For the Quarter Ending June 2026
Methionine Prices in North America
- In the United States, the Methionine Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q2 2026, driven by strong animal feed demand and rising costs.
- Methionine demand was bullish in Q2 2026, supported by a 6.9% rise in retail sales year-over-year in May 2026.
- Production costs increased as the Producer Price Index rose 5.5% year-over-year in June 2026.
- US animal feed production increased in 2026, with poultry production rising in June 2026, boosting consumption.
- North American methanol prices remained elevated in Q2 2026, contributing to higher production expenses.
- US propylene prices weakened in June 2026 due to persistent oversupply, offering some relief to production costs.
- Industrial production grew 0.7% year-over-year in June 2026, reflecting sluggish manufacturing activity.
- Consumer confidence (91.2 in June 2026) and a 3.5% CPI rise in June 2026 indicated cautious consumer spending.
- The unemployment rate was 4.2% in June 2026, supporting stable consumer spending on animal protein.
Why did the price of Methionine change in June 2026 in North America?
- Strong consumer spending, with retail sales up 6.9% year-over-year in May 2026, boosted animal protein demand.
- Methionine production costs increased due to a 5.5% year-over-year rise in the Producer Price Index in June 2026.
- Elevated North American methanol prices in Q2 2026 contributed to higher input costs for manufacturers.
Methionine Prices in APAC
- In China, the Methionine Price Index remained stable quarter-over-quarter in Q2 2026, influenced by subdued demand balancing rising production costs.
- Methionine prices were assessed at USD 5,570/MT Malaysia.
- Methionine production costs increased in Q2 2026, driven by rising propylene and dramatically surging sulfur feedstock prices.
- Producer Price Index (PPI) rose 4.1% year-over-year in June 2026, indicating higher input costs for methionine producers.
- Methionine demand remained subdued in May 2026, as feed producers showed reluctance to place orders amid weak livestock sector performance.
- Major regional methionine producers initiated scheduled maintenance shutdowns and boiler integrations in June 2026, tightening supply.
- Feed producers avoided building high inventory levels in late May 2026, while national port sulfur inventory tightened by May 28, 2026.
- China's methionine import volumes declined month-on-month in April 2026, with sulfur imports contracting sharply in April and June 2026.
- Retail sales grew only 1.0% in June 2026, indicating weak consumer spending, despite CPI remaining stable at 1.0%.
- Industrial production expanded 5.3% in June 2026, with the Manufacturing Index expanding and unemployment at 5.0%.
Why did the price of Methionine change in June 2026 in APAC?
- Subdued demand in May 2026 from weak livestock sector.
- Rising production costs, notably surging sulfur prices.
- Significant supply disruptions in June 2026 tightened availability.
Methionine Prices in Europe
- In Germany, the Methionine Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q2 2026, driven by elevated production costs.
- Producer prices for industrial products increased by 2.2% year-on-year in May 2026, elevating Methionine production costs.
- Consumer Price Index rose by 2.3% year-on-year in June 2026, contributing to higher operational expenses for producers.
- European natural gas prices surged in March 2026 and remained elevated throughout Q2 2026, impacting production expenses.
- Germany's Manufacturing Index showed a contracting trend in June 2026, indicating subdued industrial activity affecting demand.
- Retail sales in Germany increased by 1.8% year-on-year in May 2026, supporting consumer demand for animal protein.
- Consumer confidence in Germany was negative in June 2026, impacting overall demand for animal feed.
- Propylene oversupply in Europe during the first half of 2026 contributed to high inventory levels for feedstocks.
- The Methionine price forecast suggests continued pressure from elevated energy costs in Europe during Q3 2026.
Why did the price of Methionine change in June 2026 in Europe?
- Rising producer prices, up 2.2% year-on-year in May 2026, increased Methionine manufacturing costs.
- Elevated European natural gas prices, surging in March 2026 and remaining high, pressured production expenses.
- Contracting Manufacturing Index in June 2026 and negative consumer confidence impacted overall Methionine demand.
For the Quarter Ending March 2026
Methionine Prices in North America
- In United States, the Methionine Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q1 2026, driven by surging feedstock costs.
- The Methionine Production Cost Trend increased in March 2026 as producer prices rose 4.0% year-over-year amid energy pressures.
- North American propylene and methanol feedstock costs spiked in Q1 2026, elevating synthetic methionine production expenses significantly.
- The Methionine Demand Outlook strengthened in March 2026, supported by resilient 4.0% retail sales growth and 3.3% inflation.
- US broiler slaughter rates and table egg production increased in January 2026, directly boosting poultry feed consumption.
- A 4.3% unemployment rate and 91.8 consumer confidence index in March 2026 sustained steady dietary protein intake.
- The Manufacturing Index expanded while industrial production grew 0.7% in March 2026, indicating robust chemical industrial activity.
- The Methionine Price Forecast showed an upward trend in Q1 2026 despite expanded US bio-based production capacity.
Why did the price of Methionine change in March 2026 in North America?
- North American methanol feedstock costs spiked and seaborne imports faced availability constraints in Q1 2026.
- Producer prices rose 4.0% year-over-year in March 2026, reflecting elevated costs for essential petrochemical intermediates.
- Consumer inflation reached 3.3% in March 2026, shifting demand toward cheaper poultry and boosting feed.
Methionine Prices in Europe
- In Germany, the Methionine Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q1 2026, driven by surging natural gas feedstock costs.
- The Methionine Production Cost Trend increased in March 2026 as the CPI rose by 2.7 percent.
- Overall producer prices declined 0.2 percent in March 2026, easing upstream cost pressures for petrochemical methionine feedstocks.
- The Methionine Demand Outlook remained neutral as industrial production recorded 0.0 percent year-over-year growth in February 2026.
- Retail sales grew 0.7 percent and unemployment stayed at 4.2 percent in February 2026, supporting poultry consumption.
- The Manufacturing Index expanded in March 2026, which supported industrial activity for secondary pharmaceutical methionine applications.
- While general animal feed demand weakened in March 2026, poultry farming adoption strengthened, supporting the Methionine Price Forecast.
- Global natural gas supply tightened in March 2026, while Middle East import volumes plummeted in February 2026.
Why did the price of Methionine change in March 2026 in Europe?
- Natural gas and propylene feedstock costs surged significantly across the European region in March 2026.
- A major regional producer adjusted production levels amid tightening global natural gas in March 2026.
- Poultry farming demand strengthened in March 2026, offsetting weakened general animal nutrition demand in Germany.
Methionine Prices in APAC
- In China, the Methionine Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q1 2026, driven by surging methanol feedstock costs.
- The Methionine Production Cost Trend increased in March 2026 as producer prices rose 0.5 percent year-over-year.
- The Methionine Demand Outlook strengthened in March 2026 alongside a 1.0 percent year-over-year consumer inflation increase.
- Industrial production grew 5.7 percent year-over-year in March 2026, while the Manufacturing Index expanded simultaneously.
- Retail sales grew 1.7 percent year-over-year in March 2026, while urban unemployment reached 5.4 percent.
- Poultry feed consumption for methionine end-markets strengthened in Q1 2026, driven by robust domestic broiler production.
- Methanol feedstock costs for methionine production surged in March 2026 following severe Middle Eastern supply disruptions.
Why did the price of Methionine change in March 2026 in APAC?
- Propylene feedstock costs spiked in March 2026 due to escalating geopolitical conflicts impacting global trade.
- Imported methanol inventories tightened significantly in March 2026 due to halted Middle Eastern maritime shipments.
- Overall petrochemical plant utilization across Asia plummeted in Q1 2026, severely constraining regional feedstock availability.
For the Quarter Ending December 2025
Methionine Prices in North America
- In the USA, the Methionine Price Index fell by 0.97% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting steady import availability.
- Methionine Spot Price remained subdued, ample Asia and European cargoes increasing competitive pressure on offers.
- Methionine Price Forecast shows short-term weakness with seasonal recovery potential as import timing affects availability.
- Methionine Production Cost Trend stayed benign because ammonia and methanol feedstock eased, supporting margin stability.
- Methionine Demand Outlook remained steady with routine poultry and swine purchases and restrained forward coverage.
- Methionine Price Index movements tracked freight reductions, import parity shifts, and comfortable distributor inventory levels.
- Major suppliers reported no outages, sustaining flows while spot enquiries remained muted heading into winter.
Why did the price of Methionine change in December 2025 in North America?
- Lower transpacific freight rates reduced landed costs, modestly increasing competitive import pressure on domestic prices.
- Comfortable port operations and arrivals swelled inventories, reducing urgency among buyers and suppressing spot enquiries.
- Stable ammonia and methanol feedstock costs enabled exporters to trim offers, contributing to downward pressure.
Methionine Prices in APAC
- In China, the Methionine Price Index fell by 1.0% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting weaker domestic feed demand.
- High operating rates preserved stable Methionine Production Cost Trend with steady methanol and ammonia prices.
- Exportable volumes and logistics capacity kept the Methionine Spot Price under pressure despite VAT-supported competitiveness.
- Methionine Price Forecast shows marginal December easing, then possible January firming ahead of restocking activity.
- Domestic livestock margins compression reduced offtake, shaping a subdued Methionine Demand Outlook in late-quarter period.
- Inventory accumulation at coastal warehouses supported sellers trimming offers, reflecting Methionine Price Index sensitivity abroad.
- No major outages meant steady supply; signals imply low upside risk for Methionine Price Index.
Why did the price of Methionine change in December 2025 in APAC?
- Continued full-rate domestic production and uncongested ports ensured ample supply, limiting upward pressure on prices.
- Soft domestic feed demand and international buying reduced spot inquiries, nudging sellers to lower offers.
- Stable feedstock costs and the VAT rebate preserved margins, moderating seller urgency and price volatility.
Methionine Prices in Europe
- In Germany, the Methionine Price Index fell by 0.95% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting Asian arrivals and euro.
- Methionine Spot Price softened as comfortable Hamburg stocks and steady Asian offers allowed distributors concessions.
- Methionine Price Forecast shows narrow near-term trading, holiday schedules tightening prompt cargo availability in December.
- Methionine Production Cost Trend eased as ammonia and propylene costs softened, lowering origin replacement values.
- Methionine Demand Outlook remained steady with hand-to-mouth buying; Germany Price Index showed muted upward pressure.
- Evonik domestic output operated normally but lacked scale, so imports and parity pricing dictated availability.
- Stable container freight and smooth port operations prevented logistics disruptions, keeping landed cost volatility constrained.
Why did the price of Methionine change in December 2025 in Europe?
- Ample Asian cargo arrivals expanded warehouse stocks, increasing supply availability and exerting downward pressure locally.
- Euro appreciation trimmed dollar-denominated landed costs, enabling distributors to extend small discounts without margin erosion.
- Stable inland haulage and smooth port operations maintained clearance, while demand stayed steady, limiting upside.
For the Quarter Ending September 2025
Methionine Prices in North America
- In the USA, the Methionine Price Index fell by 7.17% quarter-over-quarter, due to inventory restocking.
- The average Methionine price for the quarter was approximately USD 3687.67/MT, reflecting divergence between grades.
- Methionine Spot Price exhibited short-term firmness as buyers replenished low inventories ahead of autumn demands.
- Near-term Methionine Price Forecast shows moderate recovery supported by seasonal feed demand and controlled offers.
- Methionine Production Cost Trend remained stable as major plants operated optimally with adequate feedstock supplies.
- Methionine Demand Outlook indicates sustained offtake from animal nutrition and pharmaceuticals during seasonal formulation schedules.
- Methionine Price Index volatility was tempered by steady imports and logistics at major U.S. ports.
- Exporters adjusted offers to stimulate buying while inventories rebalanced, supporting negotiation firmness among U.S. purchasers.
Why did the price of Methionine change in September 2025 in North America?
- Lower domestic inventories prompted restocking, increasing short-term demand pressure despite ample global production and exports.
- Freight cost volatility supported price firmness as logistics remained efficient, limiting supply disruptions for buyers.
- Buyers reduced fresh bookings after restocking; exporters offered flexibility, causing net quarterly downward price moderation.
Methionine Prices in APAC
- In China, the Methionine Price Index fell by 7.1271% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting export volume adjustments seasonally.
- The average Methionine price for the quarter was approximately USD 3518.33/MT amid mixed feed-and-food demand.
- Methionine Spot Price stayed supported by efficient production and smooth port operations sustaining export flows.
- Methionine Price Forecast suggests modest recovery; seasonal feed demand and institutional food grade orders firm.
- Methionine Production Cost Trend remained stable given adequate acrolein and methyl mercaptan supply supporting synthesis.
- Methionine Demand Outlook shows healthy food grade uptake while feed sector continues measured, steady procurement.
- Methionine Price Index movements were moderated by lean exporter inventories prompting offers and cautious negotiations.
- Export inquiries from nutraceutical and feed buyers supported offer firmness aligning with shipment schedules quarterly.
Why did the price of Methionine change in September 2025 in APAC?
- Export replenishment by overseas buyers increased food grade demand, tightening inventory and supporting prices slightly.
- Stable production and uninterrupted port logistics limited cost disruptions, curbing pressure on Methionine Price Index.
- Feed sector steady offtake paired with cautious buyer restocking led to moderate pricing adjustments quarter-end.
Methionine Prices in Europe
- In Germany, the Methionine Price Index fell by 6.19% quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, driven by post-restocking normalization.
- The average Methionine price for the quarter was approximately USD 3640.00/MT, reflecting mixed feed and food-grade market dynamics.
- Methionine Spot Price eased on softer feed-grade buying, while port offers remained selectively firm recently.
- Methionine Price Forecast anticipates recovery as seasonal feed demand and disciplined seller behavior support stability.
- Methionine Production Cost Trend remained subdued with stable feedstock availability and raw material inflationary pressures.
- Methionine Demand Outlook stays constructive for food-grade segments, while feed sector follows seasonal normalization patterns.
- Methionine Price Index volatility was muted as port logistics remained reliable and inventories supported buying.
- Export demand provided intermittent support, while low domestic inventories prompted cautious restocking from major importers.
Why did the price of Methionine change in September 2025 in Europe?
- Higher export offers and importer restocking increased landed costs, tightening local availability and lifting prices.
- Freight rate volatility added mild inflation to landed costs though logistics remained uninterrupted during month.
- Low inventories among German buyers spurred urgent restocking, accelerating demand absorption and pressuring short-term prices.
