Chitin & Chitosan (Specialty Biopolymers)

Published by: Global Industry Analysts

Published: Feb. 1, 2007 - 215 Pages

Table of Contents

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations

Disclaimers

Data Interpretation & Reporting Level

Quantitative Techniques & Analytics

Product Definitions and Scope of Study

Introduction to Biopolymers

Chitin: A Modified Form of Glucose

Chitosan

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. Industry Overview

Current and Future Analysis

Historical Review

2. Trends and Issues

Factors Curbing the Market

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Approval

High Production Cost

Diverse Views on Use of Glucosamine/Chondroitin for Treating OA

CosaminDS Ranked No.1

New Innovations in the Medical Textiles Industry

3. Product Overview

Introduction to Biopolymers

Applications of Biopolymers

Degradation: No more a Problem with Biopolymers

Synthesis of Biopolymers

Forms of Biopolymers

Starch and Glucose

Linear Biopolymers

Chitin and Chitosan: Most Common Form of Natural Biopolymers

Chitin: A Modified Form of Glucose

Chitosan

Evolution of Chitin and Chitosan

Chitin and Chitosan at a Glance

Features

Solubility

Chitin and Chitosan: The Chemical Structure

Physical Forms of Chitosan and its Applications

Production Process

Structure of Chitin and Chitosan

Chitin

Chitosan

Properties of Chitin and Chitosan

Chitin

Chitosan

Sources of Extraction

Chitin

One of the Nature’s Most Common Organic Compound

Chitin and Chitosan from FLS

Chitin Extraction

From Shells

Industrial Manufacturing Process

4. End-Use Applications: A Broad Spectrum

End-Use Applications: A Broad Spectrum

General Applications

Potential Areas of Growth

Glucosamine - A Major Derivative of Chitin

Uses of Glucosamine

Production Process

Glucosamine Combats Arthritis?

Table 1: Sales of Major Arthritic Remedies in Million Dollars For the Years 2004 and 2005(E) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Glucosamine for Back Pain

Water Treatment

Chitin in Water Treatment

Coagulant and Water Purification

Substitute to Other Chemical Flocculants

As a Filtration Agent for Pools and Spas

Filtration in Lab Decolorization Module

Chitosan in Water Treatment

Removal of Metal Ions

Treatment of Industrial Wastes

Nuclear Wastewater Treatment

Detoxification

Decolorization of Dye House Water

Cosmetics and Toiletries

As a better Substitute to Chemical Formulations

Chitin as a Moisturizing Agent

In Hair Care Products

Chitin in Cosmetics and Toiletries

Trend Towards Natural Products

Moisturizing Lotions and Men’s Shaving Products

Chitosan in Cosmetics and Toiletries

Reduced Static Charge and Adherence

In Hair Setting Lotions

In Skin Care Products

As a Skin Moisturizer

Table 2: A Typical Moisturizing Lotion Containing Chitosan (In %) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Color Cosmetics for Skin and Hair

In Men’s Toiletries

In Fragrances

In Fabrics for Athletes and Infants

In Soaps

Food & Beverages

In Retention of Flavors

As a Fining Agent in Beverages

As an Anti-Cholesterol Agent

As a Fat Substitute to ‘Olestra’

As an Animal Feed Additive

Chitin in Food & Beverages

In Foods and Pharmaceuticals

In Production of Glucosamine

Chitosan in Food & Beverages

As a Food Preservative

Chitosan Inhibits Clostridium Perfringens Spore Germination

Controlled Oxidation in Food Products

Effective in Weight Control

As a Fat Trapper

Cleansing Digestive Tract

Reducing High Blood Pressure

Agrochemicals

Builds up Plant Immune System

Chitosan in Agrochemicals

In Formulation of Pesticides

Carrier of Yeast Antagonists

Increases Crop Yield

Health Care/Medical

In Treating Diseases

In Wound Dressing

Chitosan Coating on Wound Dressings Prevents Microbes

As Surgical Sutures

In Pharmaceuticals

Chitin in Health Care/Medical

In Orthopedics

Chitosan in Health Care/Medical

In Treatment of Chronic Wounds

In Treatment of Burns

As an Antiplatelet and Anticoagulant

In Ophthalmology

As a Haemostatic Agent

Enhancement of Absorption Rate of Hydrophilic Drugs

Glycolysis Inhibition

Treatment of Renal Failure

Control of AIDS Virus

In other Medical and Analytical Applications

Cell Culture

Mammalian Cell Culture: Global Leaders

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)

Select Players in the Mammalian Cell Culture Market

Boehringer Ingelheim GMBH (Germany)

DSM Pharmaceutical Products (USA)

GlaxoSmithKline plc (UK)

In Trapping Enzymes

Miscellaneous Applications

Product Separation and Recovery

Chitosan in Miscellaneous Applications

In Affinity Chromatography and as an Adsorbent

In Enhancing Foaming Properties of Proteins

In Paper Formation

Other Industries Using Chitin

Potential Applications of Chitin and Chitosan

Treatment of Tumors and Leukemia

Medical and Pharmaceutical Applications

Chitosans in Fat Digestion

Potential Substitutes in Acute Burn Wounds

Chitosan in Treating Severe Burns

In Preparation of Anti-inflammatory Agents

Aiding Bone Formation

Chitosan as an Analgesic

In Preventing Collagen Digestion by Collaganase

In Minimizing Adhesion Formation and Epicardial Reaction

Chitosan for Intestinal Delivery of Nitrofurantoin

Efficacy of Chitosan Post-Treatment in Calcification Prevention

Aiding in Defense Mechanism

In Treating Hypoinsulinaemia

Effect of Chitosan DAC in Treating Chronic Renal Problems

Observations Highlighting Chitin Properties

Absorption of Insulin across Nasal Mucosa

Chitosan in Protein Adsorption Studies

As a Catalyst in Medicine

Interaction of Chitinase A with Chitin

Presence of Chitinase in Human Serum

High Affinity of Chitovibrin towards Chitin and Chito-Oligomers

Chitin Synthases Promoting Cell Wall Formation

Influence of Cationic Chitosan on Cell Types

Chitin in Cuticle of Crustaceans

Chitin Synthase Genes in Hyphae Growth

Multiple Chitin Synthetase in Fungal Cells

Chitin Binding Domain for Efficient Hydrolysis

Varying Chitin Synthetase for Physiological Functions

As a Hepatic Arterial Chemoembolization Agent

Chitinase Activity in Human Serum and Leukocytes

Controlled Release of Endothelial Cell Growth Factor from Chitosan Albumin Micro Spheres for Localized Angiogenesis

Inhibition of Phagolysis in a Bacillus Thuringiensis Culture by Chitosan

Effect of Joint Administration of Heparin and Chitosan Sulfate Ether on Haemostatic Function as Coagulant

Chitobiase Providing Insights Into Tay-Sach Disease

Effect of Liposome-albumin Coatings on Ferric ion Retention and release from Chitosan Beads

Chitin and Chitosan in Reducing Mutagens

Reaction Mechanism of Chitosanase from Streptomyces

Effects of Chitosan on Experimental Abscess with Staphylococcus Aureus in Dogs

Continuous and Massive Intake of Chitosan Affects Mineral and Fat-soluble Vitamin Status in Rats Fed on a High-Fat Diet

Chitosan in Prevention of Hemorrhagic Cystitis in Rats

Chitosan in Inhibition of Infection of Bacteriophages

Synthesis of Chitosan-Amino Acid Conjugates and Their Usage in Heavy Metal Intakes

Determination of Lead Water Samples

Permeability and Blood Compatibility Properties of Chitosan Polyethylene for Haemodialysis

Biologically Derived Chitosan in Release of Disease Resistance Proteins

5. Research & Development

Glucosamine to Treat UV- Related Skin Damage

N,N-Dimethyl N-ethyl Chitosan Developed for Oral Drug Delivery

A New Nanocapsule Being Developed by Chulalongkorn University

Chitosan to Help Detect Explosives and Bioagents

Chitosan Solution Increases the Shelf Life of Eggs

Paclitaxel-Incorporated Chitosan Hydrogel Inhibits Tumor Growth

Chitosan Dissolved in Formic or Acetic Acid Forms More Effective Packaging Material

Glucosamine Feared to Affect Fertility

Insulin Release Controlled With the Help of Biodegradable Chitosan Gel Beads

Bactericidal Effect of Chitosan

Chitosan: A Vehicle For Nasal Influenza Vaccine Delivery

Chitosan Coating for Stable and Safe Meat Products

Chitosan-DNA Microparticles Effective for Mucosal Delivery

New Molecule to Aid in Chitin Degradation

Glucosamine May Help Treat Multiple Sclerosis

Leiden/Amsterdam Center for Drug Research Develops GRA-1 Protein Vaccine & GRA-1 pDNA Vaccine

Sherbrooke University Innovates a Technique to Produce Chitosan

Spines of Bristleworm Prove to be a Source of Light

Artificial Skin from Chitin

Dong Wha Pharmaceutical’s Anticancer Medicine Approved by Korean FDA

Scientists at Institute of Molecular Biology & Technology/ FORTH Develop Enzyme for Uniform Chitosan Polymer

Vanson Announces Results on Use of Liposan Ultra

6. Product Innovations/Introductions

Health Perception Launches GlucOsamax Extra

Herbalife Unveils a Series of Anti-Aging Products Containing Glucosamine

Schiff Nutrition Launches New Move Free(R) Advanced

Reno Introduces New Liquid Dietary Supplement

Health Perception Launches ArheumaCare

Neptune Technologies Introduces Glucosamine/NKO™

BR Pharmaceuticals Reintroduces Valupak

Imagenetix Announces the Launch of Glucosamine/ Celadrin(R) Combination (US)

Elations Announced Plans to Introduce New Dietary Supplement

Kyowa Hakko Kogyo to Launch Hakko Glucosamine K

Procter & Gamble Develops New Chitosan-Based Breathable Absorbent Articles

Vital Living Introduces X-Fat

Pharmed Launches New Probiotic Strains

Cargill Launches Regenasure

Vitapol-Farm Rolls Out Chitosan Vitana and Citrin Vitana in Poland

FMC BioPolymer Introduces New Stabilizer for Bake Stable Fruit Fillings

Seven Seas Launches Seven Seas High Potency Glucosamine Sulphate

BioPolymer Introduces Gelcarin® Carrageenan

FMC BioPolymer Launches Viscarin® XP 3480 Carrageenan

Natrol Rolls Out Ultra Chitosan Fat Intercept Plus Capsules

Kunpoong Bio Launches Chitoligo-C in the European Market

DCV BioNutritionals Launches Betasanne Chitosan Complex Weight Loss Supplement

Windmill Health Products Unveils Chitosal Chitosan Fat Binding Diet System

FMC BioPolymer Introduces Novagel Cellulose Gel

Now Foods Launches Now Chitosan 500mg Capsules

Optimum Nutrition Unveils Chitosan Diet Formula Capsules

Only Natural Rolls Out Only Natural Chitosan Fat Blocker Tablets

Chit-Apple-Vin Launches Chit-Apple-Vin Fat Blocker Tablets

7. Recent Industry Activity

Vanson HaloSource Changes to HaloSource

Navamedic Signs Agreement with French Partner to Market Glucomed

Navamedic Enters into Agreement with Nergård Group

ChitiNor AS Signs a Letter of Intent with Lytone Enterprise

Zonagen Discontinues Chitosan (Z 216) Development

Biothera, Inc., the New Name for Biopolymer Engineering

Kyowa Hakko to Distribute Vegetarian Glucosamine of Cargill

Bringwell Signs Distribution Agreement with SMBI

Primex to Acquire Vanson HaloSource’s Bulk Chitosan Business

Scolr Makes Available its CDT Glucosamine in General Nutrition Centers

Oligopharm Plans to Construct a Production Unit

Hemcon Gets Endorsement from FDA to Commercialize its HemCon Bandages

Kunpoong Forays into the European Markets

Corporation Haemacure’s Invention Earns Patent

Vanson Inc. Merges with HaloSource Corp

Biopolymer Engineering and the Henry M. Jackson Foundation Sign Research Agreement with AFRRI

Biopolymer Engineering Garners a Contract from Source Naturals

Biopolymer Engineering and AFRRI Sign an Agreement

Biopolymer Engineering Signs an Agreement with Biophage Pharma

Biopolymer Engineering Establishes New Production Facility

Tangshan Zhongding Commissions China’s Largest Chitosan Plant

Biopolymer Engineering Buys Soluble And Insoluble Beta 1,3 Glucans Patents

Philip Seafood Enters Into Joint Venture with a German Company

Kunpoong Enters Into a Partnership with ACEF spa, Italy

HaloSource Garners License to Develop Bacteria Killing Technology

Biopolymer Engineering Completes First Phase of Development of Chitosan Facility

FPL Receives Certification from SafeBridge Consultants, Inc

Primex’s Announces Orcas International as the Exclusive Distributor for ChitoClear Chitosan

Pfanstiehl Labs and Ferro Corporation Sign Acquisition Agreement

Vanson Acquires Chitosan and Chitin Plant from Natural Biopolymer

8. Focus on Select Global Players

Advanced Biopolymers AS (Norway)

Biothera, Inc. (Formerly Biopolymer Engineering) (USA)

CarboMer Inc. (USA)

Dalian Xindie Chitin Co. Ltd. (China)

Kunpoong Bio Co., Ltd. (South Korea)

Meron Biopolymers (India)

Navamedic ASA (Norway)

Primex Ehf (Iceland)

QBas Co., Ltd

Sonat. Co (Russia)

Taizhou Candorly Sea Biochemical & Health Products Co., Ltd. (China)

United Chitotechnologies, Inc. (USA)

HaloSource, Inc (USA)

V-Labs, Inc. (USA)

9. Global Market Perspective

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)

Table 5: 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)

Table 6: World 20-Year Perspective for Chitin Derivatives by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2006 & 2010 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 7: 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)

Table 8: 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)

Table 9: World 20-Year Perspective for Glucosamine by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets for Years 1991, 1995,2006 & 2010. (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 10: 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)

Table 11: 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)

Table 12: World 20-Year Perspective for Chitosan by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2006 & 2010. (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 13: 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)

Table 14: 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)

Table 15: World 20-Year Perspective for Other Chitin Derivatives by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2006 & 2010. (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 16: 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)

Table 17: 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)

Table 18: World 20-Year Perspective for Chitosan Consumption in Water Treatment by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2006 & 2010. (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 19: 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)

Table 20: 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)

Table 21: World 20-Year Perspective for Chitosan Consumption in Cosmetics & Toiletries by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2006 & 2010. (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 22: 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)

Table 23: 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)

Table 24: World 20-Year Perspective for Chitosan Consumption in Food & Beverages by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2006 & 2010. (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 25: 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)

Table 26: 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)

Table 27: World 20-Year Perspective for Chitosan Consumption in Healthcare/Medical Applications by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2006 & 2010. (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 28: 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)

Table 29: 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)

Table 30: World 20-Year Perspective for Chitosan Consumption in Agrochemicals by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2006 & 2010 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 31: 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)

Table 32: World 10-Year Perspective for Chitosan Consumption in Biotechnology Applications by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets for Years 2001, 2006 & 2010. (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)

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 2001 through 2010 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 34: World 10-Year Perspective for Chitosan Consumption in Pulp & Paper by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets for Years 2001, 2006 & 2010. (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 35: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Chitosan Consumption in Textile Finishes by Geographic Region - the 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)

Table 36: World 10-Year Perspective for Chitosan Consumption in Textile Finishes by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets for Years 2001, 2006 & 2010. (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 37: 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)

Table 38: World 10-Year Perspective for Chitosan Consumption in Photography Products by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets for Years 2001, 2006 & 2010. (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 39: 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)

Table 40: 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)

Table 41: World 20-Year Perspective for Chitosan Consumption in Miscellaneous Applications by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2006 & 2010 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)

III. MARKET

1. The United States

A. Market Analysis

Current & Future Analysis

Historical Review

Specialty Supplements Dominating Other Dietary Supplements

Glucosamine/chondroitin: The Largest and Fasting Growing Product Segment

Treatment of Industrial Waste Waters - Largest Application of Chitin

Chemicals for Treatment of Industrial & Municipal Water

Other Key Application Areas

Chitin in Biomedicine - Market with Excellent Growth Potential

Emphasis on Production of High Grade Chitin

Breakthrough in Production Process

Pricing Conditions for Chitin and Chitosan

Product Launches

Strategic Corporate Developments

Focus on Select US Players

B. Market Analytics

Table 42: 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)

Table 43: 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)

Table 44: 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)

Table 45: US Historic Review for Chitosan by End-Use Application - Water Treatment, Cosmetics & Toiletries, Food & Beverages, Healthcare/Medical, Agrochemicals, Cell Culture, Biotechnology, Pulp & Paper, Textile Finishes, Photography Products, and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 46: US 20-Year Perspective for Chitin Derivatives by Product Derivative - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Chitosan, Glucosamine and Other Markets for 1991, 1995, 2006 & 2010 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 47: US 20-Year Perspective for Chitosan by End-Use Application - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Water Treatment, Cosmetics & Toiletries, Food & Beverages, Healthcare/Medical, Agrochemicals, Cell Culture, Biotechnology, Pulp & Paper, Textile Finishes, Photography Products, Cell Culture and Miscellaneous Markets for 1991, 1995, 2006 & 2010 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)

2. Canada

A. Market Analysis

Current & Future Analysis

Historical Review

Government Approves Use of Shellfish Waste in Chitin/Chitosan Production

Pricing Scenario

B. Market Analytics

Table 48: 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)

Table 49: 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)

Table 50: 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)

Table 51: Canadian Historic Review for Chitosan by End-Use Application - Water Treatment, Cosmetics & Toiletries, Food & Beverages, Healthcare/Medical, Agrochemicals, Cell Culture Biotechnology, Pulp & Paper, Textile Finishes, Photography Products and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 52: Canadian 20-Year Perspective for Chitin Derivatives by Product Derivative - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Chitosan, Glucosamine and Other Markets for 1991, 1995, 2006 & 2010 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 53: Canadian 20-Year Perspective for Chitosan by End-Use Application - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Water Treatment, Cosmetics & Toiletries, Food & Beverages, Healthcare/Medical, Agrochemicals, Cell Culture, Biotechnology, Pulp & Paper, Textile Finishes, Photography Products, and Miscellaneous Markets for 1991, 1995, 2006 & 2010 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)

3. Japan

A. Market Analysis

Current & Future Analysis

Historical Review

Biomedical Applications - Potential Growth Segment

Product Launches

Recent Industry Activity

B. Market Analytics

Table 54: 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)

Table 55: 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)

Table 56: 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)

Table 57: Japanese Historic Review for Chitosan by End-Use Application - Water Treatment, Cosmetics & Toiletries, Food & Beverages, Healthcare/Medical, Agrochemicals, Cell Culture, Biotechnology, Pulp & Paper, Textile Finishes, Photography Products and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 58: Japanese 20-Year Perspective for Chitin Derivatives by Product Derivative - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Chitosan, Glucosamine and Other Markets for 1991, 1995, 2006 & 2010 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 59: Japanese 20-Year Perspective for Chitosan by End-Use Application - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Water Treatment, Cosmetics & Toiletries, Food & Beverages, Healthcare/Medical, Agrochemicals, Cell Culture, Biotechnology, Pulp & Paper, Textile Finishes, Photography Products, and Miscellaneous Markets for 1991, 1995, 2006 & 2010 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)

4. Europe

A. Market Analysis

Market Overview

Current & Future Analysis

Historical Review

Product Launch

Strategic Corporate Developments

Focus on Select European Players

B. Market Analytics

Table 60: 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)

Table 61: 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)

Table 62: 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)

Table 63: European Historic Review for Chitosan by End-Use Application - Water Treatment, Cosmetics & Toiletries, Food & Beverages, Healthcare/Medical, Agrochemicals, Cell Culture, Biotechnology, Pulp & Paper, Textile Finishes, Photography Products and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 64: European 20-Year Perspective for Chitin Derivatives by Product Derivative - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Chitosan, Glucosamine and Other Markets for 1991, 1995, 2006 & 2010 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 65: European 20-Year Perspective for Chitosan by End-Use Application - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Water Treatment, Cosmetics & Toiletries, Food & Beverages, Healthcare/Medical, Agrochemicals, Cell Culture, Biotechnology, Pulp & Paper, Textile Finishes, Photography Products, and Miscellaneous Markets for 1991, 1995, 2006 & 2010 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)

5. Asia-Pacific

A. Market Analysis

Current & Future Analysis

Historical Review

Focus on Select Markets

China - Major Market

Focus on Major Issues in the Recent Past

Water Treatment Chemicals Market

Table 66: Chinese Water Treatment Chemicals Market: Production Estimates and Forecasts for 1990-2010 (In Million Metric Tons) (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)

India

Export Scenario

Raw Materials for Chitin/Chitosan Being Thrown Away

Thailand

Production Trends

Strategic Corporate Developments

Focus on Select Asia-Pacific Players

B. Market Analytics

Table 67: 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)

Table 68: 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)

Table 69: 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)

Table 70: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Chitosan by End-Use Application - Water Treatment, Cosmetics & Toiletries, Food & Beverages, Healthcare/Medical, Agrochemicals, Cell Culture, Biotechnology, Pulp & Paper, Textile Finishes, Photography Products, and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 71: Asia-Pacific 20-Year Perspective for Chitin Derivatives by Product Derivative - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Chitosan, Glucosamine and Other Markets for 1991, 1995, 2006 & 2010 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 72: Asia-Pacific 20-Year Perspective for Chitosan by End-Use Application - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Water Treatment, Cosmetics & Toiletries, Food & Beverages, Healthcare/Medical, Agrochemicals, Cell Culture, Biotechnology, Pulp & Paper, Textile Finishes, Photography Products, and Miscellaneous Markets for 1991, 1995, 2006 & 2010 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)

6. Rest of the World

A. Market Analysis

Current & Future Analysis

Historical Review

B. Market Analytics

Table 73: 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)

Table 74: 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)

Table 75: 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 2001 through 2010 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 76: Rest of World Historic Review for Chitosan by End-Use Application - Water Treatment, Cosmetics & Toiletries, Food & Beverages, Healthcare/Medical, Agrochemicals, Cell Culture, Biotechnology, Pulp & Paper, Textile Finishes, Photography Products, and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 77: Rest of World 20-Year Perspective for Chitin Derivatives by Product Derivative - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Chitosan, Glucosamine and Other Markets for 1991, 1995, 2006 & 2010 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 78: Rest of World 20-Year Perspective for Chitosan by End-Use Application - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Water Treatment, Cosmetics & Toiletries, Food & Beverages, Healthcare/Medical, Agrochemicals, Cell Culture, Biotechnology, Pulp & Paper, Textile Finishes, Photography Products, Cell Culture and Miscellaneous Markets for 1991, 1995, 2006 & 2010 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)

IV. COMPETITION

1. Advanced Biopolymers AS (Norway)

2. Aexim Chemicals (Bangladesh)

3. Aqua Premier Co., Ltd. (Thailand)

4. Bannawach Bio-Line Co., Ltd. (Thailand)

5. Beijing Research Institute Of Chemical Engineering And Metallurgy (China)

6. Biothera (USA)

7. CarboMer, Inc. (USA)

8. Cargill, Inc. (USA)

9. Carmeda AB (Sweden)

10. Chitochid Limited Partnership (Thailand)

11. Dalian Xindie Chitin Co., Ltd. (China)

12. Dalwoo-Chitosan BLS (Korea)

13. Dongying Development Zone Marine Biochemicals Co., Ltd. (China)

14. FabriChem, Inc. (USA)

15. FMC BioPolymer (USA)

NovaMatrix (Norway)

16. Fuzhou Corona Science and Technology Development Co., Ltd. (China)

17. Golden-Shell Biochemical Co., Ltd. (China)

18. Guanyun Bioscience and Technology Co., Ltd. (China)

19. HaloSource, Inc. (USA)

20. Health Perception (UK) Ltd. (UK)

21. Jiande Biochemical Industry Plant Corporation (JBICHEM) (China)

22. Jinan Haidebei Marine Bioengineering Co., Ltd. (China)

23. Kiotek Corporation (Taiwan)

24. Kitozyme SA (Belgium)

25. Kitto Life Co., Ltd. (South Korea)

26. Kraeber GmbH & Co. (Germany)

27. Kunpoong Bio Co., Ltd. (Korea)

28. Marinard Biotech (Canada)

29. Marine Chemicals (India)

30. Maypro Industries, Inc. (USA)

31. Meron Biopolymers (India)

32. Navamedic ASA (Norway)

Chitinor AS (Norway)

33. Novozymes A S (Denmark)

34. Oligopharm Co., Ltd. (Russia)

35. Pharmed Medicare (India)

36. Primex EHF (Iceland)

37. Qbas Co., Ltd. (Taiwan)

38. Qingdao Haoda Marine Health Food Co., Ltd. (Chain)

39. Qingdao Yunzhou Biochemistry Co., Ltd. (China)

40. Rongcheng Luyang Chemical Co., Ltd. (China)

41. Seafresh Chitosan (Lab) Co., Ltd. (Thailand)

42. Shanghai Nicechem Co., Ltd. (China)

43. Shanghai Seaflag Biochemistry Product Co., Ltd.(China)

44. Shangyu Biotech Co., Ltd. (China)

45. Sino Lion (USA) Ltd. (USA)

46. Sonat Co. (Russia)

47. Taizhou Candorly Sea Biochemical & Health Products Company Limited (China)

48. United Chitotechnologies, Inc. (USA)

49. V-Labs, Inc. (USA)

50. Weifang Dacheng Salt Chemical Industrial Co., Ltd. (China)

51. Yaizu Suisankagaku Industry Co., Ltd. (Japan)

52. Yuhuan Ocean Biochemical Co., Ltd. (China)

53. Zhejiang Aoxing Biotechnology Company Limited (China)

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