DKSH Expands Exclusive Distribution Agreement With Assessa in China

DKSH has expanded its exclusive distribution agreement with Assessa, a leading Brazilian company specializing in sustainably sourced botanical ingredients, to Mainland China. Through this partnership, DKSH will strengthen the growth of Assessa’s personal care ingredients portfolio in the Chinese market, building on a successful collaboration across Asia-Pacific.

Shanghai, China, January 19, 2026 – DKSH’s Business Unit Performance Materials, a leading distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients has expanded its partnership with Assessa through an exclusive distribution agreement covering Mainland China. DKSH will provide business development, marketing, sales, logistics, and distribution services for Assessa’s full product portfolio of botanical ingredients for applications in the personal care industry.

Assessa pioneered the development and production of ingredients derived from exotic Brazilian biodiversity and other sustainable botanical sources, while maintaining high quality standards. The company is supported by a highly qualified technical team and a strong research, development and innovation structure, bringing together renowned scientists and a broad network of partner laboratories across Brazil. 

Assessa has entrusted DKSH to grow its personal care business in Mainland China, following more than ten years of successful collaboration across nine markets in Asia-Pacific. This includes Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam, where DKSH has delivered consistent growth through its extensive regional coverage, strong market knowledge, and integrated service offering.

Through this partnership, DKSH will leverage its deep local expertise, omni-channel approach, and extensive distribution network in Mainland China to further strengthen Assessa’s footprint in the market. By bringing Assessa’s full portfolio to customers across the region, the collaboration responds to growing demand for natural, sustainable, and high-performance ingredient solutions.

Daniel Barreto, CEO, Assessa, commented: “Our decision to expand our partnership with DKSH into Mainland China is a natural step following years of exceptional collaboration. DKSH already represents Assessa in several markets in Asia-Pacific, delivering fantastic results through a team that is consistently committed and highly competent. Their support has been instrumental in developing our brand across the region over the years. By combining Assessa’s high-quality, sustainable ingredients with DKSH’s deep market knowledge and local expertise, we are confident we will replicate this success. We expect this partnership to strengthen our footprint in China and provide the best possible service to local customers. We certainly see a bright future ahead.”

Michelle Delac, Vice President, Global Personal Care Industry, Performance Materials, DKSH, commented: “We are pleased to extend our partnership with Assessa into Mainland China. Leveraging our deep local market and regulatory expertise, together with our integrated marketing and sales capabilities, DKSH is well positioned to develop Assessa’s business, explore new application opportunities, and support the expansion of its product pipeline for personal care customers the region.”