Market Overview
For the Quarter Ending December 2025
Vitamin K Prices in North America
In United States, the Vitamin K Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q4 2025, driven by increased input costs.
Vitamin K production costs increased due to a 2.7 % year-over-year CPI rise in December 2025.
Rising input costs for downstream industries, indicated by a 3.0 % year-over-year PPI increase in November 2025, impacted Vitamin K.
Vitamin K demand was supported by a 2.0 % year-over-year industrial production increase in December 2025.
Robust consumer spending, with retail sales up 3.3 % year-over-year in November 2025, boosted Vitamin K demand.
The North American animal feed market expanded in 2025, driving Vitamin K demand.
Crude oil prices declined considerably in Q4 2025 due to global oversupply, impacting energy feedstock costs.
US chemical imports and exports reached multi-year lows in 2025, reflecting trade uncertainties in Q4 2025.
Why did the price of Vitamin K change in December 2025 in North America?
Rising input costs for Vitamin K production were indicated by a 2.7% CPI increase in December 2025.
Strong consumer spending, evidenced by a 3.3% retail sales increase in November 2025, boosted demand.
Crude oil prices declined in Q4 2025 due to global oversupply, impacting some production costs.
Vitamin K Prices in APAC
In China, the Vitamin K Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q4 2025, driven by declining producer costs.
Vitamin K production costs decreased in December 2025, as the Producer Price Index declined by 1.9% year-over-year.
Naphtha feedstock spreads weakened towards the end of 2025, easing Vitamin K input costs.
Vitamin K demand outlook was mixed in Q4 2025, with robust industrial growth contrasting weak consumer spending.
Industrial production in China advanced by 5.2% year-over-year in December 2025, supporting demand.
Retail sales grew only 0.9% year-over-year in December 2025, alongside 0.8% CPI, indicating subdued consumer demand.
Manufacturing activity slightly increased in December 2025, following earlier contraction.
Raw materials inventories were sufficient in December 2025, after declining in October.
China's exports grew in 2025, with foreign orders rising in November 2025, boosting trade.
Why did the price of Vitamin K change in December 2025 in APAC?
Producer Price Index declined by 1.9% year-over-year in December 2025, reducing production costs.
Industrial production advanced by 5.2% year-over-year in December 2025, supporting demand.
Retail sales grew only 0.9% year-over-year in December 2025, indicating weak consumer spending.
Vitamin K Prices in Europe
In Germany, the Vitamin K Price Index remained stable quarter-over-quarter in Q4 2025, influenced by mixed macroeconomic signals.
Vitamin K production costs faced upward pressure in Q4 2025 due to elevated raw material and uncompetitive energy costs.
The Producer Price Index (PPI) declined by 2.5% year-over-year in December 2025, indicating decreasing input costs.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 1.8% year-over-year in December 2025, contributing to higher operational expenses.
Vitamin K demand outlook was mixed; the Manufacturing Index showed a contracting trend in December 2025.
Industrial production expanded modestly by 0.8% year-over-year in October 2025, offering slight support for Vitamin K demand.
Retail sales increased by 1.1% year-over-year in November 2025, boosting consumer-facing Vitamin K applications.
Weak export volumes and declining domestic orders in Q4 2025 negatively impacted Vitamin K trade flows.
Why did the price of Vitamin K change in December 2025 in Europe?
Production costs were influenced by elevated raw material and energy expenses in Q4 2025.
Demand was tempered by a contracting Manufacturing Index in December 2025 and weak export orders.
Lower producer-level input costs, indicated by a -2.5% PPI in December 2025, offset some cost pressures.
For the Quarter Ending September 2025 North America
In United States, the Vitamin K Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, driven by increased production costs.
Vitamin K production costs increased, influenced by a 2.6% year-over-year PPI rise in August 2025.
Natural gas prices strengthened throughout Q3 2025, contributing to higher energy feedstock costs.
Robust consumer spending, up 5.42% year-over-year in September 2025, supported Vitamin K demand for human nutrition.
Sluggish industrial activity, with 0.1% year-over-year industrial production growth in September 2025, tempered demand.
General inflation, indicated by a 3.0% year-over-year CPI increase in September 2025, raised raw material costs.
The 4.3% unemployment rate and declining consumer confidence in September 2025 impacted discretionary spending.
U.S. crude oil inventories remained near five-year lows in Q3 2025; natural gas inventories were expected to fall.
Why did the price of Vitamin K change in September 2025 in North America?
Increased production costs were driven by a 2.6% year-over-year PPI rise in August 2025 and strengthening natural gas prices.
Robust retail sales, up 5.42% year-over-year in September 2025, supported demand for human nutrition applications.
Sluggish industrial production, growing 0.1% year-over-year in September 2025, tempered demand from industrial sectors.
APAC
In China, the Vitamin K Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, influenced by declining producer prices.
Vitamin K production costs faced upward pressure from elevated natural gas and rising coal tar feedstock costs in Q3 2025.
Human nutrition Vitamin K demand dampened by -0.3% CPI and 89.6 consumer confidence in September 2025.
Pharmaceutical demand for Vitamin K strengthened in Q3 2025, driven by surging sector growth.
Animal feed demand for Vitamin K expanded in Q3 2025, despite the Manufacturing Index contracting in September 2025.
China's industrial production grew 6.5% year-over-year in September 2025, providing some support for Vitamin K demand.
Strong pharmaceutical raw material exports from China in Q3 2025 indicated robust international demand for Vitamin K.
The Vitamin K price forecast suggests continued downward pressure from weak domestic consumer spending and high energy costs.
Why did the price of Vitamin K change in September 2025 in APAC?
Producer prices declined 2.3% year-over-year in September 2025, reducing overall pricing power for Vitamin K.
Elevated natural gas and rising coal tar feedstock costs increased Vitamin K production burdens in Q3 2025.
Weak consumer confidence (89.6 index) and -0.3% CPI in September 2025 dampened consumer-facing Vitamin K demand.
Europe
In Germany, the Vitamin K Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, influenced by contracting manufacturing and lower producer prices.
Vitamin K production costs saw mixed trends in Q3 2025; petrochemical feedstock weakened, but raw material costs were elevated.
Industrial production declined by 1.0% in September 2025, indicating reduced demand for industrial chemical inputs like Vitamin K.
The Manufacturing Index was contracting in Q3 2025, reflecting a slowdown in manufacturing activity and weaker demand.
Retail sales rose 0.2% in September 2025, offering some support for human nutrition applications of Vitamin K.
Pharmaceutical sector output firmed and proved resilient in Q3 2025, providing stability for Vitamin K demand.
Ample European chemical inventories and low capacity utilization in Q3 2025 suggested downward pressure on prices.
Producer prices of industrial products decreased by 1.7% in September 2025, mainly due to lower energy costs.
Why did the price of Vitamin K change in September 2025 in Europe?
Lower producer prices, down 1.7% in September 2025, reduced Vitamin K manufacturing costs.
Contracting Manufacturing Index in Q3 2025 and declining industrial production weakened overall demand.
Ample inventories and declining German chemical export demand exerted downward pressure on prices.
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Product Description
Vitamin K refers to a group of fat-soluble compounds—primarily phylloquinone (Vitamin K₁) and various menaquinones (Vitamin K₂)—that play essential roles in biochemical carboxylation processes. Commercial Vitamin K is typically produced through controlled synthesis or natural extraction, depending on the specific form. Vitamin K₁ is often derived from plant oils through purification steps, while Vitamin K₂ forms such as MK-7 are commonly obtained via fermentation of select bacterial cultures. In its processed state, Vitamin K appears as a yellow to amber, hydrophobic material that is stable under low-light, low-moisture conditions.
Vitamin K is valued for its functional role as a cofactor in the activation of vitamin K–dependent proteins, which are integral to normal coagulation pathways and various physiological regulatory mechanisms. Its fat-soluble nature supports sustained bioavailability, and its chemical structure enables efficient participation in redox cycling during carboxylation reactions. Owing to these attributes, Vitamin K is widely used in dietary supplements, fortified foods, nutritional blends, and pharmaceutical preparations. Major application areas include nutritional support formulations, maternal and infant health products, and specialized health and wellness supplements aimed at maintaining normal physiological function and overall nutrient balance.
