Dharma Samudera Fishing Industries

What Dharma Samudera Fishing Industries does

PT Dharma Samudera Fishing Industries Tbk (DSFI) is an Indonesia-headquartered seafood processor and exporter, publicly listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange and operating since 1973. The company's core activity is collecting, buying, processing, marketing and trading seafood products, evolved from an origin in skipjack and red snapper catching and trading into an integrated fish-processing operation. Production runs across two factories in Jakarta (Tanjung Priok) and Kendari, with more than 500 employees and a portfolio covering more than 20 species—tuna, octopus, mahi-mahi, red snapper, grouper, cobia, kingfish, emperor, gold band snapper, parrot fish, slipper lobster, cuttlefish, squid, barramundi, milk fish and others—processed into fillets (skin-on, skinless, boneless, co-treated), steaks, whole gutted forms and sushi toppings.

The business model is a B2B export-oriented commodity processor; revenue is generated through transaction-based sale of processed seafood to international buyers. End markets span more than 20 countries across 5 continents, served via direct enterprise sales rather than branded retail. DSFI pursues a horizontal go-to-market strategy addressing the global processed-seafood buyer segment, with differentiators anchored on 40+ years of category experience, broad SKU coverage across species and cuts, international quality certifications and a sustainability program via AP2HI membership aimed at MSC certification for tuna.

Operating leverage is modest: two factory locations, ~500 employees, and a stable SKU portfolio, with no subsidiary structure, no M&A history, and no disclosed recurring-contract or subscription pricing. Customer names are not disclosed in the available source data, indicating a fragmented, relationship-driven buyer base. Recent governance activity has added independent commissioners with risk-management and digital backgrounds, signaling a slow pivot toward more formalized oversight and potentially digital enablement, while the underlying processing operations remain conventional.

Name

Dharma Samudera Fishing Industries

Legal name

PT Dharma Samudera Fishing Industries Tbk

Website

https://dsfi.id

Company type

Public

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

PT Dharma Samudera Fishing Industries (DSFI) is an Indonesian publicly listed seafood processor and exporter with 40+ years of history, operating two factories in Jakarta and Kendari and supplying processed fish products—tuna, octopus, snapper, grouper and more—to international B2B buyers in over 20 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Seafood Processing

NAICS

Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging (31171)

SIC

Prepared Fresh Or Frozen Fish & Seafoods (2092)

akta.pro primary industry

Surimi & Minced Fish Products (Imitation Crab, Fish Paste) (AFANADAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fresh & Frozen Seafood Fillets (Portioned, Skinless/Boneless) (AFANALAA), Seafood Specialty & Premium Cuts (Loins, Steaks, Portions for Foodservice) (AFANALAL), Shellfish Value-Added Products (Shucked Oysters, Mussels, Clams; Cooked/Marinated) (AFANALAK), Frozen Meat, Poultry & Seafood Wholesale (AFAIAHAF)

Keywords

• Seafood processing
• Frozen fish export
• Tuna processing
• Cephalopod processing
• Marine products trading

Headquarters

HQ city

Dki Jakarta

HQ country

Indonesia

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Seafood Processing and Export: DSFI collects, buys, processes, markets and trades seafood products. The company expanded into integrated fish processing business producing added-value products. Focus on export market with products including fish fillet, tuna, octopus, cuttlefish and other seafood products.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

DSFI is a publicly listed Indonesian seafood processor and exporter that collects, buys, processes, markets and trades a wide range of seafood products including tuna, octopus, mahi-mahi, red snapper, grouper, cobia, kingfish, parrot fish, cuttlefish, squid, slipper lobster and other species. The company operates two processing factories in Jakarta and Kendari with more than 500 employees, producing value-added products in multiple forms such as fillets (skin-on, skinless, boneless, co-treated), steaks, and whole gutted forms. Its products are exported to international buyers across more than 20 countries on 5 continents.

Product overview

Dharma Samudera Fishing Industries (DSFI) is a leading seafood processor and exporter with over 40 years of experience. The company operates two processing factories in Jakarta and Kendari with more than 500 employees. DSFI offers an integrated fish processing business that produces value-added seafood products including tuna, octopus, mahi-mahi, red snapper, grouper, cobia, kingfish, emperor, parrot fish, slipper lobster, and various other species. Products are processed into multiple forms such as fillets (skin-on, skinless, boneless, co-treated), steaks, and whole gutted forms. The company has market coverage across more than 20 countries on 5 continents and is committed to sustainable fisheries through its membership in AP2HI (Indonesian Pole & Line and Handline Fisheries Association) with MSC certification goals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tuna Premium tuna processed as fillets and other value-added forms, sourced from sustainable fisheries including fisheries participating in the AP2HI FIP program pursuing MSC certification. Sold to international B2B seafood buyers.
• Octopus Processed octopus products including cut boiled, sliced, and whole boiled varieties, offered to international B2B seafood buyers.
• Mahi-Mahi (Lamadang) Dolphinfish processed as fillets with skin-on co-treated or skinless portion cuts, supplied to international B2B seafood buyers.
• Red Snapper / Scarlet Snapper Premium snapper species processed into various fillet cuts and whole gutted forms for international B2B seafood buyers.
• Grouper Grouper fish processed as fillets in various forms including natural skinless co-treated, portion cuts, and whole gutted, for international B2B seafood buyers.
• Gold Band Snapper (Kunir) Gold band snapper processed as fillet natural skin-on or skin-on co-treated products for international B2B seafood buyers.
• Cobia (Gabus Laut) Cobia fish processed as fillet natural skinless boneless for international B2B seafood buyers.
• Kingfish (Tenggiri) King mackerel processed as fillet portion skinless boneless, steaks, and whole gutted forms for international B2B seafood buyers.
• Emperor (Putihan/Lentjam) Emperor white snapper processed as fillets in various cuts and whole gutted forms for international B2B seafood buyers.
• Parrot Fish (Ikan Kakatua) Parrot fish processed as steaks, fillets (natural skin-on boneless, natural skinless boneless, portion skin-on boneless), and whole gutted forms for international B2B seafood buyers.
• Slipper Lobster (Lobster Kipas/Cipoy) Slipper lobster processed as lobster meat or whole round forms for international B2B seafood buyers.
• Whiting / Kisu Whiting fish processed as butterfly cut boneless headless or fillet boneless for international B2B seafood buyers.
• Red Mullet (Jenggot) Red mullet processed as fillet skin-on boneless for international B2B seafood buyers.
• Red Emperor (Kakap Bagong/Bongkok) Red emperor fish processed as fillet skin-on for international B2B seafood buyers.
• Cuttlefish (Sotong) Cuttlefish processed as head, whole cleaned, fillet skinless roll style, and sliced sushi topping for international B2B seafood buyers.
• Corvina (Gogokan) Corvina processed as fillet natural skin-on boneless for international B2B seafood buyers.
• Barramundi (Kakap Putih) Barramundi processed as fillet skin-on and portion cut for international B2B seafood buyers.
• Red Snapper Bohar (Ahang) Red snapper bohar processed as fillet portion skin-on in natural and co-treated forms for international B2B seafood buyers.
• Squid (Cumi-Cumi) Squid processed as whole round co-treated or whole round natural for international B2B seafood buyers.
• Needlefish (Julung-Julung) Needlefish processed as fillet skin-on boneless or whole round beak off for international B2B seafood buyers.
• Red Belly Fusillier (Pisang-Pisang) Red belly fusillier processed as whole gutted and scaled or fillet boneless for international B2B seafood buyers.
• Milk Fish (Bandeng) Milk fish processed as whole gilled and gutted for international B2B seafood buyers.
• Ruby Snapper (Kunir Mata Besar) Ruby snapper processed as fillet natural skin-on co-treated or fillet portion skin-on co-treated for international B2B seafood buyers.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• AP2HI (Indonesian Pole & Line and Handline Fisheries Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDSFI is actively involved as a member of AP2HI to conduct FIP (Fisheries Improvement Project) program, working towards achieving MSC (Marine Stewardship Council) certification on their tuna products. AP2HI's FIP aims to improve sustainable fishing practice and impact for long-term. AP2HI actively stimulates and guides its member companies with the implementation of the various FIP activities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Pacific Seafood Group: US-based vertically integrated seafood harvester and processor selling frozen fillets, portions, and value-added seafood globally. Comparable to DSFI in product form (fillets, portions, whole) and export B2B model.
• Iberconsa: Spanish frozen seafood processor specializing in cephalopods (octopus, squid, cuttlefish) and finfish for European retail and foodservice. Comparable to DSFI in cephalopod and finfish processing and value-added frozen export model.
• Nissui (Nippon Suisan Kaisha): Japanese seafood giant producing processed tuna, surimi, and frozen seafood for global markets. Comparable to DSFI in product mix (tuna, fillets, value-added seafood) and export-driven B2B model.
• High Liner Foods: North American frozen seafood processor and distributor selling value-added fillets, portions, and breaded products to retail and foodservice. Comparable to DSFI in B2B value-added seafood processing and export-like distribution to international buyers.
• Maruha Nichiro: Japan's largest seafood company, operating global fishing, processing, and distribution of tuna, salmon, and shellfish. Comparable to DSFI as a vertically integrated seafood processor with global export reach.
• Siam Canadian Group: Thai frozen seafood manufacturer and exporter producing shrimp, squid, octopus, and finfish for Asian, European, and US markets. Comparable to DSFI in Asian emerging-market export model with similar product portfolio (octopus, cuttlefish, finfish).
• Charoen Pokphand Foods Indonesia: CP Indonesia operates integrated seafood and aquaculture operations, exporting value-added seafood products. Comparable to DSFI as an Indonesian-based seafood processor with export focus and similar regulatory environment.
• Thai Union Group: Thai Union is one of the world's largest seafood processors and exporters, producing tuna, shrimp, and value-added seafood for global markets. Most directly comparable to DSFI in scale, B2B export motion, and tuna-centric product portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Clearwater Seafoods (Premium Brands Holdings): Canadian shellfish and groundfish processor/distributor, now part of Premium Brands Holdings. Comparable to DSFI as a branded shellfish processor with global export reach, though more focused on clams and lobsters.

Regional players

• Multi Reach International Group: Indonesian seafood processor and exporter producing tuna, octopus, and other finfish/cephalopods from Southeast Asian facilities. Comparable to DSFI as a direct Indonesian competitor serving the same export markets with overlapping product portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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