US biotin prices declined through February 2026 as weak demand and ample imports eroded seller leverage. Buying interest from formulators and brand owners remained subdued, while a 19 February safety headline heightened caution among medically monitored consumers, accelerating the late-month downturn. Demand weakness was broad-based across nutrition supplements, personal care, and healthcare segments. Formulators increasingly shifted toward B-complex blends and reduced per-unit biotin usage, lowering standalone demand. High import dependence limiting domestic pricing power. Ample on-dock supply and no logistics disruptions added further pressure. Although the recent Middle East conflict raised freight and energy cost concerns, its immediate impact was muted due to oversupply and weak consumption. Near-term sentiment remains bearish, with cautious procurement and sufficient stocks expected to keep prices under pressure unless demand recovers or supply chains tighten.
Selenis has effectively manufactured recycled PET chips using terephthalic acid sourced from Circ®, a textile-to-textile recycler based in Virginia. The chip production took place through a series of batches at Selenis' pilot plant in San-Giorgio, Italy. By utilizing inputs recovered from polycotton textile waste, Selenis has created high-quality PET chip, which has been further processed into DTY yarn. This yarn will play a crucial role in product development as Circ prepares for additional capsule launches. Selenis is leveraging the success of this initial collaboration phase and is committed to advancing towards an offtake partnership to support Circ's inaugural industrial facility.
Eduardo Santos, Head of Corporate Strategy at Selenis, remarked that the monomer synthesis showed a performance comparable to virgin terephthalic acid. He expressed optimism about the consistent quality of Circ's monomer output and anticipated future commercial success. Santos pointed out that the Circ partnership complements Selenis's existing mission and goals for a more sustainable textile industry. He further stated their anticipation of expanding upon this collaboration and providing support for Circ's forthcoming commercial production trials.
