大昌洋行（上海）有限公司

What 大昌洋行（上海）有限公司 does

大昌洋行（上海）有限公司 (Edward Keller (Shanghai) Ltd.) is the China subsidiary of DKSH Group, a SIX Swiss Exchange-listed market expansion services company headquartered in Zurich. The Shanghai entity is incorporated as a limited liability company in mainland China and operates from the Lu Jia Zui Financial Trading Area in Pudong (Tomson Commercial Building, 710 Dong Fang Road). Within DKSH, the company sits inside the Life Science/Feature Chemicals (SLC) business unit, which operates in 19 countries through 24 branches and employed roughly 400 professionals as of 2004.

The company's core business is sourcing, marketing, sales, and distribution of specialty chemicals and life science products into the Chinese market. Its product portfolio spans four verticals: pharmaceutical excipients and raw materials (e.g., BASF-sourced PVP K30/K90F/VA64, Kollicoat coating polymers, HPC; APIs such as Verapamil HCL and Dopamine HCL; D-amino acid intermediates; pyridine derivatives including 2-amino-3-methylpyridine and 2,3,5-trichloropyridine), animal care products (Choline Chloride, CTC, Lysine, Oxytetracycline, Tetracycline HCL, Vitamin E), coatings and polymers (LUNAMER crosslinker, MXDA epoxy curing agent, Opaque Polymer, PTFE micro-powder, nano silver SARPU), and other specialty chemicals (Hydroxyapatite for medical implants, DNA sodium salt, tricalcium phosphate). In addition to distribution, the company owns three premix manufacturing plants in Tianjin, Suzhou, and Nanning, producing animal nutrition products under proprietary formulations.

The revenue model combines transactional distribution margins on traded chemicals with hardware-style sales from premix manufacturing, plus toll-manufacturing fees from supply of pharmaceutical preparations to 43 pharmaceutical enterprises via DKSH processing plants. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales, supported by a global channel through DKSH's 35-country network and by trade show participation in flagship pharmaceutical and coatings events (CPhI Madrid, Eurocoat Show Lyons). Customer segments are predominantly B2B enterprise across pharmaceutical, animal nutrition, coatings, and electronics verticals; pricing is not publicly disclosed and is negotiated through direct sales. The 2004 SLC unit financials (net sales 250M CHF, EBIT 13M CHF) reflect the entire 19-country footprint rather than the Shanghai entity alone.

Name

大昌洋行（上海）有限公司

Legal name

大昌洋行（上海）有限公司

Website

https://140850.sh.cn.hg.customer.hi2000.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

大昌洋行（上海）有限公司 is the China subsidiary of DKSH Group, sourcing and distributing pharmaceutical excipients, APIs, animal care products, coatings, and specialty chemicals, with three premix manufacturing plants in Tianjin, Suzhou, and Nanning.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Chemicals Distribution & Marketing Services

NAICS

Animal Food Manufacturing (3111), Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing (325412), Medicinal and Botanical Manufacturing (325411)

SIC

Wholesale-Chemicals & Allied Products (5160), Pharmaceutical Preparations (2834), Medicinal Chemicals & Botanical Products (2833)

akta.pro primary industry

Livestock & Poultry Nutrition (Feed & Premixes) (HLAMAHAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Vitamin Premixes (AFADAGAA)

Keywords

• Specialty chemicals distribution
• Pharmaceutical excipients sourcing
• Animal nutrition premixes
• Life science marketing services
• Coatings polymers supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Shanghai

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Life Science/Feature Chemicals Products: Sales of pharmaceutical excipients, pharmaceutical raw materials, pharmaceutical intermediates, animal care products, coatings and polymers, and other specialty chemicals through marketing, sourcing, and distribution services
2. Premix Manufacturing: Three premix factories in Tianjin, Suzhou, and Nanning producing animal nutrition products

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

大昌洋行（上海）有限公司 provides professional sourcing, marketing, sales, logistics, and distribution of specialty chemicals and life science products—including pharmaceutical excipients, APIs, intermediates, animal care/feed additives, coatings and polymers, and electronic/imaging chemicals—for industrial customers in China. The company operates three premix manufacturing facilities (Tianjin, Suzhou, Nanning) for animal nutrition products and offers toll manufacturing of pharmaceutical preparations to pharmaceutical enterprises.

Product overview

大昌洋行（上海）有限公司 is the China subsidiary of DKSH Group, operating as a specialty chemicals and life sciences trading and distribution company. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of pharmaceutical products (including excipients such as PVP grades and Kollicoat polymers from BASF, pharmaceutical raw materials like Verapamil and Dopamine, and pharmaceutical intermediates including various D-amino acids and pyridine derivatives), animal care products (feed additives including Choline Chloride, antibiotics like CTC and tetracyclines, and vitamins), coatings and polymers (LUNAMER curing agents, MXDA, Opaque Polymer substitutes, PTFE additives, and nano silver SARPU), and other specialty chemicals (Hydroxyapatite for medical implants, DNA salts, and calcium phosphates). The company also provides toll manufacturing services for pharmaceutical preparations to 43 pharmaceutical enterprises through DKSH's processing facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pharmaceutical Excipients Distribution of pharmaceutical-grade excipients including PVP K30 (Kollidon 30), PVP K90F, PVP VA64 (Kollidon VA 64), PVP CL, Kollicoat MAE 30DP/100DP enteric coating materials, Kollicoat IR immediate-release coating, and Hydroxypropylcellulose (HPC). Products meet Ph.Eur., USP-NF, JP, and JPE pharmacopoeia standards and are sourced from suppliers such as BASF and Japan. Used by pharmaceutical manufacturers as binders, coating agents, disintegrants, and release-modifying excipients.
• Pharmaceutical Raw Materials (APIs) Distribution of active pharmaceutical ingredients including Verapamil HCL (USP25/BP2001, Italy), Raubasine (Ph.Eur., France), Papaverine HCL (USP/EP), Dopamine HCL (EP/USP, BASF/Italy), and Sennosides Calcium laxative (USP). For pharmaceutical manufacturers formulating finished dosage forms.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates Distribution of pharmaceutical intermediates including D-amino acid derivatives (D-Serine 98.5%+, D-Tyrosine 98%+, D-Valine, D-Arginine 98%+ from Japan), piperidine derivatives (2-Piperidine ethanol 95%+, 4-piperidine ethanol), pyridine derivatives (2-amino-3-methylpyridine 99%+ from India, 2-amino-pyridine, 2,3,5-Trichloropyridine, 2,6-Diaminopyridine, 2-amino-6-methylpyridine 99%+, 2-cyanopyridine 99%+), and specialty intermediates (Diphenylphosphoryl azide, Sodium Azide, Sodium Amide from Chile, Hydrogen Iodide, (z)-9-tricosene 94%+ from Switzerland, Homoveratrylamine 98%+, 4-Dodecylbenzenesulfonylazide, Phenyl-α-(2-pyridyl) Acetonitrile, Phenyl Pyridyl Acetamide). For chemical synthesis and pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Animal Care and Feed Additive Products Distribution of animal nutrition and animal health products including Choline Chloride (60% on Corn Cob or 50% on Silica, Shandong), CTC/Chlortetracycline antibiotic (15% granular/powder, Zhejiang), Lysine essential amino acid (99%+ purity, Anhui), Oxytetracycline Base/HCL (USP/BP, Jiangsu/Jiangxi), Tetracycline HCL (USP/BP/EP, Ningxia), and Vitamin E (50% powder). For animal feed manufacturers and animal health companies.
• Coatings and Polymers Distribution of specialty coating and polymer additives including LUNAMER crosslinking curing agent for epoxy/epoxy-polyester powder coatings (98% through 30μm, Taiwan), MXDA m-Xylylenediamine epoxy resin curing agent (99%+ purity), Opaque Polymer (OP) titanium dioxide substitute for architectural interior/exterior coatings (Korea), PTFE Polytetrafluoroethylene micron powder lubricating additive (1-20μm) for engineering plastics/coatings/lubricants/printing inks, and SARPU Nano Silver colloidal suspension (10-15nm, 100ppm to 100KW) for antibacterial/anti-yellowing coatings, plastics, medical products, and fibers.
• Specialty Chemicals (Medical Materials and Health Ingredients) Distribution of other specialty chemicals including Hydroxyapatite for spray coating of artificial joints and artificial teeth (Japan), DNA Sodium salt health product and food ingredient (86%+ purity), and Tri Calcic Phosphate (TCP) for artificial bones and joints.
• Pharmaceutical Formulation Ingredients Distribution of pharmaceutical formulation ingredients including Arachidonic Acid oil (40%)/powder (10%) in 25kg/tin or 10kg/tin pack (Wuhan), Diatrizoic Acid contrast media (USP24, 25kg/drum, Shanghai), Dipyridamol (JP/USP/BP, Jiangsu), Meglumine (BP/USP), and RNA/Ribonucleic acid (85%+ or 90%+ purity, Dalian).
• Premix Manufacturing for Animal Nutrition Manufacturing of animal nutrition premix products at three owned factories in Tianjin, Suzhou, and Nanning. Provides custom premix blending and animal nutrition products to feed manufacturers.
• Toll Manufacturing of Pharmaceutical Preparations Contract/toll manufacturing service producing pharmaceutical preparations through DKSH's own processing plants for 43 pharmaceutical enterprises. Outsourced finished-preparation manufacturing for pharmaceutical customers.
• Market Expansion Services (Sourcing, Marketing, Logistics, Distribution) End-to-end market expansion services covering professional sourcing, marketing, sales, logistics, and distribution for suppliers and customers of all sizes across the Asia Pacific region and globally. Includes regional warehousing, competitive logistics services, attractive credit terms, supplier identification and evaluation, and new product development support.

Quantifiable outcome

• Supply services to 43 pharmaceutical enterprises through own processing plants

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• DKSH GroupcoreOthersParent company - 大昌洋行（上海）有限公司 is the Chinese subsidiary of DKSH Group, the No.1 Services Group in Asia

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Adisseo: Specialty animal nutrition company focused on methionine, vitamins, and feed additives. Compares to the Shanghai subsidiary's animal care/premix business given overlapping product categories (amino acids, vitamins, feed additives) and the shared premix manufacturing angle.

Direct peers

• Biesterfeld AG: German specialty chemicals distributor with strong plastics, rubber, and life science ingredient portfolios. Provides sourcing, technical sales, and distribution services similar to the Shanghai subsidiary's offerings for industrial customers.
• Univar Solutions: North American-focused specialty chemicals and ingredients distributor (now privately held under Apollo Global Management). Comparable business model of distributing specialty chemicals and life science ingredients to industrial and consumer goods customers.
• DKSH Group: Parent company of Edward Keller (Shanghai); the SLC business unit is operated centrally by DKSH across 19 countries. DKSH is a publicly listed Swiss market expansion services group providing sourcing, marketing, and distribution for specialty chemicals and life science products — the same business model and product categories as the Shanghai subsidiary.
• Azelis Group: Belgian-headquartered specialty chemicals and food ingredients distributor with extensive Asia-Pacific operations. Comparable to the Shanghai entity in serving life science, pharma, animal nutrition, and industrial specialty chemicals customers through principal relationships.
• Helm AG: Hamburg-based family-owned specialty chemicals distributor with global marketing/distribution networks for agricultural chemicals, pharma raw materials, and industrial chemicals. Closely comparable operating model and customer verticals to the Shanghai subsidiary.
• IMCD N.V. Euronext Amsterdam-listed specialty chemicals and ingredients distributor with strong presence in Asia Pacific. Closely comparable business model: third-party distribution of specialty chemicals, pharma excipients, and animal nutrition ingredients for industrial customers.

Broad incumbents

• Brenntag SE: World's largest chemical distribution company, offering full-line chemical distribution plus specialty ingredients across life sciences, coatings, and animal nutrition. Overlaps with the Shanghai subsidiary's distribution and application support capabilities, but operates at far greater scale and with a global portfolio.
• Cargill Animal Nutrition (Provimi): Global animal nutrition and premix manufacturer with deep China presence. Overlaps with the Shanghai subsidiary's animal nutrition segment and three-factory premix manufacturing footprint, though at substantially larger scale and with broader formulation capabilities.
• Sinochem Holdings: China's largest state-owned chemicals conglomerate with extensive domestic specialty chemicals and life science distribution. A broad incumbent in the same geographies as the Shanghai subsidiary, with far larger scale and integrated upstream capabilities.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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