Weekly Trade Information-163

author: SNC | Good Fortune

2025-09-12

Vitamin C Content Far Exceeds Lemons! Can This Australian Fruit Become the Next Superfruit?

As its nutritional components continue to be discovered, the Kakadu plum is quietly leading a new trend in the global health and beauty industries due to its unique nutritional value and medicinal potential. The Kakadu plum possesses anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antioxidant properties. Since 1990, it has gained increasing popularity for its health benefits and has become a commercial product. Currently, Kakadu plum is widely used in functional foods, health products, and cosmetics. Its main bioactive components include vitamin C, tannins (ellagic acid, corilagin, punicalagin, geraniin, chebulic acid, etc.), and flavonoids (quercetin, rutin, catechin, naringenin, luteolin, etc.).

Compared to other fruits, Kakadu plum has an extremely high vitamin C content (191.83 mg/g freeze-dried weight), which is 5 times that of desert limes, 21 times that of lemons, 100 times that of oranges, and 800 times that of blueberries [3]. Eshetu et al. reported that Kakadu plum maintains high levels of ellagic acid (46.6 mg/g freeze-dried weight) and gallic acid (5.10 mg/g freeze-dried weight) even in freeze-dried form, far exceeding those in lemons, oranges, and blueberries. Numerous studies have now demonstrated the antioxidant and antibacterial effects of Kakadu plum.

(Source: Food Research Institute FTA)

Functions of Apple Pectin

Antioxidant
The polyphenolic compounds in apple pectin have free radical-scavenging effects, helping to combat oxidative stress.

Promotes Digestion
Apple pectin can increase the diversity of gut microbiota and speed up the passage of food through the intestines, thereby promoting digestion.

Relieves Constipation
Apple pectin absorbs water and expands, forming a gel-like substance in the intestines that increases stool volume and moisture, thus relieving constipation.

Lowers Cholesterol
Apple pectin can adsorb bile acids, reducing the absorption of cholesterol in the small intestine and thereby lowering blood cholesterol levels.

Boosts Immunity
Apple pectin stimulates the body to produce interferons to some extent, enhancing the body's antiviral capacity and achieving an immune-boosting effect.

Removes Heavy Metals
Apple pectin can expel heavy metals and radioactive isotopes (such as cesium-137) from the body. The principle lies in pectin's negative charge, which attracts positively charged heavy metals in the gastrointestinal tract. Pectin acts like a scavenger, binding to heavy metals and carrying them out of the body, preventing these pollutants from continuing to circulate within.

(Source: Chemical Book)

Pectin

Erythritol

Price Trends

Stevia: The market trend is relatively stable and steady.
Sucralose: Sucralose distributors are currently focusing on digesting inventory, with a slight upward price trend. The market outlook is not optimistic.
Erythritol: The overall trend for erythritol is stable with no changes.
Maltodextrin: Due to the sluggish market, maltodextrin is on a downward trend, but it is expected to start rising after October.
Carnitine Series: Factories are gradually resuming production, and prices are stable.
Vitamin C: Prices are stable, with a focus on shipments.
Povidone-Iodine, Potassium Iodide, Sodium Iodide Series Products: Operating steadily.
Silymarin Extract 80UV: Affected by raw materials, prices have been adjusted downward.

(Source: Email)

Threonine Domestic Prices Slightly Increased; Tylosin/Tilmicosin Supply Tightens, Prices Expected to Rise

Threonine: Recently, some factories have slightly increased domestic prices after a period of decline. Export prices remain stable, with increased inquiries but overall orders relatively modest. Due to the Nanjing VIV exhibition this week, many factories have suspended quotations and adopted a wait-and-see approach. Follow-up market order situations will be monitored.

Tylosin Tartrate/Tilmicosin: This week, major manufacturers have tightened both prices and delivery times. Market inquiries and procurement prices are active, and inventory is low. As demand is expected to grow, factories are anticipated to steadily raise prices. Current factory quotations are around 295 yuan for tylosin powder and 330 yuan for tilmicosin.

(Source: Hangzhou Weiga)

L-Threonine

Probiotics

Probiotics Expand to Southeast Asia: How Life-Space Is Charting a New Curve in Health Consumption

To explore new markets, Life-Space recognizes the importance of channels. Corrine, Life-Space's e-commerce platform manager, and Rachel, the marketing head, recalled that in 2020, Life-Space identified the potential of the health consumption market in Southeast Asia and entered the market via Shopee.

Continuous efforts in the Southeast Asian market have yielded results for Life-Space. After entering the Malaysian market, the brand's growth exceeded initial expectations and achieved steady progress through accumulated experience. Life-Space believes that Southeast Asia's significant young population dividend is driving rapid expansion in health consumption, and this demographic is the main force in the market.

(Source: Xia Guang She)

Breaking News: Spain Issues Ban: All Ships Prohibited from Docking!

On Monday (September 8), local time, Spain decided to increase pressure on Israel by announcing a ban on all ships, including container vessels, transporting weapons and supplies to Israel from docking at Spanish ports. Spain also denied entry to all aircraft carrying defense materials to Israel and implemented other measures to restrict travel and entry of Israeli officials into Spain.

It is reported that Turkey took similar action last month, expanding its trade embargo against Israel. It closed its ports to all ships linked to Israel (including those owned by Israeli companies and those bound for Israel) and prohibited Turkish vessels from sailing to Israel.

(Source: Foreign Shipping Talk)