Lysine trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in lysine was worth $2.40 billion in 2024, about 1.77 million tonnes. That is an increase of 48% since 2017, and up 20% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.40B | 1.77M t |
| 2023 | $2.00B | 1.55M t |
| 2022 | $2.81B | 1.64M t |
| 2021 | $2.23B | 1.60M t |
| 2020 | $1.65B | 1.61M t |
| 2019 | $1.60B | 1.51M t |
| 2018 | $1.69B | 1.38M t |
| 2017 | $1.62B | 1.34M t |
Top lysine exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 73% of world exports, followed by the Netherlands and the United States. The top three supply 84% between them, out of 84 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.76B | 73% |
| Netherlands | $150.7M | 6.3% |
| United States | $115.8M | 4.8% |
| South Korea | $82.2M | 3.4% |
| France | $43.9M | 1.8% |
| Germany | $41.1M | 1.7% |
| Lithuania | $39.1M | 1.6% |
| Brazil | $34.1M | 1.4% |
| Indonesia | $25.2M | 1.1% |
| Poland | $13.0M | 0.5% |
| Italy | $12.4M | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $11.0M | 0.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the Netherlands (10%), the United States (5%) and India (5%). 158 countries imported it, and the top three take 20% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $248.9M | 10% |
| United States | $113.2M | 4.7% |
| India | $113.1M | 4.7% |
| Germany | $111.3M | 4.6% |
| Spain | $111.0M | 4.6% |
| Poland | $88.9M | 3.7% |
| Thailand | $86.7M | 3.6% |
| Italy | $75.5M | 3.1% |
| Vietnam | $68.9M | 2.9% |
| France | $68.3M | 2.8% |
| Canada | $64.9M | 2.7% |
| Indonesia | $62.9M | 2.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.35 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $2.70 per kg and Brazil $1.14 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Lysine (HS 2922.41) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 2922.41: Amino-acids, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function, and their esters: lysine and its esters: salts thereof. HS 2922 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most lysine?
China exported $1.76 billion in 2024, 73% of the world total, followed by the Netherlands (6%) and the United States (5%). In all, 84 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most lysine?
The Netherlands imported $248.9 million in 2024, 10% of world imports, ahead of the United States (5%) and India (5%). The top three importers together take 20%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in lysine?
It was worth $2.40 billion in 2024, about 1.77 million tonnes. That is an increase of 48% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $2.81 billion. 84 countries reported exports and 158 reported imports.
What is the average price of lysine per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.35 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $2.70 per kg and Brazil $1.14 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for lysine?
The HS code for lysine is subheading 2922.41, in chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 2922 page.
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