Cholecalciferol Suppliers & Manufacturers
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What does available trade activity indicate for Cholecalciferol?
Cholecalciferol is classified under HS Code 2936.29. This falls under Chapter 29: Organic chemicals, specifically Heading 2936 (Provitamins, vitamins; natural or reproduced by synthesis (including natural concentrates) derivatives thereof used as vitamins, and intermixtures of the fore-going, whether or not in any solvent), under subheading: Vitamins; n.e.c. in item no. 2936.2, and their derivatives, unmixed.
* The data below is specific to the HS code, not the ingredient.
Suppliers
491
Across 56 countries
Shipments
3,616
from 2015 to 2026
Total weight
73.9M kg
7,407 TEU · standard 20-foot container units
Last shipment
6 months ago
Last updated at Feb 25, 2026
Growth
↑ 42%
Trade under 2936.29 has increased by 42% over the past 6 months
What does trade activity suggest about the Cholecalciferol supply chain?
Trade activity under HS 2936.29 indicates a large, active supply chain with 491 suppliers, 3,616 shipments, and roughly 74 million kg moved since 2015. China and India dominate, together accounting for over 70% of suppliers and shipments. Recent activity (2025-2026) from major players like Lonza, Jubilant, and Zhejiang Shengda suggests ongoing, robust trade flows. However, this data reflects the broader vitamin category, not cholecalciferol specifically. The presence of logistics intermediaries and companies known for other products means the signal is diluted. For formulation planning, treat this as evidence of a well-established vitamin supply network, not a cholecalciferol-specific market size or trend indicator.
What does the HS or HTS classification include, and where are its limits for Cholecalciferol?
HS code 2936.29 covers "Other vitamins and their derivatives," a broad category that includes cholecalciferol but also many other vitamin compounds and their derivatives. This classification is not cholecalciferol-specific; shipments under this code may contain vitamin A, E, K, or other vitamin-related products. The tree path confirms it falls under organic chemicals and provitamins/vitamins, but the subheading explicitly excludes vitamins listed elsewhere in 2936.2. For research purposes, this means trade volumes and supplier counts overstate cholecalciferol-specific activity. Any supply chain conclusion drawn from this data must account for the possibility that a significant portion of shipments are unrelated to cholecalciferol, limiting its use for precise ingredient-level market analysis.
Which suppliers are associated with Cholecalciferol trade?
| Supplier | Shipments | Top customer | Growth | Last shipment | |
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How concentrated or diversified does the supplier landscape appear for Cholecalciferol?
The supplier landscape appears moderately concentrated at the top but broadly diversified overall. The top 10 suppliers account for roughly 40% of total shipments, with Lonza Guangzhou Nansha (295 shipments), Jubilant entities (570 combined), and Cargill Animal Nutrition (232) leading. However, 491 total suppliers across 56 countries indicate a fragmented long tail. This suggests a market with established leaders but also many regional and specialized players. For procurement strategy, this implies multiple viable sourcing options exist, but the largest volumes flow through a limited set of major manufacturers and distributors. The presence of many small suppliers with 1-2 shipments suggests either niche players or entities incidentally captured under this broad HS code, requiring individual verification for cholecalciferol-specific capability.
Which supply risks or dependencies around Cholecalciferol require further diligence?
Key supply risks include geographic concentration in China and India, which creates potential exposure to regional disruptions, trade policy changes, or quality control variations. Several high-volume suppliers show stale activity (e.g., Cargill Animal Nutrition last shipped in 2022, Yifan Xinfu in 2016), indicating that historical volume does not guarantee current availability. The presence of logistics intermediaries and companies primarily known for other products (e.g., Athira Plywood, Visy Recycling) under this HS code signals that some listed suppliers may not be viable cholecalciferol sources. Further diligence should verify which suppliers actually manufacture or distribute cholecalciferol specifically, assess current production capacity, and evaluate quality certifications. The data does not confirm ingredient-specific supplier reliability, so direct supplier qualification is essential before procurement commitments.
Which sourcing geographies and trade lanes appear most relevant to Cholecalciferol?
China and India are the dominant sourcing geographies, with China having 211 suppliers and 1,718 shipments, and India having 63 suppliers and 1,091 shipments. Together they represent over 70% of all supplier activity. Belgium, the UK, and Japan also appear as notable secondary sources, with Belgium showing significant shipment volume (216 shipments) from established players like Lonza and DSM. Australia and Canada show meaningful weight volumes despite fewer shipments. The trade lanes appear primarily Asia-to-North America, with top customers like Glanbia, Provimi, and Jubilant Life Sciences USA indicating cross-Pacific and transatlantic flows. However, these lanes reflect the broader vitamin category, not cholecalciferol-specific routing, so they should inform general sourcing strategy rather than ingredient-specific logistics planning.
Which countries drive Cholecalciferol trade activity?
By shipment count
China
1,718 shipments
211 suppliers
27.7M kg total weight
India
1,091 shipments
63 suppliers
27.6M kg total weight
Belgium
216 shipments
16 suppliers
4.1M kg total weight
United Kingdom
111 shipments
15 suppliers
128.8K kg total weight
Japan
73 shipments
6 suppliers
51.8K kg total weight
Canada
71 shipments
43 suppliers
1.2M kg total weight
Australia
45 shipments
9 suppliers
6.6M kg total weight
Germany
30 shipments
15 suppliers
142.4K kg total weight
Indonesia
29 shipments
2 suppliers
1.4M kg total weight
Netherlands Antilles
22 shipments
3 suppliers
160.8K kg total weight