Cysteine (abbreviated as Cys or C) is an α-amino acid with the chemical formula HO2CCH(NH2)CH2SH. It is a semi-essential amino acid, which means that it can be biosynthesized in humans. The thiol side chain in cysteine often participates in enzymatic reactions, serving as a nucleophile. The thiol is susceptible to oxidization to give the disulfide derivative cysteine, which serves an important structural role in many proteins. When used as a food additive, it has the E number E920.
Currently, there are several companies in the world can produce l-cysteine product, mainly concentrate in China. The main market players are Wacker, Nippon Rika, Ajinomoto, CJ Group, etc. The production of l-cysteine increased from 2770 MT in 2012 to 3402 MT in 2017, with an average growth rate of 4.20%. Global l-cysteine capacity utilization rate remained at around 80.62% in 2017.

Market Analysis and Insights: Global L- Cysteine Market
The global L- Cysteine market size is projected to reach US$ 111.8 million by 2026, from US$ 101 million in 2020, at a CAGR of 1.7% during 2021-2026.

Global L- Cysteine Scope and Market Size
The global L- Cysteine market is segmented by company, region (country), by Type, and by Application. Players, stakeholders, and other participants in the global L- Cysteine market will be able to gain the upper hand as they use the report as a powerful resource. The segmental analysis focuses on sales, revenue and forecast by region (country), by Type and by Application for the period 2015-2026.

Segment by Type, the L- Cysteine market is segmented into
Food Grade
Tech Grade
Pharma Grade

Segment by Application, the L- Cysteine market is segmented into
Food Industry
Pharmaceutical Industry
Cosmetics Industry
Animal Feed

The L- Cysteine market is analysed and market size information is provided by regions (countries). Segment by Application, the L- Cysteine market is segmented into United States, Europe, China, Japan, Southeast Asia, India and Rest of World.
The report includes region-wise market size for the period 2015-2026. It also includes market size and forecast by players, by Type, and by Application segment in terms of sales and revenue for the period 2015-2026.

Competitive Landscape

and L- Cysteine Market Share Analysis
L- Cysteine market competitive landscape provides details and data information by players. The report offers comprehensive analysis and accurate statistics on revenue by the player for the period 2015-2020. It also offers detailed analysis supported by reliable statistics on revenue (global and regional level) by players for the period 2015-2020. Details included are company description, major business, company total revenue and the sales, revenue generated in L- Cysteine business, the date to enter into the L- Cysteine market, L- Cysteine product introduction, recent developments, etc.

The major vendors covered:
Wacker
Nippon Rika
Ajinomoto
CJ Group
Wuhan Grand Hoyo
Wuxi Bikang
Donboo Amino Acid