At present,Raw materials of Berberine HCL are being marketed in large quantities.But They have increased by at least 25% compared with last year.The reasons for the price increase are as follows:
First of all,as one of the prevention and treatment formulas of traditional Chinese medicine,it is said that berberine can prevent the COVID.The traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces of Phellodendron rose by about 80% compared with the same period last year,which led to the rise of the raw material Phellodendron.
Secondly, affected by the epidemic, the import of Fibraurea Stem was blocked, which also promoted the rise of raw materials.
Thirdly, the resources of Phellodendron are limited,and there may be a period of 5-7 years of tight supply.In the past few years before 2017,the price of Phellodendron decoction pieces and the purchase price of fresh Phellodendron peel were low,dampening the enthusiasm of farmers for planting.However,the harvesting of Phellodendron bark requires more than 8- 10 years of age,and the harvesting by farmers is also one-time stripping.It is expected that there will be a shortage in the supply of Phellodendron bark for about 5-7 years,and the supply in some areas will need to recover in about ten years.
The above three points are the reasons for the price increase of Berberine HCL.
In the Berberine HCL market this year,if there is no significant reduction in global demand,the price will continue to run at a high level and even continue to rise.However,if there is a significant reduction in demand and the domestic epidemic situation is quickly brought under control, the price of domestic Phellodendron bark raw materials may decrease