VDC – Association of companies involved in drug and chemical wholesale and foreign trade (Drug and Chemical Association)

Industry

Worldwide different economic sectors use raw materials and primary products that have been imported or exported by VDC companies. In addition to the classical industrial chemicals these are mainly the active pharmaceutical ingredients and excipients for the manufacture of drugs. Herbal raw materials are also imported on a large scale for use in traditional pharmaceuticals, procured for use in the food sector or, in some cases, processed into the final product. Globally active companies in the cosmetic and food industries use essentials oils and flavourings that have been procured or already further processed by companies in this association. The companies also serve the steadily growing market for dietary supplements, for example with herbal extracts. The companies are predominantly medium-sized companies with decades of experience in global foreign trade and are positioned to master the demanding regulatory challenges, especially in the pharmaceutical sector.