Sudden Surge in Demand for Chitosan Market Adds Flavor to Food Preservation, says Market.us

Nikhil Randhe
Nikhil Randhe

Updated · Feb 2, 2023

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Chitosan, a natural fiber made from Chitin, is called Chitosan. Chitin is found in the shells of shellfish such as shrimps, crabs, and lobsters. Chitosan, a rich source of fiber, is being increasingly used to aid weight loss. Chitosan can also be used in water treatment plants as it can absorb harmful substances, grease, oils, and metals. 

Chitosan can also be used in food & beverage, agrochemicals, and medical & pharmacy applications. Chitosan can be biodegraded, bioactive, biocompatible and nontoxic. These properties make it ideal for water treatment, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals as well as food & beverage processing. 

Chitosan’s adsorption property makes it useful in water treatment applications to remove metals, toxic substances, and iron from wastewater. Chitosan is an environmentally friendly, cost-effective, and economical method of water treatment.

According to research by Market.us, “The Global Chitosan Market was valued at USD 10.88 billion in 2022. It is expected to grow at a 20.1% CAGR and reach USD 67.93 billion between 2022 and 2032.”

Chitosan Market Growth

Anurag Sharma, a senior research analyst at Market.us, said, “The market has seen a surge in demand for the product as an ingredient to stabilize and preserve food. The product is also being used as a clarifying ingredient in juices and as a thickening agent for beverages. This will likely drive the market.”

This is due to the increasing demand for naturally derived products and their high penetration into pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and waste-water treatment applications.

Chitosan will be in high demand due to the positive regulatory support from developed economies and growing awareness about the health benefits of the product. The market has seen a surge in demand for the product as an ingredient to stabilize and preserve food. The product is also being used as a clarifying ingredient in juices and as a thickening agent for beverages. This will likely drive the market.

The market has seen a surge in demand for the product as an ingredient to stabilize and preserve food. The product is also being used as a clarifying ingredient in juices and as a thickening agent for beverages. This will likely drive the market.

There are several key opportunities in the chitosan market, including use in agriculture as a natural pesticide and soil conditioner, as well as in medical and healthcare industries as a wound dressing and drug delivery material. 

The food industry is also exploring the use of chitosan as a food preservative and fat replacer. Additionally, the increasing demand for biodegradable packaging materials is driving growth in the chitosan market for use as a packaging material. 

With growing concerns about environmental sustainability, the market for chitosan is expected to continue to grow in the coming years as more companies adopt environmentally friendly practices and seek out new applications for this versatile polymer.

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Nikhil Randhe

Nikhil Randhe

I am Nikhil, working as a Digital Marketing Associate at Prudour Pvt Ltd. I did a Master's in Digital Marketing and worked in a Core SEO team. I an passionate about Digital Marketing with skills such as Search Engine Optimisation, Search Engine Marketing, Google Analytics, etc.