For the Quarter Ending June 2025
North America
• The overall Lysine Hydrochloride spot price in North America showed a downward quarterly trend, with an average quarter-over-quarter change of -4.78%. By June, feed-grade Lysine Hydrochloride spot price was USD 1,242/MT, slightly down, while food-grade reached USD 2,417/MT with a mild rebound.
• The Q2 market experienced marked divergence: feed-grade prices softened due to persistently high global inventories, while food-grade saw moderate support from dietary supplement demand and tighter supply base, especially in June.
• June 2025 developments highlighted continued decreases in feed-grade pricing amid robust international competition and oversupply, while food-grade lysine moved upward following supply tightness, delayed shipments, and currency-driven import costs.
• The Lysine Hydrochloride production cost trend within the quarter was mixed. Feed-grade production benefited from stable raw material expenses but suffered margin compression as global oversupply took hold. Food-grade costs were elevated, tracked to compliance and fewer specialized producers.
• Lysine Hydrochloride demand outlook showed a polarized quarter: strong spring livestock cycles briefly elevated feed-grade demand in April, but demand waned by June with overstocked buyers and softened feedstock rotations. Food-grade demand was steadier in Q2 due to supplement and pharmaceutical sector resilience.
• Import logistics faced challenges from trans-Pacific bottlenecks and freight surges, especially in April and May, impacting both spot pricing and buyer behavior. Domestic logistics disruptions further added to variability in June.
• Competitive Lysine Hydrochloride pricing from Asian suppliers, especially China, drove aggressive spot price negotiation across the region. This dynamic, heightened by ample regional inventories, prompted buyers to delay forward purchase commitments.
• By the end of Q2, the Lysine Hydrochloride spot price reflected considerable volatility between feed- and food-grade segments, with buyers monitoring anti-dumping duty developments and currency impacts for next-quarter procurement decisions.
• The Lysine Hydrochloride price forecast for next quarter points to continued pressure on feed-grade lysine, with potential for mild recovery if global production rationalizes. Food-grade outlook remains cautiously bullish amid anticipated compliance changes.
• Market participants expect Q3 to be shaped by shifting U.S.-China trade policies, ongoing global supply distribution, and demand uncertainty in key animal nutrition and nutraceutical sectors.
APAC
• Q2 in APAC was marked by a robust downward trend overall, with an average quarter-over-quarter spot price change of -6.57%. In June, the Lysine Hydrochloride spot price for feed-grade hit USD 995/MT and food-grade was USD 2,170/MT, reflecting continued competitive export pricing from China.
• April began with temporary spot price upticks as factory maintenance, high raw material costs, and regulatory shutdowns induced supply constraints and restricted export allocations.
• Lysine Hydrochloride Production cost trend in Q2 initially surged due to elevated corn and glucose inputs and strict energy controls. By June, costs stabilized as raw materials normalized, but global oversupply and competition pressured profitability.
• Lysine Hydrochloride demand outlook reversed over the quarter: a strong April from peak farming season and stockpiling gave way to significant contraction in May and June as global end-user demand stayed subdued, with feed and supplement manufacturers delaying purchases.
• In June 2025, both feed-grade and food-grade spot prices fell sharply due to persistent oversupply, high inventory build-up, and intensified competition from lower-priced suppliers in Vietnam and Brazil.
• Lysine Hydrochloride producers such as Meihua and Eppen maintained high operating rates despite falling Lysine Hydrochloride spot prices, motivated by prior export contracts and government stance on capacity control.
• Export logistics improved in June as container availability increased and lower freight rates enabled exporters to cut CIF offers, further pressuring spot prices in global markets.
• China’s aggressive price discounting strategy, combined with stable raw material costs, enabled suppliers to sustain shipment volumes and defend export market share against rapidly emerging regional competitors.
• Lysine Hydrochloride price forecast for the next quarter remains bearish unless there is a substantial demand-side recovery; buyers are expected to delay large-volume contracts in anticipation of further price drops.
• The market signals Q3 will be defined by continued caution among global buyers, further output diversification from Asian producers, and increasing margin pressure on Chinese exporters.
Europe
• Europe displayed an overall downward trend this quarter, averaging a -7.69% quarter-over-quarter spot price movement. By June, the feed-grade Lysine Hydrochloride spot price was USD 1,105/MT and food-grade reached USD 2,280/MT, with the latter showing a notable late-quarter rally.
• In April, feed-grade prices rose sharply due to EU-imposed anti-dumping duties and strained supply, while food-grade fell on oversupply and sluggish demand.
• Early in the quarter, production cost trend was upward, driven by higher import tariffs and limited domestic manufacturing. Cost pressures eased toward June as improved logistics and lower tariffs facilitated more competitive Asian imports.
• Lysine Hydrochloride demand outlook trended downward over Q2, particularly for feed-grade, as European livestock and feed producers managed sufficient carryover inventories and responded cautiously to falling spot prices.
• June developments revealed a split: steady feed-grade price declines amid excess global supply, but food-grade prices rebounded, fueled by pre-emptive buying ahead of expected mid-July anti-dumping duties and supply chain disruptions at major ports.
• Severe port congestion and Rhine logistics issues in Q2 delayed shipments and fragmented supply chains, disproportionately impacting food-grade lysine with tighter lead-time requirements.
• Chinese exports dominated the supply side as EU tariffs were relaxed from May, triggering a flood of low-cost imports that sharply reduced overall spot prices for both grades.
• Domestic EU manufacturers experienced underutilization as aggressive Asian pricing eroded their competitiveness, prompting further margin compression across the quarter.
• Lysine Hydrochloride price forecast for Q3 indicates continued softness for feed-grade lysine, particularly if Asian oversupply persists, while food-grade could see intermittent upward pressure on tighter compliance and speculative buying.
• Q3 market sentiment hinges on EU regulatory decisions, port infrastructure performance, and eventual alignment between inventory drawdowns and real end-use consumption across both segments.
For the Quarter Ending March 2025
North America
Throughout the first quarter of 2025, the North American Lysine Hydrochloride market exhibited contrasting trajectories across feed-grade and food-grade categories, shaped by distinct supply-demand fundamentals and logistical constraints. Feed-grade prices commenced the quarter on a firm note, bolstered by reduced product availability and active procurement from livestock operators contending with logistical delays and weather-related disruptions.
Concurrently, the surge in corn prices, a pivotal fermentation feedstock, inflated production costs, prompting manufacturers to implement upward revisions in feed-grade pricing. Conversely, food-grade Lysine Hydrochloride values underwent marginal corrections in January amid lacklustre procurement interest from the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical sectors and persistent oversupply conditions. Moving into February, a divergence materialized as feed-grade quotations declined, pressured by inventory overhang, muted livestock demand, and deliberate stock management by buyers.
In contrast, food-grade prices advanced, supported by firm consumption from food processing and health-related segments, alongside higher import costs triggered by dollar depreciation. By the end of March 2025, these divergent market dynamics prevailed, with feed-grade prices remaining suppressed on ample inventories, while food-grade quotations-maintained firmness on steady downstream demand and persisting logistical inefficiencies.
Asia Pacific
The Asia Pacific Lysine Hydrochloride market endured considerable volatility in the first quarter of 2025, driven by regulatory changes, seasonal production shifts, and fluctuating procurement activity across downstream sectors. The quarter began with firm pricing momentum as significant anti-dumping duties imposed by external trading partners on regional lysine exports reshaped export strategies and created short-term supply dislocations.
Simultaneously, scheduled manufacturing halts and environmental compliance measures reduced operational capacity, tightening product availability and bolstering market sentiment. However, the onset of major regional holidays in February disrupted production schedules, with temporary factory closures and logistical slowdowns curbing both supply and outbound shipment volumes. While freight rates softened post-holiday due to reduced export activity, most buyers had pre-emptively stockpiled inventories before the seasonal break, diminishing fresh procurement activity.
This high inventory position within food processing and livestock sectors, coupled with weakening demand, exerted downward pressure on both feed-grade and food-grade prices. Additionally, improving vessel availability and stabilizing freight rates compounded the bearish trend. These market conditions persisted through March 2025, resulting in an overall subdued quarterly performance characterized by oversupply, slow downstream off-take, and restricted procurement volumes across key consuming segments in the region.
Europe
The European Lysine Hydrochloride market was marked by pronounced supply-side disruptions and shifting procurement dynamics during the first quarter of 2025. At the start of the quarter, regulatory intervention in the form of substantial anti-dumping duties on lysine imports from key Asian origins significantly raised landed costs for regional importers. This abrupt regulatory adjustment prompted immediate price escalations, with buyers rushing to secure available stocks from alternate suppliers, creating a short-lived supply gap.
Concurrently, constrained domestic production and limited regional manufacturing output intensified supply tightness, particularly within feed-grade applications. This scenario supported firm upward price revisions during January. However, by February, market sentiment began to ease as procurement activity from livestock operators softened amid persistent high inventory levels and cautious budget allocations. In the food-grade segment, demand remained restrained as economic headwinds and inflationary concerns moderated consumer spending on health supplements and fortified food products, limiting fresh contract activity.
By the close of March 2025, the market showed signs of gradual stabilization, aided by increased availability of competitively priced supplies from alternative Asian producers. Despite this easing, quarterly average prices remained above late 2024 levels, primarily due to the sharp regulatory-induced rally in January and a lagging recovery in overall demand fundamentals.
For the Quarter Ending December 2024
North America
In the fourth quarter of 2024, the L-Lysine Hydrochloride market in the USA experienced notable shifts, with feed-grade prices facing a decline early in the period. A slowdown in downstream consumption initially dampened trade activity, as inventories swelled, and external disruptions like port strikes and hurricanes exacerbated supply challenges. Despite these setbacks, feed-grade prices remained under pressure due to weak demand and inventory build-ups, although the influence of feedstock corn prices offered some support.
Conversely, food-grade prices saw substantial gains, driven by robust regional demand and logistical issues, such as the ILWU strikes and soaring shipping costs from Asia. These factors pushed landed costs higher, impacting pricing in the domestic market. By November, both feed and food-grade variants experienced a steady price rise, fueled by global supply chain disruptions and increasing production costs, especially with rising feedstock prices and stronger export prices from key suppliers like China.
The market also faced upward price pressure from a volatile dollar-yuan exchange rate, affecting importers' procurement costs. Proactive buying activity further contributed to the rise, as traders responded to anticipated regulatory changes and tariff adjustments. This marked a shift towards sustained high prices, highlighting the importance of strategic planning to manage supply chain risks. Overall, the market witnessed an optimistic trajectory with the demand side outspacing the overall supply side.
APAC
In the fourth quarter, China's L-Lysine Hydrochloride market saw a notable rise in export prices, driven by strategic pricing and strong trading confidence. Although demand remained moderate, manufacturers kept prices steady, focusing on margin protection amidst stable consumption from the animal feed and food sectors. The strengthening of the U.S. dollar against the Chinese yuan enhanced the appeal of Chinese exports, maintaining consistent inquiry levels. Supply constraints, coupled with reduced inventory among traders, further supported elevated price levels. The feedstock market also provided solid cost support despite global fluctuations, helping maintain price stability. However, December brought a shift in market dynamics. The feed-grade segment faced downward pressure, with weakening demand and a bearish sentiment overshadowing price expectations. This was compounded by geopolitical uncertainties and currency instability, prompting suppliers to engage in aggressive destocking and offering discounts to manage inventories ahead of year-end. Conversely, the food-grade segment remained robust, as end users continued to restock prudently despite price pressures. The dollar-yuan exchange rate played a key role in sustaining pricing stability, allowing manufacturers to retain control over price levels, and ensuring a balanced market environment for both buyers and sellers.
Europe
In Q4 2024, the L-Lysine Hydrochloride market in Germany saw a significant and steady price increase, driven by a combination of global economic factors and supply chain disruptions. Limited supply from key producers, along with heightened demand in certain downstream sectors, fueled a favorable market sentiment. Domestic prices rose as producers capitalized on constrained inventories from exporters, while elevated input and import costs added pressure on both importers and consumers, particularly in the pain relief industry. While, the depreciation of the euro further exacerbated import cost increases, making foreign supplies more expensive. Additionally, delays in production and shipping from key producing countries intensified the upward price trend. In the food-grade segment, stable demand for food additives and ingredients resulted in higher acceptance of goods at elevated prices, with strategic stockpiling by buyers benefiting traders. The market exhibited a supplier’s advantage, further supported by the weaker euro. Meanwhile, the feed-grade segment saw a steady price decline as Q4 concludes, driven by falling global soybean and corn prices, which led to reduced Lysine inclusion in animal feed. Despite high inventories among traders, buyers were cautious in procurement, resulting in subdued trade activity. Overall, the market trajectory majorly remained on the optimistic side with the supply side balancing the overall demand side for feed grade and considerably constrained inventories concerning the food grade.
For the Quarter Ending September 2024
North America
In Q3 2024, the Lysine Hydrochloride market in North America witnessed a period of mixed trajectory concerning both feed and food grade. The prices With respect to the feed grade witnessed an overall upward trajectory while that of food grade demonstrated a downward trend.
Concerning the feed grade side, until August the market remained optimistic with the demand side considerably outspacing the supply side. The rise in the prices was a result of the persistent arrival of regional quotations with market transactions occurring at a higher rate. Further supported by the plant maintenance and limited availability of key feedstock continued to keep the overall production cost on the northerly side, thereby supporting the higher import prices for Feed grade threonine. However, as the quarter moves towards the termination the prices dropped steadily within the region. This decrease in the prices was a result of overall inventories accumulated by the trades in the past month and quarter-end-destocking sentiments, making the trades clear their stocked-up inventories and prepare for the new quarter. On the other hand, with respect to the food grade side, the prices for the entire quarter demonstrated a pessimistic trajectory with a modest rise witnessed at the beginning and the end of the quarter. This significant drop in the middle of the quarter was, influenced by several key factors. The decreased prices were primarily driven by a combination of factors such as lower production costs in major manufacturing countries and weakened demand in the region. Downstream buyers adopted a cautious approach, resulting in limited purchases and a surplus of inventory in the market. The persistent rise in corn prices further impacted production costs, leading to heightened competition and a downward trend in prices.
As a result, the USA experienced the most significant price changes, the market reflected a mixed sentiment with an upside-down price for both grades. The quarter saw a correlation between mixed demand, ample supply, and competitive pricing strategies. Overall, the quarter-ending price for food and feed grade Lysine Hydrochloride witnessed a rise and drop of nearly 9 and 4 percent respectively when compared to the previous quarter of the year.
APAC
Throughout Q3 2024, Lysine Hydrochloride prices in the APAC region remained elevated for both feed- and food-grade products, driven by a stable supply-demand equilibrium. Feed-grade Lysine Hydrochloride prices were sustained by steady production rates, strategic inventory management, and prudent procurement strategies from buyers, ensuring price stability. However, the prices dropped steadily in the end of the quarter. Conversely, food-grade Lysine Hydrochloride saw more pronounced price growth due to robust demand from downstream food and nutraceutical sectors, both regionally and globally. The Chinese market experienced notable fluctuations, largely influenced by logistical disruptions such as container shortages in northern China and rising freight costs, which inflated export prices and indirectly benefited importers. Additionally, stabilized feedstock costs provided upward momentum for product pricing. Though, with a steady drop in the export prices in the middle of the quarter, the market continued to remain optimistic balancing the overall supply-demand side. As a result, China experienced the most significant fluctuations, the quarter-ending price for food and feed grade Lysine Hydrochloride witnessed a rise and drop of nearly 7 and 6 percent respectively when compared to the previous quarter of the year.
Europe
Throughout Q3 2024, the Lysine Hydrochloride market in Europe experienced a notable trend of decreasing prices for both grades, with Germany being the most impacted by significant price changes. Several factors contributed to this downward trajectory. The market faced oversupply challenges, leading to weakened demand and subdued purchasing activity. Supply chain disruptions, freight cost spikes, and increased availability of competing amino acids further dampened market sentiment concerning the Lysine hydrochloride, resulting in a surplus of the material among the traders. Supporting this further, the euro appreciating against the USD throughout the quarter has provided some resiliency among the buyers, however, the inquiries as of the entire quarter remained muted thereby sustaining an overall pessimistic trajectory. Lastly, the market also witnessed a steady rise for both the grades including a modest rise until August concerning the feed grade and the beginning and at the end of the quarter for food grade, yet the overall market trading sentiments remained weak with transactions occurring on a needly basis only.
FAQs
What is the current price of Lysine Hydrochloride in key markets?
As of June 2025, Lysine Hydrochloride spot prices in North America were USD 1,242/MT for feed-grade and USD 2,417/MT for food-grade; APAC recorded USD 995/MT (feed-grade) and USD 2,170/MT (food-grade); in Europe, feed-grade reached USD 1,105/MT and food-grade climbed to USD 2,280/MT.
Who are the top global players in the Lysine Hydrochloride market?
Leading producers include China’s Meihua and Eppen, as well as CJ Group, with significant output. Other major APAC participants and emerging competitors in Vietnam and Brazil are increasing global market share, especially in export-driven, price-sensitive regions.
What was the main driver of Lysine Hydrochloride price trends in Q2 2025?
Globally, Q2 pricing was shaped by oversupply from major Asian producers, cautious demand outlook in animal feed and nutraceutical sectors, and shifting geopolitical trade policies that affected tariffs, logistics costs, and inventory management strategies across North America, APAC, and Europe.
How do experts forecast Lysine Hydrochloride prices for the next quarter?
The price forecast suggests sustained pressure—especially on feed-grade Lysine Hydrochloride—given persistent oversupply and cautious purchasing behavior. Food-grade prices may remain more resilient in regions facing compliance burdens or prophylactic buying, but a significant demand trigger or production cut is needed to spark a structural rebound.
