Cysteine Market Size

Study Period | 2018 - 2028 |
Base Year For Estimation | 2022 |
CAGR | > 5.00 % |
Fastest Growing Market | Asia Pacific |
Largest Market | Asia Pacific |
Market Concentration | High |
Major Players![]() *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
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Cysteine Market Analysis
The cysteine market is expected to witness a CAGR of greater than 5% (in terms of volume) during the forecast period, primarily driven by increasing demand from the bakery industry. The increasing demand from the pharmaceutical industry is also likely to stimulate the cysteine market, during the forecast period.
- Increasing demand for cysteine from the pharmaceutical industry may act as an opportunity in the future, due to the growth of the pharmaceutical industry, globally.
- Asia-Pacific dominated the market across the world, with the largest consumption from India.
Cysteine Market Trends
This section covers the major market trends shaping the Cysteine Market according to our research experts:
Food Industry to Dominate the Market
- In thebakeryindustry, cysteine is used as a dough conditioner for breaking disulfide bonds of gluten.
- Cysteine lowers the viscosity of dough, making it easier to use. An added advantage is that cysteine facilitates the increase of elastic property, which helps the dough to ferment better and, thus, rise wellduring baking.
- The accepted usage of cysteine is up to 0.009 part L-cysteine, per 100 parts of flour when used as a dough strengthener.
- India is the second-largest manufacturer of biscuits, after the United States. In India, the bakery industry is witnessing noticeable growth and is all set to witness a boom in the flavors for catering the taste buds of customers.
- The trends of fusion and Indo-western flavors are at their peak in India. For instance, bakeries are focusing on blending Indian flavors with French desserts.
- All such trends in the Indian market are driving the demand for flavors, which is further expected to increase the demand for cysteine from the flavor producing companies.
- Hence, with increasing demand for dough conditioning application, along with other applications, the cysteine demand has been growing from the bakery industry.

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Asia-Pacific Region to Dominate the Market
- The Asia-Pacific region dominated the global market. With the growing bakery market of large countries, like China and India, the cysteine market is likely to grow during the forecast period.
- China is the largest producer of L-cysteine, globally. The country follows the traditional method of producing cysteine from duck feathers and human hair. The traditional process starts with the boiling of feathers or hair in concentrated hydrochloric acid and activated carbon, followed by the process of electrolysis.
- The availability of cysteine is essential for the production of animal feed using smaller quantities of protein-rich raw materials.
- China's animal feed production industry is the largest industry in the world. The country is planning to increase the production volume to 220 million metric ton by 2020, as per the 13th five-year plan (2016-2020) by the Ministry of Agriculture. Several new investments are expected to come up in the coming years, which may positively influence the demand for cysteine in the market.
- Moreover, china's bakery industry has entered a period of rapid growth. In the coming years, the country is anticipated to become the largest producer and consumer of baked products.
- However, the COVID-19 has presented a problematic situation for cysteine in the country. But the situation is recovering, which concreted the probability of market recovery over the forecast period.

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Cysteine Industry Overview
The global cysteine market is a consolidated market, where top 5 players account for majority of the market share. The major players include CJ CheilJedang Corp., Wacker Chemie AG, Merck Millipore, Ajinomoto Co. Ltd, and Nippon Rika Co. Ltd, among others.
Cysteine Market Leaders
Wacker Chemie AG
Merck KGaA
Ajinomoto Co., Inc.
NIPPON RIKA INDUSTRIES CORPORATION
CJ CHEILJEDANG CORP
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

Cysteine Market Report - Table of Contents
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1. INTRODUCTION
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1.1 Scope of the Study
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1.2 Study Assumptions
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2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
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3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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4. MARKET DYNAMICS
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4.1 Drivers
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4.1.1 Increasing Demand from the Bakery Industry
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4.1.2 Rising Demand from Pharmaceutical Industry
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4.2 Restraints
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4.2.1 Increasing Concerns Related to Animal-sourced Cysteine
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4.2.2 Harmful Effects of Cysteine on Human Body
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4.3 Industry Value Chain Analysis
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4.4 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
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4.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
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4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Consumers
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4.4.3 Threat of New Entrants
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4.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products and Services
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4.4.5 Degree of Competition
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4.5 Regulatory Policy Analysis
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4.6 Patent Analysis
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5. MARKET SEGMENTATION
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5.1 Production Process
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5.1.1 Natural
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5.1.2 Synthetic
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5.2 Application
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5.2.1 Conditioner
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5.2.2 Flavor Enhancer
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5.2.3 Reducing Agent
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5.2.4 Production of Human Insulin
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5.2.5 Other Applications
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5.3 End-user Industry
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5.3.1 Food
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5.3.2 Pharmaceutical
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5.3.3 Animal Feed
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5.3.4 Other End-user Industries
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5.4 Geography
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5.4.1 Asia-Pacific
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5.4.1.1 China
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5.4.1.2 India
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5.4.1.3 Japan
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5.4.1.4 South Korea
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5.4.1.5 ASEAN Countries
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5.4.1.6 Rest of Asia-Pacific
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5.4.2 North America
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5.4.2.1 United States
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5.4.2.2 Canada
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5.4.2.3 Mexico
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5.4.2.4 Rest of North America
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5.4.3 Europe
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5.4.3.1 Germany
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5.4.3.2 United Kingdom
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5.4.3.3 France
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5.4.3.4 Italy
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5.4.3.5 Russia
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5.4.3.6 Nordic Countries
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5.4.3.7 Rest of Europe
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5.4.4 South America
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5.4.4.1 Brazil
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5.4.4.2 Argentina
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5.4.4.3 Rest of South America
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5.4.5 Middle-East and Africa
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5.4.5.1 GCC Countries
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5.4.5.2 South Africa
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5.4.5.3 Rest of Middle-East and Africa
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6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
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6.1 Mergers and Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Collaborations, and Agreements
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6.2 Market Ranking Analysis
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6.3 Strategies Adopted by Leading Players
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6.4 Company Profiles
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6.4.1 Ajinomoto Co., Inc.
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6.4.2 CJ CHEILJEDANG CORP
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6.4.3 Donboo Amino Acid Co.,Ltd
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6.4.4 Merck KGaA
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6.4.5 NIPPON RIKA INDUSTRIES CORPORATION
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6.4.6 Shanghai Cosroma Biotech Co., Ltd
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6.4.7 Shine Star (Hubei) Biological Engineering Co., Ltd.
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6.4.8 Wacker Chemie AG
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6.4.9 Wuhan Grand Hoyo Co., Ltd.
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6.4.10 Wuxi Bikang Bioengineering Co., Ltd.
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7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS
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7.1 Development of Palladium Reagents for Cysteine S-arylation
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Cysteine Industry Segmentation
The cysteine market report includes:
Production Process | |
Natural | |
Synthetic |
Application | |
Conditioner | |
Flavor Enhancer | |
Reducing Agent | |
Production of Human Insulin | |
Other Applications |
End-user Industry | |
Food | |
Pharmaceutical | |
Animal Feed | |
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Cysteine Market Research FAQs
What is the current Cysteine Market size?
The Cysteine Market is projected to register a CAGR of greater than 5% during the forecast period (2023-2028).
Who are the key players in Cysteine Market?
Wacker Chemie AG, Merck KGaA, Ajinomoto Co., Inc., NIPPON RIKA INDUSTRIES CORPORATION and CJ CHEILJEDANG CORP are the major companies operating in the Cysteine Market.
Which is the fastest growing region in Cysteine Market?
Asia Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2023-2028).
Which region has the biggest share in Cysteine Market?
In 2023, the Asia Pacific accounts for the largest market share in the Cysteine Market.
Cysteine Industry Report
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