| Product | Region | Incoterm Basis | Price | Last Updated Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D3 | China | FOB | Usd 10,400.00/mt | August 2026 |
| Vitamin D3 | China | FOB | Usd 8,391.00/mt | July 2026 |
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Asia
In China, the average price of Vitamin D3 rose from ~USD 8,391.00/MT (FOB) in July to ~USD 10,400.00/MT in August, an increase of ~23.9%. The rise followed tighter supply, as several major manufacturers suspended quotations at the end of June and summer maintenance limited output in July. Feedstock costs also climbed, as producers reported higher prices for cholesterol and other raw materials, with the leading producer’s vitamin costs rising 61.55% in the first half. This pushed manufacturers to lift offers to protect margins. However, buyers restocked only as needed, and by late August supply became more adequate while price competition increased, pulling small-lot deals lower. Producers also noted that ordinary D3 remains highly cyclical, driven by capacity and competition.
Europe
European vitamin D3 prices stayed high through the quarter, as suppliers limited availability to support values. Buyers delayed large purchases because prices looked expensive, and high freight costs added to import costs. By early August, the market was stable but cautious, with only a few smaller suppliers offering small discounts to move stock. Most third-quarter volumes were already contracted, while fourth-quarter needs remained largely open, leaving room for softer deals later.
North America
North American buyers rely mainly on Chinese supply, so regional prices followed Chinese export offers during the third quarter of 2026. Tighter supply from China during the summer and higher shipping costs raised import costs early in the quarter. However, cautious buying from feed and supplement makers limited purchases, and softer Chinese offers in late August pointed to easing costs ahead.
Analyst Insight
According to Procurement Resource, Vitamin D3 prices are likely to soften from current levels as Chinese supply returns after maintenance and buyers hold back, though high feedstock costs should prevent a sharp drop.
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Asia
The Asian Vitamin D3 market remained stable, except for initial firmness driven by supply concerns and elevated production costs in the second quarter of 2026. Buyers were cautious, however, because many had already covered a large share of their quarterly requirements. By the mid-quarter, fresh orders slowed and sellers became more willing to move inventory. Trading activity picked up briefly in June ahead of a major pharmaceutical exhibition in Shanghai, but several producers later suspended quotations, which brought some supply caution back into the market.
Europe
The European Vitamin D3 market environment was relatively stable during April and May due to the presence of early contracted positions and fears about global supply. Declining market pressure was noticeable in June as buyers scaled down their spot buying activities, while distributors concentrated on their stock management operations. Pharmaceutical requirements represented the background consumption structure in the market, with vitamin D-based medicines available in Europe in the form of oral drops, capsules, and other forms. Nevertheless, such underlying demand was not enough to compensate for weakening short-term buying activity.
North America
North American Vitamin D3 markets shared the same trend as its counterparts as the prices stayed strong initially but became softer as inventory was released by producers and consumers held back making any further orders. The trade policy did not cause any initial disruption in the market as pharmaceutical products were eligible for exemption from the temporary 10.0% import surcharge imposed on general imports. Feed applications remained important because livestock formulations depend heavily on supplemental Vitamin D3, limiting substitution options during supply disruptions.
Analyst Insight
According to Procurement Resource, Vitamin D3 conditions are expected to remain stable to slightly firm as cautious inventory management balances persistent supplement, pharmaceutical, and feed demand.
Vitamin D3 is a natural form of vitamin D and is synthesized by skin on exposure to sunlight. It acts as an essential element in a number of biological processes such as regulation of calcium and phosphorus levels in the body, absorption of minerals for bone growth, proper functioning of immune system, etc. It is a common nutrient in dietary products as supplement to support immune system and bone growth.
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