# Weak amino acid markets amid firm container freight rates - Food & Agribusiness

> The global amino acid markets remain subdued, with feed additive prices under downward pressure across regions. Lysine FOB China prices edged down to near yearly lows, and threonine sales pressure is weakening prices while buyers delay purchases. DL-Methionine prices have started to ease after months of stability.

- Date: 2026-07-08 · published 2026-07-08T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region Global · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/18257-weak-amino-acid-markets-amid-firm-container-freight-rates-food-and-agribusiness
- Commodities: [Lysine](https://feedsoft.ai/c/LYSINE.md), [Methionine](https://feedsoft.ai/c/METH.md)

## Why it matters

Softer lysine, threonine and methionine prices lower the cost of amino acid supplements in feed rations. Buyers delaying Q4 purchases suggests the downward pressure could persist.

## Read by commodity

- METH: bearish ▼
- LYSINE: bearish ▼

## Sources

- foodagribusiness.world: https://www.foodagribusiness.world/feed/weak-amino-acid-markets-amid-firm-container-freight-rates

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