Amino Acids Market: Global Industry Trends, Share,

Dublin, Nov. 24, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Amino Acids Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2017-2022" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. The global amino acids market reached a volume of around 7.5 Million Tons in 2016. Amino acids refer to organic compounds which contain amino and carboxyl groups. They are the building blocks of proteins which play a crucial role in the biological processes of a body. They are found in abundance in red meat, sea food, eggs, dairy products, quinoa and soy products. Amino acids are beneficial for strengthening immune system, improving muscles, fighting arthritis and cancer, and treating tinnitus and rectal diseases. Rising health-consciousness among the consumers has increased the demand for nutrient-rich food products. This has prompted the manufacturers to introduce protein-rich foods and beverages in the market, leading to an increase in the demand for amino acids. Apart from this, amino acids are used for the manufacturing of supplements which are consumed by athletes as well as the aged population. Further, amino acids are also used in animal feed to supplement the protein requirement of the animals. According to the report, the market is expected to reach a volume of more than 10 Million Tons in 2022, registering a CAGR of around 5%. The report has segmented the market on the basis of type, covering glutamic acid, lysine and methionine. Glutamic acids represent the leading type within this segment. Based on raw materials, plant-based amino acids dominate the market. On the basis of application, the animal feed industry leads the market, followed by food and healthcare industry. Region-wise, the report covers Asia-Pacific, Europe, North America, Latin America and the Middle East. Currently, Asia-Pacific represents the largest region, accounting for the majority of the total global share. The Unites States is the leading importer whereas China is the largest exporter of amino acids. Key Questions Answered in This Report:

• How has the global amino acids market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
• What are the key regions in the global amino acids market?
• What are the key application segments in the global amino acids market?
• Which are the popular product types in the global amino acids market?
• What are the various stages in the value chain of the global amino acids market?
• What are the key driving factors and challenges in the global amino acids market?
• What is the structure of the global amino acids market and who are the key players?
• What is the degree of competition in the global amino acids market?
• How are amino acids manufactured?
• What are the price trends of amino acids?
• What are the import and export trends of amino acids?

Key Topics Covered: 1 Preface 2 Scope and Methodology 2.1 Objectives of the Study 2.2 Stakeholders 2.3 Data Sources 2.4 Market Estimation 2.5 Forecasting Methodology 3 Executive Summary 4 Introduction 4.1 Overview 4.2 Properties 4.3 Key Industry Trends 5 Global Amino Acids Market 5.1 Market Overview 5.2 Market Performance 5.2.1 Volume Trends 5.2.2 Value Trends 5.3 Market Breakup by Type 5.4 Market Breakup by Raw Material 5.5 Market Breakup by End Use 5.6 Market Breakup by Region 5.7 Market Forecast 5.8 SWOT Analysis 5.8.1 Overview 5.8.2 Strengths 5.8.3 Weaknesses 5.8.4 Opportunities 5.8.5 Threats 5.9 Value Chain Analysis 5.9.1 Overview 5.9.2 Research and Development 5.9.3 Raw Material Procurement 5.9.4 Manufacturing 5.9.5 Marketing 5.9.6 Distribution 5.9.7 End-Use 5.10 Porters Five Forces Analysis 5.10.1 Overview 5.10.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers 5.10.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers 5.10.4 Degree of Competition 5.10.5 Threat of New Entrants 5.10.6 Threat of Substitutes 5.11 Price Analysis 5.11.1 Price Trends 5.11.2 Price Indicators 5.11.3 Margins Analysis 6 Market Breakup by Type 6.1 Glutamic Acid 6.2 Lysine 6.3 Methionine 6.4 Others 7 Market Breakup by Raw Material 7.1 Plant Based 7.2 Animal Based 8 Market Breakup by Application 8.1 Food 8.2 Animal Feed 8.3 Healthcare 9 Market Breakup by Region 9.1 North America 9.2 Europe 9.3 Asia Pacific 9.4 Latin America 9.5 Middle East and Africa 10 Imports and Exports 10.1 Imports by Major Countries 10.2 Exports by Major Countries 11 Amino Acid Manufacturing Process 11.1 Product Overview 11.2 Raw Material Requirements 11.3 Manufacturing Process 11.4 Key Success and Risk Factors 12 Competitive Landscape 12.1 Market Structure 12.2 Key Players 12.3 Profiles of Key Players 12.3.1 Ajinomoto 12.3.2 Amino 12.3.3 Archer Daniels Midland 12.3.4 Cargill 12.3.5 CJ CheilJedang For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/s...mino_acids

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