Vitamin markets: Extremely volatile, especially vitamin A and E

Since the incident at a Western vitamin manufacturer in Germany a few weeks ago, the market for vitamin E and A has been very volatile and prices have gone up significantly. As this manufacturer has a significant market share for vitamin A and their product allocation for existing contracts is very tight, buyers have to go out to the market to secure (a part of) their Q3 and Q4 needs now. Prices are therefore firming as we speak. Learn more in this week’s feed additives snapshot (week 34).