Adisseo raises SmartLine methionine prices as global cost pressures intensify

FRANCE – Adisseo will implement a worldwide price increase for its SmartLine methionine products effective May 1, 2026, citing sustained increases in raw materials, energy, manufacturing and logistics costs amid ongoing global supply chain disruptions.

The company said the adjustment affects its full SmartLine portfolio, including Smartamine M, Smartamine ML, MetaSmart Dry & Liquid and RumenSmart, which are widely used in dairy nutrition as rumen-protected methionine sources.

Adisseo noted that despite efforts to absorb part of the rising costs through operational efficiencies, the scale and persistence of current pressures have made a price increase unavoidable.

“This decision reflects our responsibility to safeguard the long-term sustainability of SmartLine products and to continue delivering the level of quality, performance, and reliability our customers expect,” said Jean Lecourt, Global Director – Ruminants at Adisseo.

“Our priority remains unchanged: supporting dairy producers and our partners with scientifically validated solutions and secure supply.”

Global disruptions continue to reshape feed input costs

The price adjustment comes as feed additive producers face mounting cost pressures linked to geopolitical tensions and supply chain instability.

According to the World Bank, global energy prices remained volatile through 2025, with natural gas prices in Europe still significantly above pre-2020 averages, thereby directly impacting energy-intensive feed additive production.

Freight and logistics costs have also remained elevated. 

Data from the UN Conference on Trade and Development show that while global shipping rates eased from pandemic peaks, they remain structurally higher than historical averages, with periodic spikes linked to disruptions in key maritime routes.

In addition, feed ingredient markets remain affected by geopolitical instability. 

The Food and Agriculture Organization reports that global feed commodity prices, particularly for grains and oilseeds, have remained volatile due to climate shocks and trade uncertainties, affecting upstream input costs for additive manufacturers.

For methionine specifically, production relies on petrochemical derivatives and complex industrial processes, making it particularly sensitive to fluctuations in energy and raw material prices.

These pressures are being felt across the value chain. 

Feed producers face higher formulation costs, while livestock farmers must manage tighter margins, particularly in dairy systems, where feed accounts for 60–70% of production costs.

Against this backdrop, Adisseo said maintaining consistent product quality and supply reliability remains a priority, even as market conditions force pricing adjustments.

The company added that its SmartLine range, with more than 30 years of application in dairy nutrition, will continue to be supported with technical expertise and global supply capabilities as the industry navigates an increasingly complex cost environment.

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