China Feed Amino Acids Market Size and Share

China Feed Amino Acids Market Summary

China Feed Amino Acids Market Analysis by Mordor Intelligence

The China feed amino acids market size reached USD 0.84 billion in 2025 and is projected to increase to USD 1.07 billion by 2030, reflecting a 5.0% CAGR during the forecast period. The capacity now exceeds 4.89 million metric tons per year, making China the primary global supply hub for feed amino acids. Precision nutrition programs, antibiotic-free mandates, and the soybean meal reduction policy collectively elevate demand for crystalline amino acids. Export-driven overcapacity keeps domestic prices competitive, while environmental compliance costs intensify pressure on smaller producers. Integrated livestock groups are pioneering liquid delivery systems, reinforcing product differentiation, and supporting broader adoption of amino acid balancing technologies across the China feed amino acids market.

Key Report Takeaways

  • By sub-additive, lysine led the China feed amino acids market with a 42.2% revenue share in 2024; tryptophan is projected to record the fastest growth, at a 5.0% CAGR, through 2030. 
  • By animal, poultry accounted for a 51.2% share of the China feed amino acids market in 2024, and aquaculture is on course for a 5.6% CAGR during the same period.

Segment Analysis

By Sub Additive: Lysine Dominance Faces Tryptophan Challenge

Lysine secured 42.2% of China's feed amino acids market share in 2024, supported by domestic capacity exceeding 2 million metric tons. High-volume manufacturing creates pricing advantages that propel widespread usage across corn-soy diets. The China feed amino acids market size for lysine is forecast to expand steadily on the back of ongoing protein-reduction strategies.

Tryptophan posted a robust 5.0% CAGR outlook to 2030 as its serotonin pathway benefits stress mitigation in antibiotic-free systems. Expanded fermentation yields and tech transfer from leading enzyme developers lower unit costs, reinforcing uptake. Methionine remains supply-constrained due to import reliance; nonetheless, upcoming local projects aim to ease availability. Fermentation breakthroughs in threonine and valine production position domestic firms to extend leadership, further stabilizing component diversity inside the China feed amino acids market.

Synergistic inclusion of threonine with lysine underpins protein efficiency improvements that offset rising grain prices. Emerging specialty amino acids with immune-modulating attributes gain attention, though present volumes are small. Regulatory streamlining for established additives quickens market entry, while new molecules face rigorous evaluation, maintaining quality assurance across the China feed amino acids market.

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By Animal: Poultry Leadership with Aquaculture Acceleration

Poultry dominated consumption with a 51.2% share in 2024 due to China’s 23 million metric tons of chicken meat output. Short grow-out cycles facilitate rapid formulation refinement, embedding crystalline amino acids at optimal levels. The China feed amino acids market size for poultry formulations is projected to remain buoyant as integrated broiler giants upgrade liquid dosing infrastructure.

Aquaculture registers the quickest 5.6% CAGR, propelled by coastal intensification and species diversification. Waterborne systems require precise nutrient ratios to curb environmental discharge, elevating amino acid inclusion. Swine rebounded following African swine fever with modernized barns that favor low-protein regimes. Ruminant demand holds steady, driven by rumen-protected technologies. Specialty segments such as pet nutrition expand alongside premiumization, creating incremental growth pockets in the China feed amino acids market.

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Geography Analysis

China owns more than 30% of global amino acid production and consumption, underpinning undisputed leadership in the China feed amino acids market. Shandong alone hosts about 40% of national capacity, leveraging corn belt proximity to secure substrate supply. Concentrated industry clusters foster shared utilities and skilled labor pools, further lowering unit costs and reinforcing export competitiveness.

Consumption mirrors livestock distribution, with Shandong, Henan, Sichuan, and Guangdong absorbing over 60% of amino acids in 2024. Coastal hubs exhibit faster adoption of precision feeding tools, aided by widespread technical service networks. Rural revitalization programs encourage livestock investment in central and western regions, progressively diffusing demand and reducing geographic concentration risks in the China feed amino acids market.

Trade surplus exceeds USD 2 billion on sizable exports to Southeast Asia, Europe and Latin America. Tariff shocks, such as the EU’s 98% duty, redirect shipments internally, boosting domestic availability yet compressing margins. The Belt and Road Initiative opens new corridors into Central Asia and Africa, though volumes remain modest relative to traditional markets. Export policy monitoring remains pivotal for supply-demand balancing in the China feed amino acids market.

Competitive Landscape

The top five manufacturers capture the majority of revenue, signifying moderate concentration and room for consolidation. Multinationals and domestic champions invest in process optimization, synthetic biology, and digital fermentation to sustain cost leadership. Environmental compliance accelerates market exits among sub-scale players, gradually lifting average capacity per site in the Chinese feed amino acids market.

Vertical integration strategies align amino acid supply with feed milling and live-animal assets, assuring offtake and facilitating customized nutrition services. Evonik’s partnership with Vland Biotech demonstrates the value of combining global technology with local reach. Specialty amino acid niches and organic-certified products present untapped whitespace for differentiated growth.

Patent intensity climbs as firms safeguard innovations in strain engineering, continuous fermentation, and micro-filtration. Intellectual property enforcement is strengthening, evidenced by recent favorable rulings for multinational patentees. The competitive arena increasingly rewards technical collaboration and customer-centric service models in the Chinese feed amino acids market.

China Feed Amino Acids Industry Leaders

  1. Adisseo

  2. Alltech, Inc.

  3. Evonik Industries AG

  4. IFF(Danisco Animal Nutrition)

  5. SHV (Nutreco NV)

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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Recent Industry Developments

  • January 2025: Meihua Holdings suspended 100,000 metric tons 98% lysine capacity to pivot toward higher-value amino acids, signaling an agile response to EU anti-dumping measures.
  • January 2025: Coordinated price hikes saw Adisseo lift liquid methionine by 5%, New Hope Liuhe raise solid methionine by 15% and Evonik adjust prices by 7%, aiming to offset raw-material inflation.
  • December 2024: The European Union enforced a 98% anti-dumping tariff on Chinese lysine, curbing 200,000 tonnes of exports and prompting capacity redeployment.
  • October 2024: Adisseo unveiled plans for a 150,000 metric tons solid methionine facility in Quanzhou, slated for 2027, aimed at reinforcing global leadership.

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Table of Contents for China Feed Amino Acids Industry Report

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions & Market Definition
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study
  • 1.3 Research Methodology

2. REPORT OFFERS

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & KEY FINDINGS

4. KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS

  • 4.1 Animal Headcount
    • 4.1.1 Poultry
    • 4.1.2 Ruminants
    • 4.1.3 Swine
  • 4.2 Feed Production
    • 4.2.1 Aquaculture
    • 4.2.2 Poultry
    • 4.2.3 Ruminants
    • 4.2.4 Swine
  • 4.3 Regulatory Framework
    • 4.3.1 China
  • 4.4 Value Chain & Distribution Channel Analysis
  • 4.5 Market Drivers
    • 4.5.1 Rising meat consumption and livestock expansion
    • 4.5.2 Antibiotic-free feed regulations
    • 4.5.3 Growth of large, integrated livestock farms
    • 4.5.4 Soybean-meal-reduction boosts crystalline amino acids use
    • 4.5.5 Insect-protein adoption alters amino acids balancing
    • 4.5.6 Export-driven scale lowers domestic amino acids prices
  • 4.6 Market Restraints
    • 4.6.1 Volatile corn and sugar prices inflate costs
    • 4.6.2 Supplier oligopoly creates price swings
    • 4.6.3 Stricter effluent and VOC rules raise compliance cost
    • 4.6.4 Alt-protein shift caps livestock feed demand

5. MARKET SIZE AND GROWTH FORECASTS (VALUE AND VOLUME)

  • 5.1 By Sub-Additive
    • 5.1.1 Lysine
    • 5.1.2 Tryptophan
    • 5.1.3 Methionine
    • 5.1.4 Threonine
    • 5.1.5 Other Amino Acids
  • 5.2 By Animal
    • 5.2.1 Aquaculture
    • 5.2.1.1 By Sub Animal
    • 5.2.1.1.1 Fish
    • 5.2.1.1.2 Shrimp
    • 5.2.1.1.3 Other Aquaculture Species
    • 5.2.2 Poultry
    • 5.2.2.1 By Sub Animal
    • 5.2.2.1.1 Broiler
    • 5.2.2.1.2 Layer
    • 5.2.2.1.3 Other Poultry Birds
    • 5.2.3 Ruminants
    • 5.2.3.1 By Sub Animal
    • 5.2.3.1.1 Beef Cattle
    • 5.2.3.1.2 Dairy Cattle
    • 5.2.3.1.3 Other Ruminants
    • 5.2.4 Swine
    • 5.2.5 Other Animals

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Key Strategic Moves
  • 6.2 Market Share Analysis
  • 6.3 Company Landscape
  • 6.4 Company Profiles (Includes Global Level Overview, Market Level Overview, Core Business Segments, Financials, Headcount, Key Information, Market Rank, Market Share, Products and Services, and Analysis of Recent Developments)
    • 6.4.1 Alltech, Inc.
    • 6.4.2 Bluestar Adisseo Co., Ltd.
    • 6.4.3 Nutreco N.V.
    • 6.4.4 Danisco Animal Nutrition & Health
    • 6.4.5 Evonik Industries AG
    • 6.4.6 CJ CheilJedang Corp.
    • 6.4.7 Novus International Inc.
    • 6.4.8 Meihua Holdings Group Co., Ltd.
    • 6.4.9 Global Bio-Chem Technology Group Co., Ltd.
    • 6.4.10 COFCO Biochemical Holdings Co., Ltd.
    • 6.4.11 Fufeng Group Limited
    • 6.4.12 Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd.
    • 6.4.13 BASF SE
    • 6.4.14 Archer Daniels Midland Company
    • 6.4.15 Ajinomoto Co., Inc.

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List of Tables & Figures

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  2. POPULATION OF POULTRY, NUMBER, CHINA, 2017-2022
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  2. POPULATION OF RUMINANTS, NUMBER, CHINA, 2017-2022
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  2. POPULATION OF SWINE, NUMBER, CHINA, 2017-2022
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  2. PRODUCTION VOLUME OF AQUACULTURE FEED, METRIC TON, CHINA, 2017-2022
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  2. PRODUCTION VOLUME OF POULTRY FEED, METRIC TON, CHINA, 2017-2022
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  2. PRODUCTION VOLUME OF RUMINANTS FEED, METRIC TON, CHINA, 2017-2022
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  2. PRODUCTION VOLUME OF SWINE FEED, METRIC TON, CHINA, 2017-2022
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  2. VOLUME OF FEED AMINO ACIDS, METRIC TON, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF FEED AMINO ACIDS, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF FEED AMINO ACIDS BY SUB ADDITIVE CATEGORIES, METRIC TON, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF FEED AMINO ACIDS BY SUB ADDITIVE CATEGORIES, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VOLUME SHARE OF FEED AMINO ACIDS BY SUB ADDITIVE CATEGORIES, %, CHINA, 2017,2023 AND 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF FEED AMINO ACIDS BY SUB ADDITIVE CATEGORIES, %, CHINA, 2017,2023 AND 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF LYSINE FEED AMINO ACIDS, METRIC TON, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF LYSINE FEED AMINO ACIDS, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF LYSINE FEED AMINO ACIDS BY ANIMAL TYPE, %, CHINA, 2022 AND 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF METHIONINE FEED AMINO ACIDS, METRIC TON, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF METHIONINE FEED AMINO ACIDS, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF METHIONINE FEED AMINO ACIDS BY ANIMAL TYPE, %, CHINA, 2022 AND 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF THREONINE FEED AMINO ACIDS, METRIC TON, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF THREONINE FEED AMINO ACIDS, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF THREONINE FEED AMINO ACIDS BY ANIMAL TYPE, %, CHINA, 2022 AND 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF TRYPTOPHAN FEED AMINO ACIDS, METRIC TON, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF TRYPTOPHAN FEED AMINO ACIDS, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF TRYPTOPHAN FEED AMINO ACIDS BY ANIMAL TYPE, %, CHINA, 2022 AND 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF OTHER AMINO ACIDS FEED AMINO ACIDS, METRIC TON, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF OTHER AMINO ACIDS FEED AMINO ACIDS, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF OTHER AMINO ACIDS FEED AMINO ACIDS BY ANIMAL TYPE, %, CHINA, 2022 AND 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF FEED AMINO ACIDS BY ANIMAL TYPE, METRIC TON, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF FEED AMINO ACIDS BY ANIMAL TYPE, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VOLUME SHARE OF FEED AMINO ACIDS BY ANIMAL TYPE, %, CHINA, 2017,2023 AND 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF FEED AMINO ACIDS BY ANIMAL TYPE, %, CHINA, 2017,2023 AND 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF AQUACULTURE FEED AMINO ACIDS BY SUB ANIMAL TYPE, METRIC TON, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF AQUACULTURE FEED AMINO ACIDS BY SUB ANIMAL TYPE, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VOLUME SHARE OF AQUACULTURE FEED AMINO ACIDS BY SUB ANIMAL TYPE, %, CHINA, 2017,2023 AND 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF AQUACULTURE FEED AMINO ACIDS BY SUB ANIMAL TYPE, %, CHINA, 2017,2023 AND 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF FISH FEED AMINO ACIDS, METRIC TON, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF FISH FEED AMINO ACIDS, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF FISH FEED AMINO ACIDS BY SUB ADDITIVE CATEGORIES, %, CHINA, 2022 AND 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF SHRIMP FEED AMINO ACIDS, METRIC TON, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF SHRIMP FEED AMINO ACIDS, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF SHRIMP FEED AMINO ACIDS BY SUB ADDITIVE CATEGORIES, %, CHINA, 2022 AND 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF OTHER AQUACULTURE SPECIES FEED AMINO ACIDS, METRIC TON, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF OTHER AQUACULTURE SPECIES FEED AMINO ACIDS, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF OTHER AQUACULTURE SPECIES FEED AMINO ACIDS BY SUB ADDITIVE CATEGORIES, %, CHINA, 2022 AND 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF POULTRY FEED AMINO ACIDS BY SUB ANIMAL TYPE, METRIC TON, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF POULTRY FEED AMINO ACIDS BY SUB ANIMAL TYPE, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF BROILER FEED AMINO ACIDS, METRIC TON, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF BROILER FEED AMINO ACIDS, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF BROILER FEED AMINO ACIDS BY SUB ADDITIVE CATEGORIES, %, CHINA, 2022 AND 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF LAYER FEED AMINO ACIDS, METRIC TON, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF LAYER FEED AMINO ACIDS, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF LAYER FEED AMINO ACIDS BY SUB ADDITIVE CATEGORIES, %, CHINA, 2022 AND 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF OTHER POULTRY BIRDS FEED AMINO ACIDS, METRIC TON, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF OTHER POULTRY BIRDS FEED AMINO ACIDS, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF OTHER POULTRY BIRDS FEED AMINO ACIDS BY SUB ADDITIVE CATEGORIES, %, CHINA, 2022 AND 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF RUMINANTS FEED AMINO ACIDS BY SUB ANIMAL TYPE, METRIC TON, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF RUMINANTS FEED AMINO ACIDS BY SUB ANIMAL TYPE, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VOLUME SHARE OF RUMINANTS FEED AMINO ACIDS BY SUB ANIMAL TYPE, %, CHINA, 2017,2023 AND 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF RUMINANTS FEED AMINO ACIDS BY SUB ANIMAL TYPE, %, CHINA, 2017,2023 AND 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF BEEF CATTLE FEED AMINO ACIDS, METRIC TON, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF BEEF CATTLE FEED AMINO ACIDS, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF BEEF CATTLE FEED AMINO ACIDS BY SUB ADDITIVE CATEGORIES, %, CHINA, 2022 AND 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF DAIRY CATTLE FEED AMINO ACIDS, METRIC TON, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF DAIRY CATTLE FEED AMINO ACIDS, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF DAIRY CATTLE FEED AMINO ACIDS BY SUB ADDITIVE CATEGORIES, %, CHINA, 2022 AND 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF OTHER RUMINANTS FEED AMINO ACIDS, METRIC TON, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF OTHER RUMINANTS FEED AMINO ACIDS, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF OTHER RUMINANTS FEED AMINO ACIDS BY SUB ADDITIVE CATEGORIES, %, CHINA, 2022 AND 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF SWINE FEED AMINO ACIDS, METRIC TON, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF SWINE FEED AMINO ACIDS, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF SWINE FEED AMINO ACIDS BY SUB ADDITIVE CATEGORIES, %, CHINA, 2022 AND 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF OTHER ANIMALS FEED AMINO ACIDS, METRIC TON, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF OTHER ANIMALS FEED AMINO ACIDS, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF OTHER ANIMALS FEED AMINO ACIDS BY SUB ADDITIVE CATEGORIES, %, CHINA, 2022 AND 2029
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  2. MOST ACTIVE COMPANIES BY NUMBER OF STRATEGIC MOVES, COUNT, CHINA, 2017 - 2023
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  2. MOST ADOPTED STRATEGIES, COUNT, CHINA, 2017 - 2023
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF MAJOR PLAYERS, %, CHINA

China Feed Amino Acids Market Report Scope

Lysine, Methionine, Threonine, Tryptophan are covered as segments by Sub Additive. Aquaculture, Poultry, Ruminants, Swine are covered as segments by Animal.
By Sub-Additive
Lysine
Tryptophan
Methionine
Threonine
Other Amino Acids
By Animal
Aquaculture By Sub Animal Fish
Shrimp
Other Aquaculture Species
Poultry By Sub Animal Broiler
Layer
Other Poultry Birds
Ruminants By Sub Animal Beef Cattle
Dairy Cattle
Other Ruminants
Swine
Other Animals
By Sub-Additive Lysine
Tryptophan
Methionine
Threonine
Other Amino Acids
By Animal Aquaculture By Sub Animal Fish
Shrimp
Other Aquaculture Species
Poultry By Sub Animal Broiler
Layer
Other Poultry Birds
Ruminants By Sub Animal Beef Cattle
Dairy Cattle
Other Ruminants
Swine
Other Animals
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Market Definition

  • FUNCTIONS - For the study, feed additives are considered to be commercially manufactured products that are used to enhance characteristics such as weight gain, feed conversion ratio, and feed intake when fed in appropriate proportions.
  • RESELLERS - Companies engaged in reselling feed additives without value addition have been excluded from the market scope, to avoid double counting.
  • END CONSUMERS - Compound feed manufacturers are considered to be end-consumers in the market studied. The scope excludes farmers buying feed additives to be used directly as supplements or premixes.
  • INTERNAL COMPANY CONSUMPTION - Companies engaged in the production of compound feed as well as the manufacturing of feed additives are part of the study. However, while estimating the market sizes, the internal consumption of feed additives by such companies has been excluded.
Keyword Definition
Feed additives Feed additives are products used in animal nutrition for purposes of improving the quality of feed and the quality of food from animal origin, or to improve the animals’ performance and health.
Probiotics Probiotics are microorganisms introduced into the body for their beneficial qualities. (It maintains or restores beneficial bacteria to the gut).
Antibiotics​ Antibiotic is a drug that is specifically used to inhibit the growth of bacteria.
Prebiotics​ A non-digestible food ingredient that promotes the growth of beneficial microorganisms in the intestines.
Antioxidants​ Antioxidants are compounds that inhibit oxidation, a chemical reaction that produces free radicals.​
Phytogenics​ Phytogenics are a group of natural and non-antibiotic growth promoters derived from herbs, spices, essential oils, and oleoresins.​
Vitamins​ Vitamins are organic compounds, which are required for normal growth and maintenance of the body.​
Metabolism​ A chemical process that occurs within a living organism in order to maintain life.​
Amino acids​ Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins and play an important role in metabolic pathways.​
Enzymes ​ Enzyme is a substance that acts as a catalyst to bring about a specific biochemical reaction.​
Anti-microbial resistance​ The ability of a microorganism to resist the effects of an antimicrobial agent.​
Anti-microbial​ Destroying or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms.​
Osmotic balance​ It is a process of maintaining salt and water balance across membranes within the body's fluids.​
Bacteriocin​ Bacteriocins are the toxins produced by bacteria to inhibit the growth of similar or closely related bacterial strains.​
Biohydrogenation​ It is a process that occurs in the rumen of an animal in which bacteria convert unsaturated fatty acids (USFA) to saturated fatty acids (SFA).​
Oxidative rancidity​ It is a reaction of fatty acids with oxygen, which generally causes unpleasant odors in animals. To prevent these, antioxidants were added.​
Mycotoxicosis​ Any condition or disease caused by fungal toxins, mainly due to contamination of animal feed with mycotoxins.​
Mycotoxins​ Mycotoxins are toxin compounds that are naturally produced by certain types of molds (fungi).​
Feed Probiotics​ Microbial feed supplements positively affect gastrointestinal microbial balance.​
Probiotic yeast​ Feed yeast (single-cell fungi) and other fungi used as probiotics.​
Feed enzymes​ They are used to supplement digestive enzymes in an animal’s stomach to break down food. Enzymes also ensure that meat and egg production is improved.​
Mycotoxin detoxifiers​ They are used to prevent fungal growth and to stop any harmful mold from being absorbed in the gut and blood.​
Feed antibiotics​ They are used both for the prevention and treatment of diseases but also for rapid growth and development.​
Feed antioxidants​ They are used to protect the deterioration of other feed nutrients in the feed such as fats, vitamins, pigments, and flavoring agents, thus providing nutrient security to the animals.​
Feed phytogenics​ Phytogenics are natural substances, added to livestock feed to promote growth, aid in digestion, and act as anti-microbial agents.​
Feed vitamins​ They are used to maintain the normal physiological function and normal growth and development of animals.​
Feed flavors and sweetners​ These flavors and sweeteners help to mask tastes and odors during changes in additives or medications and make them ideal for animal diets undergoing transition.​
Feed acidifiers​ Animal feed acidifiers are organic acids incorporated into the feed for nutritional or preservative purposes. Acidifiers enhance congestion and microbiological balance in the alimentary and digestive tracts of livestock.​
Feed minerals​ Feed minerals play an important role in the regular dietary requirements of animal feed.​
Feed binders​ Feed binders are the binding agents used in the manufacture of safe animal feed products. It enhances the taste of food and prolongs the storage period of the feed.​
Key Terms​ Abbreviation​
LSDV ​ Lumpy Skin Disease Virus​
ASF​ African Swine Fever​
GPA​ Growth Promoter Antibiotics​
NSP​ Non-Starch Polysaccharides​
PUFA​ Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid​
Afs​ Aflatoxins​
AGP​ Antibiotic Growth Promoters​
FAO​ The Food And Agriculture Organization of the United Nations ​
USDA​ The United States Department of Agriculture​
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