PT. Brataco

What PT. Brataco does

PT. Brataco is an Indonesian private diversified group founded in 1968 and headquartered in Jakarta Pusat. It operates through three principal subsidiaries: PT. Distriversa Buanamas (DBM), which handles nationwide distribution of pharmaceutical and consumer products; PT. Ikapharmindo Putramas, which conducts pharmaceutical manufacturing; and PT. Ikafoods, which produces branded packaged food products under the Kokita brand (seasonings, sauces, condiments). The group also markets personal care products under the Mylea brand. Its manufacturing operations are GMP certified, with PT. Brataco counted among the first 20 companies in Indonesia to receive this certification, and the group is preparing for ISO 9000 certification.

The operational backbone of the group is its distribution platform, comprising 19 branch offices that reach approximately 30,000 outlets across Indonesia's archipelago. Brataco acts as the in-country distribution partner for several international principals, including Fresenius, Ciba-Vision, Groupe Lipha, Alberto Culver, and Bullivants, handling pharmaceutical and consumer health SKUs into the domestic market. Manufacturing is anchored by Ikapharmindo Putramas, while proprietary branded revenue is generated through Kokita (food) and Mylea (personal care).

Revenue is generated through three mechanisms: distribution margins on third-party international brands, manufacturing and toll income from pharmaceutical production at Ikapharmindo Putramas, and sales of the group's own Kokita and Mylea branded consumer goods. End customers span pharmaceutical wholesalers, modern and traditional retailers, food service operators, and Indonesian consumers. Management has stated a 15% return on investment target and articulated intent to pursue further expansion domestically and at the international level.

Name

PT. Brataco

Legal name

PT. Brataco

Website

https://brataco.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

PT. Brataco is a 1968-founded Indonesian group operating pharmaceutical distribution (19 branches, 30,000 outlets), pharma manufacturing (Ikapharmindo Putramas), and branded packaged food (Kokita) and personal care (Mylea) products for Indonesian consumers and retailers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Distribution

NAICS

Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers (42421), Food Manufacturing (311)

SIC

Food And Kindred Products (2000), Medicinal Chemicals & Botanical Products (2833)

akta.pro primary industry

Pesto, Cooking Pastes & Concentrated Flavor Bases Manufacturing (AFAKADAN)

Keywords

• Pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Consumer goods distribution
• Personal care products
• Packaged food products
• Ethical pharmaceuticals

Headquarters

HQ city

Jakarta Pusat

HQ country

Indonesia

HQ region

Asia

Offices22 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Distribution Services: As a distribution company, Brataco generates revenue through distributing pharmaceutical and consumer goods products (personal care, cosmetics, and food products) on behalf of principals/manufacturers across Indonesia

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Core offering

PT. Brataco is a diversified Indonesian manufacturer and distributor that produces ethical and OTC pharmaceuticals, personal care products, and packaged food products under its own brands, and operates PT. Distriversa Buanamas (DBM), a nationwide distribution arm serving nearly 30,000 outlets across the Indonesian archipelago. The company also distributes products on behalf of international and domestic principals.

Product overview

PT. Brataco is a diversified Indonesian conglomerate operating in pharmaceutical manufacturing, personal care products, and packaged food products. The company operates through multiple divisions: PT. Ikapharmindo Putramas manufactures ethical and OTC pharmaceuticals across therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, neurology, pulmonary, dermatology); PT. Distriversa Buanamas (DBM) provides nationwide distribution services covering nearly 30,000 outlets throughout Indonesia; the Kokita brand offers Indonesian food products (seasonings, sauces, pastes); and Mylea provides hair care products. Brataco holds Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certification and is pursuing ISO 9000 certification across all divisions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kokita: Specialty food products including seasonings, sauces, and pastes for Indonesian dishes. Segmented into three ranges: seasonings, sauces, and pastes.
• Mylea
• Ikapharmindo Putramas

Products and services

• PT. Ikapharmindo Putramas — Ethical and OTC Pharmaceuticals Ethical and OTC pharmaceutical specialties division producing prescription and over-the-counter medications across therapeutic categories including antibiotics (e.g., IKAMOXYL, Floxika, Ikaprim, Ikacillin), analgesics/antipyretics (Paracetamol, Ikacetamol, Antalgidon), vasodilators (ERGOTIKA, Vascuprax, Ginkgoforce), neurotropic vitamins (Enerbol, Ikaneuron, B-complex), antiallergics (Ikadryl), dermatology products (BIOLASTIN, Ikaderm, Cortisone Acetate), cough/cold remedies (Ikadryl DMP, Ikadryl Expectorant), and traditional products (Minyak Kayu Putih, Rivanol, OBH). For patients treated through healthcare providers and pharmacies across Indonesia.
• Kokita Specialty Food Products Indonesian specialty food products under the Kokita brand produced by PT. Ikafoods, distributed via DBM. Range includes seasonings (Fried Chicken Seasoning, Essential Seasonings A/B/C/D, Fried Rice Seasoning, Turmeric Rice Seasoning, Padang Curry Seasoning, Barbeque Marinade), sauces and condiments (Sweet and Sour Chilli Sauce, Chilli Sauce, Gado-Gado Sauce, Soya-Bean Sauce with Relish, Sambal Oelek, Satay Sauce, Tomato Sauce), and pastes (Salted and Sweetened Soya-Bean Paste). For Indonesian households and food service.
• Mylea Personal Care Products Hair care product brand carried by Brataco for distribution through DBM's salon and trade outlet channels across Indonesia.
• PT. Distriversa Buanamas (DBM) Nationwide Distribution Services Nationwide physical distribution service covering the entire Indonesian archipelago, operated by PT. Distriversa Buanamas (DBM). Specialized in distribution of pharmaceuticals and consumer goods including personal care, cosmetics, and food products on behalf of Brataco's own divisions and international/domestic principals (Fresenius AG, Ciba-Vision, Groupe Lipha, Alberto Culver, Bullivants Nature's Own, Gernetic, PT. Ikafoods/Kokita, PT. Niramas Utama/Inaco, PT. Rajawali Nusindo, PT. Supra Argoniagatama, PT. Mitrasatya Perkasa Utama, PT. Wijaya Putera/Pondan, Huki). Serves nearly 30,000 outlets including supermarkets, minimarkets, dispensaries, drugstores, beauty salons, sports clubs, hospitals (government and private), beauty clinics, and general stores. Offers same-day delivery for orders before 9:00 AM, 1-2 day delivery within Java, and 1-2 week delivery outside Java. For pharmaceutical and consumer goods principals seeking Indonesian market access.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 30,000 outlets served throughout Indonesia
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PT. Ikapharmindo PutramascoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndonesian pharmaceutical company providing Ethical and OTC Pharmaceutical Specialities and Personal care Products for salon and Trade outlets. Part of the Brataco group distribution network.
• Fresenius AGminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman pharmaceutical company whose pharmaceutical specialities are distributed through DBM network in Indonesia.
• Ciba-VisionminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwiss ophthalmic products company distributed through DBM network in Indonesia.
• Bullivants Natural Health ProductsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAustralian company providing Nature's Own Health Supplements distributed through DBM network.
• Groupe LiphaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrench pharmaceutical company whose products are distributed through DBM network in Indonesia.
• Gernetic International Lab.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndonesian distributor of Gernetic Skin care products for beauty salons and trade outlets through DBM network.
• Alberto CulverminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrench cosmetics company whose products are distributed through DBM network in Indonesia.
• PT. IkafoodscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProduces Kokita Specialty Food products including seasonings, sauces and pastes distributed through DBM network.
• PT. Wijaya PuteraminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndonesian company producing Pondan Rice Flour products distributed through DBM network.
• PT. Mitrasatya Perkasa UtamaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProduces Mr. P. Peanuts distributed through DBM network across Indonesia.
• PT. Niramas UtamaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProduces Inaco Confectionery and Food Products distributed through DBM network.
• PT. Supra ArgoniagatamaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProduces San Bean Peanuts distributed through DBM network across Indonesia.
• PT. Rajawali NusindominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProduces condoms distributed through DBM network in Indonesia.
• Huki ProductsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndonesian baby products manufacturer whose products are distributed through DBM network.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• PT. Dexa Medica: Indonesian pharmaceutical manufacturer focused on ethical and OTC products with nationwide distribution. Direct peer in pharma manufacturing with similar therapeutic categories to Brataco's Ikapharmindo.
• PT. Enseval Putera Megatrading: Indonesia's largest pharmaceutical distributor (Kalbe Farma's distribution arm), operating a nationwide network similar to Brataco's DBM. Direct peer in pharma and consumer goods distribution across the Indonesian archipelago.
• PT. Anugrah Argon Medica: Major Indonesian pharmaceutical and consumer goods distributor serving hospitals, pharmacies, and retailers nationwide. Directly comparable to DBM in business model and customer base.
• PT. Mensa Binasukses: Indonesian pharmaceutical and consumer goods distribution company with nationwide coverage. Closely comparable to DBM in distribution model, customer mix, and Indonesia-wide reach.
• PT. Mustika Ratu Tbk: Indonesian personal care and cosmetics manufacturer with established salon-channel brands. Comparable to Brataco's Mylea hair care and BIOLASTIN skin care portfolio in product category and beauty salon distribution.
• PT. Tempo Scan Pacific Tbk: Indonesian pharma and consumer goods company producing prescription drugs, OTC, and personal care products (e.g., Marina, Bogs). Comparable mid-cap Indonesian conglomerate with pharma manufacturing and consumer brand portfolio similar to Brataco's.

Broad incumbents

• PT. Kalbe Farma Tbk: Indonesia's largest pharmaceutical company, with pharma manufacturing, distribution (via Enseval), and consumer health brands. A broader incumbent whose multi-category portfolio and scale parallel Brataco's diversified approach.
• PT. Indofood Sukses Makmur Tbk: Indonesia's largest packaged food and beverage company with brands like Indomie, Pop Mie, and ABC sauces. Overlaps with Brataco's Kokita brand in seasonings/sauces but operates at much larger scale as a broad incumbent.
• PT. Kimia Farma (Persero) Tbk: State-owned Indonesian pharmaceutical manufacturer and largest pharmacy chain operator. Broader incumbent with manufacturing, distribution, and retail pharmacy operations that overlap Brataco's pharmaceutical manufacturing and DBM distribution.

Regional players

• PT. Sasa Inti (Sasa): Indonesian seasonings and condiments manufacturer (MSG, sauces, spices). Directly comparable to Kokita brand in product category and Indonesian market focus, with similar scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

Investments

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