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Weekly update on Lysine, Methionine, Threonine, Valine and Tryptophan markets.
Market Update β August 2026The amino acid market remained relatively cautious this week. Several manufacturers continued maintenance activities or focused on shipments, while downstream buyers generally maintained a conservative purchasing strategy.
Weak buying sentiment and just-in-time procurement continued to limit spot market transactions across several major amino acids.
Major manufacturers maintained relatively stable domestic and international quotations. However, downstream users remained bearish, resulting in low order intentions and limited actual transactions.
According to market information, on August 4, Jin Yufeng released its latest price list.
Overall market activity remained limited as buyers continued to adopt a wait-and-see approach.
Major manufacturers continued maintenance activities, keeping supply relatively tight.
Manufacturers remained focused on fulfilling shipments, while downstream users showed weak purchasing sentiment and continued to negotiate prices.
The Threonine market remained relatively cautious. One major manufacturer suspended quoting and contract signing.
Some manufacturers also did not sign contracts separately, with Threonine being bundled together with Lysine Sulfate.
Manufacturers remained focused on shipments, while end-users continued to follow a just-in-time purchasing strategy. As a result, actual market transactions remained sluggish.
According to market information, Huaheng Biotechnology began maintenance at its Valine production base on August 1.
The maintenance period is expected to last approximately 3β4 weeks. During this period, the company is expected to prioritize shipments to its core customers.
Manufacturers continued to negotiate prices on a case-by-case basis.
End-user demand remained weak, resulting in limited actual orders and relatively low market activity.
Weekly Amino Acid Market Outlook
Stable quotations but weak downstream demand.
Supply remains relatively tight due to maintenance.
Quotation and contract activity remains cautious.
Maintenance may support supply tightness in the short term.
Weak demand and limited actual orders continue.
This report is prepared for informational purposes based on available market information and reported quotations. Actual transaction prices may vary depending on supplier, specification, quantity, destination, payment terms and shipment conditions.
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