The proper use of vitamins and amino acids in feed is now essential to exploit the genetic potential of intensive breeds. However, sourcing these materials is not easy because China supplies almost the entire European Union. We asked feed industry experts about the issue. Source: pixabay.com The main components of premixes are vitamins, trace elements, and amino acids. It is a fact that 75-80% of the vitamins used in Europe come from China, while only 20-25% are produced in the EU. There are two or three major European manufacturers, such as DSM, BASF, or Adiseo, who mainly produce fat-soluble vitamins, vitamin E, vitamin A, and vitamin D. The situation with vitamin E is a bit more nuanced than the others, as its production in the EU can reach 45-50%. For the other vitamins, which are not fat-soluble, and here mainly the B-vitamin group, the Chinese exposure exceeds 80%. The European exposure is currently at a level that cannot be changed overnight. The situation with amino acids ...