
Foodcom's year-end review says lysine, tryptophan and vitamin C prices rose in 2024 due to raw material and logistics problems. Lysine prices in Europe rose about 12% in Q1 versus 2023, with further tension in Q3 when logistics disruptions hit supply.
Higher livestock output in China and Eastern Europe also increased demand.
The review shows that feed amino acid costs were pushed up by maize costs, freight disruption and demand growth during 2024. These cost pressures are useful context for buyers planning 2025 feed budgets.
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