Amino Acids

Published by: Global Industry Analysts

Published: Oct. 1, 2006 - 271 Pages

Table of Contents

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

Study Reliability And Reporting Limitations

Disclaimers

Data Interpretation & Reporting Level

Quantitative Techniques & Analytics

Product Definitions And Scope Of Study

Glutamic Acid

Lysine

Methionine

Phenylalanine

Other Amino Acids

Histidine

Isoleucine

Leucine

Valine

Threonine

Tryptophan

Alanine

Arginine

Asparagine

Aspartic Acid

L-Cysteine

Glutamine

Glycine

Proline

Serine

Tyrosine

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. Industry Overview

Market Overview

Amino Acids - A Historical Perspective

Market Drivers

Demand to Grow for Amino Acids Driven by Rise in End-Use Applications

Aging World Population Drives the Demand for Amino Acid Supplements

Development of New Uses and Newer Types of Amino Acids

Major Trends & Issues

Branched Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs) Gaining Grounds

Lysine and Methionine Rules the Roost as Feed Additive in Animal Feed

Asia-Pacific - Largest Region for Amino Acids Production & Consumption

Animal Feed Additives - Major Application Sector for Amino Acids

Improving Food Quality through Amino Acid Additives

Synthesis Applications - One of the Major Application Areas of Amino Acids

Amino Acids Foray into Skin Care Formulations

Amino Acid-Based Health Foods Gaining Prominence in Asia

Low Consumer Awareness Plagues Amino Acids Market

Significance of Research Activities in Amino Acids Market

Market Analysis by Select Product Segments

Lysine

Table 1: Worldwide Lysine Production and Production Capacity (1998 & 2003)

Table 2: Worldwide Lysine Market for 2003: Leading Companies by Production and Production Capacity for Ajinomoto Co., Ltd ., ADM, CJ Corp, and BASF (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Methionine

Feed-Grade Methionine Market

Tryptophan

Global Amino Acids Market: Proposed Plants, and Production Capacities of Select Companies by Amino Acid Type

Global Amino Acids (Fermentation) Market

2. Product Overview

Amino Acids - A Conceptual Definition

General Structure of Amino Acid

D and L Optical Isomers of Amino Acids

Key Functions of Amino Acids

What do Amino Acids Do?

Amino Acids as Supplements

Factors Influencing Quality & Value of Amino Acid as a Nutritional Supplement

Amino Acids Production Processes

Fermentation Method

Enzymatic Method

Extraction Method

Types of Amino Acids

Standard & Non-Standard Amino Acids

Standard Amino Acids

Non-Standard Amino Acids

Special Amino Acids

Hydorphilic & Hydrophobic Amino Acids

Essential and Non-Essential Amino Acids

Essential Amino Acids

Histidine

Isoleucine

Leucine

Valine

Lysine

Methionine

Threonine

Tryptophan

Phenylalanine

Non-Essential Amino Acids

Alanine

Arginine

Asparagine

Aspartic Acid

L-Cysteine

Glutamic Acid

Glutamine

Glycine

Proline

Serine

Tyrosine

Chemical Formula and Genetic Codon of Amino Acids by Type

Major Functions and Food Source of Amino Acids by Type

Amino Acids by End-Use Application

Amino Acids in Animal Feed

Types of Feed Additives

Nutritional Additives

Sensory Additives

Technological Additives

Zootechnical Additives

Coccidiostats & Histomonostats

Use of Select Amino Acids in Animal Feed Market

Methionine

Lysine

Taurine

Glycine

Table 3: Global Nutritional Feed Additives Market for 2004: Percentage Breakdown by Type for Amino Acids, Vitamins and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Amino Acids in Food Additives

Direct & Indirect Food Additives

Functions of Food Additives

Artificial Sweeteners

Regulations Governing Food Additives

Amino Acids in Cosmetics

Amino Acids in Cosmetics/Personal Care Industry - European Perspective

Nutraceuticals

Factors Contributing to the Growing Demand for Nutraceuticals

Categories of Nutraceuticals

Specialty Uses of Amino Acids

Developments Related to Amino Acids as Major Ingredient (Year 2005)

B&P Unveils Skin Treatment Products

Amino Vital® Unveils Puredge

United Brands Introduces Diesel Energy Drink

Natural Precepts and 7-Eleven Introduces Functional Beverage

Celliance Unveils LucraTone Peptones

3. Product Introductions/Research Activity

Sigma Launches HIS-Select iLAP Column

Michigan Researchers Invents Amino Acids

Israeli Scientists Develop Coupling Process for Amino Acids

Indian and US Innovators Develop Synthesizing Methods of Amino Acids

Switzerland Approves Twinsweet

Japanese Innovators Develop Synthesizing Method for Amino Acids

Brazilian Researchers Confirm Fat Loss with Leucine Consumption

Kyowa Re-Introduces Remake Ornithine

Ajinomoto Invents Health Check Method

Combined Amino Acids Improve Quality of Sleep, Alleviate Stress

GE Introduces Spin Columns

Kyowa Hakko Develops New Technology for Producing Amino Acid Dimers

4. Recent Industry Activity

Kyowa Hakko Starts New Facility in China

Ajinomoto Group Enhances Stake in US Market

HSC Exits Aspartame Business

Renessen Receives Regulatory Clearance

Degussa and Cathay Lineng Form JV Deal

CJ Corp. Signs a Deal with Kyowa Hakko Kogyo Co.

Albert David Signs a Deal with Ajinomoto

Degussa Starts New Threonine Facility

Ajinomoto to Enhance Production Capacity

Arkema and Novus Build a New Facility

Ajinomoto Starts New Unit

CJ Corp to Build Lysine Facility in Brazil

Ajinomoto Plans to Invest in New R & D Center

Government of Belarus to Invest in Amino Acid Plant

Ajinomoto to Invest in Central and South America

Degussa to Shut Belgian Methionine Facility

Helix BioMedix Gains US Patent

Degussa Takes Over Amino Acids Facility

Novus Acquires Wolfgang

Ajinomoto Starts Sales Company

Wuhan Starts Manufacturing Facility

Kyowa Hakko Enhances Stake in Shanghai Guan Sheng Yuan Kyowa

Degussa Invests in New Methionine Facility

Temporary Closure of Facility by BASF

5. Focus on Select Key Players

Ajinomoto Group (Japan)

Archer Daniels Midland Company (USA)

BASF (Germany)

CJ Corporation (South Korea)

Daesang Corporation (South Korea)

Daiichi Pure Chemicals Co., Ltd. (Japan)

Degussa AG (Germany)

DSM (Holland Sweetener Company North America) (The Netherlands)

DSM Andeno BV (The Netherlands)

Kyowa Hakko Kogyo Co., Ltd. (Japan)

Novus International Inc. (USA)

Toronto Research Chemicals, Inc. (Canada)

6. Global Market Perspective

Table 4: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Amino Acids by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 5: World Historic Review for Amino Acids by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 6: World 20-Year Perspective for Amino Acids by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America for the Years 1991, 1996, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 7: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Glutamic Acid by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 8: World Historic Review for Glutamic Acid by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 9: World 20-Year Perspective for Glutamic Acid by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America for the Years 1991, 1996, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 10: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Lysine by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia -Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 11: World Historic Review for Lysine by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 12: World 20-Year Perspective for Lysine by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America for the Years 1991, 1996, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 13: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Methionine by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 14: World Historic Review for Methionine by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 15: World 20-Year Perspective for Methionine by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America for the Years 1991, 1996, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 16: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Phenylalanine by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 17: World Historic Review for Phenylalanine by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 18: World 20-Year Perspective for Phenylalanine by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America for the Years 1991, 1996, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 19: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Other Amino Acids by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 20: World Historic Review for Other Amino Acids by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 21: World 20-Year Perspective for Other Amino Acids by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America for the Years 1991, 1996, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

III. MARKET

1. The United States

A.Market Analysis

Market Overview

Major Trends & Issues

Weight Loss Supplements Gain Significance in the US

Demand Growing for Corn Chemicals in the US

Growth in Food Additives Market Drives Up the Demand for Amino Acids

Market for Commercial Amino Acids Booming

Specialty Supplements Market Makes Inroad in the US

Table 22: Non-Herbal Specialty Supplements Market in the US in 2005: Percentage Breakdown by Type for Glucosamine & Chondroitin, COQ10, Amino Acids, Melatonin, Fish Oil/Omega Fatty Acid, Gelatin, Acidophilus, Flax Seed and Others* (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Strategic Corporate Developments

Key Players in the US

Archer Daniels Midland Company

Novus International Inc.

B.Market Analytics

Table 23: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Amino Acids by Product Segment - Glutamic Acid, Lysine, Methionine, Phenylalanine and Other Amino Acids Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 24: US Historic Review for Amino Acids by Product Segment - Glutamic Acid, Lysine, Methionine, Phenylalanine and Other Amino Acids Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 25: US 20-Year Perspective for Amino Acids by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Glutamic Acid, Lysine, Methionine, Phenylalanine and Other Amino Acids for Years 1991, 1996, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

2. Canada

A.Market Analysis

Market Overview

Toronto Research Chemicals, Inc. - A Key Canadian Player

B.Market Analytics

Table 26: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Amino Acids by Product Segment - Glutamic Acid, Lysine, Methionine, Phenylalanine and Other Amino Acids Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 27: Canadian Historic Review for Amino Acids by Product Segment - Glutamic Acid, Lysine, Methionine, Phenylalanine and Other Amino Acids Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 28: Canadian 20-Year Perspective for Amino Acids by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Glutamic Acid, Lysine, Methionine, Phenylalanine and Other Amino Acids for Years 1991, 1996, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3. Japan

A.Market Analysis

Market Overview

Use of Amino Acids in Foods & Beverages

Rising Popularity of Amino Acids-Based Sports Drinks

Amino Acids-Based Mineral Water Gains Momentum

Strategic Corporate Developments

Key Japanese Players

Ajinomoto Group

Daiichi Pure Chemicals Co., Ltd.

Kyowa Hakko Kogyo Co., Ltd.

B.Market Analytics

Table 29: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Amino Acids by Product Segment - Glutamic Acid, Lysine, Methionine, Phenylalanine and Other Amino Acids Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 30: Japanese Historic Review for Amino Acids by Product Segment - Glutamic Acid, Lysine, Methionine, Phenylalanine and Other Amino Acids Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 31: Japanese 20-Year Perspective for Amino Acids by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Glutamic Acid, Lysine, Methionine, Phenylalanine and Other Amino Acids for Years 1991, 1996, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4. Europe

A.Market Analysis

Market Overview

European Lysine Market in Early 2000s

Major Trends & Issues

Technological Advancements & Focus on Health Foster Amino Acids Market in

Europe

European Companies Feel the Heat from Low-Cost Chinese Imports

Joint Ventures - Way Out for European Manufacturers

Amino Acid Dimers & Microencapsulation Technology to Drive Growth

Safety Concerns Deter Amino Acid Utilization in Food Ingredients

European End-Use Market for Amino Acids

Eastern & Central European Feed Additives Market

Table 32: Central & Eastern Europe Feed Additives Market (2004): Percentage Breakdown of Amino Acid Volume for Lysine, Methionine, Threonine, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Factors Driving Growth in Amino Acids Market

Factors Restraining Growth in Amino Acids Market

Strategic Corporate Development

Key European Players

DSM (Holland Sweetener Company North America) (The Netherlands)

DSM Andeno BV (The Netherlands)

B.Market Analytics

Table 33: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Amino Acids by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia & Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 34: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Amino Acids by Product Segment - Glutamic Acid, Lysine, Methionine, Phenylalanine and Other Amino Acids Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 35: European Historic Review for Amino Acids by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia & Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 36: European Historic Review for Amino Acids by Product Segment - Glutamic Acid, Lysine, Methionine, Phenylalanine and Other Amino Acids Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 37: European 20-Year Perspective for Amino Acids by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia & Rest of Europe Markets for Years 1991, 1996, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 38: European 20-Year Perspective for Amino Acids by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Glutamic Acid, Lysine, Methionine, Phenylalanine and Other Amino Acids for Years 1991, 1996, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4a. France

Market Analysis

Table 39: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Amino Acids by Product Segment - Glutamic Acid, Lysine, Methionine, Phenylalanine and Other Amino Acids Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 40: French Historic Review for Amino Acids by Product Segment - Glutamic Acid, Lysine, Methionine, Phenylalanine and Other Amino Acids Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 41: French 20-Year Perspective for Amino Acids by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Glutamic Acid, Lysine, Methionine, Phenylalanine and Other Amino Acids for Years 1991, 1996, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4b. Germany

A.Market Analysis

Market Overview

Key German Players

BASF

Degussa AG

B.Market Analytics

Table 42: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Amino Acids by Product Segment - Glutamic Acid, Lysine, Methionine, Phenylalanine and Other Amino Acids Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 43: German Historic Review for Amino Acids by Product Segment - Glutamic Acid, Lysine, Methionine, Phenylalanine and Other Amino Acids Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 44: German 20-Year Perspective for Amino Acids by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Glutamic Acid, Lysine, Methionine, Phenylalanine and Other Amino Acids for Years 1991, 1996, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4c. Italy

Market Analysis

Table 45: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Amino Acids by Product Segment - Glutamic Acid, Lysine, Methionine, Phenylalanine and Other Amino Acids Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 46: Italian Historic Review for Amino Acids by Product Segment - Glutamic Acid, Lysine, Methionine, Phenylalanine and Other Amino Acids Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 47: Italian 20-Year Perspective for Amino Acids by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Glutamic Acid, Lysine, Methionine, Phenylalanine and Other Amino Acids for Years 1991, 1996, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4d. The United Kingdom

A.Market Analysis

Market Overview

Tryptophan Supplements Market in the UK

B.Market Analytics

Table 48: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Amino Acids by Product Segment - Glutamic Acid, Lysine, Methionine, Phenylalanine and Other Amino Acids Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 49: UK Historic Review for Amino Acids by Product Segment - Glutamic Acid, Lysine, Methionine, Phenylalanine and Other Amino Acids Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 50: UK 20-Year Perspective for Amino Acids by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Glutamic Acid, Lysine, Methionine, Phenylalanine and Other Amino Acids for Years 1991, 1996, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4e. Spain

Market Analysis

Table 51: Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Amino Acids by Product Segment - Glutamic Acid, Lysine, Methionine, Phenylalanine and Other Amino Acids Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 52: Spanish Historic Review for Amino Acids by Product Segment - Glutamic Acid, Lysine, Methionine, Phenylalanine and Other Amino Acids Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 53: Spanish 20-Year Perspective for Amino Acids by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Glutamic Acid, Lysine, Methionine, Phenylalanine and Other Amino Acids for Years 1991, 1996, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4f. Russia

A.Market Analysis

Market Overview

Ajinomoto Starts Sales Company in the Year 2004

B.Market Analytics

Table 54: Russian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Amino Acids by Product Segment - Glutamic Acid, Lysine, Methionine, Phenylalanine and Other Amino Acids Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 55: Russian Historic Review for Amino Acids by Product Segment - Glutamic Acid, Lysine, Methionine, Phenylalanine and Other Amino Acids Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 56: Russian 20-Year Perspective for Amino Acids by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Glutamic Acid, Lysine, Methionine, Phenylalanine and Other Amino Acids for Years 1991, 1996, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4g. Rest of Europe

Market Analysis

Table 57: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Amino Acids by Product Segment - Glutamic Acid, Lysine, Methionine, Phenylalanine and Other Amino Acids Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 58: Rest of Europe Historic Review for Amino Acids by Product Segment - Glutamic Acid, Lysine, Methionine, Phenylalanine and Other Amino Acids Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 59: Rest of Europe 20-Year Perspective for Amino Acids by Product Segment -Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Glutamic Acid, Lysine, Methionine, Phenylalanine and Other Amino Acids for Years 1991, 1996, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5. Asia-Pacific

A.Market Analysis

An Overview of Chinese Market

Chinese Amino Acids Market by Select Product Segments

Methionine Market

Factors Influencing Methionine Production

Methionine Manufacturers in China

Methionine End-Use Perspective

Lysine Market

Lysine Production in China

Table 60: Chinese Lysine Market (2003): Leading Companies by Production and Production Capacity for Changchun Dacheng, Chuanhua Ajinomoto, Daquan, Fengyuan, and Lujin (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

L-Phenylalanine Market

Chinese Amino Acids Market by Select End-Use Segments

Feed Additives Market

Food Additives Market

Strategic Corporate Developments

Key Players in Asia-Pacific

CJ Corporation (South Korea)

Daesang Corporation (South Korea)

B.Market Analytics

Table 61: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Amino Acids by Product Segment - Glutamic Acid, Lysine, Methionine, Phenylalanine and Other Amino Acids Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 62: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Amino Acids by Product Segment - Glutamic Acid, Lysine, Methionine, Phenylalanine and Other Amino Acids Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 63: Asia-Pacific 20-Year Perspective for Amino Acids by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Glutamic Acid, Lysine, Methionine, Phenylalanine and Other Amino Acids for Years 1991, 1996, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

6. Middle East

Market Analysis

Table 64: Middle East Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Amino Acids by Product Segment - Glutamic Acid, Lysine, Methionine, Phenylalanine and Other Amino Acids Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 65: Middle East Historic Review for Amino Acids by Product Segment - Glutamic Acid, Lysine, Methionine, Phenylalanine and Other Amino Acids Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 66: Middle East 20-Year Perspective for Amino Acids by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Glutamic Acid, Lysine, Methionine, Phenylalanine and Other Amino Acids for Years 1991, 1996, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

7. Latin America

Market Analysis

Table 67: Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Amino Acids by Product Segment - Glutamic Acid, Lysine, Methionine, Phenylalanine and Other Amino Acids Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 68: Latin American Historic Review for Amino Acids by Product Segment - Glutamic Acid, Lysine, Methionine, Phenylalanine and Other Amino Acids Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 69: Latin American 20-Year Perspective for Amino Acids by Product Segment -Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Glutamic Acid, Lysine, Methionine, Phenylalanine and Other Amino Acids for Years 1991, 1996, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

IV. COMPETITION

1. AIE Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (USA)

2. AIMS Fime Chemical, Inc. (Canada)

3. Ajinomoto Co., Inc. (Japan)

Table 70: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2006 (In ¥ billion)

Table 71: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment: 2005-2006 (In ¥ billion)

Table 72: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2005-2006 (In ¥ billion)

Table 73: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment: 2004-2005 (In ¥ billion)

Table 74: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2004-2005 (In ¥ billion)

Ajinomoto USA, Inc. (USA)

Ajinomoto Interamericana Industria e Comercio Ltda. (Brazil)

Amino-Vital (USA)

4. Albion Advanced Nutrition (USA)

5. Amino GmbH (Germany)

6. Amit Biotech (India)

7. Anaspec, Inc. (USA)

8. Archer Daniels Midland Company (USA)

Table 75: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2006 (In US$ million)

Table 76: Annual Sales Analysis by Quarter: 2005-2006 (In US$ million)

Table 77: Annual Sales Analysis by Quarter: 2004-2005 (In US$ million)

Table 78: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment: 2004-2005 (In US$ million)

Table 79: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2004-2005 (In US$ million)

9. Arkema, Inc. (USA)

10. Bachem AG (Switzerland)

Table 80: Half Yearly Sales Analysis: 2005-2006 (H1) (In CHF million)

Table 81: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (In CHF million)

Table 82: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment: 2004-2005 (In CHF million)

Table 83: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2004-2005 (In CHF million)

11. BASF Aktiengesellschaft (AG) (Germany)

Table 84: First Quarter Sales Analysis: 2005-2006 (In € billion)

Table 85: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (In € billion)

12. China Greatvista Chemicals (China)

13. CJ Corporation (South Korea)

14. Daesang Corporation (Korea)

15. Daiichi Pure Chemicals Co., Ltd. (Japan)

16. Davisco Foods International, Inc. (USA)

17. Degussa AG (Germany)

Table 86: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (In € million)

Table 87: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment: 2004-2005 (In € million)

Degussa Cathay Biotechnology Co., Ltd. (China)

18. Devson Impex Pvt., Ltd. (India)

19. Divis Laboratories Ltd. (India)

20. DSM NV (The Netherlands)

Table 88: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (In € million)

Table 89: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment: 2004-2005 (In € million)

DSAM Andeno BV (The Netherlands)

21. Great Dragon Biochemicals Co., Ltd. (Hong Kong)

22. HBees.com LLC (USA)

23. Hexagon Group (India)

24. IBIS Chemie International (India)

25. Jo Mar Laboratories (USA)

26. K.A. Malle Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (India)

27. Kirkman Laboratories (USA)

28. Kyowa Hakko Kogyo Co., Ltd. (Japan)

Table 90: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2006 (In ¥ billion)

Kyowa Hakko (USA)

29. LEO Chem (India)

30. Mahamaya Life Sciences (P) Ltd. (India)

31. Melford Laboratories Limited (UK)

32. Molchemie Overseas Operations (India)

33. Newsilk (USA)

34. Novus International, Inc. (USA)

35. Now Foods (USA)

36. Park Scientific Ltd. (UK)

37. Pat Vitamins, Inc. (USA)

38. Planetary Nutrition.Com LLC (USA)

39. Priya Chemicals (India)

40. Probiogh (USA)

41. Renessen LLC (USA)

42. Renuka Chemicals (India)

43. RSP Amino Acids LLC (USA)

44. Shanghai Guan Sheng Yuan Kyowa Amino Acid Company (China)

45. Sisco Research Laboratories Pvt., Ltd. (India)

46. Suzanne's Natural Foods (USA)

47. Toronto Research Chemicals, Inc. (Canada)

48. Universal Nutrition (USA)

49. Varsal, Inc. (USA)

50. Växa International (USA)

51. Vitabase.Com (USA)

52. Vitamin Research Products (USA)

53. Wuhan University Hoyo Co., Ltd. (China)

Abstract

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