DKSH Expands Partnership with Assessa to Distribute Botanical Ingredients Across China

DKSH’s High-Performance Materials division, a leading distributor of specialty chemicals and raw materials, has strengthened its partnership with Assessa through an exclusive distribution agreement covering mainland China. Under this agreement, DKSH will provide business development, marketing, sales, logistics, and distribution services for Assessa’s complete portfolio of plant-based ingredients tailored for the personal care industry.

Assessa pioneers the development and production of ingredients sourced from Brazil’s rare biodiversity and other sustainable plant resources, consistently upholding the highest standards of quality. The company leverages a highly skilled technical team, robust R&D capabilities, and an extensive network of collaborative laboratories across Brazil, supported by renowned scientists.

Assessa has entrusted DKSH with the expansion of its personal care business in mainland China. The two companies have already enjoyed over a decade of successful collaboration in nine Asia-Pacific markets, including Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. In each market, DKSH has delivered sustained growth through its strong regional presence, deep market insights, and integrated service offerings.

Through this expanded partnership, DKSH will leverage its extensive local expertise, omni-channel strategies, and broad distribution network in China to further strengthen Assessa’s market position. The collaboration will make Assessa’s full product portfolio accessible to customers across the region, meeting the growing demand for natural, sustainable, and high-performance ingredient solutions.

Daniel Barreto, CEO of Assessa, commented:"Our long-standing collaboration with DKSH has been highly successful, and expanding it to mainland China is a natural next step. DKSH has consistently delivered exceptional results across multiple Asia-Pacific markets, with a team known for its dedication and professionalism. Their support has been instrumental in growing our brand in the region. By combining Assessa’s high-quality, sustainable ingredients with DKSH’s market expertise and local insights, we are confident in replicating this success in China. This partnership will further strengthen our presence and enable us to provide local customers with best-in-class service. We are very optimistic about the future."

Michelle Delac, Vice President of Global Personal Care, High-Performance Materials at DKSH, added:"We are thrilled to expand our partnership with Assessa into mainland China. With our deep local market and regulatory expertise, along with our integrated marketing and sales capabilities, DKSH is well-positioned to support Assessa in business growth, explore new application opportunities, and deliver a more comprehensive product portfolio to personal care customers in the region."