Global Lysine Market Insights Forecasts to 2033

• The Global Lysine Market Size was Valued at USD 6.8 Billion in 2023
• The Market Size is Growing at a CAGR of 7.02% from 2023 to 2033
• The Worldwide Lysine Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 13.4 Billion by 2033
• North America is Expected to Grow the fastest during the forecast period.

The Global Lysine Market Size is Anticipated to Exceed USD 13.4 Billion by 2033, Growing at a CAGR of 7.02% from 2023 to 2033.

Market Overview

Lysine is an α-amino acid that makes up proteins. It has an amino group, a carboxylic acid group, and a side chain with a positively charged amino group, distinguishing it from other amino acids. The need for lysine in the animal feed industry will increase due to growing populations, affluence, and global meat consumption, particularly in developing nations. By absorbing nutrients from limited feed, lysine helps animals grow more quickly and produce meat of superior quality. L-2,6-diaminohexanoic acid, lysine, lysine hydrochloride, lysine monohydrochloride, and other synonyms are also used to refer to this protein component. Lysine is essential for the nutrition of animals because it plays a key role in many metabolic processes. Fermentation of the sugar substrate by bacteria is one industrial process used to produce lysine. Neither humans nor animals are able to synthesize the necessary amino acid lysine hydrochloride. It's commonly used in the body's process of making proteins. The synthesis of collagen and the absorption of calcium both depend on the amino acid lysine hydrochloride. Lysine aids in intestine calcium absorption and renal retention. Microbial degradation of sugar leads to the large-scale synthesis of lysine hydrochloride.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the global lysine market based on various segments and regions forecasts revenue growth and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the global lysine market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, and development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the global lysine market.

Driving Factors

The primary driver of the lysine business is the increasing need for animal feed, especially in the swine and poultry industries. The increased demand for meat due to rising global incomes and population has created a growing need for high-quality and efficient animal feed. In addition, the growing world population and changing eating patterns, particularly in developing nations have led to an increase in the consumption of meat. This tendency has an immediate influence on the need for lysine, which is a necessary element in formulae for animal feed. The increasing number of people on the planet is driving up demand for foods high in protein, such as meat, eggs, and dairy products. Particularly in emerging nations, consumers tend to eat more animal protein as earnings grow. Dietary patterns are also impacted by urbanization; urbanites consume more animal protein than people in the country. Globalization, cultural influences, and health trends are changing people's dietary habits, which is leading to a rise in the intake of animal protein.

Restraining Factors

The market will be limited for lysine expansion by high raw material costs as well as a growing number of limitations and regulatory prohibitions. For companies attempting to introduce new lysine products, complying with regulations and obtaining approvals might prove to be a challenge and costly. Furthermore, changes in customer preferences, such as a trend toward plant-based diets, can affect the market for meat products in general. The dairy sector might be impacted by this shift, which might have an effect on the amount of lysine required in animal feed.

Market Segmentation

The global lysine market share is classified into application, type, and form.

• The animal feed segment is expected to hold the largest share of the global lysine market during the forecast period.   

Based on the application, the global lysine market is divided into animal feed, food & dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and others. Among these, the animal feed segment is expected to hold the largest share of the global lysine market during the forecast period. This can be attributed to the inexpensive and effective replacement that lysine offers for more expensive crude proteins like those found in maize and soybeans.

• The lysine hydrochloride segment is expected to hold the largest share of the global lysine market during the forecast period.   

Based on the type, the global lysine market is divided into lysine hydrochloride, lysine monohydrate, and others. Among these, the lysine hydrochloride segment is expected to hold the largest share of the global lysine market during the forecast period. Lysine hydrochloride is a typical feed component in the animal nutrition industry. It is added to animals and poultry feed to suit their lysine demands. This enhances general health, muscular growth, and development. The demand for lysine hydrochloride is closely tied to the growth of the animal feed industry. The increasing output of poultry and animals has led to a growing reliance on lysine supplementation in feed formulations.

• The powder segment is expected to hold the largest share of the global lysine market during the forecast period.   

Based on the form, the global lysine market is divided into powder, liquid, and granules. Among these, the powder segment is expected to hold the largest share of the global lysine market during the forecast period. Lysine in its finely ground powdered form can have a crystalline or granular structure. In powder form, it is easy to handle, store, and blend for a variety of uses. Powdered lysine is a common ingredient used by animal feed businesses. It is added to cattle and poultry feed formulations to meet the lysine requirements of the animals and to enhance their overall health, growth, and muscular development. Powdered lysine is highly adaptable and may be included in a wide range of products in the food, medicine, and animal nutrition industries.

Regional Segment Analysis of the Global Lysine Market

• North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico) 
• Europe (Germany, France, U.K., Italy, Spain, Rest of Europe)
• Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, Rest of APAC)
• South America (Brazil and the Rest of South America) 
• The Middle East and Africa (UAE, South Africa, Rest of MEA)

Asia Pacific is anticipated to hold the largest share of the global lysine market over the predicted timeframe.

Asia Pacific is anticipated to hold the largest share of the global lysine market over the predicted timeframe. The Asia Pacific region has seen a notable surge in meat consumption as a result of factors including population growth, urbanization, and growing incomes. Customers in the region are consuming more meat, which has created a need for animal feed that must contain lysine. Furthermore, the growth of the cattle sector, particularly in countries like China and India, is one of the primary drivers of the lysine market in the Asia Pacific region. Pork and poultry production are leading sectors; to enhance the nutritional content of animal feed, lysine is often added. The need for lysine in animal feed is being driven by the nation's burgeoning animal husbandry sector as well as the rising demand for high-protein animal products including meat, eggs, and dairy.

North America is expected to grow at the fastest pace in the global lysine market during the forecast period. The market is driven by the growing need for medicines, personal care items, and animal feed. In North America, the lysine market is mostly driven by the animal feed sector. The growing demand for animal-based foods high in protein, such as meat, eggs, and dairy products, in the region is what drives the need for lysine in animal feed. The North American lysine market is also significantly influenced by the pharmaceutical sector. Within the North American lysine market, the personal care business is a very modest but expanding application category. Shampoos, conditioners, and skin care products are examples of personal care items that include lysine. The growing need for natural and organic products in the personal care sector is what drives the need for lysine.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the global lysine market along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Cargill, Incorporated
• Dow
• BASF SE
• Chr. Hansen Holding A/S
• DSM
• DuPont
• Evonik Industries AG
• NOVUS INTERNATIONAL
• Alltech
• Associated British Foods plc
• Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL
• Nutreco
• ForFarmers.
• De Heus Animal Nutrition
• Land O'Lakes
• Kent Nutrition Group
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting And Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Recent Developments

• In May 2024, the European Commission announced the launch of an anti-dumping probe into lysine imports from China. This is an amino acid found in food supplements.

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at global, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2033. Spherical Insights has segmented the global lysine market based on the below-mentioned segments: 

Global Lysine Market, By Application

• Animal Feed
• Food & Dietary Supplements
• Pharmaceuticals
• Others

Global Lysine Market, By Type

• Lysine Hydrochloride
• Lysine Monohydrate
• Others

Global Lysine Market, By Form

• Powder
• Liquid
• Granules

Global Lysine Market, Regional

• North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • Uk
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Australia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
  • UAE
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Qatar
  • South Africa
  • Rest of the Middle East & Africa