
   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).......1401$350
COMPETITION 33$995
  
Total Companies Profiled: 53 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 55)

Region/Country                 Players


The United States                 10   
Canada                             1
Japan                              1
Europe                            12
     Germany                       1
     The United Kingdom            1
     Rest of Europe               10
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan)    31
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