
Methionine prices have fallen for over a year on demand weakness and supply overhang, reaching levels unsustainable for producers. Chinese producer NHU postponed start-up of a 150,000 t/a DL-methionine expansion, and Chinese methionine exports to Europe doubled year-on-year in January-April.
Oversupply of methionine keeps feed additive prices under pressure, lowering feed formulation costs for buyers, though the postponed Chinese capacity could tighten supply later.
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