Lysine Market Size, Share & Industry Analysis, By Source (Fruits & Vegetables, Legumes, Nuts, Seeds and Grains, Meat & Dairy Products, and Others), By Application (Animal Feed, Food & Dietary Supplements, Pharmaceuticals, and Personal Care & Cosmetics), and Regional Forecast, 2024-2032

Lysine is a vital amino acid for maintaining healthy immunity and improving metabolism. Lysine holds a prominent share in the global amino acids market. Amino acids, such as lysine, are building blocks of protein and play a vital role in animal nutrition as they are part of various metabolic processes.

There is an increased intake of lysine supplements due to skin infections such as cold sores and the herpes simplex virus. Few studies suggest regular lysine intake may prevent outbreaks of cold sores and genital herpes. According to PeaceHealth, a not-for-profit health care system, lysine reduces the recurrence of virus-causing sores and inhibits the replication of the herpes virus to prevent a future outbreak. These factors help in boosting the demand for the lysine market.

Lysine's usage in the cosmetic industry has also gained immense importance. L-lysine HCL helps form collagen in the skin, which is responsible for strengthening skin, suppleness, and elasticity. For instance, in May 2022, a health supplement company launched the collagen-supporting supplement Activated You Essential Skin Food. The product consists of an amino acid complex of lysine and L-proline, which help tighten and plump skin's appearance over time.

The Lysine market growth is hampered by several factors, such as high costs related to feedstock supply, fluctuating raw materials costs, and availability of various alternatives of amino acids.

The COVID-19 pandemic caused a shortage of dry lysine, majorly due to production issues. Due to the current shortage, various animal feed manufacturers stopped lysine production. Thus, in December 2020, Archer-Daniel-Midland, an American multinational company, announced to end the production of dry lysine in the first half of 2021 and focus on customer requirements for liquid and encapsulated products. Furthermore, there were increased prices of lysine feed additives due to stringent lockdown restrictions across several nations and disruptions in the import and export activities of L-lysine, which hampered the market growth.

Key Insights

The report covers the following key insights:

• Overview of the Lysine Market


• Supply Chain and Regulatory Analysis


• Drivers, Restraints, and Opportunities


• Impact of COVID-19 on the Global Lysine Market


• Key Developments

Segmentation

Analysis by Source

Based on the source, the market is segmented into fruits & vegetables, legumes, nuts, seeds and grains, meat & dairy products, and others. The meat and dairy products segment is expected to hold a significant share of the global lysine market. Red meat, specifically beef, pork, and poultry, are good protein sources with major lysine content. There has been a paradigm shift in consumers buying more organic foods, including meat and dairy products. The trend for nutrient-rich food has grown recently, which helps boost market growth.

Analysis by Application

By application, the market is classified into animal feed, food & dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and personal care & cosmetics. The animal feed sector holds the largest share of the global lysine market. Modified dietary lysine concentration helps feed intake capacity optimize animal growth, quality, and efficiency. Lysine is prominently used in poultry diets to boost flock performance and provide a balanced diet. The ban on bone meal and blood meal in feeds in many regions has propelled the growth of the lysine market as a substitute in animal feed. Synthetic lysine feeds are a more economical and efficient substitute for costly feeds to farmers, thus helping boost the lysine market growth.

The application of lysine in food and dietary supplements is also expected to grow at a high CAGR in the forecast period. There is an increased prevalence of health-related issues in people. The lysine supplements help to cure health issues such as blood sugar control, anxiety, and stress management. Increased health awareness and a rise in demand for sports nutrition supplements are expected to fuel demand for the global lysine market.

The application of lysine in the pharmaceutical industry is also expected to have high growth in the coming years. Technological advancements and investments help industries boost their market share. For instance, in May 2022, Terremoto Biosciences, a San Francisco biotechnology company, leveraged a lysine-based covalency to develop optimized medicines. The company raised USD 75 million, which was co-led by OrbiMed and Third Rock Ventures.

Regional Analysis

The global market is geographically segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, and the Middle East and Africa. Asia Pacific holds the largest share of the lysine market. Due to the increasing demand for fortified foods, China is estimated to grow the lysine market over the forecast period. The World Health Organization recommends large-scale food fortification to overcome deficiency disorders. Foods fortified with lysine help improve the protein value of human diets. Fortified foods also help address the widespread protein deficiencies.  

Over the past few years, European countries witnessed increased meat consumption. Using animal feed additives to improve animal growth performance is expected to drive the regional market. There is a growing use of animal feed additives incorporated with lysine in enhancing the animal’s growth performance, which helps to drive the demand for the lysine market. Furthermore, rising demand for high-quality meat and meat products is anticipated to grow the feed industry market in the region, which in turn helps fuel the lysine market in the feed industry.

Key Players Covered

The report includes the profiles of the following key players: Archer Daniels Midland Company, Ajinomoto Co.Inc, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, Meihua Group, Chenfgu Group, Kemin Industries, Evonik Industries AG, Nutreco, SunOpta, Yamei, Amino GmbH, and Swanson Health Products.

Key Industry Developments

• In May 2023, Evonik Industries AG, a publicly-listed German specialty chemicals company, launched a new generation of Biolys, a source of lysine for livestock feeds.


• In July 2020, ADM, one of the leading global animal nutrition companies, launched Nutripass L, an encapsulated lysine supplement to improve milk yield (Rumen-friendly and intestinally available to cows).


• In October 2019, Kemin Industries, an animal nutrition, pet food, and neutraceuticals company, launched nutrition products Kessent and CholiGEM and entered into the ruminant essentialities portfolio. The product Kessant is rumen-protected methionine which works with lysine –also a product of Kemin Industries for the best precision feeding.