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  CHITIN & CHITOSAN
A Global Strategic Business Report

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Chitin & Chitosan in Metric Tons. The Chitin product segments analyzed are Glucosamine, Chitosan, and Others. The Chitosan end-use segments analyzed are 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 forecasts are provided for each region for the period of 2001 through 2015. A ten-year historic analysis is also provided for these markets with annual market analytics. The report profiles 53 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as Advanced Biopolymers AS, Biothera, Inc., CarboMer Inc., Dalian Xindie Chitin Co. Ltd., Kunpoong Bio Co., Ltd., Meron Biopolymers, Navamedic ASA, Primex Ehf, QBas Co., Ltd., Sonat. Co, Taizhou Candorly Sea Biochemical & Health Products Co., Ltd., United Chitotechnologies, Inc., 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  PAGES:    245
PRICE:    $3950  DATE:       April 2008
COMPANIES:  53  MARKET DATA TABLES:   104
Due to the proprietary nature, our previews are offered only to manufacturers, top-tier management consultants, investment banks, and investment research groups.

 TABLE OF CONTENTS  
  CHITIN & CHITOSAN (Complete Report) Pages : 245   | $3950
I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS4$100
   Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations.....I-1  
   Disclaimers.....I-2
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level.....I-2
  
   Quantitative Techniques & Analytics.....I-3
Product Definitions and Scope of Study.....I-3
  
   Introduction to Biopolymers.....I-4
Chitin: A Modified Form of Glucose.....I-4
Chitosan.....I-4
  
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY102$2250
  1. Industry Overview.....II-11 $100  
   Current and Future Analysis.....II-1
1$100
  2. Trends and Issues.....II-22 $200  
   Factors Curbing the Market.....II-2
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Approval.....II-2
High Production Cost.....II-2
Diverse Views on Use of Glucosamine/Chondroitin for Treating OA.....II-2
1$100
   CosaminDS Ranked No.1.....II-3
New Innovations in the Medical Textiles Industry.....II-3
1$100
  3. Product Overview.....II-48 $600  
   Introduction to Biopolymers.....II-4
Applications of Biopolymers.....II-4
Degradation: No more a Problem with Biopolymers.....II-4
Synthesis of Biopolymers.....II-4
1$100
   Forms of Biopolymers.....II-5
Starch and Glucose.....II-5
Linear Biopolymers.....II-5
Chitin and Chitosan: Most Common Form of Natural Biopolymers.....II-5
Chitin: A Modified Form of Glucose.....II-5
1$100
   Chitosan.....II-6
Evolution of Chitin and Chitosan.....II-6
Chitin and Chitosan at a Glance.....II-6
Features.....II-6
1$100
   Solubility.....II-7
Chitin and Chitosan: The Chemical Structure.....II-7
Physical Forms of Chitosan and its Applications.....II-7
1$100
   Production Process.....II-8
Structure of Chitin and Chitosan.....II-8
Chitin.....II-8
Chitosan.....II-8
1$100
   Properties of Chitin and Chitosan.....II-9
Chitin.....II-9
Chitosan.....II-9
1$100
   Sources of Extraction.....II-10
Chitin.....II-10
One of the Nature’s Most Common Organic Compound.....II-10
1$100
   Chitin and Chitosan from FLS.....II-11
Chitin Extraction.....II-11
From Shells.....II-11
Industrial Manufacturing Process.....II-11
1$100
  4. End-Use Applications: A Broad Spectrum.....II-1226 $1200  
   End-Use Applications: A Broad Spectrum.....II-121$100
   General Applications.....II-131$100
   Potential Areas of Growth.....II-14
Glucosamine – A Major Derivative of Chitin.....II-14
1$100
   Uses of Glucosamine.....II-15
Production Process.....II-15
Glucosamine Combats Arthritis?.....II-15
1$100
   Table 1: Sales of Major Arthritic Remedies in Million Dollars For the Years 2004 and 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-16
Glucosamine for Back Pain.....II-16
1$300
   Water Treatment.....II-17
Chitin in Water Treatment.....II-17
Coagulant and Water Purification.....II-17
Substitute to Other Chemical Flocculants.....II-17
As a Filtration Agent for Pools and Spas.....II-17
1$100
   Filtration in Lab Decolorization Module.....II-18
Chitosan in Water Treatment.....II-18
Removal of Metal Ions.....II-18
Treatment of Industrial Wastes.....II-18
Nuclear Wastewater Treatment.....II-18
Detoxification.....II-18
Decolorization of Dye House Water.....II-18
Cosmetics and Toiletries.....II-18
1$100
   As a better Substitute to Chemical Formulations.....II-19
Chitin as a Moisturizing Agent.....II-19
In Hair Care Products.....II-19
Chitin in Cosmetics and Toiletries.....II-19
Trend Towards Natural Products.....II-19
Moisturizing Lotions and Men’s Shaving Products.....II-19
1$100
   Chitosan in Cosmetics and Toiletries.....II-20
Reduced Static Charge and Adherence.....II-20
In Hair Setting Lotions.....II-20
In Skin Care Products.....II-20
As a Skin Moisturizer.....II-20
Table 2: A Typical Moisturizing Lotion Containing Chitosan (In %) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-20
1$300
   Color Cosmetics for Skin and Hair.....II-21
In Men’s Toiletries.....II-21
In Fragrances.....II-21
In Fabrics for Athletes and Infants.....II-21
In Soaps.....II-21
Food & Beverages.....II-21
In Retention of Flavors.....II-21
As a Fining Agent in Beverages.....II-21
1$100
   As an Anti-Cholesterol Agent.....II-22
As a Fat Substitute to ‘Olestra’.....II-22
As an Animal Feed Additive.....II-22
Chitin in Food & Beverages.....II-22
In Foods and Pharmaceuticals.....II-22
1$100
   In Production of Glucosamine.....II-23
Chitosan in Food & Beverages.....II-23
As a Food Preservative.....II-23
Chitosan Inhibits Clostridium Perfringens Spore Germination.....II-23
Controlled Oxidation in Food Products.....II-23
Effective in Weight Control.....II-23
As a Fat Trapper.....II-23
Cleansing Digestive Tract.....II-23
Reducing High Blood Pressure.....II-23
Agrochemicals.....II-23
1$100
   Builds up Plant Immune System.....II-24
Chitosan in Agrochemicals.....II-24
In Formulation of Pesticides.....II-24
Carrier of Yeast Antagonists.....II-24
Increases Crop Yield.....II-24
Health Care/Medical.....II-24
1$100
   In Treating Diseases.....II-25
In Wound Dressing.....II-25
Chitosan Coating on Wound Dressings Prevents Microbes.....II-25
As Surgical Sutures.....II-25
1$100
   In Pharmaceuticals.....II-26
Chitin in Health Care/Medical.....II-26
In Orthopedics.....II-26
Chitosan in Health Care/Medical.....II-26
In Treatment of Chronic Wounds.....II-26
In Treatment of Burns.....II-26
As an Antiplatelet and Anticoagulant.....II-26
1$100
   In Ophthalmology.....II-27
As a Haemostatic Agent.....II-27
Enhancement of Absorption Rate of Hydrophilic Drugs.....II-27
Glycolysis Inhibition.....II-27
Treatment of Renal Failure.....II-27
Control of AIDS Virus.....II-27
In other Medical and Analytical Applications.....II-27
Cell Culture.....II-27
1$100
   Mammalian Cell Culture: Global Leaders.....II-28
Table 3: Leading Producers in the World Market for Mammalian Cell Culture (2002 & 2004): Production Capacity Estimates by Company for Boehringer Ingelhelm GmbH, Lonza Italia SpA, GlaxoSmithKline Plc., DSM Biologics, Akzo Nobel BV and Others (In Liters/Year & In %) (Includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-28
Select Players in the Mammalian Cell Culture Market.....II-28
Boehringer Ingelheim GMBH (Germany).....II-28
1$300
   DSM Pharmaceutical Products (USA).....II-29
GlaxoSmithKline plc (UK).....II-29
In Trapping Enzymes.....II-29
Miscellaneous Applications.....II-29
Product Separation and Recovery.....II-29
Chitosan in Miscellaneous Applications.....II-29
In Affinity Chromatography and as an Adsorbent.....II-29
1$100
   In Enhancing Foaming Properties of Proteins.....II-30
In Paper Formation.....II-30
Other Industries Using Chitin.....II-30
Potential Applications of Chitin and Chitosan.....II-30
Treatment of Tumors and Leukemia.....II-30
Medical and Pharmaceutical Applications.....II-30
1$100
   Chitosans in Fat Digestion.....II-31
Potential Substitutes in Acute Burn Wounds.....II-31
Chitosan in Treating Severe Burns.....II-31
In Preparation of Anti-inflammatory Agents.....II-31
Aiding Bone Formation.....II-31
1$100
   Chitosan as an Analgesic.....II-32
In Preventing Collagen Digestion by Collaganase.....II-32
In Minimizing Adhesion Formation and Epicardial Reaction.....II-32
Chitosan for Intestinal Delivery of Nitrofurantoin.....II-32
Efficacy of Chitosan Post-Treatment in Calcification Prevention.....II-32
Aiding in Defense Mechanism.....II-32
1$100
   In Treating Hypoinsulinaemia.....II-33
Effect of Chitosan DAC in Treating Chronic Renal Problems.....II-33
Observations Highlighting Chitin Properties.....II-33
Absorption of Insulin across Nasal Mucosa.....II-33
Chitosan in Protein Adsorption Studies.....II-33
As a Catalyst in Medicine.....II-33
Interaction of Chitinase A with Chitin.....II-33
Presence of Chitinase in Human Serum.....II-33
1$100
   High Affinity of Chitovibrin towards Chitin and Chito-Oligomers.....II-34
Chitin Synthases Promoting Cell Wall Formation.....II-34
Influence of Cationic Chitosan on Cell Types.....II-34
Chitin in Cuticle of Crustaceans.....II-34
Chitin Synthase Genes in Hyphae Growth.....II-34
Multiple Chitin Synthetase in Fungal Cells.....II-34
1$100
   Chitin Binding Domain for Efficient Hydrolysis.....II-35
Varying Chitin Synthetase for Physiological Functions.....II-35
As a Hepatic Arterial Chemoembolization Agent.....II-35
Chitinase Activity in Human Serum and Leukocytes.....II-35
Controlled Release of Endothelial Cell Growth Factor from Chitosan Albumin Micro
  Spheres for Localized Angiogenesis.....II-35
1$100
   Inhibition of Phagolysis in a Bacillus Thuringiensis Culture by Chitosan.....II-36
Effect of Joint Administration of Heparin and Chitosan Sulfate Ether on Haemostatic
  Function as Coagulant.....II-36
Chitobiase Providing Insights Into Tay-Sach Disease.....II-36
Effect of Liposome-albumin Coatings on Ferric ion Retention and release from Chitosan
  Beads.....II-36
Chitin and Chitosan in Reducing Mutagens.....II-36
Reaction Mechanism of Chitosanase from Streptomyces.....II-36
1$100
   Effects of Chitosan on Experimental Abscess with Staphylococcus Aureus in
  Dogs.....II-37
Continuous and Massive Intake of Chitosan Affects Mineral and Fat-soluble Vitamin
  Status in Rats Fed on a High-Fat Diet.....II-37
Chitosan in Prevention of Hemorrhagic Cystitis in Rats.....II-37
Chitosan in Inhibition of Infection of Bacteriophages.....II-37
Synthesis of Chitosan-Amino Acid Conjugates and Their Usage in Heavy Metal
  Intakes.....II-37
Determination of Lead Water Samples.....II-37
Permeability and Blood Compatibility Properties of Chitosan Polyethylene for
  Haemodialysis.....II-37
Biologically Derived Chitosan in Release of Disease Resistance Proteins.....II-37
1$100
  5. Research & Development.....II-383 $300  
   Glucosamine to Treat UV- Related Skin Damage.....II-38
N,N-Dimethyl N-ethyl Chitosan Developed for Oral Drug Delivery.....II-38
A New Nanocapsule Being Developed by Chulalongkorn University.....II-38
Chitosan to Help Detect Explosives and Bioagents.....II-38
Chitosan Solution Increases the Shelf Life of Eggs.....II-38
1$100
   Paclitaxel-Incorporated Chitosan Hydrogel Inhibits Tumor Growth.....II-39
Chitosan Dissolved in Formic or Acetic Acid Forms More Effective Packaging
  Material.....II-39
Glucosamine Feared to Affect Fertility.....II-39
Insulin Release Controlled With the Help of Biodegradable Chitosan Gel Beads.....II-39
Bactericidal Effect of Chitosan.....II-39
Chitosan: A Vehicle For Nasal Influenza Vaccine Delivery.....II-39
1$100
   Chitosan Coating for Stable and Safe Meat Products.....II-40
Chitosan-DNA Microparticles Effective for Mucosal Delivery.....II-40
New Molecule to Aid in Chitin Degradation.....II-40
Glucosamine May Help Treat Multiple Sclerosis.....II-40
1$100
  6. Product Innovations/Introductions.....II-413 $300  
   Health Perception Launches GlucOsamax Extra.....II-41
Herbalife Unveils a Series of Anti-Aging Products Containing Glucosamine.....II-41
Schiff Nutrition Launches New Move Free(R) Advanced.....II-41
Reno Introduces New Liquid Dietary Supplement.....II-41
Health Perception Launches ArheumaCare.....II-41
1$100
   Neptune Technologies Introduces Glucosamine/NKO™.....II-42
BR Pharmaceuticals Reintroduces Valupak.....II-42
Imagenetix Announces the Launch of Glucosamine/ Celadrin(R) Combination (US).....II-42
Elations Announced Plans to Introduce New Dietary Supplement.....II-42
1$100
   Kyowa Hakko Kogyo to Launch Hakko Glucosamine K.....II-43
Procter & Gamble Develops New Chitosan-Based Breathable Absorbent Articles.....II-43
Vital Living Introduces X-Fat.....II-43
1$100
  7. Recent Industry Activity.....II-443 $300  
   Navamedic Signs Final Agreement with Grόnenthal.....II-44
Navamedic Enters into a Deal with William Ransom.....II-44
Navamedic Begins Commercial Chitin Production.....II-44
Vanson HaloSource Changes to HaloSource.....II-44
Navamedic Signs Agreement with French Partner to Market Glucomed.....II-44
1$100
   Navamedic Enters into Agreement with Nergεrd Group.....II-45
ChitiNor AS Signs a Letter of Intent with Lytone Enterprise.....II-45
Zonagen Discontinues Chitosan (Z 216) Development.....II-45
Biothera, Inc., the New Name for Biopolymer Engineering.....II-45
Kyowa Hakko to Distribute Vegetarian Glucosamine of Cargill.....II-45
1$100
   Bringwell Signs Distribution Agreement with SMBI.....II-46
Primex to Acquire Vanson HaloSource’s Bulk Chitosan Business.....II-46
Scolr Makes Available its CDT Glucosamine in General Nutrition Centers.....II-46
Oligopharm Plans to Construct a Production Unit.....II-46
1$100
  8. Focus on Select Global Players.....II-474 $400  
   Advanced Biopolymers AS (Norway).....II-47
Biothera, Inc. (USA).....II-47
CarboMer Inc. (USA).....II-47
1$100
   Dalian Xindie Chitin Co. Ltd. (China).....II-48
HaloSource, Inc (USA).....II-48
Heppe GmbH (Germany).....II-48
Kunpoong Bio Co., Ltd. (South Korea).....II-48
1$100
   Meron Biopolymers (India).....II-49
Navamedic ASA (Norway).....II-49
Primex Ehf (Iceland).....II-49
QBas Co., Ltd......II-49
1$100
   Taizhou Candorly Sea Biochemical & Health Products Co., Ltd. (China).....II-50
United Chitotechnologies, Inc. (USA).....II-50
V-Labs, Inc. (USA).....II-50
1$100
  9. Global Market Perspective.....II-51   
   Table 4: 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 2001 through 2010 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-511$300
   Table 5: World Long-term Projections 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 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-521$300
   Table 6: 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 1991 through 2000 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-531$300
   Table 7: 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 1998, 2008 & 2012 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-541$300
   Table 8: 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 2001 through 2010 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-551$300
   Table 9: World Long-term Projections 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 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-561$300
   Table 10: 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 1991 through 2000 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-571$300
   Table 11: 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 1998, 2008 & 2012 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-581$300
   Table 12: 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 2001 through 2010 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-591$300
   Table 13: World Long-term Projections 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 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-601$300
   Table 14: 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 1991 through 2000 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-611$300
   Table 15: 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 1998, 2008 & 2012 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-621$300
   Table 16: 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 2001 through 2010 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-631$300
   Table 17: World Long-term Projections 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 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-641$300
   Table 18: 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 1991 through 2000 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-651$300
   Table 19: 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 1998, 2008 & 2012 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-661$300
   Table 20: 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 2001 through 2010 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-671$300
   Table 21: World Long-term Projections 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 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-681$300
   Table 22: 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 1991 through 2000 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-691$300
   Table 23: 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 1998, 2008 & 2012 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-701$300
   Table 24: 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 2001 through 2010 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-711$300
   Table 25: World Long-term Projections 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 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-721$300
   Table 26: 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 1991 through 2000 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-731$300
   Table 27: 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 1998, 2008 & 2012 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-741$300
   Table 28: 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 2001 through 2010 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-751$300
   Table 29: World Long-term Projections 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 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-761$300
   Table 30: 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 1991 through 2000 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-771$300
   Table 31: 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 1998, 2008 & 2012 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-781$300
   Table 32: 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 2001 through 2010 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-791$300
   Table 33: World Long-term Projections 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 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-801$300
   Table 34: 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 1991 through 2000 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-811$300
   Table 35: 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 1998, 2008 & 2012 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-821$300
   Table 36: 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 2001 through 2010 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-831$300
   Table 37: World Long-term Projections 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 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-841$300
   Table 38: 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 1991 through 2000 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-851$300
   Table 39: 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 1998, 2008 & 2012 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-861$300
   Table 40: 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 2001 through 2010 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-871$300
   Table 41: World Long-term Projections 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 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-881$300
   Table 42: World 10-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 2003, 2008 & 2012 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-891$300
   Table 43: 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 2001 through 2010 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-901$300
   Table 44: World Long-term Projections 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 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-911$300
   Table 45: World 10-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 2003, 2008 & 2012 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-921$300
   Table 46: 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 2001 through 2010 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-931$300
   Table 47: World Long-term Projections 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 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-941$300
   Table 48: World 10-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 2003, 2008 & 2012 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-951$300
   Table 49: 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 2001 through 2010 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-961$300
   Table 50: World Long-term Projections 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 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-971$300
   Table 51: World 10-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 2003, 2008 & 2012 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-981$300
   Table 52: 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 2001 through 2010 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-991$300
   Table 53: World Long-term Projections 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 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1001$300
   Table 54: 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 1991 through 2000 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1011$300
   Table 55: World 15-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 1998, 2008 & 2012 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1021$300
III. MARKET52$1950
  1. The United States.....III-111 $825  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-1
Current & Future Analysis.....III-1
Specialty Supplements Dominating Other Dietary Supplements.....III-1
Glucosamine/chondroitin: The Largest and Fasting Growing Product Segment.....III-1
Treatment of Industrial Waste Waters - Largest Application of Chitin.....III-1
1$75
   Chemicals for Treatment of Industrial & Municipal Water.....III-2
Other Key Application Areas.....III-2
Chitin in Biomedicine - Market with Excellent Growth Potential.....III-2
Emphasis on Production of High Grade Chitin.....III-2
Breakthrough in Production Process.....III-2
Pricing Conditions for Chitin and Chitosan.....III-2
1$75
   Product Launches.....III-3
Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-3
1$75
   Select Players.....III-42$150
   B. Market Analytics.....III-6
Table 56: 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 2001 through 2010 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-6

Table 57: US Long-term Projections for Chitin Derivatives by Product Derivative – Glucosamine, Chitosan, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-6
1$150
   Table 58: 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 1991 through 2000 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-7

Table 59: US 15-Year Perspective for Chitin Derivatives by Product Derivative – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Glucosamine, Chitosan and Other Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-7
1$150
   Table 60: 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 2001 through 2010 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-81$150
   Table 61: US Long-term Projections 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 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-91$150
   Table 62: 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 1991 through 2000 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-101$150
   Table 63: 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 Miscellaneous Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-11
1$150
  2. Canada.....III-127 $625  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-12
Current & Future Analysis.....III-12
Government Approves Use of Shellfish Waste in Chitin/Chitosan Production.....III-12
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-13
Table 64: 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 2001 through 2010 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-13

Table 65: Canadian Long-term Projections for Chitin Derivatives by Product Derivative – Glucosamine, Chitosan, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-13
1$150
   Table 66: 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 1991 through 2000 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-14

Table 67: Canadian 15-Year Perspective for Chitin Derivatives by Product Derivative – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Glucosamine, Chitosan and Other Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-14
1$150
   Table 68: 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 2001 through 2010 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-151$150
   Table 69: Canadian Long-term Projections 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 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-161$150
   Table 70: 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 1991 through 2000 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-171$150
   Table 71: 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 Miscellaneous Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-18
1$150
  3. Japan.....III-198 $600  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-19
Current & Future Analysis.....III-19
Biomedical Applications – Potential Growth Segment.....III-19
Product Launches.....III-19
1$75
   Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-201$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-21
Table 72: 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 2001 through 2010 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-21

Table 73: Japanese Long-term Projections for Chitin Derivatives by Product Derivative – Glucosamine, Chitosan, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-21
1$150
   Table 74: 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 1991 through 2000 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-22

Table 75: Japanese 15-Year Perspective for Chitin Derivatives by Product Derivative – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Chitosan, Glucosamine and Other Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-22
1$150
   Table 76: 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 2001 through 2010 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-231$150
   Table 77: Japanese Long-term Projections 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 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-241$150
   Table 78: 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 1991 through 2000 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-251$150
   Table 79: 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 Miscellaneous Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-26
1$150
  4. Europe.....III-279 $725  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-27
Market Overview.....III-27
Current & Future Analysis.....III-27
Product Launch.....III-27
Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-27
2$150
   Select Players.....III-291$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-30
Table 80: 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 2001 through 2010 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-30

Table 81: European Long-term Projections for Chitin Derivatives by Product Derivative – Glucosamine, Chitosan, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-30
1$150
   Table 82: European 15-Year Perspective for Chitin Derivatives by Product Derivative – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Chitosan, Glucosamine and Other Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-31

Table 83: 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 1991 through 2000 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-31
1$150
   Table 84: 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 2001 through 2010 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-321$150
   Table 85: European Long-term Projections 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 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-331$150
   Table 86: 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 1991 through 2000 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-341$150
   Table 87: 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 Miscellaneous Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-35
1$150
  5. Asia-Pacific.....III-3610 $750  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-36
Current & Future Analysis.....III-36
Focus on Select Markets.....III-36
China – Major Market.....III-36
Focus on Major Issues in the Recent Past.....III-36
Water Treatment Chemicals Market.....III-36
1$75
   Table 88: Chinese Water Treatment Chemicals Market: Production Estimates and Forecasts for 1990-2010 (In Million Metric Tons) (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-37
India.....III-37
Export Scenario.....III-37
Raw Materials for Chitin/Chitosan Being Thrown Away.....III-37
1$150
   Thailand.....III-38
Production Trends.....III-38
Select Players.....III-38
2$150
   B. Market Analytics.....III-40
Table 89: 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 2001 through 2010 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-40

Table 90: Asia-Pacific Long-term Projections for Chitin Derivatives by Product Derivative – Glucosamine, Chitosan, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-40
1$150
   Table 91: 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 1991 through 2000 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-41

Table 92: Asia-Pacific 15-Year Perspective for Chitin Derivatives by Product Derivative – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Glucosamine, Chitosan and Other Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-41
1$150
   Table 93: 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 2001 through 2010 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-421$150
   Table 94: Asia-Pacific Long-term Projections 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 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-431$150
   Table 95: 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 1991 through 2000 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-441$150
   Table 96: 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 Miscellaneous Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-45
1$150
  6. Rest of the World.....III-467 $850  
   Market Analysis.....III-46
Current & Future Analysis.....III-46
Table 97: 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 2001 through 2010 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-46
1$150
   Table 98: Rest of World Long-term Projections for Chitin Derivatives by Product Derivative – Glucosamine, Chitosan, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-47

Table 99: 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 1991 through 2000 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-47
1$150
   Table 100: Rest of World 15-Year Perspective for Chitin Derivatives by Product Derivative – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Gluco