Current
Ascorbic Acid
Significant price increases driven by higher corn prices. Market development depends on existing inventory levels in Europe.
Forecast
Prices are increasing
Product Pricing Outlook
Food / Feed
Current
Caffeine
The suspension of the tax rebate system in China is leading to rising prices. At the same time, availability is severely limited, with many manufacturers sold out until summer.
Forecast
Prices are increasing
Current
Citric Acid
Highly volatile market environment with sharply rising prices due to high raw material costs. Citric Acid Monohydrate is particularly in strong demand.
Forecast
Prices are increasing
Current
Glycine
Massive price increases, especially for food-grade qualities. Availability is very limited; new deliveries are expected from June/July onwards.
Forecast
Prices are increasing
Current
Lactic Acid
Rising freight costs (dangerous goods imports from China) are putting pressure on prices. Availability is currently stable, although delivery delays are possible.
Forecast
Prices are increasing
Current
Potassium Sorbate
After previously reaching a low price level, prices are rising moderately again, supported by high import volumes at the beginning of the year.
Forecast
Prices are increasing
Current
Sodium Benzoate
Market conditions remain uncertain, as the EU is reviewing potential anti-dumping duties. In addition, strong dependence on oil prices makes short-term price fluctuations likely.
Forecast
Prices are increasing
Current
Sucralose
Price adjustments due to reduced production at manufacturer Kanbo in the first quarter. For Q2, more moderate increases are expected despite persistently high raw material costs.
Forecast
Prices are increasing
Current
Taurine
Raw material shortages are causing supply stoppages by major producers. Further price increases and supply chain disruptions are likely.
Forecast
Prices are increasing
Current
Tricalcium Phosphate
Prices have increased moderately so far. However, manufacturers have announced further price increases, indicating rising costs in the medium term.
Forecast
Prices are increasing
Current
Xanthan Gum
Strong demand and rising raw material costs are driving prices. No short-term market easing is in sight.
Forecast
Prices are increasing
Current
Xylitol
Despite rising raw material costs, price increases have so far remained moderate due to weak demand in Europe.
Forecast
Prices are increasing
Jebsen & Jessen Life Science Inc.
128 South Tryon Street, Suite 1580 Charlotte,
NC 28202, USA
128 South Tryon Street, Suite 1580 Charlotte,
NC 28202, USA
Jebsen & Jessen Life Science USA is part of the Jebsen & Jessen Hamburg Group
