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Feed-grade valine prices rose in January 2023 on stronger demand from domestic and international buyers, with China prices up about 13% and Germany and the US up 15% and 11%. Lunar New Year shutdowns and labor shortages in China also delayed shipments.
Valine is a feed amino acid, so firmer amino acid prices raise the cost of formulated feed for livestock producers, though it has little effect on grain or meal benchmarks.
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