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Global Food Grade Chitin Market Research Report 2025(Status and Outlook)

Publisher Bosson Research
Published Aug 27, 2025
Length 142 Pages
SKU # BOSS20359275

Description

Report Overview Food grade chitin is a natural polysaccharide derived primarily from the exoskeletons of crustaceans, such as shrimp, crab, and lobster, through a deproteinization and demineralization process. It is widely used in the food industry as a dietary fiber, thickening agent, emulsifier, and preservative due to its biocompatibility, biodegradability, and antimicrobial properties. The market for food grade chitin is driven by increasing demand for natural and functional food ingredients, particularly in health-conscious consumer segments seeking alternatives to synthetic additives. The Asia-Pacific region dominates production and consumption, given its robust seafood processing industry, while North America and Europe exhibit strong growth due to rising awareness of chitin's health benefits, including gut health improvement and cholesterol reduction. However, challenges such as high production costs, limited supply chain scalability, and competition from plant-based alternatives may restrain market expansion. Key players are investing in R&D to enhance extraction efficiency and explore new applications, such as edible coatings and nutraceuticals, to capitalize on the growing clean-label and sustainable food trends. Regulatory approvals and certifications, particularly in organic and non-GMO segments, will further influence market dynamics. The global Food Grade Chitin market size was estimated at USD 1601.76 million in 2024 and is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.50% during the forecast period. This report offers a comprehensive and in-depth analysis of the global Food Grade Chitin market, covering all critical facets from a broad macroeconomic overview to detailed micro-level insights. It examines market size, competitive landscape, emerging development trends, niche segments, key drivers and challenges, as well as conducts SWOT and value chain analyses. The insights provided enable readers to understand the competitive dynamics within the industry and formulate effective strategies to enhance profitability and market positioning. Additionally, the report presents a clear framework for evaluating the current status and future outlook of business organizations operating in this sector. A significant focus of this report lies in the competitive landscape of the global Food Grade Chitin market. It offers detailed profiles of major players, including their market shares, performance metrics, product portfolios, and operational status. This enables stakeholders to identify leading competitors and gain a nuanced understanding of market rivalry and structure. In summary, this report serves as an essential resource for industry participants, investors, researchers, consultants, and business strategists, as well as anyone planning to enter or expand their presence in the Food Grade Chitin market. Global Food Grade Chitin Market: Market Segmentation Analysis This research report provides a detailed segmentation of the market by region (country), key manufacturers, product type, and application. Market segmentation divides the overall market into distinct subsets based on factors such as product categories, end-user industries, geographic locations, and other relevant criteria. A clear understanding of these market segments enables decision-makers to tailor their product development, sales, and marketing strategies more effectively to meet the unique needs of each segment. Leveraging market segmentation insights can significantly enhance targeted approaches, optimize resource allocation, and accelerate product innovation cycles by aligning offerings with the specific demands of diverse customer groups. Key Company Kunpoong AgraTech Navamedic Primex AOXIN Advanced Biopolymers Fengrun Biochemical Jining Taihao Yangzhou Hongxin Ningbo Zhenhai Haixin Biological Jiangsu Shuanglin Marine Biological Market Segmentation (by Type) Degree Of Deacetylation: 85% Degree Of Deacetylation: 90% Degree Of Deacetylation: 95% Market Segmentation (by Application) Food Additives Nutritional Supplements Others Geographic Segmentation North America (USA, Canada, Mexico) Europe (Germany, UK, France, Russia, Italy, Rest of Europe) Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, South Korea, India, Southeast Asia, Rest of Asia-Pacific) South America (Brazil, Argentina, Columbia, Rest of South America) The Middle East and Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa, Rest of MEA) Key Benefits of This Market Research: Industry drivers, restraints, and opportunities covered in the study Neutral perspective on the market performance Recent industry trends and developments Competitive landscape & strategies of key players Potential & niche segments and regions exhibiting promising growth covered Historical, current, and projected market size, in terms of value In-depth analysis of the Food Grade Chitin Market Overview of the regional outlook of the Food Grade Chitin Market: Customization of the Report In case of any queries or customization requirements, please connect with our sales team, who will ensure that your requirements are met. Chapter Outline Chapter 1 mainly introduces the statistical scope of the report, market division standards, and market research methods. Chapter 2 is an executive summary of different market segments (by region, product type, application, etc), including the market size of each market segment, future development potential, and so on. It offers a high-level view of the current state of the Food Grade Chitin Market and its likely evolution in the short to mid-term, and long term. Chapter 3 makes a detailed analysis of the market's competitive landscape of the market and provides the market share, capacity, output, price, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information of the main manufacturers in the market. Chapter 4 is the analysis of the whole market industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry, as well as Porter's five forces analysis. Chapter 5 introduces the latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry. Chapter 6 provides the analysis of various market segments according to product types, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments. Chapter 7 provides the analysis of various market segments according to application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets. Chapter 8 provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and its main countries and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and capacity of each country in the world. Chapter 9 shares the main producing countries of Food Grade Chitin, their output value, profit level, regional supply, production capacity layout, etc. from the supply side. Chapter 10 introduces the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product sales revenue, sales volume, price, gross profit margin, market share, product introduction, recent development, etc. Chapter 11 provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region in the next five years. Chapter 12 provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each market segment in the next five years. Chapter 13 is the main points and conclusions of the report. Key Reasons to Buy this Report: Access to date statistics compiled by our researchers. These provide you with historical and forecast data, which is analyzed to tell you why your market is set to change This enables you to anticipate market changes to remain ahead of your competitors You will be able to copy data from the Excel spreadsheet straight into your marketing plans, business presentations, or other strategic documents The concise analysis, clear graph, and table format will enable you to pinpoint the information you require quickly Provision of market value data for each segment and sub-segment Indicates the region and segment that is expected to witness the fastest growth as well as to dominate the market Analysis by geography highlighting the consumption of the product/service in the region as well as indicating the factors that are affecting the market within each region Competitive landscape which incorporates the market ranking of the major players, along with new service/product launches, partnerships, business expansions, and acquisitions in the past five years of companies profiled Extensive company profiles comprising of company overview, company insights, product benchmarking, and SWOT analysis for the major market players The current as well as the future market outlook of the industry concerning recent developments which involve growth opportunities and drivers as well as challenges and restraints of both emerging as well as developed regions Includes in-depth analysis of the market from various perspectives through Porter’s five forces analysis Provides insight into the market through Value Chain Market dynamics scenario, along with growth opportunities of the market in the years to come 6-month post-sales analyst support Customization of the Report In case of any queries or customization requirements, please connect with our sales team, who will ensure that your requirements are met.

Table of Contents

142 Pages
1 Research Methodology and Statistical Scope
1.1 Market Definition and Statistical Scope of Food Grade Chitin
1.2 Key Market Segments
1.2.1 Food Grade Chitin Segment by Type
1.2.2 Food Grade Chitin Segment by Application
1.3 Methodology & Sources of Information
1.3.1 Research Methodology
1.3.2 Research Process
1.3.3 Market Breakdown and Data Triangulation
1.3.4 Base Year
1.3.5 Report Assumptions & Caveats
2 Food Grade Chitin Market Overview
2.1 Global Market Overview
2.1.1 Global Food Grade Chitin Market Size (M USD) Estimates and Forecasts (2020-2033)
2.1.2 Global Food Grade Chitin Sales Estimates and Forecasts (2020-2033)
2.2 Market Segment Executive Summary
2.3 Global Market Size by Region
3 Food Grade Chitin Market Competitive Landscape
3.1 Company Assessment Quadrant
3.2 Global Food Grade Chitin Product Life Cycle
3.3 Global Food Grade Chitin Sales by Manufacturers (2020-2025)
3.4 Global Food Grade Chitin Revenue Market Share by Manufacturers (2020-2025)
3.5 Food Grade Chitin Market Share by Company Type (Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3)
3.6 Global Food Grade Chitin Average Price by Manufacturers (2020-2025)
3.7 Manufacturers’ Manufacturing Sites, Areas Served, and Product Types
3.8 Food Grade Chitin Market Competitive Situation and Trends
3.8.1 Food Grade Chitin Market Concentration Rate
3.8.2 Global 5 and 10 Largest Food Grade Chitin Players Market Share by Revenue
3.8.3 Mergers & Acquisitions, Expansion
4 Food Grade Chitin Industry Chain Analysis
4.1 Food Grade Chitin Industry Chain Analysis
4.2 Market Overview of Key Raw Materials
4.3 Midstream Market Analysis
4.4 Downstream Customer Analysis
5 The Development and Dynamics of Food Grade Chitin Market
5.1 Key Development Trends
5.2 Driving Factors
5.3 Market Challenges
5.4 Industry News
5.4.1 New Product Developments
5.4.2 Mergers & Acquisitions
5.4.3 Expansions
5.4.4 Collaboration/Supply Contracts
5.5 PEST Analysis
5.5.1 Industry Policies Analysis
5.5.2 Economic Environment Analysis
5.5.3 Social Environment Analysis
5.5.4 Technological Environment Analysis
5.6 Global Food Grade Chitin Market Porter's Five Forces Analysis
5.6.1 Global Trade Frictions
5.6.2 U.S. Tariff Policy – April 2025
5.6.3 Global Trade Frictions and Their Impacts to Food Grade Chitin Market
5.7 ESG Ratings of Leading Companies
6 Food Grade Chitin Market Segmentation by Type
6.1 Evaluation Matrix of Segment Market Development Potential (Type)
6.2 Global Food Grade Chitin Sales Market Share by Type (2020-2025)
6.3 Global Food Grade Chitin Market Size Market Share by Type (2020-2025)
6.4 Global Food Grade Chitin Price by Type (2020-2025)
7 Food Grade Chitin Market Segmentation by Application
7.1 Evaluation Matrix of Segment Market Development Potential (Application)
7.2 Global Food Grade Chitin Market Sales by Application (2020-2025)
7.3 Global Food Grade Chitin Market Size (M USD) by Application (2020-2025)
7.4 Global Food Grade Chitin Sales Growth Rate by Application (2020-2025)
8 Food Grade Chitin Market Sales by Region
8.1 Global Food Grade Chitin Sales by Region
8.1.1 Global Food Grade Chitin Sales by Region
8.1.2 Global Food Grade Chitin Sales Market Share by Region
8.2 Global Food Grade Chitin Market Size by Region
8.2.1 Global Food Grade Chitin Market Size by Region
8.2.2 Global Food Grade Chitin Market Size Market Share by Region
8.3 North America
8.3.1 North America Food Grade Chitin Sales by Country
8.3.2 North America Food Grade Chitin Market Size by Country
8.3.3 U.S. Market Overview
8.3.4 Canada Market Overview
8.3.5 Mexico Market Overview
8.4 Europe
8.4.1 Europe Food Grade Chitin Sales by Country
8.4.2 Europe Food Grade Chitin Market Size by Country
8.4.3 Germany Market Overview
8.4.4 France Market Overview
8.4.5 U.K. Market Overview
8.4.6 Italy Market Overview
8.4.7 Spain Market Overview
8.5 Asia Pacific
8.5.1 Asia Pacific Food Grade Chitin Sales by Region
8.5.2 Asia Pacific Food Grade Chitin Market Size by Region
8.5.3 China Market Overview
8.5.4 Japan Market Overview
8.5.5 South Korea Market Overview
8.5.6 India Market Overview
8.5.7 Southeast Asia Market Overview
8.6 South America
8.6.1 South America Food Grade Chitin Sales by Country
8.6.2 South America Food Grade Chitin Market Size by Country
8.6.3 Brazil Market Overview
8.6.4 Argentina Market Overview
8.6.5 Columbia Market Overview
8.7 Middle East and Africa
8.7.1 Middle East and Africa Food Grade Chitin Sales by Region
8.7.2 Middle East and Africa Food Grade Chitin Market Size by Region
8.7.3 Saudi Arabia Market Overview
8.7.4 UAE Market Overview
8.7.5 Egypt Market Overview
8.7.6 Nigeria Market Overview
8.7.7 South Africa Market Overview
9 Food Grade Chitin Market Production by Region
9.1 Global Production of Food Grade Chitin by Region(2020-2025)
9.2 Global Food Grade Chitin Revenue Market Share by Region (2020-2025)
9.3 Global Food Grade Chitin Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
9.4 North America Food Grade Chitin Production
9.4.1 North America Food Grade Chitin Production Growth Rate (2020-2025)
9.4.2 North America Food Grade Chitin Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
9.5 Europe Food Grade Chitin Production
9.5.1 Europe Food Grade Chitin Production Growth Rate (2020-2025)
9.5.2 Europe Food Grade Chitin Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
9.6 Japan Food Grade Chitin Production (2020-2025)
9.6.1 Japan Food Grade Chitin Production Growth Rate (2020-2025)
9.6.2 Japan Food Grade Chitin Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
9.7 China Food Grade Chitin Production (2020-2025)
9.7.1 China Food Grade Chitin Production Growth Rate (2020-2025)
9.7.2 China Food Grade Chitin Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
10 Key Companies Profile
10.1 Kunpoong
10.1.1 Kunpoong Basic Information
10.1.2 Kunpoong Food Grade Chitin Product Overview
10.1.3 Kunpoong Food Grade Chitin Product Market Performance
10.1.4 Kunpoong Business Overview
10.1.5 Kunpoong SWOT Analysis
10.1.6 Kunpoong Recent Developments
10.2 AgraTech
10.2.1 AgraTech Basic Information
10.2.2 AgraTech Food Grade Chitin Product Overview
10.2.3 AgraTech Food Grade Chitin Product Market Performance
10.2.4 AgraTech Business Overview
10.2.5 AgraTech SWOT Analysis
10.2.6 AgraTech Recent Developments
10.3 Navamedic
10.3.1 Navamedic Basic Information
10.3.2 Navamedic Food Grade Chitin Product Overview
10.3.3 Navamedic Food Grade Chitin Product Market Performance
10.3.4 Navamedic Business Overview
10.3.5 Navamedic SWOT Analysis
10.3.6 Navamedic Recent Developments
10.4 Primex
10.4.1 Primex Basic Information
10.4.2 Primex Food Grade Chitin Product Overview
10.4.3 Primex Food Grade Chitin Product Market Performance
10.4.4 Primex Business Overview
10.4.5 Primex Recent Developments
10.5 AOXIN
10.5.1 AOXIN Basic Information
10.5.2 AOXIN Food Grade Chitin Product Overview
10.5.3 AOXIN Food Grade Chitin Product Market Performance
10.5.4 AOXIN Business Overview
10.5.5 AOXIN Recent Developments
10.6 Advanced Biopolymers
10.6.1 Advanced Biopolymers Basic Information
10.6.2 Advanced Biopolymers Food Grade Chitin Product Overview
10.6.3 Advanced Biopolymers Food Grade Chitin Product Market Performance
10.6.4 Advanced Biopolymers Business Overview
10.6.5 Advanced Biopolymers Recent Developments
10.7 Fengrun Biochemical
10.7.1 Fengrun Biochemical Basic Information
10.7.2 Fengrun Biochemical Food Grade Chitin Product Overview
10.7.3 Fengrun Biochemical Food Grade Chitin Product Market Performance
10.7.4 Fengrun Biochemical Business Overview
10.7.5 Fengrun Biochemical Recent Developments
10.8 Jining Taihao
10.8.1 Jining Taihao Basic Information
10.8.2 Jining Taihao Food Grade Chitin Product Overview
10.8.3 Jining Taihao Food Grade Chitin Product Market Performance
10.8.4 Jining Taihao Business Overview
10.8.5 Jining Taihao Recent Developments
10.9 Yangzhou Hongxin
10.9.1 Yangzhou Hongxin Basic Information
10.9.2 Yangzhou Hongxin Food Grade Chitin Product Overview
10.9.3 Yangzhou Hongxin Food Grade Chitin Product Market Performance
10.9.4 Yangzhou Hongxin Business Overview
10.9.5 Yangzhou Hongxin Recent Developments
10.10 Ningbo Zhenhai Haixin Biological
10.10.1 Ningbo Zhenhai Haixin Biological Basic Information
10.10.2 Ningbo Zhenhai Haixin Biological Food Grade Chitin Product Overview
10.10.3 Ningbo Zhenhai Haixin Biological Food Grade Chitin Product Market Performance
10.10.4 Ningbo Zhenhai Haixin Biological Business Overview
10.10.5 Ningbo Zhenhai Haixin Biological Recent Developments
10.11 Jiangsu Shuanglin Marine Biological
10.11.1 Jiangsu Shuanglin Marine Biological Basic Information
10.11.2 Jiangsu Shuanglin Marine Biological Food Grade Chitin Product Overview
10.11.3 Jiangsu Shuanglin Marine Biological Food Grade Chitin Product Market Performance
10.11.4 Jiangsu Shuanglin Marine Biological Business Overview
10.11.5 Jiangsu Shuanglin Marine Biological Recent Developments
11 Food Grade Chitin Market Forecast by Region
11.1 Global Food Grade Chitin Market Size Forecast
11.2 Global Food Grade Chitin Market Forecast by Region
11.2.1 North America Market Size Forecast by Country
11.2.2 Europe Food Grade Chitin Market Size Forecast by Country
11.2.3 Asia Pacific Food Grade Chitin Market Size Forecast by Region
11.2.4 South America Food Grade Chitin Market Size Forecast by Country
11.2.5 Middle East and Africa Forecasted Sales of Food Grade Chitin by Country
12 Forecast Market by Type and by Application (2026-2033)
12.1 Global Food Grade Chitin Market Forecast by Type (2026-2033)
12.1.1 Global Forecasted Sales of Food Grade Chitin by Type (2026-2033)
12.1.2 Global Food Grade Chitin Market Size Forecast by Type (2026-2033)
12.1.3 Global Forecasted Price of Food Grade Chitin by Type (2026-2033)
12.2 Global Food Grade Chitin Market Forecast by Application (2026-2033)
12.2.1 Global Food Grade Chitin Sales (K MT) Forecast by Application
12.2.2 Global Food Grade Chitin Market Size (M USD) Forecast by Application (2026-2033)
13 Conclusion and Key Findings
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