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Lysine Market Insights: Size, Share & Forecast 2032

  • Writer: Pallavi Garudkar
    Pallavi Garudkar
  • 5 hours ago
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Lysine Market
Lysine Market

According to Fortune Business Insights the global lysine market size was valued at USD 6.18 billion in 2025. The market is projected to grow from USD 6.43 billion in 2026 to USD 10.26 billion by 2034, exhibiting a CAGR of 6.0% during the forecast period. Asia Pacific dominated the lysine market with a market share of 39.82% in 2025.

The lysine market focuses on the production and distribution of lysine, an essential amino acid required for protein synthesis, growth, and metabolic functions in humans and animals. Since lysine cannot be synthesized by the body, it must be obtained through diet or supplementation, making it a critical ingredient in animal feed, food & dietary supplements, and pharmaceutical formulations.

Market Share Insights

  • Animal feed applications account for the largest share due to high-volume consumption in poultry and swine diets.

  • Feed-grade lysine dominates the market owing to cost-effectiveness and widespread usage in livestock nutrition.

  • Powder form holds a significant share due to ease of storage, transportation, and blending with feed and food formulations.

Key Country Highlights

  • China: Largest producer and consumer of lysine, supported by strong fermentation capacity and livestock feed demand.

  • United States: High consumption driven by animal feed applications and rising demand for dietary supplements.

  • Brazil: Strong growth supported by expanding poultry and livestock industries.

  • Germany & France: Steady demand from animal nutrition and functional food sectors.

  • India: Growing market due to rising protein consumption and expanding feed industry.

Segmentation Analysis

By Application

  • Animal Feed

  • Food & Dietary Supplements

  • Pharmaceuticals

Animal feed remains the dominant application due to large-scale consumption in the livestock industry.

By Form

  • Powder

  • Granules

  • Liquid

Powdered lysine is most widely used because of ease of handling and stability.

By Grade

  • Feed Grade

  • Food Grade

  • Pharma Grade

Feed-grade lysine leads the market in terms of volume, while food and pharma grades are growing steadily.

Market Drivers

  • Growth in global livestock and poultry production

  • Increasing meat and dairy consumption

  • Rising awareness of amino acid benefits in human nutrition

  • Expanding food & beverage fortification

  • Increasing demand for animal feed efficiency

Market Restraints

  • Volatility in raw material and fermentation input prices

  • High production costs for food-grade and pharma-grade lysine

  • Regulatory compliance challenges for feed additives and supplements

  • Intense competition leading to pricing pressure

Competitive Landscape

The global lysine market is moderately consolidated, with major players focusing on capacity expansion, cost optimization, and technological advancements. Key companies include:

  • ADM Animal Nutrition (U.S.)

  • Evonik Industries (Germany)

  • Shandong Golden Corn Co., Ltd. (China)

  • CJ CheilJedang Corp. (South Korea)

  • Juneng Golden Corn Co. Ltd. (China)

  • Ajinomoto Co., Inc.(Japan)

  • KYOWA HAKKO BIO CO.,LTD. (Japan)

  • COFCO Technology & Industry Co., Ltd  (China)

Key Industry Development:

  • July 2024: French company, Avril Group, acquired Metex Nøøvistago, which will be managed by Bpifrance in 2030. The acquisition is expected to relaunch the production of amino acids and meet the growing demand for feed amino acids in France and the European Union.

  • October 2023: Russian chemical company, Ruskhim, acquired the lysine manufacturing plant Donbiotech for USD 7 million. The plant is expected to become operational in 2026, and the company plans to invest an additional USD 200 million for production.

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