The Amino Acids research report analyzes the market by Type and Application at global level and for each of the geographic regions - North America, Europe, China, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World. The Amino Acids market is segmented by Type into Glutamate, Lysine, Methionine, Branched Chain Amino Acids and Phenylanine; and by Application into Feed Additives, Food Ingredients, and Nutraceuticals/Pharmaceutical. Business profiles of 11major companies and 79 competitor companies are discussed in the report. The research report serves as a guide to Amino Acid industry covering more than 500 companies that are engaged in Amino Acid R&D, processing, production, and distribution. Information related to recent product releases, product developments, partnerships, collaborations, mergers and acquisitions, ethical issues, regulatory affairs, and other areas of concern is also covered in the report. Projections and estimates are graphically illustrated by geographic region with exclusive graphical representations provided for 271 exhibits.

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Amino acids can be described as a group of organic molecules that comprise of an organic R group or a side chain, which presents a solitary characteristic to the amino acid, an acidic carboxyl group represented as -COOH and a basic amino group represented as -NH2. If two or more amino acids combine, the combination is known as a peptide.

Today amino acids can be taken as a supplement that is available commercially. Amino acid supplements are usually made from animal protein, vegetable protein, or yeast. While almost all amino acids can be produced in two forms – the L and D form, it is not so in the case of glycine. L and D basically refer to the manner in which the amino acid is wound up. L is the left winding amino acid and D is the right winding amino acid. Human amino acids have been found to be the L type and this is usually the preferred supplement as well.

Global Amino Acids market is projected to grow at 6.8% annually through 2013. China, the leading market (25% of global market share in 2006) for Amino Acids presently is projected to manage the leading position during the analysis period with its share dropping to 23.4% by 2013. North America is the fastest growing (almost 8% during 2000-2013) market for Amino Acids, and is projected to gain dominance over China by the end of the analysis period.

Increase in competition of prices of Amino Acids has resulted in the increase in prices of raw materials. Thus the collective work of different fields of science and technology is the cause for the successful and flourishing production of amino acids.

Mergers and consolidations within the industry will drive the industry further. China, the largest producer of amino acids, has several production companies which are increasingly entering into alliances with producers of western countries. Such alliances are paving way to more production facilities and more production of amino acids at the global level.

Countries Covered:
North America
US
Canada
Europe
Germany
United Kingdom
Switzerland
The Netherlands
Rest of Europe
China
Asia-Pacific
Japan
South Korea
India
Rest of Asia-Pacific
Latin America
Brazil
Mexico
Rest of Latin America
Rest of world

Ajinomoto Co., Inc. (Japan)
Archer Daniels Midland Co. (USA)
CJ Corporation (South Korea)
Daesang Corporation (South Korea)
Daiichi Pure Chemicals Co., Ltd. (Japan)
Evonik Degussa GmbH (Germany)
Global Biochem Technology Group Co., Ltd. (China)
Koninklijke DSM NV (The Netherlands)
Kyowa Hakko Kogyo Co., Ltd. (Japan)
Novus International, Inc. (USA)
Vedan (Vietnam) Enterprise Corp. Ltd. (Vietnam)

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CHAPTER	TITLE	SHORT DESCRIPTION	PRICE (US$)
I	Scope and Methodology	This chapter provides information regarding the research methodology, limitations of the study, market measuring units and exchange rates used. * Will be delivered free with purchase of any of the other chapters mentioned below.	FREE*
II	Report Synopsis	Synopsis of the report summarizes the global market by Amino Acid Types and Applications. The chapter provides Historic, Current and Future market values in US$ for each Type and Application segment in several geographic regions including the North America, Europe, China, Asia-Pacific and rest of world.	$1300
III	Product / Technology Research	This chapter gives an insight into Amino Acids market including definitions, segmentation and applications. The chapter also provides market values in US$ (for the period 2000 through 2013) for Amino Acid. The chapter also includes product trends and potential opportunities. Production Statistics in Tons is also mentioned.	$1050
IV	Market Dynamics	Market Dynamics chapter provides information on global markets for Amino Acids. The chapter includes global market analysis (in US$) by geographic region; analysis of each region by both Type and Application; a brief business profile of major global companies and respective production capacities; and a report of corporate activities such as mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, new product developments/launches etc. Regions covered include the US, Canada, the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland, China, Japan, South Korea, India, Brazil and Mexico. The chapter also includes market trends and an industry outlook.	$2350
V	Corporate Directory	This chapter provides a global region-wise list of 500 companies, CROs and academic institutions that are engaged in Amino Acids products and/or services.	$300