Market Overview - The global amino acid market is projected to grow from $26.19 billion in 2021 to $49.42 billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 7.3%[2] - In 2023, China's amino acid market reached ¥43.635 billion, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 4.2%[2] - In 2020, China accounted for 32.23% of the global amino acid market, leading the world[2] Industry Dynamics - China's amino acid production is dominated by glutamic acid (42.06%) and lysine (36.80%) as of 2020[19] - The domestic amino acid industry has a complete supply chain, with applications in animal feed, food additives, pharmaceuticals, and fine chemicals[6] - The demand for high-value-added amino acids is increasing, with products like phenylalanine and isoleucine gaining traction[2] Company Spotlight - Wuxi Jinghai is recognized as a "little giant" in amino acid raw materials, focusing on branched-chain amino acids and other products[26] - In 2024, Wuxi Jinghai's revenue from amino acid raw materials is expected to constitute 57% of its total revenue[30] - The company has obtained a food production license, allowing it to expand its amino acid applications in the food sector[29] Market Performance - From July 21 to July 25, 2025, the median market cap change for North Exchange consumer service stocks was +1.68%, with 70% of companies experiencing an increase[37] - The median P/E ratio for North Exchange consumer service companies decreased from 58.6X to 57.1X during the same period[39] Investment and Expansion - Companies like Baixinglong are establishing subsidiaries in Italy and Hong Kong to enhance their international market presence[56] - The global raw material drug market is expected to reach $226.1 billion in 2024, growing at a rate of 5.3%[27]