The US L-taurine prices continued to strengthen during the first half of June, supported by tight supply conditions, robust downstream demand, and growing inquiries from buyers in China. Chinese manufacturers have increasingly focused production on non-anti-caking grades due to stronger domestic demand, reducing export availability, and contributing to tighter supply in the US market. Analysts expect this trend to continue through the second half of June, supporting further market firmness. The upward momentum originated in May when strong purchasing activity from beverage and infant-formula manufacturers coincided with rising production and logistics costs. Energy-drink producers and performance nutrition companies advanced procurement ahead of summer promotional campaigns, while distributors reported lower-than-normal inventory coverage, encouraging additional replenishment buying. Supply conditions remained constrained by higher feedstock costs, increased freight expenses, port congestion, and shipping disruptions that extended delivery timelines. Looking ahead, sustained demand from beverage, nutrition, and infant-formula sectors, combined with continued inquiries from China and ongoing logistics challenges, is expected to keep the market supported through late June, with availability likely to remain tight.
