Valine Price Trend and Forecast

Valine Regional Price Overview

Get the latest insights on price movement and trend analysis of Valine in different regions across the world (Asia, Europe, North America, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa).

Valine Price Trend for the Q3 of 2024

Asia

In Q3'24, the valine market remained volatile in Asia. The prices showed a stable trajectory at the beginning of the quarter. The supply in the market remained weak due to maintenance shutdowns. Major plants such as Shandong Dacheng Biochemical Co., Ltd. announced a maintenance schedule in July, lasting around one month.
 

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The domestic supply remained moderate, but the export market was positive with new incoming orders. The higher prices were slightly discouraging for buyers, however, active negotiations kept the exports going. As the supplies normalized, the prices also started normalizing around the quarter ending months. Overall, the market outlook remained range- bound and lukewarm.

Europe

L-Valine prices in Europe remained range-bound in the majority of the first half of the quarter, reflecting a competitive market with sufficient supply. This led to strategic pricing in Europe in July. As the quarter progressed, the prices showed fluctuations after the fire accident at the BASF plant, affecting the supply in the market. The market entered the wait-and-see attitude for a while, this event led to some upliftment in the European valine market in the latter months of the quarter.

North America

The prices of valine closely resembled the trajectory of the Chinese market. The prices were stable with an upward inclination. The imports were coming at the normal rates. Some logistical challenges were witnessed in this quarter which disrupted the supply and export markets. The Canadian rail strike triggered the curtailment of the rail network in Canada, which also affected the transport of essential commodities in the American continent. Another hurdle in ensuring smooth supply was hurricane season, leading to temporary delays.

Analyst Insight

According to Procurement Resource, the prices are expected to have mixed trends in the regional markets in the upcoming quarter, influenced by the supply and logistical challenges. However, the global amino acid market may experience a stabilizing trend in the near future after declining in this quarter.
 

Valine Price Trend for the Q2 of 2024

Asia

In China, the valine market showed a declining price trend due to a combination of reduced demand and increased supply. The downturn in the animal feed industry significantly impacted valine demand, as economic uncertainties led to cautious purchasing behaviors.

The corn market in China also experienced steady volume increases due to rising temperatures, contributing to lower corn prices and subsequently reducing production costs for valine. This reduction in raw material costs further pressured valine prices downward. Additionally, maintenance turnarounds in several downstream production units in China during this period further resulted in reduced production and tightening supply, but the overall market sentiment remained weak due to excessive inventories and sluggish demand.

Europe

In Europe, the valine market experienced downward trends similar to those in the Asian countries. The region faced weak market sentiment due to economic uncertainties and reduced consumer spending on animal products. The excessive inventories and fluctuating production costs contributed to the market's challenges. Further, amid a tepid outlook and declining demand from the animal feed industry, overseas and domestic production sustained its volumes, and therefore, the valine market struggled with surplus supply. The reduction in raw material costs, such as corn, further impacted production expenses, leading to lower valine prices.

North America

Throughout the second quarter of 2024, the valine market in North America experienced a continued decline, influenced by several factors. A notable downturn in demand primarily stemmed from the animal feed industry, its largest consumer, due to reduced consumer spending on animal products and a shift towards other amino acids. The economic hardships led consumers to cut back on spending in various sectors, including food and feed, thus impacting valine demand.

Additionally, the surplus supply surpassed the region’s demand levels, causing traders to grapple with excessive inventories and affecting the overall trading dynamics. Further fluctuations in production costs, such as lower corn prices, contributed to the weak market performance, as lower feedstock costs translated to reduced valine production costs.

Analyst Insight

According to Procurement Resource, the price of Valine is expected to bear the ill consequences of weak procurement rates of downstream animal feed industries and excessive production as well as supply of the commodity in the global markets.
 

Valine Price Trend for the Q1 of 2024

Asia

Valine prices in the Asian market were found to be oscillating within a narrow range throughout the said period of Q1’24. The Chinese market was struggling with oversupply especially in the early months of the quarter, so the prices mostly exuded borderline stagnancy. Dedicated efforts in the previous year resulted in a robust growth of valine production in the country. The government also supported fermentation feed prices. However, the exceeding of production volumes disproportionally to the market demands created an issue for suppliers.

Stability in the exchange rates of Chinese Yuan with US Dollars and European Euros also held the prices in place during the said period. In the Indian market the valine prices were found to be tottering moderately. Easy and cheap availability of the feedstock corn starch and other sugary materials helped sustain the prices lowly in the Indian market. Even though the downstream demands from animal feed producers and nutraceutical sectors inclined marginally, the supplies were too rampant to balance that. Overall, muted market sentiments were witnessed in Q1’24.

Europe

The market situation for valine in the European market was not much different from the Asian markets. The prices were found to be oscillating here as well. Evonik recorded major losses in its amino acid, particularly the valine sector last year. So, the company reconsidered production this year and tried to balance the supply and demand equation better.

Even though the other upstream factors like the energy, production, and transportation costs were undergoing major inclinations, the downstream demands maintained the underwhelming trajectory and kept dialling down the market prices in the region during the said period.

North America

The American valine market also could not behave in any different manner than other global markets. Supplies were exceeding demands in both domestic and international markets. The sluggishness of the Chinese market was especially influential. The market driving factors did not change much over the discussed period of time, so the prices were also still wavering following the patterns of the previous quarter. Overall, a weak performance was observed for valine during the said span.

Analyst Insight

According to Procurement Resource, not much change is anticipated in the coming quarter for the valine price trend. The supply and demand dynamic are still distraught and will take some time to balance.
 

Valine Price Trend for the October - December of 2023

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Asia

In Asian countries, the export rates were impacted by a notable decline in foreign demand. Valine prices were adversely impacted by sluggish procurement and trade concerns with the US, even with initial attempts to bring costs back to pre-COVID levels. The manufacture of feed additives, including valine, was restructured in response to the financial difficulties faced by the animal nutrition industry. The pharma and food industries' tepid demand further negatively affected the upward trend in valine pricing.

Europe

In European countries, during the fourth quarter of 2023, Houthi strikes on cargo from the Red Sea caused interruptions to the European trading system. The valine market was affected in a cascading manner, resulting in a significant disruption in manufacturing cycles and delays in the supply of raw materials.

The problem of excess supply for valine pricing was exacerbated by declining shipments from Europe. The region's economic growth was negatively impacted by the rising tensions, which also raised the cost of producing energy and slowed the rise in valine prices.

North America

The last quarter of 2023 saw an increase in valine pricing in the US due to balanced market availability of the amino acid and more inquiries. Although there was a brief downturn in the feed business, there has been a noticeable rebound since Q4 started, fueled by customers' growing need for high-protein foods. Prices for valine benefited from this upward trend, which continued into the holiday season. Overall, the North American valine market had a strong fourth quarter.

Analyst Insight

According to Procurement Resource, the price trend of Valine are estimated to see some uncertainties due to the rise in fluctuations in the downstream food and feed additives industries.
 

Valine Price Trend for the July - September of 2023

Asia

The Asian countries faced significant decline in the valine price trend. The market dynamics were challenged by the shifting consumer preference that hampered the demand dynamics of valine industries. The economic downturn and financial challenges being faced by the Asian countries and sluggish trading activities had a negative effect on the valine prices.

In addition to the domestic market, the overseas industries also presented only feeble demand that forced the traders to lower their price quotations. The last month brought some signs of relief as the downstream industries witnessed slight improvement in their market activities and helped in the rise in the valine price graph.

Europe

The European consumers of valine seemed reluctant to place orders in bulk as the region seemed to be undergoing a period of stress due to rising inflationary pressure. A smaller number of inquiries kept the valine price graph trajectory in the negative zone. However, the last month worked in favor of valine price trend as the suppliers raised their price quotations that, along with healthy demand accelerated the inclining trajectory of valine prices. Additionally, the influx of expensive imports also played a significant role in raising the valine price trend.

North America

The economic uncertainties dictated the valine price trend in the third quarter of 2023. The instability in the financial markets lowered the purchasing potential of customers. The trading activities slid, and the stockpiles of valine inclined exponentially, raising the concerns of both traders and manufacturers. Further, the US economy underwent a period of crisis, making it difficult for the valine price trend to grow.

Analyst Insight

According to Procurement Resource, the price trend of Valine are estimated to experience downfall as the end-user pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and other sectors are estimated to present low demand for valine.

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