Amino Acids
L-Lysine
Also known as: Lysine HCl 78% · Lysine sulfate · L-Lys
First-limiting amino acid in cereal-based swine and poultry diets. HCl (78%) and sulfate (54%) commercial forms.
Applications by species
broilerslayersswineshrimpsalmon
Top global export origins
China Indonesia Brazil United States Thailand
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Certifications & quality standards
GMP+ FAMI-QS Halal Kosher Non-GMO options
Buyer considerations
Advantages
- Enables 3–5% SBM reduction per 1 kg Lys/t added — cuts formulation cost
- Lowers nitrogen excretion
Constraints & risks
- Chinese supply concentration → price volatility
Frequently asked questions
Lysine HCl vs sulfate — which do I buy?
HCl is the reference (78% Lys). Sulfate (54% Lys) trades on €/kg pure Lys parity but adds sulfur.
How does lysine reduce feed cost?
Adding 2 kg/t synthetic Lys typically removes 30–50 kg SBM/t while maintaining SID Lys.
Chinese vs. non-Chinese lysine?
China accounts for ~65% of global capacity. Diversifying to Indonesian, US, Brazilian sources reduces supply risk.