Commercial Amino Acids

Amino acids are necessary for the proper development of humans and animals. These acids help form the proteins that are necessary for muscle, tissue and organ development. Protein also is required for cell metabolism and the formation of hormones and antibodies. However, most species do not have the enzymes necessary to produce all the essential amino acids. Commercial interest in amino acids is an outgrowth of an understanding of the many functions that these life-giving substances perform in humans and animals. As understanding of the functions and properties of amino acids increases, new commercial applications enter development, while current commercial uses continue to expand their markets on a worldwide basis.

This BCC Research report offers a comprehensive picture of trends in the global commercial amino acids industry through 2008, and makes market projections from 2009 to the end of 2013. It covers three major market segments including animal feed supplements, flavoring and nutritional additives for human food, and specialty uses including medical, therapeutic, research and industrial applications. It identifies key market drivers for commercial amino acid applications, including a detailed discussion of population increases and an overall increase in the worldwide standard of living. The effects of new production technologies and government regulations are analyzed. Profiles of companies in the U.S. and worldwide also are included.

The scope of this report is broad and includes:

• Descriptions of all 20 protein amino acids including methionine, lysine, threonine, tryptophan, phenylalanine, monosodium glutamate, cysteine, aspartic acid, glycine, arginine, alanine, proline, leucine, valine, tyrosine, isoleucine, serine, asparagine, glutamine and histidine
• The current global market status for commercial amino acids, with trends and forecasts for growth over the next 5 years
• Discussion of novel and emerging techniques that influence production capacity of specific amino acids
• Analysis of potential medical uses for amino acid combinations Company profiles.

Report Highlights:

• 1. The global market for protein drugs is expected to increase from an estimated $1.1 billion in 2008 to $1.3 billion in 2013, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.6%.
• 2. Amino acids used as flavorants generated an estimated $510.4 million in 2008. This segment should reach $588.2 million in 2013, for a CAGR of 2.9%.
• 3. The animal feeds segment was worth $472.4 million in 2008. This is expected to reach $526.4 million in 2013, for a CAGR of 2.2%.

• Chapter 1: Summary

  • Summary
  • Summary Table: U.S. Amino Acids Market Size, Through 2013 ($ Millions)
  • Summary Figure: U.S. Amino Acids Market Size, 2005-2013 ($ Millions)

• Chapter 2: Overview Of Amino Acids

  • Table 1: The Protein Amino Acids
  • Commercial Interests
  • Table 2: Major Commercial Applications
  • Feed Fortification
  • Food Flavoring Agents
  • Specialty Uses
  • Dietary Needs
  • Table 3: The "essential" Amino Acids
  • Biologic Value Of Amino Acid Mixtures
  • Table 4: Protein Value Of Selected Foods
  • Recommended Daily Allowance
  • Amino Acid Metabolism
  • Properties
  • Chemical Structure
  • Table 5: Chemical Structure Of Amino Acids
  • Isolation/Analysis
  • Microbiological Assay
  • Chromatographic Separation
  • Production Technology
  • Table 6: Amino Acids By Production Methods
  • Extraction
  • Fermentation
  • Microbiological Processes
  • Table 7: Amino Acid Production By Fermentation
  • Chemical D Synthesis
  • Enzymatic Conversion
  • Regulation
  • Federal Drug Administration (Fda)
  • U.S. Pharmacopoeia (U.S.P)
  • Table 8: U.S.P Verified Amino Acid Products
  • The Bush Administration

• Chapter 3: Structure Of The Industry And Its Competitive Aspects

  • Table 9: Major Amino Acid Producers
  • Figure 1: Share Of Global Amino Acids Market, 2008 (%)
  • Important Strategies
  • Market Share
  • Table 10: Leading Producers, By Type, Of Amino Acid
  • Figure 2: Market Share Of Major Players, 2008 (%)
  • Ajinomoto Co
  • Table 11: Number Of Ajinomoto Afflicates Per Continent
  • Ajinomoto Food Ingredients, Llc
  • Ajinomoto Aminoscience, Llc
  • Anjinomoto Heartland, Llc
  • Archer Daniels Midland Co. (Adm)
  • Novus International, Inc
  • Sanofi-Aventis
  • Adisseo U.S.A
  • Evonik
  • Monsanto
  • Kyowa Hakko Kogyo
  • Nippon Soda
  • Showa Denko K.K
  • Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma
  • Tanabe U.S.A Inc
  • Zhejiang Chemicals
  • Daesang Corporation
  • Cj Corporation
  • Market Forces

• Chapter 4: Commercial Applications

  • Table 12: Commercial Amino Acids By Use
  • Table 13: U.S. Market Size For Amino Acids, Through 2013 ($ Millions)