VEGA Market Flash: Prices Rise on Geopolitics and Raw Material Pressure
The global vitamin market is entering an upward cycle, driven by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and rising raw material costs. Suppliers are tightening quotations and supply, while buyers are actively securing orders in advance. Market inquiries and transactions have significantly increased.
1. Vitamin Market Overview
In the past week, the vitamin market showed a clear upward trend. Influenced by Middle East geopolitical tensions, fluctuations in the petrochemical supply chain, and concerns over raw material availability, market sentiment improved rapidly.
Most manufacturers have adopted strategies such as quotation suspension, price increases, and controlled shipments, leading to tighter supply conditions. At the same time, buyers are accelerating procurement to hedge against further price increases.
As a result, both market inquiries and transaction volumes have increased substantially.
2. Key Vitamin Products Analysis
Strong Performers
- Vitamin A Market: Prices surged sharply, with delayed deliveries and tight channel supply supporting strong confidence
- Vitamin E Market: Prices rose rapidly, with transaction levels exceeding USD 10/kg and further upside expected
- Inositol Market: Suppliers suspended quotations or raised prices; delivery schedules extended to May–June, indicating tight supply-demand balance
Products with Upward Trend
- Vitamin K3 (VK3): Increased order volume and tight supply; manufacturers suspending quotations
- Choline Chloride Market: Prices fluctuate frequently due to raw material cost pressure
- Vitamin B2 (VB2): Supply tightening, prices rising above USD 9.76/kg
- Calcium Pantothenate Market: Collective quotation suspension pushing prices higher
- Vitamin D3 Market: Feed-grade prices increasing steadily; supply extremely tight
Stable or Slightly Fluctuating Products
- Vitamin C Market: Prices remain at low levels, while derivatives such as coated VC and VC phosphate rise significantly
- Biotin Market: Rebound from low levels; improved transactions in feed-grade products
- Vitamin B1 Market: High price levels with strong wait-and-see sentiment
- Vitamin B6 & Folic Acid: Partial quotation suspension, increasing market attention
- Niacin & Niacinamide Market: Prices stable, but supply remains tight
- Vitamin B12 Market: Slight price increase, currently with lower market focus
3. Market Outlook and Procurement Strategy
Under the combined influence of geopolitics and raw material costs, the vitamin market is expected to remain firm in the short to mid-term.
Recommendations:
- Focus on core vitamin products with 3–6 months structural support
- Avoid blind stocking across multiple categories
- Align procurement with real demand and operational capacity
- Continuously monitor geopolitical developments, raw material supply, and manufacturer allocation strategies
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