The US Threonine market continues to show prolonged bear pressure across May xxxx, as prices fell consistently even after initial expectations of stability among leading producers. The US Threonine prices for both feed and food grade continue to remain weak. Market players saw a significant change from the cautious optimism seen in global markets to a more discerning bearish nature locally, specifically in transactions.
Various market experts state that major Threonine suppliers quoted them lower prices, with spot Threonine transactions taking place at levels well below initial manufacturer estimates. The expected tight-range price hikes did not occur as market fundamentals weakened. Import dynamics were behind the price erosion witnessed across May in the Threonine segment. Downstream buying played a major role in causing the price weakness seen during the month. Feed mills and nutritional supplement makers continued their just-in-time buying policies,...
