북미의 사료용 아미노산 : 시장 점유율 분석, 업계 동향 및 통계, 성장 예측(2026-2031년)

According to Mordor Intelligence, the north america feed amino acids market size is projected to expand from USD 2.08 billion in 2025 and USD 2.20 billion in 2026 to USD 2.92 billion by 2031, registering a CAGR of 5.83% between 2026 and 2031.

This report is Segmented by Sub Additive (Lysine, Methionine, and More), by Animal (Aquaculture, Poultry, Ruminants, and More), and Geography (Canada, Mexico, and More). The Market Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Value (USD) and Volume (Metric Tons).

North America Feed Amino Acids Market Trends and Insights

Growing demand for high-efficiency protein conversion in poultry and swine production

Livestock producers are prioritizing feed conversion efficiency to counter elevated feed costs. Broiler integrators routinely achieve feed conversion ratios below 1.5:1 after supplementing methionine and lysine, compared with 1.8:1 in conventional programs, reducing feed expense by USD 0.15 for each kilogram of live weight. Swine finisher diets fortified with threonine cut crude protein from 16% to 14% while sustaining gain rates. Improved amino acid balance trims nitrogen excretion by up to 25%, meeting nutrient management rules in several states. These economics solidify demand for the North America feed amino acids market while supporting compliance goals.

Expansion of industrial-scale poultry farming operations in Mexico and the United States

Modernization projects across Mexico and the United States are embedding automated dosing systems that guarantee precise amino acid inclusion. Mexico produced a modest amount of poultry meat in 2024, underpinned by USD 500 million in feed-mill upgrades that standardize nutrient profiles across thousands of houses. United States broiler production is similarly consolidated, with the top ten firms producing the maximum share of national output. Their multi-year procurement contracts create steady off-take, reinforcing economies of scale for amino acid suppliers.

Volatility in corn and soybean prices affecting amino-acid production economics

Surging corn prices lifted lysine production costs 25% in 2024, prompting quarterly contract resets and shrinking gross margins. Methionine costs fluctuate with natural gas swings, moving USD 200-400 per metric ton quarter to quarter. Such uncertainty limits forward contracting and raises working capital needs across the North America feed amino acids market. The market participants must adapt to these dynamic conditions while maintaining operational efficiency and financial stability.

Other drivers and restraints analyzed in the detailed report include:

1. Feed-cost pressures driving optimized amino-acid supplementation strategies
2. Carbon-footprint labeling programs incentivizing amino-acid balanced diets
3. Import tariffs and trade uncertainties disrupting supply chains

For complete list of drivers and restraints, kindly check the Table Of Contents.

Segment Analysis

Lysine held 42.15% of the North America feed amino acids market share in 2025, driven by its status as the first limiting amino acid in corn-soy formulas for poultry and swine. Methionine is progressing at a 6.05% CAGR between 2026 to 2031, buoyed by wider use in broilers and novel rumen-protected forms for dairy cows. Evonik's backward integration in Mobile, Alabama, trims methionine costs by 15%, advancing supply reliability. Threonine enjoys steady gains in layer diets, whereas tryptophan sees niche uptake for stress mitigation in transport settings.

Rumen-protected delivery breakthroughs underpin methionine's momentum, enabling dairy operators to elevate milk protein without increasing crude protein. Specialty amino acids such as valine, isoleucine, and histidine account for less than 10% of the North America feed amino acids market size but offer future upside as precision nutrition matures. Suppliers cultivate intellectual property around encapsulation and timed release, commanding premiums over commodity grades.

List of Companies Covered in this Report:

1. Evonik Industries AG
2. Archer-Daniels-Midland Co.
3. IFF (Danisco Animal Nutrition)
4. SHV (Nutreco NV)
5. Land O' Lakes
6. Adisseo
7. Ajinomoto Co., Inc.
8. CJ CheilJedang (CJ BIO)
9. BASF SE (Animal Nutrition)
10. Novus International, Inc.
11. Cargill, Inc.
12. Kemin Industries
13. Alltech, Inc.
14. Balchem Corporation
15. Phibro Animal Health Corporation

Additional Benefits:

• The market estimate (ME) sheet in Excel format
• 3 months of analyst support

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION

• 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
• 1.2 Scope of the Study
• 1.3 Research Methodology

2 REPORT OFFERS

3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AND KEY FINDINGS

4 KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS

• 4.1 Animal Headcount
  • 4.1.1 Poultry
  • 4.1.2 Ruminants
  • 4.1.3 Swine
• 4.2 Feed Production
  • 4.2.1 Aquaculture
  • 4.2.2 Poultry
  • 4.2.3 Ruminants
  • 4.2.4 Swine
• 4.3 Regulatory Framework
  • 4.3.1 Canada
  • 4.3.2 Mexico
  • 4.3.3 United States
• 4.4 Value Chain and Distribution Channel Analysis
• 4.5 Market Drivers
  • 4.5.1 Growing demand for high-efficiency protein conversion in poultry and swine production
  • 4.5.2 Expansion of industrial-scale poultry farming operations in Mexico and the United States
  • 4.5.3 Feed-cost pressures driving optimized amino-acid supplementation strategies
  • 4.5.4 Rise of precision-fermentation-derived feed-grade amino acids lowering price barriers
  • 4.5.5 Carbon-footprint labeling programs incentivizing amino-acid balanced diets
  • 4.5.6 Increasing adoption of amino-acid enriched insect meal in aquaculture diets
• 4.6 Market Restraints
  • 4.6.1 Volatility in corn and soybean prices affecting amino-acid production economics
  • 4.6.2 Import tariffs and trade uncertainties disrupting supply chains
  • 4.6.3 Excess Chinese lysine capacity triggering dumping concerns in North America
  • 4.6.4 Consumer pushback against chemically synthesized additives in organic meat supply chains

5 MARKET SEGMENTATION (VALUE AND VOLUME)

• 5.1 Sub Additive
  • 5.1.1 Lysine
  • 5.1.2 Methionine
  • 5.1.3 Threonine
  • 5.1.4 Tryptophan
  • 5.1.5 Other Amino Acids
• 5.2 Animal
  • 5.2.1 Aquaculture
    • 5.2.1.1 By Sub Animal
      • 5.2.1.1.1 Fish
      • 5.2.1.1.2 Shrimp
      • 5.2.1.1.3 Other Aquaculture Species
  • 5.2.2 Poultry
    • 5.2.2.1 By Sub Animal
      • 5.2.2.1.1 Broiler
      • 5.2.2.1.2 Layer
      • 5.2.2.1.3 Other Poultry Birds
  • 5.2.3 Ruminants
    • 5.2.3.1 By Sub Animal
      • 5.2.3.1.1 Beef Cattle
      • 5.2.3.1.2 Dairy Cattle
      • 5.2.3.1.3 Other Ruminants
  • 5.2.4 Swine
  • 5.2.5 Other Animals
• 5.3 Geography
  • 5.3.1 Canada
  • 5.3.2 Mexico
  • 5.3.3 United States
  • 5.3.4 Rest of North America

6 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

• 6.1 Key Strategic Moves
• 6.2 Market Share Analysis
• 6.3 Company Landscape
• 6.4 Company Profiles (Includes Global Level Overview, Market Level Overview, Core Business Segments, Financials, Headcount, Key Information, Market Rank, Market Share, Products and Services, and Analysis of Recent Developments).
  • 6.4.1 Evonik Industries AG
  • 6.4.2 Archer-Daniels-Midland Co.
  • 6.4.3 IFF (Danisco Animal Nutrition)
  • 6.4.4 SHV (Nutreco NV)
  • 6.4.5 Land O' Lakes
  • 6.4.6 Adisseo
  • 6.4.7 Ajinomoto Co., Inc.
  • 6.4.8 CJ CheilJedang (CJ BIO)
  • 6.4.9 BASF SE (Animal Nutrition)
  • 6.4.10 Novus International, Inc.
  • 6.4.11 Cargill, Inc.
  • 6.4.12 Kemin Industries
  • 6.4.13 Alltech, Inc.
  • 6.4.14 Balchem Corporation
  • 6.4.15 Phibro Animal Health Corporation

7 KEY STRATEGIC QUESTIONS FOR FEED ADDITIVE CEOS