BASF Vitamin E Production Restarts Early: What Supplement Manufacturers and Buyers Should Know in 2025

In a critical update for the nutraceutical and food ingredient industries, BASF Nutrition has announced the early restart of its Vitamin E production, originally scheduled for early July but successfully brought forward to mid-May 2025.

The announcement, originally posted on BASF Nutrition’s official LinkedIn page, signals progress toward stabilizing global Vitamin E supply after the Force Majeure declared in late 2023 disrupted ingredient availability across multiple regions.

Why This Matters: A Turning Point in the Vitamin E Supply Chain

For supplement manufacturers, bulk ingredient buyers, and formulators, this development marks a significant shift. The early return to production offers hope in addressing the prolonged Vitamin E shortage that has impacted product development, cost planning, and time-to-market across the nutraceutical, food, animal feed, and personal care sectors.

However, it’s important to note that BASF’s Force Majeure has not yet been fully lifted. While production has resumed, certain key ingredients—namely Vitamin A Palmitate and synthetic Vitamin E acetate—remain under Force Majeure as of July 2025.

“Restart of production does not mean the Force Majeure can be lifted at that time. As mentioned before, we have to emphasize again that it will require several weeks to months after production re-start to ensure ‘business as usual,’ which includes replenishments of global, regional and local inventory levels.” — BASF Nutrition on LinkedIn

What Buyers and Manufacturers Can Expect in 2025

Despite the promising mid-May restart, a phased return to normal supply conditions is expected. The rebuilding of stock across global markets will take time, and suppliers will likely prioritize strategic customers and existing contracts first.

Key Takeaways for Manufacturers and Procurement Teams:

• Plan for a gradual inventory ramp-up. Availability will vary by region and distribution channel.

• Stay in close contact with your suppliers or BASF distributors to understand projected availability based on historical order volumes.

• Review your formulations and sourcing strategy. If your products rely heavily on natural or synthetic Vitamin E, consider short-term alternatives or adjusted timelines.

• Monitor updates directly from BASF through their Force Majeure status page and social channels.

BASF’s Commitment to Supply Chain Stability

As one of the global leaders in Vitamin E production and distribution, BASF is positioning this restart as more than just a recovery milestone—it’s a commitment to long-term reliability.

“With the re-start, we look forward to continue providing a reliable supply in the years to come. Our goal is to re-gain trust as a reliable and globally leading supplier of vitamin E.” — BASF Nutrition

For manufacturers navigating a volatile ingredient landscape, this proactive messaging is reassuring—and potentially pivotal for Q3 and Q4 production forecasting.

Next Steps for Buyers

If you’re sourcing Vitamin E at scale, or formulating products that depend on tocopherol variants, this is the time to:

• Audit current inventory levels and adjust reorder schedules accordingly.

• Reconfirm contracts and supply expectations with BASF or partner distributors.

• Coordinate across production and logistics teams to align with phased restock timelines.

Final Thoughts

While production has resumed, BASF’s Force Majeure remains in effect—especially for Vitamin A Palmitate and synthetic Vitamin E acetate. This distinction is crucial for procurement and planning purposes.

As inventory levels begin to rebuild in the coming months, procurement and production teams should remain proactive:

• Keep communication lines open with suppliers and logistics partners.

• Prepare for phased availability and regional variability.

• Align forecasts and production timelines with BASF’s recovery roadmap.

The mid-May 2025 restart marks a major milestone toward restoring global supply chain stability. For buyers and manufacturers, this update brings cautious optimism, but continued planning and communication remain essential. For those who rely on high-quality ingredients and predictable delivery, this development is an important milestone on the road back to normalcy.

For ongoing updates, be sure to follow the original BASF LinkedIn announcement and check for supply chain alerts at https://lnkd.in/dkpaDBBT.