Molecules / Lysine

Lysine API manufacturers

CAS 56-87-1 Updated 9 July 2026
13
manufacturers with an active filing 9 of them hold a US DMF or a CEP
$39.00
median export price per kg $21.44 to $82.73 · 14 exporters · 2025
5
shortage records on file across 2 countries
310
finished-dose makers across 16 regulators
Showing 13 of 13 manufacturers This list is ranked on evidence. Placement cannot be purchased.

Ranked API manufacturers

02

Kyowa Hakko Bio

Japan
Makes the API
Credentials confirmed against the regulator files on 25 July 2026

Holds 2 valid CEPs for lysine, filing since 2022. Its 2024 FDA inspection closed as NAI.

US DMF
None on file
CEP
2 valid
Last FDA inspection
2024 · NAI
GMP recognised in
Not established
03

Otsuka Pharmaceutical India

India
Makes the APIFinished dose

Registered with DAV (Vietnam) for lysine. Its 2025 FDA inspection closed as NAI, and its GMP is recognised in 36 markets.

US DMF
None on file
CEP
None on file
Last FDA inspection
2025 · NAI
GMP recognised in
36 markets
How this listing is sourced Regulator filings, warehouse snapshot 9 July 2026
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04

Shanghai Ajinomoto Amino Acid

China
Makes the API
Credentials confirmed against the regulator files on 25 July 2026

Holds one active US DMF for lysine, filing since 2012. Its 2024 FDA inspection closed as VAI.

US DMF
1 active
CEP
None on file
Last FDA inspection
2024 · VAI
GMP recognised in
Not established
How this listing is sourced FDA, List of Drug Master Files
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05

AMINO

Germany
Makes the API
Credentials confirmed against the regulator files on 25 July 2026

Holds one valid CEP for lysine, filing since 2023. Its 2022 FDA inspection closed as VAI, and its GMP is recognised in 2 markets.

US DMF
None on file
CEP
1 valid
Last FDA inspection
2022 · VAI
GMP recognised in
2 markets
How this listing is sourced EDQM certificate database
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06

Shanghai Plumino Amino Acid

China
Makes the API
Credentials confirmed against the regulator files on 25 July 2026

Holds one valid CEP for lysine, filing since 2025. Its 2023 FDA inspection closed as VAI.

US DMF
None on file
CEP
1 valid
Last FDA inspection
2023 · VAI
GMP recognised in
Not established
How this listing is sourced EDQM certificate database
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08

Evonik Rexim Sas

France
Makes the API
Credentials confirmed against the regulator files on 25 July 2026

Holds one active US DMF for lysine, filing since 1980.

US DMF
1 active
CEP
None on file
Last FDA inspection
Not established
GMP recognised in
Not established
How this listing is sourced FDA, List of Drug Master Files
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10

Wuxi Jinghai Amino Acid

China
Makes the API
Credentials confirmed against the regulator files on 25 July 2026

Holds one valid CEP for lysine, filing since 2024.

US DMF
None on file
CEP
1 valid
Last FDA inspection
Not established
GMP recognised in
Not established
How this listing is sourced EDQM certificate database
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11

Mekophar Chemical Pharmaceutical

Vietnam
Makes the APIFinished dose

Registered with DAV (Vietnam) for lysine. Its GMP is recognised in 2 markets.

US DMF
None on file
CEP
None on file
Last FDA inspection
Not established
GMP recognised in
2 markets
How this listing is sourced Regulator filings, warehouse snapshot 9 July 2026
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12

Công ty Cổ phần Nam Dược

Vietnam
Makes the API

Registered with DAV (Vietnam) for lysine. Its GMP is recognised in 1 market.

US DMF
None on file
CEP
None on file
Last FDA inspection
Not established
GMP recognised in
1 markets
How this listing is sourced Regulator filings, warehouse snapshot 9 July 2026
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13

Minh

Vietnam
Makes the API

Registered with DAV (Vietnam) for lysine. Its GMP is recognised in 1 market.

US DMF
None on file
CEP
None on file
Last FDA inspection
Not established
GMP recognised in
1 markets
How this listing is sourced Regulator filings, warehouse snapshot 9 July 2026
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Contract manufacturers (7)

Contract manufacturers make to order rather than holding their own filing for this molecule.

How this list is built

The order is set by active filings weighted by regulator, inspection outcomes and their recency, breadth of GMP recognition, and evidence of real exports, less any open risk flags. Every factor appears on the card it produced. Read the full method.

Active US DMFs
FDA, List of Drug Master Files
Valid CEPs
EDQM certificate database
Inspection outcomes
FDA inspection classifications
GMP certificates
EudraGMDP and national regulators
Price band
Customs export unit values for 2025. These are export values rather than contract prices for regulated-market grade material, which are higher.

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Export price by year

Year Median Exporters
2025 $39.00 14
2024 $35.50 10
2023 $41.75 8
2022 $44.88 17

US dollars per kilogram, customs export unit values.