Introduction
L-cysteine is amino acid and endures reaction to custom acrucial anti-oxidant termed glutathione. The amino acid is building blocks of muscles and is most ideal constituent in health nutrition. In the human body L-cysteine can be bio-synthesized and it can perform as radical scavenger and reducing agent. L-cysteine is highly used in cosmetics, food supplements and pharmaceuticals. The outmoded method of L-cysteine manufacturing is extraction from human hair and the feathers.
Market Dynamics
Owing to increase in dietary and pharmaceutical supplements the market is observing substantial growth. Growing demand for health care products and food products also contribute to the growth of this market. However, vegan consumer's inclinations towards synthetic method of L-cysteine production, the cost of production of artificial L-cysteine and accessibility of better substitutes for L-cysteine are major factors which curb the demand for L-cysteine.
Market Classification
The market can be bifurcated on the basis of grade, industrial use, application, and geography. By grade, L-Cysteine market can be segmented into food grade, tech grade and pharma grade. By industrial use, L-Cysteine market can be segmented into food, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. By application, L-Cysteine market can be segmented into conditioner, flavor enhancer, reducing agent and radical scavenger. On the basis of geography, the L-Cysteine market can be segmented into North America, Latin America, Europe, Middle East & Africa (MEA) and Asia-Pacific.
Report Coverage
Market |
L-Cysteine Market |
Analysis Period |
2015 – 2026 |
Historic Data |
2015 – 2016 |
Base Year |
2017 |
Forecast Data |
2018 – 2026 |
Market Stratification |
Grade, Industrial Use, Application, Geography |
Regional Scope |
North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa (MEA) |
Report Coverage |
Market Trends, Drivers, Restraints, Porter's Five Forces Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Player Profiling, Value Chain Analysis |
Market Participants
Some of the major players involved in L-Cysteine market include Merck and Co., Inc., Wacker Chemie AG, Ajinomoto Pte. Ltd, Nippon Rika Co. Ltd, Donboo Amino Acid Co. Ltd and Wuxi Bikang Bioengineering Co., Ltd., among others.
Market Segmentation
Market By Grade
Market By Industrial Use
Market By Application
Market By Geography