Food and Feed Grade Amino Acids Market Report 2026

The food and feed grade amino acids market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $9.95 billion in 2025 to $10.58 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of intensive livestock farming, rising demand for balanced animal diets, growth of amino acid supplementation practices, advancements in feed formulation science, increased industrial amino acid production.

The food and feed grade amino acids market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $13.39 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for sustainable animal nutrition, rising focus on feed efficiency optimization, expansion of specialty food nutrition markets, growing adoption of amino acid blends, increasing regulatory emphasis on feed quality. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for high-purity feed additives, rising adoption in infant formula applications, growing use in functional food blends, expansion of precision animal nutrition, enhanced focus on consistent quality standards.

The increasing prevalence of undernourishment is anticipated to drive the growth of the food and feed grade amino acids market in the coming years. Undernourishment is a condition in which individuals do not receive sufficient food or essential nutrients to meet basic energy requirements and maintain good health. This issue is worsening due to rising food insecurity, where large segments of the population lack reliable access to adequate and nutritious food to fulfill daily dietary needs. Food and feed grade amino acids play a critical role in addressing undernourishment by supplying essential nutrients that enhance human nutrition and improve the protein quality of animal feed, thereby supporting growth and overall health. For instance, in July 2023, according to UNICEF and the State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI), a US-based child advocacy organization, it is projected that by 2050 around 70% of the global population will reside in urban areas, creating a significant demographic shift that necessitates the transformation of food systems to meet expanding urban demand and combat hunger, food insecurity, and malnutrition. Therefore, the rising incidence of undernourishment is contributing to the growth of the food and feed grade amino acids market.

Major companies operating in the food and feed grade amino acids market are concentrating on developing advanced solutions, such as formulations with higher L-lysine concentrations, to improve nutrient efficiency, reduce overall feed usage, and promote sustainable livestock production through more effective amino acid delivery. Higher L-lysine concentration refers to an increased share of the essential amino acid L-lysine in feed formulations, allowing livestock to absorb nutrients more efficiently with lower feed input. For instance, in May 2023, Evonik Industries AG, a Germany-based chemicals company, launched an upgraded version of its Biolys product for animal feed applications. The enhanced formulation delivers 62.4% L-lysine, achieving an improved 80% ratio to lysine HCl, compared to the previous version, which contained 60% L-lysine at a 77% ratio. This improvement enables more efficient amino acid supplementation in livestock diets. Additionally, the product includes beneficial fermentation byproducts that provide extra nutrients and energy.

In May 2024, Amino GmbH, a Germany-based producer of high-quality pharmaceutical-grade amino acids, entered into a partnership with Barentz to expand its global distribution footprint. This strategic collaboration strengthens Amino’s international presence and supports its growth across pharmaceutical and nutritional markets. By leveraging Barentz’s established distribution network, Amino gains wider market access for its products. Barentz is a Netherlands-based company that supplies both food- and feed-grade amino acids.

Major companies operating in the food and feed grade amino acids market are Cargill Incorporated, Archer Daniels Midland Company, BASF SE, Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd., CJ CheilJedang Corporation, Evonik Industries AG, Ajinomoto Co. Inc., DSM-Firmenich AG, Lonza Group AG, Wacker Chemie AG, Fufeng Group Limited, Meihua Holdings Group Co. Ltd., Daesang Corporation, Zhejiang NHU Co. Ltd., Kemin Industries Inc., Novus International Inc., Global Bio-Chem Technology Group Company Limited, AMINO GmbH, Kyowa Hakko Bio Co. Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the food and feed grade amino acids market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the food and feed grade amino acids market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the food and feed grade amino acids market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

The food and feed grade amino acids market consists of sales of glycine, L-carnitine, and taurine. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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