Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Lysine, esters, salts thereof. In 2023, Lysine, esters, salts thereof were the world's 1459th most traded product, with a total trade of $1.93B. Between 2022 and 2023 the exports of Lysine, esters, salts thereof decreased by -33%, from $2.89B to $1.93B. Trade in Lysine, esters, salts thereof represent 0.0085% of total world trade.
Lysine, esters, salts thereof are a part of Oxygen Amino Compounds.
Exports In 2023 the top exporters of Lysine, esters, salts thereof were China ($1.29B), Netherlands ($140M), United States ($96M), Indonesia ($77M), and South Korea ($63.8M).
Imports In 2023 the top importers of Lysine, esters, salts thereof were Netherlands ($183M), Spain ($121M), India ($105M), Germany ($104M), and United States ($83M).
Ranking Lysine, esters, salts thereof ranks 1788th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).
Description Lysine is an amino acid that is a necessary dietary component and is used in dietary supplements. Lysine is a substrate for the synthesis of carnitine, an important intermediary in the metabolism of fats and fatty acids. In this process, the lysine is converted to acetyl-CoA and then to acetyl-CoA carboxylase. Esters of lysine are used in the pharmaceutical industry as a buffering agent, a neutralizing agent, and a coating agent. Lysine salts are used as a food additive for seasoning.