San Jose, CA (Vocus) 6 October 2010

Chitin and chitosan are versatile precious natural materials from shells of shrimp and crabs. The current and potential applications of chitin, chitosan and its derivatives in the fields of biomedicine, nutrition, food, pharmacology, microbiology, agriculture and cosmetics are huge and exciting. They are also used in various applications of antibiotics and surgical sutures to dietary supplements, food and pet food and fabrics for socks and underwear. These natural products are ready to make waves, especially in the fields of biomedicine, nutrition and diet. has Increasing awareness of health among people increasingly associated with problems associated with cholesterol led to increased demand from chitin and chitosan, in particular due to the properties of fat intake and lowering cholesterol levels.

As indicated by the ratio of the search for new markets, Japan is the world’s largest market of chitin and chitosan. The country is an established market for chitin and chitosan, with biomedical applications of chitin widespread in the region. Dressing and sutures artificial materials for biomedical applications account for the use of thinner chitin and chitosan. U.S. trails Japan in terms of turnover of chitin and chitosan. Growth-wise, Asia-Pacific expected to analyze the fastest growing regional market of derivatives of chitin, with a CAGR of 12.0% over the period. Asia-Pacific, with access to an important source of raw materials is a promising market for the location of production of chitin and chitosan. India is home to significant numbers of production of chitin and chitosan.

In terms of derivatives of chitin, glucosamine, the largest segment of the world. Cornering a market share of over 60% of chitin and total market estimated in 2010, glucosamine is pointing to his rule over the coming years to continue. Chitosan is another important segment of chitin and the global market. In end-use applications of chitosan, is the largest water treatment plant to end use. However, the agro-chemicals, the fastest growing segment of end-use, increasing consumption of chitosan is more than 12% over the period of analysis.

chitin applications in food additives, drug capsules, cosmetics, bandages, dressings and burn at a rapid pace. Areas of possible usefulness to the chitin and chitosan are the manufacture of paper, biomedical, textile equipment, cements, heavy metal chelating agents, photographic materials and disposal. Chitin to continue to attract interest because of its potential for industrial and biomedical applications. Chitosan, the deacetylated form of chitin is more useful for biomedical applications and dehydration of aqueous solutions of chitin, since it has both hydroxyl and amino groups can be easily modified. The main issues Market Impact of chitin and chitosan are high production costs, the lack of chitin and chitosan quality on the market, the shortage of production and high pollution during the production process.

key players in the report include biopolymers, Biothera Inc., Carbomer Inc., Dalian Co. Ltd. Xindi chitin, halo source Inc., Heppe GmbH Kunpoong Bio Co. Ltd., Meron Biopolymers, Primex EHF QBASE Co. Ltd., Sonat. Co, Taizhou Candorly biochemicals Wed & Health Co. Ltd and V-Labs Inc.

The report

chitin and chitosan :? ??? A Global Strategic Business Report? announced by Global Industry Analysts Inc., provides a comprehensive overview of chitin and chitosan markets, current market trends, growth drivers, product overview, end-use overview recent product introductions, the recent activity in the industry and profiles of key niches in the global and regional market participants. The report provides annual estimates and revenue forecasts for the market of chitin and chitosan for the following geographical markets – U.S., Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and the world. Chitin keys are analyzed glucosamine, chitosan, and others. The report also analyzes the market for end-of Chitosan including water treatment, cosmetics and personal care, food and beverage, health / medical, agricultural chemicals, biotechnology, pulp and paper, finished textile goods and rights of other applications. In addition, a child of six years (2001-2006) historical analysis for a different perspective is provided.

For further details about this report, a detailed market research, you can visit? http://www.strategyr.com/Chitin_and_Chitosan_Market_Report.asp

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