# Lysine prices continue to be firm while other amino acids are stable - Food & Agribusiness

> Lysine prices are firm and manufacturers are pushing for further increases, with most Q2 and much of Q3 already covered by buyers. Other amino acids are mostly stable, with threonine at very low levels, methionine increase attempts failing, and valine elevated on limited Q1 supply.

- Date: 2026-02-04 · published 2026-02-04T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region China · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/20504-lysine-prices-continue-to-be-firm-while-other-amino-acids-are-stable-food-and
- Commodities: [Lysine](https://feedsoft.ai/c/LYSINE.md), [Methionine](https://feedsoft.ai/c/METH.md)

## Why it matters

Firm lysine and methionine prices raise feed formulation costs for swine and poultry buyers, though widespread forward coverage may limit near-term price gains until post-Chinese New Year demand becomes clear.

## Read by commodity

- METH: neutral
- LYSINE: bullish ▲

## Sources

- foodagribusiness.world: https://www.foodagribusiness.world/feed/lysine-prices-continue-to-be-firm-while-other-amino-acids-are-stable

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