Lysine prices remain very low and move in a stable-to-weak trend across regions, with US prices recently stabilising after declines. In Europe and China, prices are weak and many buyers are waiting ahead of Q3, while a significant portion of Q3 lysine is already contracted.
Methionine prices in Europe rose slightly for new Q3 business on manufacturer increases and plant maintenance.
Ample supply and weak buyer demand keep lysine, a key synthetic amino acid in swine and poultry rations, under pricing pressure, which lowers feed formulation costs. Buyers waiting for Q3 suggests limited near-term upward pressure on prices.
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