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Brand origin
Netherlands
Main production
Several countries, incl. Netherlands

Kruidvat is a Dutch health and beauty retail chain that operates stores in the Netherlands and Belgium. Kruidvat is ultimately owned by CK Hutchison Holdings Limited through A.S. Watson Group.

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Updated: 22 October 2026 ยท Ownership verified: 13 September 2026 ยท
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Ownership chain

  1. BrandKruidvatNetherlands
  2. A.S. Watson Group
  3. Ultimate ownerCK Hutchison Holdings LimitedHong Kong SAR China

About Kruidvat

What is Kruidvat?

Kruidvat is a Dutch health and beauty retailer with stores in the Netherlands and Belgium. Kruidvat sells health, beauty, personal care, household and related consumer products. Kruidvat is headquartered in Renswoude, Netherlands.

Who owns Kruidvat?

Kruidvat is ultimately owned by CK Hutchison Holdings Limited, according to Made O'Meter's ownership data verified on 13 September 2026. The ownership chain is Kruidvat, A.S. Watson Group, and CK Hutchison Holdings Limited. A.S. Watson Group is the direct parent within this chain, and CK Hutchison Holdings Limited is a publicly listed company headquartered in Hong Kong.

Where does Kruidvat come from?

Kruidvat was founded in the Netherlands in 1975 by the de Rijcke family. Kruidvat opened its first store in Hilversum. The chain opened its 100th store in Delft in 1983. Kruidvat entered Belgium in 1992 by opening a store in Antwerp. A.S. Watson acquired Kruidvat in 2002.

What products does Kruidvat sell?

Kruidvat sells health and beauty products, cosmetics, toiletries, personal care products and household goods. Kruidvat also sells medicines and pharmacy-related products through its drugstore format. Kruidvat's assortment includes products under Kruidvat's own labels as well as products from other consumer brands.

Where does Kruidvat operate?

Kruidvat operates in the Netherlands and Belgium. Kruidvat has more than 1,300 stores across the two countries, including more than 980 stores in the Netherlands and more than 300 stores in Belgium.

Frequently asked questions about Kruidvat

Is Kruidvat a Dutch brand?

Yes. Kruidvat originated in the Netherlands and opened its first store in Hilversum in 1975. Kruidvat now operates in the Netherlands and Belgium.

Is Kruidvat owned by a Chinese company?

Kruidvat is ultimately owned by CK Hutchison Holdings Limited, a publicly listed company headquartered in Hong Kong. Kruidvat is owned directly through A.S. Watson Group.

Does Kruidvat sell medicines?

Yes. Kruidvat is a drugstore chain that sells medicines and pharmacy-related products alongside health, beauty and personal care products.

In which countries can shoppers find Kruidvat stores?

Kruidvat stores are located in the Netherlands and Belgium. The chain has more than 1,300 stores across these two markets.

When did A.S. Watson acquire Kruidvat?

A.S. Watson acquired Kruidvat in 2002. A.S. Watson is part of the ownership chain between Kruidvat and CK Hutchison Holdings Limited.

Sources: kruidvat.nl: about, media.kruidvat.nl, aswatson.com: kruidvat, aswatson.com: WatsON82 e.pdf, en.wikipedia.org, kruidvat.nl: winkelformule, ec.europa.eu, de.wikipedia.org

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Sources: en.wikipedia.org: CK Hutchison Holdings, en.wikipedia.org: Kruidvat

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