Vitamins and Additives Market Update - November 2025
The latest Monthly Market Pulse from Kemiex shows renewed activity in the vitamins and additives markets, driven by year-end contracting despite mixed signals in pricing. After months of price declines and de-stocking, certain products are now seeing upward momentum.
Vitamins
- Vitamin B9 surged +27% MoM, amid alleged raw material shortages and controlled supplier output.
- Vitamin E is consolidating between USD 5.8–8.8, following a near year-long slide to long-time lows, with potential for higher near-term inclusion.
- Other vitamins, including VD3 and VB6, show wide price spreads due to brand differences and shelf-life considerations.
- BASF has expanded its Vitamin plant in Shenyang, while Yimante scheduled maintenance on Vitamin E from mid-November to December.
Amino Acids
- L-Lysine experienced the largest monthly declines: -9% for Sulfate and -7% for HCl.
- Methionine prices softened despite Adisseo price hikes in China, while NHU commissioned its 70 kt/a DL-Methionine project.
- Meihua announced expansions for L-Threonine (300 kt/a) and L-Valine (90 kt/a).
- The EU implemented definitive anti-dumping duties on Chinese L-Valine (31.3–53.8%), following preliminary rates, reshaping trade flows and supplier market shares.
Market Overview
Global trade stabilization is supported by recent US deals with China, Switzerland, and LATAM partners, while domestic conditions show mixed supply and demand signals. Activity in vitamins and additives markets is expected to remain dynamic heading into the new year, with raw material constraints and geopolitical trade measures influencing pricing trends.
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