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Global L-Cysteine Market 2025 by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2031

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1 Market Overview

  • 1.1 Product Overview and Scope
  • 1.2 Market Estimation Caveats and Base Year
  • 1.3 Market Analysis by Type
    • 1.3.1 Overview: Global L-Cysteine Consumption Value by Type: 2020 Versus 2024 Versus 2031
    • 1.3.2 L-Cysteine Hydrochloride
    • 1.3.3 L-Cysteine
  • 1.4 Market Analysis by Application
    • 1.4.1 Overview: Global L-Cysteine Consumption Value by Application: 2020 Versus 2024 Versus 2031
    • 1.4.2 Food Industry
    • 1.4.3 Pharmaceutical Industry
    • 1.4.4 Cosmetics Industry
    • 1.4.5 Others
  • 1.5 Global L-Cysteine Market Size & Forecast
    • 1.5.1 Global L-Cysteine Consumption Value (2020 & 2024 & 2031)
    • 1.5.2 Global L-Cysteine Sales Quantity (2020-2031)
    • 1.5.3 Global L-Cysteine Average Price (2020-2031)

2 Manufacturers Profiles

  • 2.1 Wacker
    • 2.1.1 Wacker Details
    • 2.1.2 Wacker Major Business
    • 2.1.3 Wacker L-Cysteine Product and Services
    • 2.1.4 Wacker L-Cysteine Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
    • 2.1.5 Wacker Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.2 Nippon Rika
    • 2.2.1 Nippon Rika Details
    • 2.2.2 Nippon Rika Major Business
    • 2.2.3 Nippon Rika L-Cysteine Product and Services
    • 2.2.4 Nippon Rika L-Cysteine Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
    • 2.2.5 Nippon Rika Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.3 Ajinomoto
    • 2.3.1 Ajinomoto Details
    • 2.3.2 Ajinomoto Major Business
    • 2.3.3 Ajinomoto L-Cysteine Product and Services
    • 2.3.4 Ajinomoto L-Cysteine Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
    • 2.3.5 Ajinomoto Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.4 Shine Star (Hubei) Biological Engineering
    • 2.4.1 Shine Star (Hubei) Biological Engineering Details
    • 2.4.2 Shine Star (Hubei) Biological Engineering Major Business
    • 2.4.3 Shine Star (Hubei) Biological Engineering L-Cysteine Product and Services
    • 2.4.4 Shine Star (Hubei) Biological Engineering L-Cysteine Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
    • 2.4.5 Shine Star (Hubei) Biological Engineering Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.5 Donboo Amino Acid
    • 2.5.1 Donboo Amino Acid Details
    • 2.5.2 Donboo Amino Acid Major Business
    • 2.5.3 Donboo Amino Acid L-Cysteine Product and Services
    • 2.5.4 Donboo Amino Acid L-Cysteine Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
    • 2.5.5 Donboo Amino Acid Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.6 Wuhan Grand Hoyo
    • 2.6.1 Wuhan Grand Hoyo Details
    • 2.6.2 Wuhan Grand Hoyo Major Business
    • 2.6.3 Wuhan Grand Hoyo L-Cysteine Product and Services
    • 2.6.4 Wuhan Grand Hoyo L-Cysteine Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
    • 2.6.5 Wuhan Grand Hoyo Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.7 CJ Group (Haide Biochem )
    • 2.7.1 CJ Group (Haide Biochem ) Details
    • 2.7.2 CJ Group (Haide Biochem ) Major Business
    • 2.7.3 CJ Group (Haide Biochem ) L-Cysteine Product and Services
    • 2.7.4 CJ Group (Haide Biochem ) L-Cysteine Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
    • 2.7.5 CJ Group (Haide Biochem ) Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.8 Wuxi Bikang
    • 2.8.1 Wuxi Bikang Details
    • 2.8.2 Wuxi Bikang Major Business
    • 2.8.3 Wuxi Bikang L-Cysteine Product and Services
    • 2.8.4 Wuxi Bikang L-Cysteine Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
    • 2.8.5 Wuxi Bikang Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.9 Huaheng Biologgical Technology
    • 2.9.1 Huaheng Biologgical Technology Details
    • 2.9.2 Huaheng Biologgical Technology Major Business
    • 2.9.3 Huaheng Biologgical Technology L-Cysteine Product and Services
    • 2.9.4 Huaheng Biologgical Technology L-Cysteine Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
    • 2.9.5 Huaheng Biologgical Technology Recent Developments/Updates

3 Competitive Environment: L-Cysteine by Manufacturer

  • 3.1 Global L-Cysteine Sales Quantity by Manufacturer (2020-2025)
  • 3.2 Global L-Cysteine Revenue by Manufacturer (2020-2025)
  • 3.3 Global L-Cysteine Average Price by Manufacturer (2020-2025)
  • 3.4 Market Share Analysis (2024)
    • 3.4.1 Producer Shipments of L-Cysteine by Manufacturer Revenue ($MM) and Market Share (%): 2024
    • 3.4.2 Top 3 L-Cysteine Manufacturer Market Share in 2024
    • 3.4.3 Top 6 L-Cysteine Manufacturer Market Share in 2024
  • 3.5 L-Cysteine Market: Overall Company Footprint Analysis
    • 3.5.1 L-Cysteine Market: Region Footprint
    • 3.5.2 L-Cysteine Market: Company Product Type Footprint
    • 3.5.3 L-Cysteine Market: Company Product Application Footprint
  • 3.6 New Market Entrants and Barriers to Market Entry
  • 3.7 Mergers, Acquisition, Agreements, and Collaborations

4 Consumption Analysis by Region

  • 4.1 Global L-Cysteine Market Size by Region
    • 4.1.1 Global L-Cysteine Sales Quantity by Region (2020-2031)
    • 4.1.2 Global L-Cysteine Consumption Value by Region (2020-2031)
    • 4.1.3 Global L-Cysteine Average Price by Region (2020-2031)
  • 4.2 North America L-Cysteine Consumption Value (2020-2031)
  • 4.3 Europe L-Cysteine Consumption Value (2020-2031)
  • 4.4 Asia-Pacific L-Cysteine Consumption Value (2020-2031)
  • 4.5 South America L-Cysteine Consumption Value (2020-2031)
  • 4.6 Middle East & Africa L-Cysteine Consumption Value (2020-2031)

5 Market Segment by Type

  • 5.1 Global L-Cysteine Sales Quantity by Type (2020-2031)
  • 5.2 Global L-Cysteine Consumption Value by Type (2020-2031)
  • 5.3 Global L-Cysteine Average Price by Type (2020-2031)

6 Market Segment by Application

  • 6.1 Global L-Cysteine Sales Quantity by Application (2020-2031)
  • 6.2 Global L-Cysteine Consumption Value by Application (2020-2031)
  • 6.3 Global L-Cysteine Average Price by Application (2020-2031)

7 North America

  • 7.1 North America L-Cysteine Sales Quantity by Type (2020-2031)
  • 7.2 North America L-Cysteine Sales Quantity by Application (2020-2031)
  • 7.3 North America L-Cysteine Market Size by Country
    • 7.3.1 North America L-Cysteine Sales Quantity by Country (2020-2031)
    • 7.3.2 North America L-Cysteine Consumption Value by Country (2020-2031)
    • 7.3.3 United States Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 7.3.4 Canada Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 7.3.5 Mexico Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)

8 Europe

  • 8.1 Europe L-Cysteine Sales Quantity by Type (2020-2031)
  • 8.2 Europe L-Cysteine Sales Quantity by Application (2020-2031)
  • 8.3 Europe L-Cysteine Market Size by Country
    • 8.3.1 Europe L-Cysteine Sales Quantity by Country (2020-2031)
    • 8.3.2 Europe L-Cysteine Consumption Value by Country (2020-2031)
    • 8.3.3 Germany Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 8.3.4 France Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 8.3.5 United Kingdom Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 8.3.6 Russia Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 8.3.7 Italy Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)

9 Asia-Pacific

  • 9.1 Asia-Pacific L-Cysteine Sales Quantity by Type (2020-2031)
  • 9.2 Asia-Pacific L-Cysteine Sales Quantity by Application (2020-2031)
  • 9.3 Asia-Pacific L-Cysteine Market Size by Region
    • 9.3.1 Asia-Pacific L-Cysteine Sales Quantity by Region (2020-2031)
    • 9.3.2 Asia-Pacific L-Cysteine Consumption Value by Region (2020-2031)
    • 9.3.3 China Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 9.3.4 Japan Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 9.3.5 South Korea Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 9.3.6 India Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 9.3.7 Southeast Asia Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 9.3.8 Australia Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)

10 South America

  • 10.1 South America L-Cysteine Sales Quantity by Type (2020-2031)
  • 10.2 South America L-Cysteine Sales Quantity by Application (2020-2031)
  • 10.3 South America L-Cysteine Market Size by Country
    • 10.3.1 South America L-Cysteine Sales Quantity by Country (2020-2031)
    • 10.3.2 South America L-Cysteine Consumption Value by Country (2020-2031)
    • 10.3.3 Brazil Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 10.3.4 Argentina Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)

11 Middle East & Africa

  • 11.1 Middle East & Africa L-Cysteine Sales Quantity by Type (2020-2031)
  • 11.2 Middle East & Africa L-Cysteine Sales Quantity by Application (2020-2031)
  • 11.3 Middle East & Africa L-Cysteine Market Size by Country
    • 11.3.1 Middle East & Africa L-Cysteine Sales Quantity by Country (2020-2031)
    • 11.3.2 Middle East & Africa L-Cysteine Consumption Value by Country (2020-2031)
    • 11.3.3 Turkey Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 11.3.4 Egypt Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 11.3.5 Saudi Arabia Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 11.3.6 South Africa Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)

12 Market Dynamics

  • 12.1 L-Cysteine Market Drivers
  • 12.2 L-Cysteine Market Restraints
  • 12.3 L-Cysteine Trends Analysis
  • 12.4 Porters Five Forces Analysis
    • 12.4.1 Threat of New Entrants
    • 12.4.2 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 12.4.3 Bargaining Power of Buyers
    • 12.4.4 Threat of Substitutes
    • 12.4.5 Competitive Rivalry

13 Raw Material and Industry Chain

  • 13.1 Raw Material of L-Cysteine and Key Manufacturers
  • 13.2 Manufacturing Costs Percentage of L-Cysteine
  • 13.3 L-Cysteine Production Process
  • 13.4 Industry Value Chain Analysis

14 Shipments by Distribution Channel

  • 14.1 Sales Channel
    • 14.1.1 Direct to End-User
    • 14.1.2 Distributors
  • 14.2 L-Cysteine Typical Distributors
  • 14.3 L-Cysteine Typical Customers

15 Research Findings and Conclusion

    16 Appendix

    • 16.1 Methodology
    • 16.2 Research Process and Data Source

    According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global L-Cysteine market size was valued at US$ 513 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of USD 780 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 6.2% during review period.
    L-Cysteine is a semi-essential amino acid, when used as a food additive, has the E number E920. It is found in most high-protein foods and comes from Animal and Plant sources. It is used in many food and bakery products like bread and cookie dough, as a softening agent and processing aid for baking. It is also used as a flavor enhancer in some human and pet foods. Most of the time, L-cysteine exists in the form of hydrochloride.
    Currently, there are many producing companies in the world l-cysteine industry. The main market players are Wacker, Nippon Rika, Ajinomoto, Shine Star (Hubei) Biological Engineering and Donboo Amino Acid. They are concentrated in Japan, China and Germany. The top 3 companies hold a share about 66%.Asia Pacific is the largest market, with a share about 50%, followed by Europe and North America with the share about 30% and 11%.
    This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global L-Cysteine market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.
    Key Features:
    Global L-Cysteine market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (MT), and average selling prices (USD/Kg), 2020-2031
    Global L-Cysteine market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (MT), and average selling prices (USD/Kg), 2020-2031
    Global L-Cysteine market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (MT), and average selling prices (USD/Kg), 2020-2031
    Global L-Cysteine market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (MT), and ASP (USD/Kg), 2020-2025
    The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:
    To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries
    To assess the growth potential for L-Cysteine
    To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market
    To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace
    This report profiles key players in the global L-Cysteine market based on the following parameters - company overview, sales quantity, revenue, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Wacker, Nippon Rika, Ajinomoto, Shine Star (Hubei) Biological Engineering, Donboo Amino Acid, Wuhan Grand Hoyo, CJ Group (Haide Biochem ), Wuxi Bikang, Huaheng Biologgical Technology, etc.
    This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
    Market Segmentation
    L-Cysteine market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2020-2031, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.
    Market segment by Type
    L-Cysteine Hydrochloride
    L-Cysteine
    Market segment by Application
    Food Industry
    Pharmaceutical Industry
    Cosmetics Industry
    Others
    Major players covered
    Wacker
    Nippon Rika
    Ajinomoto
    Shine Star (Hubei) Biological Engineering
    Donboo Amino Acid
    Wuhan Grand Hoyo
    CJ Group (Haide Biochem )
    Wuxi Bikang
    Huaheng Biologgical Technology
    Market segment by region, regional analysis covers
    North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)
    Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)
    Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)
    South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)
    Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)
    The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:
    Chapter 1, to describe L-Cysteine product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.
    Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of L-Cysteine, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of L-Cysteine from 2020 to 2025.
    Chapter 3, the L-Cysteine competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.
    Chapter 4, the L-Cysteine breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2020 to 2031.
    Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2020 to 2031.
    Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value, and market share for key countries in the world, from 2020 to 2025.and L-Cysteine market forecast, by regions, by Type, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2026 to 2031.
    Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, and Porters Five Forces analysis.
    Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of L-Cysteine.
    Chapter 14 and 15, to describe L-Cysteine sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.

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