Who we are
Barentz South Africa, formerly SK Chemtrade, is a speciality ingredients distributor serving the human nutrition, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and performance materials sectors. Now fully integrated into the global Barentz network, we combine trusted local expertise with expanded international resources, innovation and technical support – including pre-mixing, blending, formulation and testing – to deliver high-quality ingredient solutions across Southern Africa.
Learn more about our transition from SK Chemtrade to Barentz South Africa.
What we do
We connect global manufacturers to users across various Southern African industries, offering tailored ingredient solutions and technical support.
Our focus includes:
- Human Nutrition
- Pharmaceuticals
- Nutraceuticals and Botanical Extracts
- Performance Materials
What drives us
Our success is built on strong partnerships with suppliers, colleagues and customers. We aim to be a trusted supplier of speciality ingredients, delivering innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of the Southern African market. By focusing on relationship-building and continuous improvement, we strive to exceed expectations.
The value we offer
Fostering strong business relationships with the global suppliers we represent is the cornerstone to our success. Gaining product knowledge through regular international travel to supplier training events, attending numerous online webinars and seminars, hosting and introducing our suppliers to the Southern African market, ensures that we are up to date and flexible to offer customised solutions to our customer base.
The markets we serve
- Human Nutrition
- Pharmaceuticals
- Nutraceuticals & Botanical Extracts
- Performance Materials
