In 1993, about 5,000–6,000 tons of taurine were produced for commercial purposes: 50% for pet food and 50% in pharmaceutical applications.
En 1993, producíronse aproximadamente de 5.000 a 6.000 toneladas de taurina para uso comercial; o 50% utilizado na fabricación de comida de mascotas animais, e o outro 50% para aplicación farmacéutica.