Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Price Trend Q3 2025
In Q3 2025, the global Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) market reflected a firm and upward-trending sentiment, with distinct movement across Food Grade (Cyanocobalamin >99%) and Feed Grade (>1%) segments. Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Food Grade (Cyanocobalamin >99%) prices were supported by steady pharmaceutical and nutraceutical demand, tighter availability, and increased export inquiries from major consuming regions, keeping quarterly price fluctuations within a moderate 4-6% range. In contrast, Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin Feed Grade (>1%) experienced a milder but consistent upward adjustment driven by stable demand from feed and premix manufacturers, manageable inventory levels, and relatively controlled production output in China, resulting in fluctuations around 2-3% during the quarter.
Stable raw material markets, selective restocking activity, and constrained supply flexibility helped maintain upward momentum for both grades despite varied demand intensity across application sectors. Looking ahead, shifts in global supplement consumption, restocking patterns, and export competitiveness among Chinese producers are expected to shape Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) pricing dynamics into the next quarter.
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Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Export prices FOB Shanghai, China.
In Q3 2025, Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Food Grade (Cyanocobalamin, >99%, USP, Powder) and Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Feed Grade (>1%, Powder) prices in China experienced upward adjustments supported by firmer demand and relatively tighter supply conditions. Cyanocobalamin Food Grade price trend in China strengthened as active procurement from pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and fortified food sectors, coupled with limited production flexibility and higher export inquiries, pushed the market into the USD 1,420,000-1,460,000 per metric ton range.
Similarly, Vitamin B12 Feed Grade prices rose amid stable demand from the feed and premix industries, moderate inventory levels, and steady operating rates among manufacturers, keeping prices within the USD 12,300-12,700 per metric ton range. Market sentiment for both grades remained moderately bullish, supported by supply constraints, consistent downstream consumption, and improved export momentum. In September 2025, Cyanocobalamin Food Grade and Vitamin B12 Feed Grade prices increased by 4.98% and 2.18%, respectively, driven by firm procurement activity and controlled supply, with these dynamics expected to influence pricing trends heading into the next quarter.