Dongsuh

What Dongsuh does

Dongsuh (주식회사 동서) is a South Korean publicly-listed food and beverage company founded in 1975, headquartered in Mapo, South Korea. The company operates across six business divisions: food manufacturing, packaging, tea/beverage, food research, logistics, and procurement/export. Its proprietary product portfolio is anchored by Maxim Mocha Gold instant coffee, which has held Korea's leading coffee mix position for 37 years with cumulative sales of approximately 5.3 billion sticks, alongside Dongsuh Tea (barley, green, and functional teas including Asaebi Kombucha), Richgold and Eloi (deli and cheese lines), and Lichee (foodservice ingredients including syrups, toppings, frozen fruits, and condiments). The company is also the exclusive Korean distributor for major global brands including Red Bull, Ocean Spray, Kraft, Philadelphia (Mondelez), Dr. Oetker, Président, Diamond walnuts, Sun-Maid raisins, Pasta Zara, and American Beverage Marketers.

Dongsuh generates revenue through a dual B2C/B2B model. B2C sales flow through Korean retail chains, supermarkets, convenience stores, and the company-operated Dongsuh Shopping Mall e-commerce platform. B2B sales are made directly to hotels, restaurants, bakeries, and food manufacturers through a nationwide sales office network. Distribution is supported by an ISO 9001-certified logistics infrastructure at Yongin and Busan centers, with Halal certifications (Indonesian MUI, Malaysian JAKIM) enabling exports to Muslim-majority markets across 27+ countries. The company is publicly listed, originally on KOSDAQ from December 1995 with a subsequent KOSPI transfer application filed in 2016.

The corporate group includes wholly-owned operating subsidiaries: Dongsuh Foods (coffee, cereals, teas), Dongsuh Yuji (edible oils and creamers), Dongsuh Mulzan (coffee mixes and JETI), Dongsuh Beverage (beverage imports), and Migabang (biscuit manufacturing). Per reported financial data, 2025 revenue was approximately 369 billion KRW (~$270M USD), with net income of approximately 100 billion KRW (~$73M USD), reflecting a partial recovery from a multi-year revenue contraction between 2021 and 2024. Recent strategic activity includes the announced Representative Director (CEO) change on 2026-03-20 and expanded functional beverage and premium RTD coffee product lines.

Name

Dongsuh

Legal name

주식회사 동서

Website

https://dongsuh.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Dongsuh is a South Korean food and beverage company, founded in 1975, that manufactures and distributes coffee, tea, and food ingredients domestically and globally, also serving as the Korean distributor for global brands including Red Bull, Ocean Spray, Kraft, and Philadelphia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Food and Beverage Manufacturing and Distribution

NAICS

Coffee and Tea Manufacturing (311920), Beverage Manufacturing (3121), Ice Cream and Frozen Dessert Manufacturing (31152)

SIC

Beverages (2080), Bottled & Canned Soft Drinks & Carbonated Waters (2086)

akta.pro primary industry

Coffee & Tea Concentrates, Syrups & Extracts (CRADAHAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Coffee, Tea & Cocoa Beverage Wholesale (AFAIAGAD), Coffee, Tea & Cocoa Trading/Wholesale (AFAIAKAD), Plant-Based & Dairy Alternative Beverages (Oat, Almond, Soy, etc.) (CRADAHAM)

Keywords

• Instant coffee manufacturing
• Food and beverage distribution
• Tea and beverage products
• Import and export trading
• Logistics and packaging services

Headquarters

HQ city

Mapo

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Dongsuh is a Korean food and beverage company that manufactures coffee products (notably Maxim Mocha Gold instant coffee), tea, edible oils, and creamers, while also distributing international food and beverage brands in Korea (Red Bull, Ocean Spray, Kraft, Philadelphia, Dr. Oetker, Diamond walnuts, Sun-Maid raisins). The company operates through subsidiaries covering coffee/cereal/tea manufacturing, edible oil processing, beverage import, and biscuit production, supported by its own logistics centers in Yongin and Busan.

Product overview

Dongsuh (주식회사 동서) is a Korean food and beverage import and distribution company operating multiple business divisions: food ingredients, beverages, tea/beverage mixes, coffee products, cheese products, desserts, pizza, and butter/cream. The company distributes international brands including Red Bull energy drinks, Ocean Spray cranberry products, Kraft and Philadelphia cheese products, Dr. Oetker pizza, and Stuart & Jasperson almonds, while also operating proprietary brands such as Lichee (syrups, mixers, condiments, frozen fruits), Dongsuh Tea (barley tea, green tea, functional teas, kombucha), Maxim coffee products, Richgold deli products, and Eloi butter and cream cheese. The business operates through subsidiaries including Dongsuh Foods (coffee, cereals, teas), Dongsuh Oil & Fat (edible oils, creamers), Dongsuh Trading (coffee mixes, jeti), Dongsuh Beverages (beverage imports), and Miga Bang (biscuit manufacturing).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Maxim Mocha Gold: Korea's leading instant coffee mix brand, celebrating 37 years as the top coffee mix product with sales of approximately 5.3 billion sticks annually
• 리치스 (Richs)
• 리치골드 (Richgold)
• 산베니토 (San Benito)
• 프레지덩 (Président)
• 크래프트 (Kraft)
• 몬델리즈 (Mondelez)
• 레드불 (Red Bull)
• 오션스프레이 (Ocean Spray)
• 닥터오트커 (Dr.Oetker)
• 다이아몬드 (Diamond)
• 썬메이드 (Sun-Maid)
• 스튜어트엔제스퍼 (Stuart & Jasper)
• 동서티 (Dongsuh Tea)
• 파스타 자라 (Pasta Zara)
• 산마르노 (San Marzano)
• 엘로이 (Eloi)
• ABM (American Beverage Marketers)

Products and services

• Maxim Mocha Gold
• Maxim T.O.P Coffee Line
• Dongsuh Tea Products
• Dongsuh Asaebi Kombucha
• Red Bull Energy Drinks (Distributed)
• Ocean Spray Cranberry Products (Distributed)
• Philadelphia Cream Cheese (Distributed)
• Kraft Cheese Products (Distributed)
• Dr. Oetker Pizza (Distributed)
• Pasta Zara and San Marzano Italian Products (Distributed)
• Diamond Walnuts, Sun-Maid Raisins, and Stuart & Jasperson Almonds (Distributed)
• Eloi Premium Butter
• President Butter and Cream (Distributed)
• Lichee Brand Food Ingredients
• Richgold Deli Products
• Prima Non Dairy Creamer (Export)
• Food Service and Logistics Distribution

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Mondelez International: Global snacks and confectionery company whose Philadelphia and other brands are distributed in Korea by Dongsuh. Comparable as a principal whose Korean distribution relationship with Dongsuh shapes the partner's revenue and as a broader CPG incumbent with overlapping categories (cream cheese, snacks).
• Nestlé Korea: Korean subsidiary of global food giant Nestlé, with Nescafé as a direct competitor to Maxim Mocha Gold in instant coffee. Comparable as a broader incumbent operating across coffee, dairy, confectionery, and nutrition in the Korean market.

Direct peers

• CJ CheilJedang: Korea's largest food manufacturer with diversified portfolio spanning sauces, processed foods, and beverages. Directly comparable as a publicly traded Korean food conglomerate operating across food ingredients, branded products, and distribution channels similar to Dongsuh.
• Dongwon F&B: Korean food company with seafood, canned foods, and branded packaged food operations. Comparable to Dongsuh as a publicly listed Korean food conglomerate with proprietary brands plus import distribution infrastructure.
• Nongshim: Korea's leading instant noodle manufacturer with growing beverage and snack lines. Comparable to Dongsuh as a publicly listed Korean CPG company with flagship branded product, nationwide distribution, and export operations.
• Binggrae: Korean dairy and dessert company producing ice cream, flavored milk, and processed foods. Comparable to Dongsuh's frozen dessert and cheese distribution (Lichee cheesecake bases) and as a domestic Korean branded CPG peer.
• Lotte Food: Korean food company under the Lotte Group with confectionery, beverages, and food ingredient operations. Directly comparable as a multi-category Korean food manufacturer with both proprietary brands and distribution of imported products.
• Ottogi Corporation: Korean packaged food manufacturer specializing in sauces, noodles, and processed foods. Comparable to Dongsuh as a domestic Korean CPG manufacturer with proprietary brand portfolio and nationwide retail/foodservice distribution.
• Namyang Dairy Products: Korean dairy and beverage manufacturer producing milk, yogurt, and processed beverages. Comparable to Dongsuh's beverage and dairy-adjacent offerings (Lichee cheesecake bases, Richgold cheeses) and as a domestic Korean branded CPG competitor.
• Maeil Dairies: Korean dairy manufacturer producing milk, yogurt, coffee drinks, and cheese products. Comparable to Dongsuh's dairy-adjacent businesses (Philadelphia, Kraft cheese distribution; Eloi butter) and coffee mix exposure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/phillykorea

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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