Lysine, its esters and salts market in Spain

Earlier Report Observations

Spanish imports of lysine, its esters and salts grew from 72 thousand tons in 2018 to a peak of 125 thousand tons in 2022. This increase was driven by global rises in production costs and raw material prices, which pushed up import values, while pandemic-related supply chain disruptions maintained high import volumes despite logistical challenges.

Market volume then contracted to 84 thousand tons in 2023 and 81 thousand tons in 2024, as persistent geopolitical tensions and logistics constraints limited import availability. The industry also began adapting to new packaging labeling rules under Real Decreto 1055/2022, set to take effect in January 2025, which influenced trade flows and compliance efforts.

Regulatory changes such as Law 20/2013 and the entry of new global players expanded production capacities, though domestic output remained minimal, highlighting the market's reliance on imports and sensitivity to global factors.

Production lysine, its esters and salts in Spain

According to Faostat, there is no production of lysine, its esters and salts in Spain.

Exports lysine, its esters and salts from Spain

Exports in kind, K t

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Import levels fluctuated 2.5 times between the low of 2018 and the high of 2020. In 2020, Spain exported 1.2 thousand tons of lysine, its esters and salts, marking a significant increase of 19.1% from 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 0.5 thousand tons. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 56.6%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 107.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Spain in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, three principal markets—Portugal, France, and the Netherlands—together accounted for 78.4% of Spain's total exports in kind of lysine, its esters and salts.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Spain in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Spain's lysine, its esters and salts export volume amounted to 4 678 thousand US dollars, reflecting a significant increase of 23.8% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 8.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 2.7%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 3 778 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline occurring that year at 17.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Spain in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, France (49.2% of exports in value terms), Portugal (24.7% of exports in value terms), and Italy (7.1% of exports in value terms) were consistently the main destinations for exports in value terms, together accounting for 81.0% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Spain in value, 2017-2020

Imports lysine, its esters and salts to Spain

Imports in kind, K t

Lysine, its esters and salts imports to Spain increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Spain imported 114.1 thousand tons of lysine, its esters and salts, up by 57.0% year-over-year. Over the period 2017-2020, imports rose by 47.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 13.8%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 72.1 thousand tons, and the largest decline occurred that year at 7.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Spain in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, three principal markets—Indonesia, South Korea, and the United States—together accounted for 81.0% of Spain's total imports in kind of lysine, its esters and salts.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Spain in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

After a two-year decrease, the volume of lysine, its esters and salts imports to Spain increased. In 2020, imports totaled 97 300 thousand US dollars, up by 18.6% compared to 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 82 019 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline occurring that year at 9.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Spain in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Indonesia (26.8% of imports in value terms), the United States (22.1% of imports in value terms), and France (17.8% of imports in value terms) were the key partners in imports in value terms, together accounting for 66.7% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Spain in value, 2017-2020