EU: Lysine Market 2024

Lysine Market Size in the EU

The EU lysine market soared to $X in 2022, growing by 23% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Lysine Production in the EU

In value terms, lysine production expanded remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 38% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Lysine Exports

Exports in the EU

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of lysine and its esters, and salts thereof decreased by -13.8% to X tons in 2022. Total exports indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +82.8% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 45% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, lysine exports expanded to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, posted a noticeable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 83%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands represented the largest exporting country with an export of around X tons, which recorded 48% of total exports. France (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Germany (X tons), Lithuania (X tons) and Belgium (X tons). All these countries together took approx. 42% share of total exports. Poland (X tons) and Spain (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

The Netherlands experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of lysine and its esters, and salts thereof. At the same time, Poland (+31.7%), Spain (+22.0%), Lithuania (+19.9%), Belgium (+7.3%) and Germany (+5.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Poland emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +31.7% from 2012-2022. By contrast, France (-48.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of France, Lithuania and Poland increased by +17, +5.6 and +4 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest lysine supplier in the European Union, comprising 43% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 15% share.

In the Netherlands, lysine exports plunged by an average annual rate of -2.4% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-31.4% per year) and Germany (+2.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 26% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+32.3%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Lysine Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, the amount of lysine and its esters, and salts thereof imported in the European Union expanded slightly to X tons, surging by 1.5% against the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, lysine imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 37%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) and Spain (X tons) represented the largest importers of lysine and its esters, and salts thereof in 2022, finishing at approx. 25% and 19% of total imports, respectively. It was distantly followed by Germany (X tons), France (X tons), Poland (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Belgium (X tons), together making up a 41% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +4.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Spain ($X) and Germany ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 52% share of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Spain, with a CAGR of +3.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a mild decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the import price increased by 37%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (-0.4%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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