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.
For the Quarter Ending June 2025
North America
- Methionine Spot Price rose in June due to buyer restocking before Q3 and strong downstream uptake in both feed and food segments. The Methionine Demand Outlook was solid for livestock nutrition and therapeutic blends.
Why did the price change in July 2025?
- The Methionine Spot Price in the U.S. has decreased slightly in July 2025 after a sharp climb in June due to restocking cycles reaching equilibrium. The upward pressure faded as inventories normalized post-June restocking and demand stabilized. Export supply remained steady and the Methionine Price Forecast for Q3 reflects softer momentum unless demand spikes in the animal nutrition and pharmaceutical sector.
- Latest Prices & Trend (June 2025)
- DL-Methionine Feed Grade CFR New York: USD 3008/MT (+3.19% MoM)
- DL-Methionine USP Food Grade CFR New York: USD 3948/MT (+3.24% MoM)
- The Price Index showed a strong upward push in June, driven by lean inventories and restocking actions.
- Methionine Production Cost Trend remained neutral with no upstream bottlenecks; U.S. imports saw a consistent flow of volumes from Asia. The freight fluctuations added some cost but had no major disruptive effect.
- April and May Trends showed mixed signals: Feed grade prices steadily rose (April: +2.5%, May: +1.57%), but food grade saw a decline in May (-7.74%) before rebounding in June.
- Food-grade methionine gained upward momentum in June that was driven by recovery in pharma and wellness sectors, which had slowed in May.
- Feed-grade methionine continued its positive trajectory due to seasonal livestock feed formulation schedules and steady demand.
- Supply-side remained robust across Q2. Global exporters operated without interruption. Inventory tightening was buyer-driven rather than caused by supply disruption.
- Feed-grade methionine demand stayed firm, while food-grade picked up significantly in June amid rising health-centric formulations.
- Indicates near-term stability in Q3 as restocking cycles ease, barring unexpected spikes in feed consumption or therapeutic use.
Europe
- Methionine Spot Price in June rose as European buyers restocked aggressively after inventory depletion in May. Food-grade methionine especially saw heightened offtake from the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical segments.
Why did the price change in July 2025?
- In July 2025, the Methionine Spot Price in Europe (Germany) remained relatively stable to slightly firm, following the June restocking phase. Though upstream costs did not rise significantly, elevated Q2 procurement volumes meant importers entered July with moderately balanced stocks. However, demand from pharma and aquaculture sectors prevented any significant decline. The Methionine Price Forecast remains cautiously bullish for Q3.
- Latest Prices & Trend (June 2025)
- DL-Methionine Feed Grade CFR Hamburg: USD 2872/MT (+1.59% MoM)
- DL-Methionine USP Food Grade CFR Hamburg: USD 3812/MT (+2.01% MoM)
- This reflects a positive Price Index trend for both grades, largely on account of strong restocking and global price alignment.
- Methionine Production Cost Trend was stable, as suppliers did not report upstream constraints. Freight volatility marginally affected landed costs but not materially.
- April and May Trends diverged: Food Grade methionine dropped sharply in May (-8.68%), while Feed Grade saw a steady rise through Q2, driven by aquaculture and poultry feed needs.
- June restocking was reactionary to May’s drawdown and ahead of seasonal feed formulations. This added resilience to spot prices, even as supply remained consistent.
- Export prices to Europe rose due to global strategic pricing by Chinese and Southeast Asian suppliers. European buyers had limited negotiation leverage.
- Logistics remained efficient, with no reported bottlenecks. Hamburg handled cargo inflow smoothly, preserving regular market tempo.
- Firm for both grades – pharma and nutrition sectors ramped up procurement, and feed-grade saw normalized offtake aligned with seasonal feed formulations.
- Q3 trend is expected to show moderate firmness, especially in food-grade amid expanding therapeutic demand in Europe.
Asia Pacific
- Methionine Spot Price rose in June as international buyers returned to market following May's lull. Pharmaceutical and feed sectors provided the bulk of demand, particularly from Southeast Asia and the Middle East.
Why did the price change in July 2025?
- In July 2025, Methionine Spot Price in China and broader APAC markets showed a mild decline after the June uptick. The dip was led by cautious overseas buyers holding back after pre-quarter restocking in June. Exporters adjusted offers downward to maintain competitiveness. The Methionine Price Forecast suggests subdued to neutral pricing, driven by demand normalization and softening freight rates.
- Latest Prices & Trend (June 2025)
- DL-Methionine Feed Grade FOB Shanghai: USD 2760/MT (+0.36% MoM)
- DL-Methionine USP Food Grade FOB Shanghai: USD 3700/MT (+1.09% MoM)
- The Price Index reflected a gentle but steady rise, anchored by export demand.
- Methionine Production Cost Trend stayed stable with no feedstock constraints; consistent acrolein and methyl mercaptan availability supported uninterrupted operations.
- May saw sharp food-grade price drops (-8.61%), linked to humidity-related inventory risks and seasonal demand softening in nutraceuticals.
- Feed-grade methionine stayed resilient through Q2 with regular international orders from poultry and swine feed processors. June saw slight improvement in price (+0.36%).
- Inventory discipline among Chinese exporters prevented oversupply despite mild demand dips. This supported pricing without triggering volatility.
- Export logistics stayed highly efficient in Q2 with no port congestion or customs issues. Shanghai remained a reliable node for methionine shipments.
- Food-grade methionine saw renewed interest in June due to upcoming Q3 formulations. Feed-grade saw steady offtake tied to livestock stability in importing countries.
- Flat to slightly bearish outlook for early Q3 as global demand enters a brief consolidation phase post-June restocking.
