Univar Solutions Brazil partners with Best Value Chem for exclusive distribution of personal care ingredients
The alliance reflects both companies’ shared commitment to innovation, sustainability, and delivering impactful, responsible product solutions for the personal care sector.
BRAZIL – Univar Solutions has entered into an exclusive distribution partnership with Best Value Chem to enhance its personal care offerings, particularly in Brazil’s robust sun protection market, which is the third-largest globally.
Through this collaboration, Univar Solutions Brasil Ltda. gains exclusive rights to distribute Best Value Chem’s sunscreen ingredients in Brazil.
This partnership enables local producers to access high-efficacy ultraviolet (UV) filters such as Best Value Chem’s advanced UV defence solution, BVSUN®.
Jorge Buckup, Latin America president of Univar Solutions, emphasized the strategic nature of this alliance, stating, “Meaningful supplier partnerships like this strengthen our efficient market penetration and demonstrate our deep commitment to customers.”
“We are working to provide easier access to high-quality ingredients and local technical support, while increasing their speed to market and enabling more innovative solutions to reach consumers seeking exceptional sun protection.”
The partnership is expected to accelerate the market introduction of innovative sun care solutions, addressing the critical consumer need for adequate UV protection.
Best Value Chem, known for its innovation and environmental stewardship, aligns closely with Univar Solutions’ values and dedication to sustainability, quality, and technical support.
Ravish Patel, General Manager of Business Development at Best Value Chem, noted that the partnership will significantly boost sun care growth in Brazil by expanding the availability and adoption of their BVSUN products.
Ravish said, “Our exclusive partnership with Best Value Chem underscores our commitment to offering best-in-class speciality ingredients to the sun care market.”
“Best Value Chem’s continued investment in research and development, coupled with its strong focus on environmental responsibility, aligns with our values and desires to help customers create impactful and responsible products.”
This move strengthens Univar Solutions’ Ingredients + Specialities division, broadening its portfolio with cutting-edge sun care products and reinforcing its global leadership in speciality ingredients for beauty and personal care manufacturers.
This collaboration comes at a time when Brazil’s sun care market is thriving, driven by its tropical climate, strong beach culture, and rising awareness of skin health.
According to a report published by Expert Market Research, Brazil’s sun care market was valued at USD 313.6 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 628.5 million by 2034.
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