About Kayochem
Kayochem is a majority female-owned chemical supplier with nearly 20 years of experience in South Africa — built on quality, reliable supply and exceptional service.
A Majority Female-Owned Chemical Supplier Built on Legacy
Kayochem, originally Kayo Fine Chemicals, was founded in November 2006 by Kathy Odendaal — a driven entrepreneur whose vision, passion and determination laid the foundation for everything Kayochem is today.
Furthermore, Tracy De Bruyn, who had worked alongside Kathy for several years, was there from the very beginning. Together they built the business from the ground up — cold-calling clients, sourcing stock, and creating the systems and relationships that Kayochem still runs on today.
When Kathy passed away unexpectedly, Tracy chose to honour her legacy. As a result, she continued the business they had built together. Nearly 20 years later, Kayochem stands as a testament to Kathy’s founding vision and Tracy’s unwavering commitment to keeping it alive and growing.
Today, as a majority female-owned business based in Germiston, Gauteng, Kayochem continues to serve South Africa’s food, beverage, industrial, agricultural, poultry and veterinary industries — and beyond. Our reach now extends across borders, with clients in Zimbabwe, Zambia, Nigeria, and Eswatini. The same values Kathy built into the business.
Sourcing high-quality chemicals, whilst nurturing lifelong relationships
Selling top-quality chemicals is what we do, but nurturing ongoing relationships is who we are. Over nearly 20 years, Kayochem has grown into a trusted supplier. In fact, no one matches our level of service. We started in food and beverage. Since then, we have expanded into industrial, agricultural, poultry and veterinary industries across South Africa and into sub-Saharan Africa
OUR VALUES AND PROMISES TO YOU
Built on Legacy
Nearly 20 years of trusted chemical supply, built on the vision and values of our founder.
Relationships First
We nurture long-term client partnerships. You’re not just a customer — you’re part of the Kayochem family.
Quality You Can Verify
Every product we supply comes from manufacturers who meet our strict quality criteria, backed by a Certificate of Analysis.
Fair & Competitive
Strong manufacturer relationships built over 20 years mean we can offer some of the most competitive prices in South Africa.
As an independent, agile business, we are not restricted by red tape or slow processes. Therefore, decisions are made quickly and communication is direct. As a result, we keep our customers informed every step of the way — from the initial enquiry right through to delivery.
Let’s Get Started
Ready to explore our product range? Kayochem supplies quality chemicals and raw materials to the food and beverage, agricultural and industrial industries across South Africa. Browse our product pages or get in touch — we’ll do our best to source whatever you need.