| Product Code: ETC333143 | Publication Date: Aug 2022 | Updated Date: Aug 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
The South Korea Methionine Market is projected to witness mixed growth rate patterns during 2025 to 2029. From 3.85% in 2025, the growth rate steadily ascends to 4.66% in 2029.

The South Korea Methionine market is growing due to the increasing demand for animal feed additives. Methionine, an essential amino acid, plays a critical role in animal nutrition, promoting growth and improving feed efficiency. The livestock industry in South Korea is thriving, with a substantial focus on enhancing meat quality and production efficiency, thus driving the demand for methionine. Furthermore, the rising awareness about the benefits of balanced animal nutrition and the stringent regulations regarding animal health are supporting the market`s growth trajectory.
The South Korea Methionine market is primarily driven by the growing demand for animal feed additives to enhance livestock production. Methionine`s role as an essential amino acid in poultry and swine diets makes it crucial for the animal husbandry industry. The increasing awareness of nutritional requirements and the focus on improving feed efficiency and animal health are also significant factors driving market demand.
The methionine market in South Korea faces the challenge of volatile raw material prices and the dependency on imports for key inputs, which affects the overall production costs. Additionally, there is a growing demand for high-quality, feed-grade methionine in the poultry and livestock industries, necessitating significant investments in production technology and capacity expansion. The regulatory landscape also imposes stringent quality standards, which require continuous monitoring and compliance efforts.
Government policies in South Korea support the agricultural sector, particularly in enhancing livestock nutrition, where methionine is a key additive. Regulations focus on improving the quality and safety of animal feed, and subsidies are available for adopting advanced feed additives like methionine. These policies aim to boost productivity and ensure food security.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 South Korea Methionine Market Overview |
3.1 South Korea Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 South Korea Methionine Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2028F |
3.3 South Korea Methionine Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 South Korea Methionine Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 South Korea Methionine Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Raw Material, 2021 & 2028F |
3.6 South Korea Methionine Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2028F |
4 South Korea Methionine Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for animal feed additives in South Korea |
4.2.2 Growth in livestock production and consumption |
4.2.3 Rising awareness about the benefits of methionine in animal nutrition |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating prices of raw materials |
4.3.2 Stringent regulations related to the use of feed additives |
4.3.3 Competition from alternative sources of animal feed supplements |
5 South Korea Methionine Market Trends |
6 South Korea Methionine Market, By Types |
6.1 South Korea Methionine Market, By Raw Material |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 South Korea Methionine Market Revenues & Volume, By Raw Material, 2018 - 2028F |
6.1.3 South Korea Methionine Market Revenues & Volume, By Plant-based, 2018 - 2028F |
6.1.4 South Korea Methionine Market Revenues & Volume, By Animal-based, 2018 - 2028F |
6.2 South Korea Methionine Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 South Korea Methionine Market Revenues & Volume, By Animal Feed, 2018 - 2028F |
6.2.3 South Korea Methionine Market Revenues & Volume, By Food & Dietary Supplements, 2018 - 2028F |
6.2.4 South Korea Methionine Market Revenues & Volume, By Pharmaceuticals, 2018 - 2028F |
7 South Korea Methionine Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 South Korea Methionine Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 South Korea Methionine Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 South Korea Methionine Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average selling price of methionine in the South Korean market |
8.2 Adoption rate of methionine in livestock feed formulations |
8.3 Number of new product launches containing methionine |
8.4 Consumption of methionine per capita in the livestock industry |
9 South Korea Methionine Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 South Korea Methionine Market Opportunity Assessment, By Raw Material, 2021 & 2028F |
9.2 South Korea Methionine Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2028F |
10 South Korea Methionine Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 South Korea Methionine Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2021 |
10.2 South Korea Methionine Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |