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到 2030 年 D-胺基酸市場預測：按類型、製造方法、形式、應用、最終用戶和地區進行的全球分析

D-Amino Acid Market Forecasts to 2030 - Global Analysis By Type, Production Method, Form, Application, End User and By Geography

出版日期: 2024年06月06日 | 出版商:

Stratistics Market Research Consulting | 英文 200+ Pages | 商品交期: 2-3個工作天內

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根據 Stratistics MRC 的數據，2024 年全球 D-氨基酸市場規模為 1.869 億美元，預計在預測期內將以 5.2% 的複合年成長率成長，並在 2030 年達到 2.547 億美元。

D-胺基酸是天然存在的L-胺基酸的鏡像形式，並以其分子結構的D-構型來區分。 L-胺基酸主要存在於蛋白質中，而 D-胺基酸在各種生物過程中具有獨特的作用，並用於藥物、食品添加劑和工業應用。 D-胺基酸在藥物穩定性和活性方面具有獨特的優勢，有助於其在生物技術和醫學中的專業應用。

根據歐洲製藥協會聯合會（EFPIA）統計，2020年歐洲藥品總產量為3,100億歐元（約3,540.8076億美元），較2019年成長5.7%。

增加食品和飼料添加劑的使用

食品和飼料添加劑對 D-氨基酸的需求不斷增加是市場的關鍵促進因素。 D-胺基酸用作風味增強劑、營養食品和飼料添加劑，以改善動物健康和生長。消費者對天然和健康食品的偏好不斷提高，加上對動物性產品的需求不斷成長，正在推動 D-氨基酸在這些應用中的使用，從而推動市場成長。

生產成本高

D-胺基酸的高生產成本是市場的主要限制因素。製造過程涉及複雜的酶反應和精製步驟，這導致成本上升。此外，原料供應有限以及對專業設備和熟練勞動力的需求進一步增加了生產成本。這些高成本可能會限制 D-氨基酸在價格敏感的應用和市場中的採用。

生物技術的進步

基因工程、酵素技術和發酵製程的進步使得 D-胺基酸的生產更有效率且更具成本效益。這些技術進步可以最佳化微生物菌株，提高產量和純度，並探索替代原料。生物技術創新有助於克服生產挑戰並擴大 D-氨基酸的應用範圍。

來自合成替代品的競爭

D-胺基酸市場面臨合成替代品的威脅。模仿 D-胺基酸特性和功能的合成化合物正在成為有競爭力的替代品。這些合成替代品可能具有生產成本較低、品質穩定和易於擴充性等優點。合成替代品的供應和採用的增加可能會影響對天然 D-氨基酸的需求，並對市場成長構成威脅。

COVID-19 的影響：

COVID-19 大流行對 D-氨基酸市場產生了各種影響。食品和飼料行業對 D-氨基酸的需求因供應鏈挑戰和消費者支出減少而受到干擾，同時人們對含有 D-氨基酸的膳食食品等健康和保健產品的興趣也有所增加。然而，疫情期間經濟放緩以及製造業和貿易活動受到限制，為市場成長帶來了挑戰。

D-丙胺酸部分預計在預測期內將是最大的

在預測期內，D-丙胺酸部分預計將成為 D-胺基酸市場最大的部分。這是由於其在各行業的廣泛應用。 D-丙胺酸廣泛應用於食品工業中作為增味劑、改善動物營養的飼料添加劑，以及製藥工業中作為勝胜肽合成的基礎材料。 D-丙胺酸因其多功能性和這些關鍵應用領域不斷成長的需求而佔據市場主導地位。

預計食品產業在預測期內複合年成長率最高

預計在預測期內，食品領域將在 D-胺基酸市場中表現出最高的複合年成長率。消費者健康意識的提高，加上與文明病盛行率的上升，正在推動對營養食品的需求。 D-胺基酸擴大被納入營養食品中，因為它們具有潛在的健康益處，包括改善認知功能和肌肉恢復。食品產業的高成長潛力以及D-胺基酸在該領域的不斷擴大的應用預計將支持該領域的快速成長。

比最大的地區

預計北美將佔據 D-氨基酸市場的最大佔有率。該地區的優勢可歸因於多種因素，包括成熟的食品和製藥行業、消費者對健康和營養的高度認知以及支持性的法規環境。尤其是美國，受機能性食品、營養食品和先進藥物配方需求的推動，成為 D-氨基酸的主要市場。該地區強大的研發能力和生物技術的技術進步也促成了其在D-氨基酸市場的主導地位。

複合年成長率最高的地區：

預計亞太地區在預測期內 D-胺基酸市場的複合年成長率最高。該地區的成長是由可支配收入增加、飲食偏好變化以及消費者健康意識增強等因素所推動的。中國、日本和印度等國家由於人口眾多、食品和飼料工業不斷擴大以及對食品的需求不斷增加，對市場成長做出了重大貢獻。該地區研發投資的增加，加上先進生物技術的採用，預計將進一步推動亞太地區 D-氨基酸市場的快速成長。

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北美洲
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歐洲
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亞太地區
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- 南非
- 其他中東/非洲

第11章主要進展

合約、夥伴關係、協作和合資企業
收購和合併
新產品發布
業務擴展
其他關鍵策略

第12章公司概況

Ajinomoto Co., Inc.
Evonik Industries AG
Sigma-Aldrich（Merck KGaA）
Kyowa Hakko Bio Co., Ltd.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
Central Drug House（P）Ltd.
Amino GmbH
TCI Chemicals（India）Pvt. Ltd.
Tokyo Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.
PepTech Corporation
Wuhan Amino Acid Bio-Chemical Co., Ltd.
Chemical Dynamics Corporation
AnaSpec, Inc.
LifeSpan BioSciences, Inc.
CBL Biotech Pvt. Ltd.
Enzo Life Sciences, Inc.
Bio-Synthesis Inc.
Zhejiang NHU Company Ltd.
Santa Cruz Biotechnology, Inc.
Creative Peptides

簡介目錄圖表

Product Code: SMRC26425

According to Stratistics MRC, the Global D-Amino Acid Market is accounted for $186.9 million in 2024 and is expected to reach $254.7 million by 2030 growing at a CAGR of 5.2% during the forecast period. D-amino acids are the mirror-image forms of naturally occurring L-amino acids, distinguished by their D-configuration in the molecular structure. While L-amino acids are predominantly found in proteins, D-amino acids have unique roles in various biological processes and are utilized in pharmaceuticals, food additives, and industrial applications. They offer distinct advantages in drug stability and activity, contributing to their specialized use in biotechnology and medicine.

According to the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA), in 2020, the total production of pharmaceuticals in Europe was EURO 310,000 million (approximately US$354,080.76 million), an increase of 5.7% over 2019

Market Dynamics:

Driver:

Increasing use in food and feed additives

The growing demand for D-amino acids in food and feed additives is a significant driver for the market. D-amino acids are used as flavor enhancers, nutritional supplements, and feed additives to improve animal health and growth. The increasing consumer preference for natural and healthy food products, coupled with the rising demand for animal-based products, is fueling the use of D-amino acids in these applications, thereby driving market growth.

Restraint:

High production costs

The high production costs associated with D-amino acids are a major restraint for the market. The manufacturing process involves complex enzymatic reactions and purification steps, which contribute to the elevated costs. Additionally, the limited availability of raw materials and the need for specialized equipment and skilled labor further increase production expenses. These high costs can limit the adoption of D-amino acids in price-sensitive applications and markets.

Opportunity:

Advancements in biotechnology

Developments in genetic engineering, enzyme technology, and fermentation processes are enabling more efficient and cost-effective production of D-amino acids. These technological advancements allow for the optimization of microbial strains, improvement of yield and purity, and the exploration of alternative raw materials. Biotechnology innovations can help overcome production challenges and expand the application scope of D-amino acids.

Threat:

Competition from synthetic alternatives

The D-amino acid market faces a threat from synthetic alternatives. Synthetic compounds that mimic the properties and functions of D-amino acids are emerging as competitive substitutes. These synthetic alternatives may offer advantages such as lower production costs, consistent quality, and easier scalability. The increasing availability and adoption of synthetic alternatives can potentially impact the demand for natural D-amino acids and pose a threat to market growth.

Covid-19 Impact:

The Covid-19 pandemic has had a mixed impact on the D-amino acid market. While the demand for D-amino acids in the food and feed industries experienced some disruptions due to supply chain challenges and reduced consumer spending, the market also witnessed increased interest in health and wellness products, including nutritional supplements containing D-amino acids. However, the pandemic-induced economic slowdown and restrictions on manufacturing and trade activities posed challenges for market growth during this period.

The D-Alanine segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period

The D-Alanine segment is projected to be the largest segment in the D-amino acid market during the forecast period. This can be attributed to its wide range of applications in various industries. D-Alanine is extensively used as a flavor enhancer in the food industry, as a feed additive to improve animal nutrition, and as a building block for peptide synthesis in the pharmaceutical industry. The versatility and increasing demand for D-Alanine across these key application areas contribute to its dominant market position.

The nutritional supplements segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period

The nutritional supplements segment is anticipated to exhibit the highest CAGR in the D-amino acid market during the forecast period. The growing consumer awareness about health and wellness, coupled with the rising prevalence of lifestyle-related diseases, is driving the demand for nutritional supplements. D-amino acids are increasingly being incorporated into dietary supplements due to their potential health benefits, such as improved cognitive function and muscle recovery. The high growth potential of the nutritional supplements industry and the expanding application of D-amino acids in this segment are expected to fuel its rapid growth.

Region with largest share:

North America is expected to hold the largest share in the D-amino acid market. The region's dominance can be attributed to several factors, including the presence of well-established food and pharmaceutical industries, high consumer awareness about health and nutrition, and supportive regulatory environment. The United States, in particular, is a major market for D-amino acids, driven by the demand for functional foods, dietary supplements, and advanced pharmaceutical formulations. The region's strong research and development capabilities and technological advancements in biotechnology also contribute to its leading position in the D-amino acid market.

Region with highest CAGR:

The Asia Pacific region is projected to witness the highest CAGR in the D-amino acid market during the forecast period. The region's growth can be attributed to factors such as rising disposable incomes, changing dietary preferences, and increasing health consciousness among consumers. Countries like China, Japan, and India are major contributors to the market's growth, driven by their large populations, expanding food and feed industries, and growing demand for nutritional supplements. The region's increasing investments in research and development, coupled with the adoption of advanced biotechnology techniques, are expected to further fuel the rapid growth of the D-amino acid market in Asia Pacific.

Key players in the market

Some of the key players in D-Amino Acid Market include Ajinomoto Co., Inc., Evonik Industries AG, Sigma-Aldrich (Merck KGaA), Kyowa Hakko Bio Co., Ltd., Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., Central Drug House (P) Ltd., Amino GmbH, TCI Chemicals (India) Pvt. Ltd., Tokyo Chemical Industry Co., Ltd., PepTech Corporation, Wuhan Amino Acid Bio-Chemical Co., Ltd., Chemical Dynamics Corporation, AnaSpec, Inc., LifeSpan BioSciences, Inc., CBL Biotech Pvt. Ltd., Enzo Life Sciences, Inc., Bio-Synthesis Inc., Zhejiang NHU Company Ltd., Santa Cruz Biotechnology, Inc., and Creative Peptides.

Key Developments:

In April 2024, Merck, a leading science and technology company, has launched the first all-in-one, validated genetic stability assay of its kind. The Aptegra(TM) CHO genetic stability assay leverages whole genome sequencing and bioinformatics to significantly accelerate biosafety testing for clients and therefore, their move into commercial production.

In January 2024, Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ) and Evonik, a leading specialty Chemicals Company headquartered in Germany, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the sidelines of the Qatar Economic Forum. The common aim is to explore specific investment opportunities focused on sustainable solutions for energy transition.

In December 2023, Ajinomoto Co., Inc. announced that it completed procedures on December 21, 2023 (local time) for acquisition of all equities of Forge Biologics Holdings, LLC ("Forge") through its consolidated subsidiary Ajinomoto North America Holdings, Inc., in line with its press release "Ajinomoto Group Acquires Forge Biologics, a US-Based Gene Therapy CDMO for Approximately JPY 82.8 Billion".

Types Covered:

D-Alanine
D-Glutamic Acid
D-Valine
D-Phenylalanine
D-Leucine
D-Threonine
D-Tryptophan
D-Aspartic Acid
D-Methionine
D-Histidine
D-Proline
D-Serine
Other Types

Production Methods Covered:

Chemical Synthesis
Enzymatic Synthesis
Fermentation
Other Production Methods

Forms Covered:

Powder
Liquid

Applications Covered:

Peptide Synthesis
Drug Development
Food Additive & Flavor Enhancer
Nutritional Supplements
Other Applications

End Users Covered:

Food & Beverages
Pharmaceuticals
Cosmetics & Personal Care
Animal Feed
Other End Users

Regions Covered:

North America
- US
- Canada
- Mexico
Europe
- Germany
- UK
- Italy
- France
- Spain
- Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
- Japan
- China
- India
- Australia
- New Zealand
- South Korea
- Rest of Asia Pacific
South America
- Argentina
- Brazil
- Chile
- Rest of South America
Middle East & Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- Qatar
- South Africa
- Rest of Middle East & Africa

What our report offers:

Market share assessments for the regional and country-level segments
Strategic recommendations for the new entrants
Covers Market data for the years 2022, 2023, 2024, 2026, and 2030
Market Trends (Drivers, Constraints, Opportunities, Threats, Challenges, Investment Opportunities, and recommendations)
Strategic recommendations in key business segments based on the market estimations
Competitive landscaping mapping the key common trends
Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments
Supply chain trends mapping the latest technological advancements

Free Customization Offerings:

All the customers of this report will be entitled to receive one of the following free customization options:

Company Profiling
- Comprehensive profiling of additional market players (up to 3)
- SWOT Analysis of key players (up to 3)
Regional Segmentation
- Market estimations, Forecasts and CAGR of any prominent country as per the client's interest (Note: Depends on feasibility check)
Competitive Benchmarking
- Benchmarking of key players based on product portfolio, geographical presence, and strategic alliances

1 Executive Summary

2 Preface

2.1 Abstract
2.2 Stake Holders
2.3 Research Scope
2.4 Research Methodology
- 2.4.1 Data Mining
- 2.4.2 Data Analysis
- 2.4.3 Data Validation
- 2.4.4 Research Approach
2.5 Research Sources
- 2.5.1 Primary Research Sources
- 2.5.2 Secondary Research Sources
- 2.5.3 Assumptions

3 Market Trend Analysis

3.1 Introduction
3.2 Drivers
3.3 Restraints
3.4 Opportunities
3.5 Threats
3.6 Application Analysis
3.7 End User Analysis
3.8 Emerging Markets
3.9 Impact of Covid-19

4 Porters Five Force Analysis

4.1 Bargaining power of suppliers
4.2 Bargaining power of buyers
4.3 Threat of substitutes
4.4 Threat of new entrants
4.5 Competitive rivalry

5 Global D-Amino Acid Market, By Type

5.1 Introduction
5.2 D-Alanine
5.3 D-Glutamic Acid
5.4 D-Valine
5.5 D-Phenylalanine
5.6 D-Leucine
5.7 D-Threonine
5.8 D-Tryptophan
5.9 D-Aspartic Acid
5.10 D-Methionine
5.11 D-Histidine
5.12 D-Proline
5.13 D-Serine
5.14 Other Types

6 Global D-Amino Acid Market, By Production Method

6.1 Introduction
6.2 Chemical Synthesis
6.3 Enzymatic Synthesis
6.4 Fermentation
6.5 Other Production Methods

7 Global D-Amino Acid Market, By Form

7.1 Introduction
7.2 Powder
7.3 Liquid

8 Global D-Amino Acid Market, By Application

8.1 Introduction
8.2 Peptide Synthesis
8.3 Drug Development
8.4 Food Additive & Flavor Enhancer
8.5 Nutritional Supplements
8.6 Other Applications

9 Global D-Amino Acid Market, By End User

9.1 Introduction
9.2 Food & Beverages
- 9.2.1 Infant Nutrition
- 9.2.2 Convenience Food
- 9.2.3 Meat
- 9.2.4 Dairy
- 9.2.5 Vegetables
- 9.2.6 Alcoholic Beverages
- 9.2.7 Non-alcoholic Beverages
- 9.2.8 Other Food & Beverages
9.3 Pharmaceuticals
9.4 Cosmetics & Personal Care
- 9.4.1 Skin Care
- 9.4.2 Hair Care
- 9.4.3 Other Cosmetics & Personal Care
9.5 Animal Feed
9.6 Other End Users

10 Global D-Amino Acid Market, By Geography

10.1 Introduction
10.2 North America
- 10.2.1 US
- 10.2.2 Canada
- 10.2.3 Mexico
10.3 Europe
- 10.3.1 Germany
- 10.3.2 UK
- 10.3.3 Italy
- 10.3.4 France
- 10.3.5 Spain
- 10.3.6 Rest of Europe
10.4 Asia Pacific
- 10.4.1 Japan
- 10.4.2 China
- 10.4.3 India
- 10.4.4 Australia
- 10.4.5 New Zealand
- 10.4.6 South Korea
- 10.4.7 Rest of Asia Pacific
10.5 South America
- 10.5.1 Argentina
- 10.5.2 Brazil
- 10.5.3 Chile
- 10.5.4 Rest of South America
10.6 Middle East & Africa
- 10.6.1 Saudi Arabia
- 10.6.2 UAE
- 10.6.3 Qatar
- 10.6.4 South Africa
- 10.6.5 Rest of Middle East & Africa

11 Key Developments

11.1 Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations and Joint Ventures
11.2 Acquisitions & Mergers
11.3 New Product Launch
11.4 Expansions
11.5 Other Key Strategies

12 Company Profiling

12.1 Ajinomoto Co., Inc.
12.2 Evonik Industries AG
12.3 Sigma-Aldrich (Merck KGaA)
12.4 Kyowa Hakko Bio Co., Ltd.
12.5 Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
12.6 Central Drug House (P) Ltd.
12.7 Amino GmbH
12.8 TCI Chemicals (India) Pvt. Ltd.
12.9 Tokyo Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.
12.10 PepTech Corporation
12.11 Wuhan Amino Acid Bio-Chemical Co., Ltd.
12.12 Chemical Dynamics Corporation
12.13 AnaSpec, Inc.
12.14 LifeSpan BioSciences, Inc.
12.15 CBL Biotech Pvt. Ltd.
12.16 Enzo Life Sciences, Inc.
12.17 Bio-Synthesis Inc.
12.18 Zhejiang NHU Company Ltd.
12.19 Santa Cruz Biotechnology, Inc.
12.20 Creative Peptides

簡介目錄圖表

List of Tables

Table 1 Global D-Amino Acid Market Outlook, By Region (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 2 Global D-Amino Acid Market Outlook, By Type (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 3 Global D-Amino Acid Market Outlook, By D-Alanine (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 4 Global D-Amino Acid Market Outlook, By D-Glutamic Acid (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 5 Global D-Amino Acid Market Outlook, By D-Valine (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 6 Global D-Amino Acid Market Outlook, By D-Phenylalanine (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 7 Global D-Amino Acid Market Outlook, By D-Leucine (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 8 Global D-Amino Acid Market Outlook, By D-Threonine (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 9 Global D-Amino Acid Market Outlook, By D-Tryptophan (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 10 Global D-Amino Acid Market Outlook, By D-Aspartic Acid (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 11 Global D-Amino Acid Market Outlook, By D-Methionine (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 12 Global D-Amino Acid Market Outlook, By D-Histidine (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 13 Global D-Amino Acid Market Outlook, By D-Proline (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 14 Global D-Amino Acid Market Outlook, By D-Serine (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 15 Global D-Amino Acid Market Outlook, By Other Types (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 16 Global D-Amino Acid Market Outlook, By Production Method (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 17 Global D-Amino Acid Market Outlook, By Chemical Synthesis (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 18 Global D-Amino Acid Market Outlook, By Enzymatic Synthesis (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 19 Global D-Amino Acid Market Outlook, By Fermentation (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 20 Global D-Amino Acid Market Outlook, By Other Production Methods (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 21 Global D-Amino Acid Market Outlook, By Form (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 22 Global D-Amino Acid Market Outlook, By Powder (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 23 Global D-Amino Acid Market Outlook, By Liquid (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 24 Global D-Amino Acid Market Outlook, By Application (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 25 Global D-Amino Acid Market Outlook, By Peptide Synthesis (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 26 Global D-Amino Acid Market Outlook, By Drug Development (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 27 Global D-Amino Acid Market Outlook, By Food Additive & Flavor Enhancer (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 28 Global D-Amino Acid Market Outlook, By Nutritional Supplements (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 29 Global D-Amino Acid Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 30 Global D-Amino Acid Market Outlook, By End User (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 31 Global D-Amino Acid Market Outlook, By Food & Beverages (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 32 Global D-Amino Acid Market Outlook, By Infant Nutrition (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 33 Global D-Amino Acid Market Outlook, By Convenience Food (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 34 Global D-Amino Acid Market Outlook, By Meat (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 35 Global D-Amino Acid Market Outlook, By Dairy (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 36 Global D-Amino Acid Market Outlook, By Vegetables (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 37 Global D-Amino Acid Market Outlook, By Alcoholic Beverages (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 38 Global D-Amino Acid Market Outlook, By Non-alcoholic Beverages (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 39 Global D-Amino Acid Market Outlook, By Other Food & Beverages (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 40 Global D-Amino Acid Market Outlook, By Pharmaceuticals (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 41 Global D-Amino Acid Market Outlook, By Cosmetics & Personal Care (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 42 Global D-Amino Acid Market Outlook, By Skin Care (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 43 Global D-Amino Acid Market Outlook, By Hair Care (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 44 Global D-Amino Acid Market Outlook, By Other Cosmetics & Personal Care (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 45 Global D-Amino Acid Market Outlook, By Animal Feed (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 46 Global D-Amino Acid Market Outlook, By Other End Users (2022-2030) ($MN)