Greenhai Weekly Market Report March 24 – 31 , 2026
1. Geopolitical & Energy Update
Recently, former U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Iran is currently engaged in dialogue with the United States. The U.S. will wait and see whether a proper agreement can be reached and whether the Strait of Hormuz can be reopened. If not, Trump warned, Iran will face sustained and intense pressure from the U.S.
According to reports, the impact of the Middle East conflict on global supply chains is spreading beyond the energy sector to the broader chemical industry chain. Methanol, a key raw material connecting energy and manufacturing, has recently seen a notable increase in international prices.
2. South Korea Bans Naphtha Exports
Foreign media reports indicate that South Korea imposed a full ban on naphtha exports starting March 27 at midnight, in an effort to ease domestic supply shortages. The ban is currently set to last for five months.
3. Vitamins Market
Last week, prices rose rapidly for multiple products in the vitamin sector:
Vitamin A (VA):
Domestic suppliers adopted mixed high-and-low pricing strategies, with limited availability through distribution channels.
Vitamin E (VE):
Prices rose steadily amid tight supply.
Calcium Pantothenate
Transaction prices continued to climb.
Vitamin B1 (VB1):
Manufacturers suspended price quotations, leading to increased market attention and stronger transaction prices.
Vitamin C (VC):
Producers raised prices, and transaction prices began to rise accordingly.
4. Amino Acids Market
Overall market conditions remained strong last week:
L-Lysine HCL (98.5% and 70%)
Producers continued to quote higher prices, with some orders already scheduled for delivery in the third quarter. Combined with firming corn prices, manufacturers raised quotations consecutively, with some suspending quotes and focusing on fulfilling existing orders.
L-Threonine
Producers adjusted export quotes upward and limited order taking. Domestic purchasing sentiment remained strong, while some traders showed reluctance to sell, leading to higher quoted prices. Market participants are closely watching domestic order activity and export trends. Threonine prices are expected to remain strong.
Methionine
Upstream producers controlled volumes, and distribution market quotes continued to rise. Prices are expected to stay strong in the near term.
5. Food Additives Market
Sweeteners:
Sucralose
Transaction prices rose due to raw material market conditions, with further increases possible.
Sodium Saccharin
Prices continued to rise due to raw material constraints.
Nutritional Fortifiers
Creatine Monohydrate
Prices are expected to keep rising given current market conditions. Transaction prices remained stable, with deliveries scheduled through mid-April.
6. Dicalcium Phosphate & Raw Materials
The dicalcium phosphate market was stable last week, supported by strong cost fundamentals. Prices are expected to remain high in the near term, with market attention turning to raw material price trends and supply-demand dynamics. Meanwhile, raw material sulfuric acid remained in tight supply, with prices staying elevated.
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