PT Budi Starch & Sweetener Tbk engages primarily in the manufacture and sale of cassava-based products and derivatives, operating through four main segments: tapioca starch and modified tapioca starch; sweeteners including glucose, fructose, sorbitol, and maltodextrin; sulfuric acid and other chemical products such as citric acid, organic fertilizers, and chemicals used in fertilizer manufacturing, rayon, dyes, medicines, detergents, inorganic salts, oil refining, and metallurgical processes; and plastic packaging, specifically polypropylene woven bags used in packaging applications. The company serves both domestic Indonesian markets and international exports. Founded in 1975 and headquartered in Jakarta, Indonesia, it operates production facilities across several Indonesian cities including Lampung, Solo, Subang, and Surabaya.
Recent strategic developments include a focus on sustainability through converting liquid waste into electricity to reduce traditional fuel dependency and processing solid waste into organic fertilizer, underscoring its commitment to a green environment. The company has also undergone operational expansions to enhance production efficiency and competitiveness in the starch and sweetener sectors. Financially, PT Budi Starch & Sweetener Tbk has maintained steady revenue contributions from its core segments, with a majority derived from tapioca starch sales, supplemented by steady growth in sweetener and chemical product lines. These efforts align with its mission to integrate environmentally friendly practices in its manufacturing process and increase competitive positioning in both local and global markets.
The company is a subsidiary within the Sungai Budi Group, one of Indonesia’s largest agribusiness conglomerates, and continues to leverage its extensive agricultural base to supply raw materials and sustain product innovation in cassava starch and derivative goods. PT Budi Starch & Sweetener Tbk targets food and beverage, chemical, agricultural, and industrial sectors, providing staple ingredients and industrial chemicals predominantly in Southeast Asia with expanding footprints internationally. This comprehensive product and service offering positions it as a leading cassava-based agribusiness and industrial chemical supplier in Indonesia and beyond.