Seasonality
Seasonal pattern: Not documented
No seasonal price pattern is currently documented for methionine.
Methionine Price
Monthly reported customs unit values, not live or executable quotes.
Latest reported price
$5,725 USD/t
As of Jul 2026
HighPrevious 12 months
The latest value is above the typical range of $2,525–$2,678 USD/t.
Methionine Price History
Methionine Prices by Country
Methionine export unit values are shown in USD/t. Compare the reporting dates as well as the values; product mix and delivery terms can differ between countries.
| Country | Latest · USD/t | YoYYear on year |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $5,768 Jul 1, 2026 | +121% |
| Lithuania | $5,457 Jul 1, 2026 | +86% |
| Czechia | $6,394 Jun 1, 2026 | +78% |
| Denmark | $3,717 Jun 1, 2026 | +29% |
| United Kingdom | $4,650 Jun 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Greece | $5,334 Jun 1, 2026 | +42% |
| Guatemala | $3,597 Jun 1, 2026 | +38% |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | $54,331 Jun 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Hungary | $4,375 Jun 1, 2026 | +64% |
| India | $6,829 Jun 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Ireland | $2,686 Jun 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Japan | $14,594 Jun 1, 2026 | +348% |
| Malaysia | $3,852 Jun 1, 2026 | +61% |
| Netherlands | $4,114 Jun 1, 2026 | +43% |
| New Zealand | $2,446 Jun 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Poland | $5,134 Jun 1, 2026 | +95% |
| Portugal | $4,572 Jun 1, 2026 | +69% |
| Serbia | $3,779 Jun 1, 2026 | +30% |
| Chile | $4,500 May 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Spain | $3,340 May 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Croatia | $5,664 May 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Italy | $5,167 May 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Panama | $3,978 May 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Romania | $4,670 May 1, 2026 | +70% |
| Slovenia | $3,885 May 1, 2026 | +46% |
| Thailand | $4,960 May 1, 2026 | +97% |
| Uzbekistan | $5,576 May 1, 2026 | +72% |
| South Africa | $3,548 May 1, 2026 | +24% |
| Switzerland | $2,446 Apr 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Colombia | $2,665 Apr 1, 2026 | +2.3% |
| Kazakhstan | $3,064 Apr 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Bulgaria | $2,340 Mar 1, 2026 | -23% |
| Australia | $3,923 Feb 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Germany | $2,574 Jan 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| France | $2,934 Dec 1, 2025 | +25% |
| Türkiye | $2,720 Dec 1, 2025 | -4.7% |
| South Korea | $3,546 Oct 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| North Macedonia | $3,421 Sep 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Saudi Arabia | $3,067 Jul 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Oman | $2,446 May 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| China | $2,253 Dec 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| Norway | $2,960 Dec 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| Indonesia | $1,020 Nov 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| El Salvador | $2,762 Sep 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| Dominican Republic | $2,770 Aug 1, 2024 | Not reported |
What shapes methionine prices?
Use these documented market characteristics when comparing periods, countries and supplier quotes.
Demand driver
Animal feed industry
Methionine is used as a nutritional supplement and feed nutrition enhancer for livestock.
Demand driver
Biotechnological research
Methionine is employed in biochemical research and cell culture applications.
Methionine Price Questions
- What is methionine classified as in international trade terminology?
- Methionine is listed under organo‑sulphur compounds in the HS classification.
- What are common specifications for DL‑methionine used as an animal feed additive?
- DL‑methionine is supplied as a crystalline amino acid (CAS 59‑51‑8) and is also offered as a zinc chelate or zinc sulphate form to improve stability and bio‑availability in livestock diets.