Parent Product
Vitamin B3
Last Updated
2026-06-17
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Niacin market coverage spans 45 countries.
- 280 exporter companies and 438 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 611 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 20 countries.
- 0 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- Page data last updated on 2026-06-17.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Niacin
Analyze 611 supplier-linked transactions across the top 20 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Niacin.
Niacin Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Niacin to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Niacin: Germany (+4277.4%), Argentina (+1122.1%), Vietnam (+227.9%).
Niacin Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-07, benchmark Niacin country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-12, countries with visible Niacin transaction unit prices: United Kingdom (117.44 USD / kg), United States (38.70 USD / kg), Slovenia (22.43 USD / kg), Netherlands (11.30 USD / kg), India (6.97 USD / kg), 8 more countries.
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | +9.6% | 123 | 4.94 USD / kg (336,500 kg) | 4.36 USD / kg (373,009.16 kg) | 5.03 USD / kg (494,339 kg) | 6.92 USD / kg (48,370 kg) | 6.87 USD / kg (148,436.01 kg) | 6.97 USD / kg (192,911.33 kg) | ||||||
| China | -18.1% | 111 | 4.23 USD / kg (199,066.2 kg) | 4.80 USD / kg (54,275 kg) | 4.21 USD / kg (70,428.2 kg) | 4.43 USD / kg (106,550 kg) | 4.23 USD / kg (49,900 kg) | 4.10 USD / kg (224,160 kg) | ||||||
| Costa Rica | -47.5% | 166 | - (-) | - (-) | 4.68 USD / kg (2,110.923 kg) | 4.70 USD / kg (1,300.261 kg) | 5.26 USD / kg (1,006.722 kg) | 5.36 USD / kg (1,647.579 kg) | ||||||
| Singapore | -21.6% | 27 | 4.95 USD / kg (62,950 kg) | 4.60 USD / kg (61,500 kg) | 4.60 USD / kg (13,000 kg) | 4.18 USD / kg (17,800 kg) | 4.16 USD / kg (23,375.1 kg) | 4.50 USD / kg (20,000 kg) | ||||||
| United States | -0.7% | 17 | 23.04 USD / kg (205.18 kg) | - (-) | 44.38 USD / kg (34.05 kg) | 34.93 USD / kg (40.19 kg) | - (-) | 38.70 USD / kg (863.99 kg) | ||||||
| Uruguay | - | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Switzerland | -45.3% | 90 | 4.97 USD / kg (27,000.12 kg) | 5.57 USD / kg (174,706 kg) | 5.85 USD / kg (492,120 kg) | 6.29 USD / kg (779,390 kg) | 5.74 USD / kg (369,014 kg) | 6.15 USD / kg (525,650 kg) | ||||||
| France | -15.1% | 45 | 5.50 USD / kg (61,157 kg) | 4.87 USD / kg (33,628 kg) | 4.40 USD / kg (12,712 kg) | 4.87 USD / kg (32,625 kg) | 4.28 USD / kg (68,518 kg) | 4.37 USD / kg (63,556.35 kg) | ||||||
| Netherlands | - | 6 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 4.70 USD / kg (22,000 kg) | 13.85 USD / kg (37,260 kg) | 11.30 USD / kg (37,260 kg) | ||||||
| Belgium | -43.2% | 3 | 4.78 USD / kg (760 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
Niacin Global Supply Chain Coverage
718 companies
280 exporters and 438 importers are mapped for Niacin.
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Niacin Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
280 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Niacin. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Niacin Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 280 total exporter companies in the Niacin supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-17
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: Vietnam
Supplying Products: Vitamin Raw Material, Single Vitamin Material, Vitamin B3 +1
(Malaysia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-17
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood PackagingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingOthersTrade
Exporting Countries: Indonesia
Supplying Products: Vitamin Raw Material, Single Vitamin Material, Vitamin B3 +1
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-07-09
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Germany)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-17
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingLogisticsTrade
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-20
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Services And Drinking PlacesOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingOthersTrade
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-17
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood PackagingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingTrade
Niacin Global Exporter Coverage
280 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Niacin supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Niacin Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
438 importer companies are mapped for Niacin demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Niacin Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-17
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Air TransportFreight Forwarding And IntermodalLand TransportOthersShipping And Water Transport
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-20
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-10-15
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Turkiye)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-17
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Animal ProductionBrokers And Trade AgenciesFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-17
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-09-02
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
438 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Niacin.
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Classification
Product TypeIngredient
Product FormCrystalline powder (unmixed)
Industry PositionVitamin / nutrient fortificant and supplement active
Market
Niacin (vitamin B3) is traded globally primarily as two closely related forms: nicotinic acid and nicotinamide (niacinamide), supplied as unmixed crystalline powders for dietary supplements, food fortification, and animal nutrition premixes. Unlike agricultural commodities, supply is driven by industrial chemical manufacturing capacity rather than harvest cycles, so production is generally year-round but can tighten quickly during planned plant shutdowns or unexpected outages. Publicly documented manufacturing footprints include major production in China (e.g., niacinamide production in Nansha; vitamin B3 producers in Zhejiang) and in Europe (e.g., niacin/niacinamide API-grade manufacture in Antwerp, Belgium). Market dynamics are shaped by end-use regulatory frameworks (supplement labeling and maximum intake considerations), quality/impurity expectations (pharmacopeial and food-grade specs), and the need for reliable multi-sourcing for uninterrupted premix and supplement manufacturing.
Major Producing Countries
- ChinaDocumented industrial production of niacinamide (vitamin B3) and vitamin B3 product portfolios from major suppliers (e.g., Lonza niacinamide plant in Nansha; Brother Enterprises vitamin B3 offerings in Zhejiang).
- BelgiumDocumented manufacture of niacin (nicotinic acid) and niacinamide for pharmaceutical use in Antwerp (Vertellus).
Major Exporting Countries
Supply Calendar
- Industrial synthesis (global):Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, DecYear-round production; supply tightness is more linked to plant maintenance/outages, regulatory actions, and logistics than to seasonality.
Specification
Major VarietiesNicotinamide (niacinamide), Nicotinic acid (niacin)
Physical Attributes
- Typically supplied as white to off-white crystalline powder or colorless crystals (depending on form and grade).
- Unmixed vitamin ingredient shipped in bulk packaging with moisture/light protection expectations.
Compositional Metrics
- Identity confirmation of form (nicotinic acid vs nicotinamide) to match labeling and intended use.
- Assay/purity (pharmacopeial/food-grade targets), moisture/water content, and impurity profile controls.
- Contaminant limits relevant to food/supplement use (e.g., heavy metals) and residual solvent expectations where applicable.
Grades
- Pharmaceutical/API grade (pharmacopeial compliance; cGMP expectations)
- Food grade / FCC-aligned specifications (where applicable)
- Feed grade / premix grade (including quality schemes used in animal nutrition supply chains)
Packaging
- Bulk cartons/drums with sealed inner liners (commonly around 25 kg class) for ingredient supply chains.
- Bulk woven bags (e.g., 500 kg class) for some feed/industrial distribution models where applicable.
ProcessingUsed as a dry blend component in premixes and tableting/capsule blends; dust control is relevant in handling.Form selection matters for tolerability in supplements: nicotinic acid is associated with flushing at supplemental doses, whereas toxicity profiles differ by form.
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Chemical synthesis -> crystallization -> drying/milling -> QC testing (spec/impurities) -> bulk packaging -> international distribution -> blending into premixes or supplement formulations -> finished goods packaging
Demand Drivers
- Dietary supplement formulations using vitamin B3 (notably niacinamide) as an active nutrient.
- Food fortification/enrichment programs and manufacturer-driven fortification of staple and processed foods.
- Animal nutrition premixes (niacin/niacinamide used as vitamin sources across species).
- Cosmetic and personal care demand for niacinamide as an ingredient (adjacent demand pool affecting capacity allocation for some suppliers).
Temperature
- Generally shipped and stored as an ambient, dry ingredient; protect from heat and moisture to maintain specification compliance.
- Packaging integrity and humidity control are critical to prevent caking and out-of-spec moisture.
Shelf Life
- Typically stable as a dry crystalline ingredient when kept sealed and protected from heat/light/moisture; buyer acceptance is usually tied to COA and retest/expiry dating set by the manufacturer.
Risks
Supply Concentration HighGlobal vitamin B3 availability can be disrupted quickly by capacity interruptions at key industrial producers (e.g., routine maintenance shutdowns), because supply is not buffered by harvest cycles and qualification of alternative suppliers can take time for regulated supplement and pharma supply chains.Qualify multiple suppliers across regions (and both forms where formulation allows), maintain safety stock for premix/supplement manufacturing, and monitor producer maintenance schedules and regulatory status.
Regulatory Compliance MediumSupplement and food fortification rules vary by jurisdiction (labeling, permitted claims, and maximum safe intake considerations). Regulatory non-compliance or inappropriate consumer-facing claims can trigger enforcement actions, delistings, or reformulation needs across multiple markets.Align formulations and labels to target-market rules; separate nicotinic acid vs niacinamide identity in specs and labeling; keep technical dossiers (COA, pharmacopeial/FCC references) market-ready.
Food Safety MediumIngredient quality failures (out-of-spec assay, impurities, contamination, or form misidentification) can cascade into large-scale supplement recalls or import detentions because niacin is used broadly in premixes and multi-ingredient blends.Use GMP-qualified suppliers, require lot-level COA, and implement third-party verification testing for identity, assay, and contaminant limits.
Market Volatility MediumPrices and lead times can swing with petrochemical feedstock costs, plant utilization changes, and logistics disruptions; tight markets may force buyers into spot procurement with higher quality and continuity risk.Use contracts with allocation clauses, diversify procurement channels, and lock in logistics capacity for critical manufacturing periods.
Sustainability
- Environmental footprint of chemical synthesis (energy use, emissions, solvent and waste/effluent management) rather than farm-level land-use impacts.
- Packaging waste and logistics footprint from global bulk shipment of powdered vitamins.
- Upstream chemical feedstock and utilities reliability (energy price spikes, compliance-driven curtailments) influencing operating rates.
Labor & Social
- Worker exposure risks during powder handling (respirable dust control, eye/mucous membrane irritation management).
- Supply chain integrity for supplements: mislabeling/substitution risk between niacin forms and quality system failures can create consumer safety events and recalls.
- Consumer harm risk from misuse of high-dose nicotinic acid supplements (flushing and other adverse effects), driving regulatory scrutiny and reputational risk.
FAQ
What is the difference between niacin and niacinamide?“Niacin” (vitamin B3) is a generic term that includes both nicotinic acid and nicotinamide (also called niacinamide). Nicotinic acid and nicotinamide have different side-effect profiles at supplemental doses; for example, nicotinic acid is commonly associated with skin flushing, while nicotinamide does not have the same flushing profile.
Why do some niacin supplements cause flushing?Flushing is a known, dose-related effect of nicotinic acid (a form of niacin) that can occur with supplemental intakes; NIH’s Office of Dietary Supplements notes that doses around 30–50 mg or more of nicotinic acid can typically cause flushing, which is unpleasant and may be accompanied by other symptoms in some people.
Is niacin used in animal feed trade as well as supplements?Yes. EFSA’s FEEDAP scientific opinions describe nicotinic acid and nicotinamide as effective sources of niacin in animal nutrition, reflecting their widespread use as vitamin inputs in feed premixes alongside human supplement and food-fortification demand.
Sources
Niacin Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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United Arab Emirates
Argentina
Bangladesh
Belgium
Bahrain
Bolivia
Brazil
Canada
Switzerland
Chile
China
Costa Rica
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