Weekly Supplement Ingredient Price Update – Nov. 18, 2024

In this week’s supplement ingredient price update for November 18, 2024, we highlight the latest market shifts and trends across key ingredients like creatine, L-carnitine, and vitamins. Stay informed about price fluctuations, industry changes, and upcoming promotions to make the best decisions for your business.

Creatine Monohydrate: Chloroacetic Acid Process VS Hydroxylacetonitrile Process

The production of creatine monohydrate primarily involves two methods: the chloroacetic acid process and the hydroxyl acetonitrile process.

The chloroacetic acid process is a mature technology with low costs, making it suitable for large-scale production. However, chloroacetic acid is toxic and poses safety risks due to potential pollution, necessitating strict waste management and operational guidelines. Creatine powder produced using this method tends to maintain stable pricing.

In contrast, the hydroxyl acetonitrile process is a newer, environmentally friendly, and safer technology. This method reduces the use of highly toxic raw materials, ensuring safer operations and higher chemical conversion rates. However, its industrial applications are somewhat limited due to higher raw material costs and incomplete technological adoption. Factories utilizing this method may experience longer delivery times.

Overall, the price of creatine monohydrate is not expected to fluctuate significantly in the short term.

• Creatine monohydrate 200 mesh powder: $6.3-7/kg

L-Carnitine Price Adjustments Unlikely

This week, factories producing L-carnitine are still controlling shipments. In the short term, prices for L-carnitine base, tartrate, and acetyl forms are unlikely to decrease. As of last Friday, the price of L-carnitine has risen to over $22/kg.

• L-carnitine tartrate powder: $19.5–21/kg
• N-acetyl L-carnitine HCl powder: $20–22/kg

Vitamin Market: Folate Prices Surge

This week, folate prices have surged significantly. Within three days, the price jumped from $27/kg to around $35/kg. Some manufacturers have suspended quotations and are awaiting further price increases. Nutri Avenue predicts folate powder prices will continue to rise.

• Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin) powder: $1,680–1,800/kg
• Vitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin) powder: $2,100–2,240/kg
• Inositol powder: $10–13.5/kg
• Vitamin B5: $9.5–12/kg
• CoQ10 powder: $195–210/kg
• Riboflavin sodium phosphate powder: $69–84/kg
• Vitamin B2 powder/granular: $37.5–40/kg
• Pyridoxal 5 phosphate powder: $158–172/kg
• Natural Vitamin E 700 IU: $45–49/kg
• Natural Vitamin E 1,1185 IU: $74–79/kg
• Natural Vitamin E 1,210 IU: $75–80/kg

Popular Supplement Ingredient Market Trends

• Taurine powder (anti-caking): $3.8–4.5/kg (prices stabilized after increases)
• L-glutamine powder: $9–9.8/kg
• Alpha-lipoic acid powder/granular: $41–46/kg
• Chondroitin sulfate powder: $37–40/kg
• Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) powder: $30–33/kg
• R-alpha lipoic acid sodium powder: $224–240/kg
• L-ergothioneine powder: $980–1,100/kg (slight downward trend)
• Ginger root extract (2.5% gingerols powder): $8–10/kg; 10:1 extract: $6.5–8/kg (lower market price)
• Kava extract (30% kavalactone powder): $302–310/kg
• Green tea extract (98% polyphenols, 70% catechins, 50% EGCG caffeine powder): $18–19/kg
• Natural caffeine powder (98% from green coffee beans): $61–65/kg
• Vine tea extract (98% dihydromyricetin, DHM powder): $42–45/kg

Promotional Supplement Ingredients List

* Valid: Nov. 18–24, 2024

Nutri Avenue’s promotional prices are valid for one week only. Prices vary by order quantity, but Nutri Avenue’s rates are always below market levels. ISO certificates are available for all products. Contact our sales team with specific order details for the most accurate quotes.

• Beta-alanine powder: $4–4.8/kg
• L-citrulline DL-malate powder (2:1): $7.8–9/kg
• Arginine alpha-ketoglutarate powder (AAKG 2:1): $12.5–14/kg
• Instant BCAA (2:1:1): $10–11/kg
• Magnesium citrate anhydrous (EP): $9–10/kg
• Magnesium bis-glycinate powder (11% purity): $9–10/kg
• Potassium citrate monohydrate powder: $3–3.2/lb
• Zinc bis-glycinate (20% purity): $8.5–10/kg
• Sucralose powder: $29–32/kg (noteworthy upward price trend)
• Green tea extract (98% caffeine powder): $78–82/kg; 50% caffeine powder: $28–31/kg
• Natural 5-HTP (from Griffonia Simplicifolia seeds): $88–95/kg
• Milk thistle extract (80%): $34–35/kg
• Rhodiola rosea extract (3% rosavins, 1% salidroside): $145–158/kg
• Apigenin powder (98%): $268–288/kg

Conclusion

The current market for supplement ingredients is experiencing varying price trends driven by production methods, raw material costs, and supply-demand dynamics. For instance, creatine monohydrate remains stable due to mature production techniques, while folate has seen a significant price surge in just a few days. Similarly, L-carnitine products are maintaining high prices, with no immediate signs of reduction, reflecting controlled factory shipments and robust demand.

Nutri Avenue’s promotional pricing offers savings on key ingredients such as beta-alanine, magnesium bis-glycinate, and L-citrulline DL-malate. The promotional rates remain competitive despite rising trends in specific items like sucralose and natural caffeine. Buyers are encouraged to capitalize on these discounts, valid for a limited time, to mitigate potential market fluctuations and secure high-quality ISO-certified ingredients.

Contact our sales team to get the most details about products.