Vitamin Market Report – March 16, 2025

Key Market Trends

The global vitamin market shows mixed movements with supply chain adjustments and inventory management strategies becoming crucial for industry players.

Vitamin K3: Firm Pricing Continues

Raw material costs for vitamin K3 keep rising (+2.3% WoW), forcing manufacturers to maintain strong price positions. Market analysts recommend:

• Monitor upstream manganese supply chains
• Consider mid-term contracts for price stability
• Evaluate alternative vitamin sources

Vitamin A: Bearish Sentiment Prevails

Weak demand continues for vitamin A with distributors focusing on inventory clearance. Current market features:

• 5-8% price discounts from major channels
• Increased spot transactions
• Production cuts expected in Q2

B-Complex Vitamins: Supply Tightens

Core factories implement new controls:

• B1 (Thiamine): Limited order acceptance
• B6: Minimum order quantities increased
• Market prices rising 0.5-1.2% daily

Niacin/Nicotinamide: Surging Demand

Supply constraints drive activity for:

• Niacin: +15% weekly trading volume
• Nicotinamide: Factory lead times extend to 6-8 weeks

Market Outlook

Industry experts predict continued volatility in vitamin markets through Q2 2025, particularly for:

• Energy metabolism-related vitamins (B-group)
• Antioxidant complexes
• Feed-grade micronutrients