The global amino acid market is expected to grow at a CAGR of nearly 7.8% during the forecast period (2021-2027). The major factor driving the growth of the global amino acid market include the rising demand for amino acids from the food industry, pharmaceutical, and nutraceutical. Additionally, the rising prevalence of amino acid metabolism disorders such as Homocystinuria, Argininosuccinic academia, Citrullinemia, Phenylketonuria, and Maple syrup urine disease will drive the growth of the market. According to the National Centre for Biotechnology Information, the global prevalence of phenylketonuria is 6.002 per 100,000 neonates in 2020. It is the disease caused due to congenital defects in the phenylalanine metabolism, an amino acid, which further leads to irreversible nerve ending.

Amino acids are the building blocks of the body consists of hydrogen (H), nitrogen (N), oxygen (O), and carbon (C), and others, which subsequently attach together to form proteins. There are more than 500 amino acids naturally available, among which only 20 are found in the genetic code of an individual. The rise in demand for amino acids can be attributed to the use of the amino acids in aiding conditions such as smoking cessation, bruxism, depression, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), and sleep disorders. For instance, L-tryptophan, an essential amino acid, is intended to treat severe symptoms of depression, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), and many more. 

The key players contributing to the growth of the global amino acid market by adopting various strategies such as product launches and developments, mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, and agreements, include AjinomotoCo., Inc., Kyowa Hakko Bio. Co. Ltd., Amino GmbH, Bill Barr & Company, Iris Biotech GmbH, Taiwan Amino Acids Co. Ltd., among others. For instance, in January 2020, the Marquie Group, Inc., an emerging player in the global beauty and wellness market, in collaboration with Whim launched premium amino acid-based products including AminoMints, a healthy amino acid containing mint, and  AminoFizz, an effervescent drink containing amino acids.

Market Coverage

    • The market number available for – 2020-2027

    • Base year- 2020

    • Forecast period- 2021-2027

    • Segment Covered- 

o By Type

o By Raw Material

o By Application

    • Regions covered-

o North America

o Europe

o Asia-Pacific

o Rest of the World

    • Competitive Landscape- AjinomotoCo., Inc., Kyowa Hakko Bio. Co. Ltd., Amino GmbH, Bill Barr & Company, Iris Biotech GmbH, among others.

Key questions addressed by the report

    • What is the market growth rate?

    • Which segment and region dominate the market in the base year?

    • Which segment and region will project the fastest growth in the market?

    • How COVID-19 impacted the market?

o Deviation from the pre-COVID-19 forecast

o Most affected region and segment

    • Who is the leader in the market?

    • How are players addressing challenges to sustain growth?

    • Where is the investment opportunity?

Global Amino Acid Market- Segmentation

By Type

    • Glutamic Acid

    • Lysine

    • Methionine

    • Threonine

    • Phenylalanine

    • Tryptophan

    • Citrulline

    • Glycine

    • Glutamine

    • Creatine

    • Arginine

    • Valine

    • Leucine

    • Iso-Leucine

    • Proline

    • Serine

    • Tyrosine

    • Others

By Raw Material

    • Plant-Based

    • Animal-Based

By Application

    • Animal Feed

    • Food

    • Healthcare

Global Amino Acid Market - Segmentation by region

North America       

    • US

    • Canada

Europe

    • Germany

    • UK

    • France

    • Spain

    • Italy

    • Rest of Europe

Asia-Pacific    

    • China

    • Japan

    • India

    • Rest of Asia-Pacific

Rest of the World

    • Latin America

    • Middle East and Africa