Tokyo (SCCIJ) – DKSH has been named exclusive distributor of German biotech firm bitop’s cosmetic ingredients in Japan.
DKSH has expanded its partnership with bitop AG to Japan. Under the new agreement, its Performance Materials business unit will handle marketing, sales, logistics and distribution of bitop’s cosmetic active ingredients for the Japanese personal care industry.
The deal covers bitop’s full range, including its Ectoin natural and Glycoin natural brands. These ingredients are used in skin moisturization, skin barrier support and anti-aging products. bitop is a Germany-based biotechnology company and the original manufacturer of Ectoin.
Japan joins a long list of markets where the two companies already work together. Their cooperation began in 2014 and now spans Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam, the Nordic countries, Spain, Portugal, France and the Benelux region.
Bitop CEO Eva Galik said the company is pleased to bring the partnership to Japan and expects to reach more customers through DKSH’s local expertise and technical support. Satoshi Asada, President & Representative Director of DKSH Japan, said the ingredients have drawn strong interest in the personal care industry and that the agreement widens customer access to them in Japan.
DKSH Japan has more than 160 years of history in the country. The group, listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange, operates in 35 markets with about 26,800 specialists and reported net sales of CHF 11.1 billion in 2025.
SCCIJ based on press material of DKSH (media release, 2 November 2026)
