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L-Lysine Price Trend Analysis 2026: Latest News, Market Insights, Historical Prices, Supply Demand Analysis & Price Drivers
Written ByVishakha Agrawal
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L-Lysine Price Trend Q3 2026
| Product | Region | Incoterm Basis | Price | Last Updated Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L-Lysine | China | FOB | USD 860.00/MT | August 2026 |
| L-Lysine | USA | DDP | USD 2,250.00/MT | August 2026 |
| L-Lysine | Germany | DDP | USD 1,863.49/MT | August 2026 |
| L-Lysine | Japan | CIF | USD 894.32/MT | August 2026 |
| L-Lysine | Canda | CIF | USD 2,250.00/MT | August 2026 |
| L-Lysine | China | FOB | USD 870.00/MT | July 2026 |
| L-Lysine | USA | DDP | USD 2,200.00/MT | July 2026 |
| L-Lysine | Germany | DDP | USD 1,827.03/MT | July 2026 |
| L-Lysine | Japan | CIF | USD 903.00/MT | July 2026 |
| L-Lysine | Canda | CIF | USD 2,215.00/MT | July 2026 |
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L-Lysine Price Trend Q2 2026
- L-Lysine markets strengthened early in Q2 but later faced supply pressure as Chinese production remained high and downstream feed demand weakened.
- Higher corn and other feed-input costs supported production economics initially, while expanding amino-acid availability later limited further market gains.
- Animal-feed demand remained the key downstream driver, with weaker hog-farming economics in China reducing procurement appetite as the quarter progressed.
L-Lysine in China averaged ~USD 930/MT during June and Average prices of L-Lysine in the USA were ~USD 2,250/MT in June. L-Lysine markets strengthened during the early part of Q2 as higher feed-input costs and active procurement supported market sentiment, but the trend became less firm as supply availability increased. China remained the key production and export base, making domestic operating rates and export availability important to global market conditions. Higher corn costs increased the cost of fermentation-based amino-acid production and initially provided cost support. However, expanding domestic feed-amino-acid supply later outweighed this pressure, while weaker hog-farming economics reduced demand from animal-feed producers and limited procurement activity. In the USA, market conditions were additionally influenced by the ongoing trade-remedy investigation into Chinese-origin L-Lysine, which affected import economics and sourcing decisions. The US Department of Commerce had issued a preliminary antidumping determination carrying a 72.18% preliminary dumping margin for the Eppen group, creating a significant barrier for the affected Chinese-origin imports during the quarter.
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According to Procurement Resource, L-Lysine markets are likely to remain sensitive to Chinese production availability, feed-input costs, trade measures, and animal-feed demand.
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- Global L-Lysine prices remained firm to upward in Q1’26, supported by fluctuating sugar availability, higher fermentation costs, and tighter export supply from Asia.
- Feedstock pressure strengthened as global sugar production and trade volatility impacted manufacturing economics and export offers across major producing countries.
- Downstream demand from animal feed, poultry, and swine nutrition sectors remained stable, while buyers maintained cautious procurement due to elevated logistics and inventory costs.
During Q1’26, the L-lysine market followed a moderately firm trend led by Asia, particularly China, where suppliers maintained stable export offers amid higher operating and logistics costs. Estimated global sugar production is about 180.75 million metric tons for 2024/25, while India’s sugar output was projected to be near 35 million metric tons, influencing fermentation economics for amino acid production. Demand from feed-grade applications remained steady across the poultry and swine sectors in Asia and North America, supporting regular procurement activity. In Europe, elevated freight and insurance costs linked to Strait of Hormuz disruptions increased landed import costs, while cautious buying limited stronger price gains. Reuters also reported tightening sugar availability in India due to lower cane yields and early mill closures during Q1’26, supporting upstream sentiment.
About L-Lysine
Lysine is widely known as one of the 9 essential amino acids in humans that are often required for growth and tissue repair. It is supplied by several foods, especially red meats, fish, and dairy products. Lysine seems to be active against herpes simplex viruses that can be present in numerous forms of diet supplements. Lysine inhibits HSV growth by knocking out arginine.
L-Lysine Product Detail
HS Code
29224100
Chemical Formula
C6H14N2O2
CAS Number
56-87-1
Molecular Weight
146.19 g/mol
Industrial Uses
Cigarettes, Pharmaceutical Drugs
Synonyms
(2S)-2,6-Diaminohexanoic Acid, Lysine, Lysine Acid
Supplier Database
Acros Organics, Charkit Chemical Company LLC, Jigchem Universal, Kumar Industries
Regional Coverage
Asia Pacific
China, India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Japan, Philippines, Vietnam, Iran, Thailand, South Korea, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Nepal, Taiwan, Sri Lanka, UAE, Israel, Hongkong, Singapore, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar, Australia, and New Zealand
Europe
Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy,Spain, Russia, Turkey, Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, Belgium, Austria, Ireland Switzerland, Norway, Denmark, Romania, Finland, Czech Republic, Portugal and Greece
North America
United States and Canada
Latin America
Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Columbia, Chile, Ecuador, and Peru
Africa
South Africa, Nigeria, Egypt, Algeria, Morocco
CurrencyUS$ (Data can also be provided in local currency)
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L-Lysine Production Process
- Production of L-Lysine via Fermentation
In this process, L-Lysine is produced from raw sugar. Raw sugar is diluted into invert sugars, which are then fermented to produce L-Lysine. Finally, L-Lysine produced is extracted through ion exchange absorption.
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Vishakha Agrawal
Lead - Social & Development Research
Delivering procurement intelligence and supply chain analytics across healthcare, FMCG, and chemicals sectors, with expertise in cost modeling, vendor mapping, and spend optimization to support data-driven sourcing decisions and procurement outcomes.
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