Food Amino Acids Market Report 2026

The food amino acids market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $10 billion in 2025 to $11.12 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of processed food consumption, growth in dietary supplement usage, advancements in amino acid fermentation technologies, rising consumer focus on protein intake, improved food fortification practices.

The food amino acids market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $16.82 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for plant-based nutrition, rising investments in functional food development, expansion of sports and wellness nutrition, growing use in elderly nutrition, increasing regulatory support for food fortification. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for amino acid fortified foods, rising use in nutraceutical and dietary supplements, growing preference for fermentation-derived amino acids, expansion of convenience and functional foods, enhanced focus on nutritional profiling.

The growing level of health awareness is anticipated to drive the expansion of the food amino acids market in the coming years. Health awareness refers to an individual’s understanding of and proactive focus on physical, mental, and nutritional well-being. This awareness has increased significantly due to the rising prevalence of chronic diseases and the impact of global pandemics, which have underscored the importance of preventive healthcare and maintaining a robust immune system. Food amino acids are nutritional ingredients that contribute to overall health by supporting muscle repair, strengthening immune function, and facilitating hormone and enzyme production essential for normal bodily processes. For instance, in May 2023, according to the International Food Information Council (IFIC), a US-based nonprofit organization, the proportion of baby boomers following a specific eating pattern or diet rose to 41%, up from 29% in 2022. Therefore, increasing health awareness is driving the growth of the food amino acids market.

Key companies operating in the food amino acids market are emphasizing the development of innovative offerings such as leucine-enriched essential amino acid formulations to support muscle health, enhance nutritional benefits, and address the growing demand for functional and preventive nutrition products. Leucine-enriched essential amino acids are specialized blends formulated to stimulate muscle protein synthesis, aid recovery, and improve overall physical performance, making them particularly valuable for older adults and physically active consumers. For instance, in November 2023, Ajinomoto Company (Thailand) Limited, a Thailand-based food products company, introduced AminoMOF, an advanced amino acid dietary supplement containing Japan-sourced collagen and a leucine-enriched blend of eight essential amino acids. The product is designed to support muscle and joint recovery and targets Thailand’s aging population of more than four million people facing muscle loss and mobility issues.

In August 2025, Meihua Holdings Group Co. Ltd., a China-based pharmaceutical and ingredient company, acquired the amino acids and human milk oligosaccharide (HMO) business of Kyowa Hakko Bio Co., Ltd. for an undisclosed amount. With this acquisition, Meihua aims to broaden its food and pharmaceutical amino acid portfolio, gain access to advanced fermentation technologies, and strengthen its presence across international markets in Asia, Europe, and North America. Kyowa Hakko Bio Co. Ltd. is a Japan-based company specializing in the production of high-purity amino acids and related nutritional ingredients for food and pharmaceutical uses.

Major companies operating in the food amino acids market are Cargill Incorporated, Archer Daniels Midland Company, BASF SE, Evonik Industries AG, Koninklijke DSM N.V., Ajinomoto Co. Inc., Wacker Chemie AG, Meihua Holdings Group Co. Ltd., Fufeng Group, Daesang Corporation, Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co. Ltd., Prinova NAGASE Group LLC, Global Bio-chem Technology Group Company Limited., Shandong Jiejing Group Co. Ltd., Kemin Industries, Novus International Inc., Taiyo International, Tocris Bioscience, Sunrise Nutrachem Group, Pangaea Sciences Inc., Kyowa Hakko Bio Co. Ltd., Sichuan Tongsheng Amino Acid Co. Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the food 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 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 amino acids market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

The food amino acids market consists of sales of nutritional supplements, flavor enhancers, and functional ingredients in processed foods, dietary products, and sports nutrition. 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.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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