Vitamin B1 experienced a notable shift in market dynamics during the second half of 2025. After an extended upward cycle, prices eased briefly as demand softened and buying activity slowed. However, this pause proved short-lived. By the latter part of the period, prices rebounded sharply, driven by a fresh round of price increases announced by Chinese producers, who remained the dominant force in global Vitamin B1 supply. The full impact of U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports became increasingly apparent throughout H2 2025, raising landed costs significantly for North American buyers. As a result, previously available lower-cost sourcing options diminished, narrowing procurement alternatives and placing further pressure on buyers to secure supply at prevailing market prices. Trade flows reflected this shift, with spot availability tightening and buyer hesitancy gradually giving way to more active purchasing. On the supply side, no meaningful capacity additions were reported during the period, and the market remained concentrated among a limited number of Chinese manufacturers. Demand across feed, food, and supplement sectors held relatively steady, offering a limited downside buffer against supply-side pressures.
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The global Vitamin B1 market exhibited a volatile trend during Q2’25, characterized by early-quarter strength followed by a notable correction toward June. In Asia-Pacific, particularly China, prices firmed in April and May, supported by strong domestic demand from food and nutraceutical sectors, alongside aggressive restocking from international buyers amid anticipated trade policy changes. Elevated container freight rates and tight vessel availability further increased export costs, strengthening supplier pricing power. However, in June, the market reversed as global procurement slowed, inventories accumulated, and easing input costs weakened export offers. Europe mirrored this trajectory, with robust early-quarter restocking and competition with U.S. buyers tightening supply, while rising freight costs amplified import pressure. By June, sufficient inventories and declining logistics costs led to reduced buying activity and softer sentiment. In North America, preemptive purchasing ahead of potential tariffs and high freight costs drove early gains, but June saw demand cooling as inventories stabilized and buyers adopted cautious procurement strategies. Overall, the quarter reflected supply chain-driven volatility followed by demand-side normalization.
Vitamin B1 or thiamine is basically a vitamin found in food. It is a heat-labile and water-soluble essential vitamin, which belongs to the vitamin B family. It has antioxidant, erythropoietic, mood modulating, as well as glucose-regulating properties. It is manufactured as a dietary supplement and medication. Some of the food sources of Vitamin B1 are whole grains, legumes, and meats and fishes. Vitamin B1 is included in the World Health Organisation's List of Essential Medicines, the safest and most effective ones needed in a health system.
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In order to manufacture Vitamin B1 through the construction of thiazole ring, a preformed portion of pyrimidine is utilised. The construction of triazole ring takes place on this preformed pyrimidine portion to finally produce Vitamin B1.
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