The global market for commercial amino acids was valued at $30.1 billion in 2023. It is expected to grow from $31.8 billion in 2024 to $42.8 billion by 2029, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1% from 2024 through 2029.
The global market for commercial amino acids in animal feed applications is expected to grow from $16.8 billion in 2024 to $22.1 billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 5.6% from 2024 through 2029.
The global market for commercial amino acids in specialty uses applications is expected to grow from $5.8 billion in 2024 to $8.4 billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 8.0% from 2024 through 2029.
Report Scope
This report on the global commercial amino acids market thoroughly analyzes the current state of the market, including market size, growth trends, and segmentation by product type and application. It explores critical drivers, challenges and opportunities that will affect the use of commercial amino acids. The report focuses on primary applications, namely animal feed, food flavoring and specialized uses. The report also provides insights into the competitive landscape by profiling major industry players and their strategic moves. Regional analyses highlight differences in market dynamics across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, LATAM, and Rest of the World (RoW). Additionally, the report identifies emerging trends and offers forecasts for future market developments.
Report Includes
- 27 data tables and 35 additional tables
- An analysis of the global markets for commercial amino acids
- Characteristics of the 20 essential commercial amino acids encoded in the genetic code, their current and future applications, associated technologies, and leading manufacturers
- Analyses of global market trends, with historic market revenue data from 2021 to 2022, estimates for 2023, forecasts for 2024, and projected CAGRs through 2029
- Estimate of the current market size and revenue prospects of the global market, along with a market share analysis by product type, application and region
- A look at the market dynamics, technological advances, regulations, and the influence of macroeconomic factors
- A Porter's Five Forces analysis and a global supply chain analysis
- Overview of sustainability trends and ESG developments, with emphasis on consumer attitudes, ESG score analysis, and the ESG practices of leading companies
- A review of recent patents and R&D activity related to bio-based commercial amino acids
- Analysis of the industry structure, including company market shares, strategic alliances, M&A activity and venture funding
- Profiles of market leaders, including Ajinomoto Co. Inc., Evonik Industries AG, DSM, ADM and CJ Corp.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Executive Summary
- Market Outlook
- Scope of Report
- Market Summary
Chapter 2 Market Overview
- Overview
- Commercial Interests
- Feed Fortification
- Food Flavoring Agents
- Specialty Uses
- Dietary Needs and Amino Acids
- Biologic Value of Amino Acid Mixtures
- Recommended Daily Allowance
- Amino Acid Metabolism
- Properties
- Chemical Structure
- Isolation and Analysis
- Microbiological Assay
- Chromatographic Separation
- Production Technology
- Extraction
- Fermentation
- Microbiological Processes
- Chemical D Synthesis
- Enzymatic Conversion
Chapter 3 Market Dynamics
- Overview
- Market Drivers
- Increasing Use of Amino Acids as Nutraceuticals
- Expanding Uses of Amino Acids
- Growing Population Driving the Demand for Amino Acids
- Market Restraints
- Potential Side Effects of Amino Acid Consumption
- Fake Nutritional Supplements Affect the Demand for Amino Acids
- Market Challenges
- Stringent Regulations
- Labeling and Safety Standards
- High Production Costs
- Market Opportunities
- Amino Acids in Cancer Treatment
- Growth in Sports Nutrition and Fitness
- Emerging Markets with Growing Disposable Incomes and Health and Wellness Awareness
Chapter 4 Regulatory Structure
- Global Regulatory Framework
- The U.S. FDA
- The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)
- The Codex Alimentarius Commission
- ASEAN Harmonization
- Health Supplements Regulation (Singapore)
- Regulatory Requirements for Different Applications
- Dietary Supplements
- Pharmaceuticals
- Food Additives
- Animal Feed
- Quality Control and Manufacturing Standards
- Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
- Quality Assurance
- Traceability and Labeling
- U.S. Pharmacopoeia
Chapter 5 Emerging Technologies and Developments
- Emerging Technologies
- Metabolic Engineering and Synthetic Biology
- High-throughput Screening and Fermentation Optimization
- Continuous-Flow Biocatalysis
- Advanced Chromatography Techniques
- Hydroxy Amino Acids
- Green Chemistry and Sustainable Production
Chapter 6 Market Segmentation Analysis
- Key Market Trends
- Segmentation Breakdown
- Commercial Amino Acids: Global Markets
- Market Analysis by Product Type
- Methionine
- Lysine
- Threonine
- Tryptophan
- Phenylalanine
- Glutamic Acid
- Cysteine
- Aspartic Acid
- Glycine
- Alanine
- Arginine
- Proline
- Leucine
- Valine
- Tyrosine
- Other Amino Acids
- Market Analysis by Application
- Animal Feed Applications
- Food Flavoring Applications
- Specialty Uses Applications
- Geographic Breakdown
- Market Analysis by Region
- North America
- Europe
- Asia-Pacific
- LATAM
- Rest of the World
Chapter 7 Competitive Intelligence
Chapter 8 Sustainability in Commercial Amino Acids: An ESG Perspective
- Introduction to ESG
- Sustainability in the Commercial Amino Acids Market
- Understanding the ESG Data
Chapter 9 Appendix
- Methodology
- Sources
- Abbreviations
- Company Profiles
- ADM
- AJINOMOTO CO. INC.
- BALCHEM CORP.
- CHINA NATIONAL BLUESTAR (GROUP) CO. LTD.
- EVONIK INDUSTRIES AG
- KEMIN INDUSTRIES INC.
- KYOWA HAKKO BIO CO. LTD.
- NOVUS INTERNATIONAL INC.
- SICHUAN TONGSHENG AMINO ACID CO. LTD.
- SUMITOMO CHEMICAL CO. LTD.
- VEDAN INTERNATIONAL (HOLDINGS) LTD.
