Kima Chemical Co.

What Kima Chemical Co. does

Kima Chemical Co., Ltd is a privately-held Chinese manufacturer of cellulose ether and adjacent chemical products, headquartered in Zibo, Shandong, with production capacity of 20,000 tons per year per its own website and a validated 30,000-ton annual output per a recent press release. The company operates a single-site manufacturing facility under an automatic DCS (Distributed Control System) and a standard water treatment system, producing seven core SKUs under the KimaCell® brand: Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose (HPMC), Hydroxyethyl Cellulose (HEC), Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (MHEC), Carboxy Methyl Cellulose (CMC), Redispersible Polymer Powder (RDP), Diacetone Acrylamide (DAAM), and Adipic Acid Dihydrazide (ADH). Cellulose ethers function as thickeners, water-retention agents, binders, and rheology modifiers, while RDP, DAAM, and ADH are positioned as complementary formulation inputs for downstream industrial customers.

Kima Chemical sells horizontally across five end-use verticals: construction (the primary segment, covering tile adhesives, dry mixed mortar, wall putty, and paint), pharmaceuticals (controlled-release excipients), food (plant-based, clean-label ingredients), personal care and cosmetics (creams, lotions, hygiene products), and detergents (viscosity control). Distribution reaches over 20 countries across Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Europe via direct B2B sales — website inquiry, email, WhatsApp, and phone — with no intermediary distribution network mentioned. The company's go-to-market is event-driven, anchored by trade show participation (CHINACOAT) and a digital presence on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and WhatsApp.

In 2026, Kima Chemical completed EU REACH registration for its full cellulose ether portfolio and aligned production with ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System standards, signaling a deliberate push into regulated, higher-value export markets. The company employs 251-500 staff, operates with no disclosed institutional investors or parent entity, and reports no public revenue figures. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; customers are directed to contact [email protected] for quotes. Founded circa 2005 (with a 2010 copyright notice on the website), Kima Chemical is independently operated from its single Zibo headquarters.

Name

Kima Chemical Co.

Legal name

KIMA CHEMICAL CO.,LTD

Website

https://kimachemical.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Kima Chemical Co., Ltd is a Zibo, China-based manufacturer of cellulose ether products (HPMC, HEC, MHEC, CMC) plus complementary RDP, DAAM, and ADH, serving construction, pharmaceutical, food, personal care, and detergent customers globally with 20,000-30,000 tons of annual capacity across 20+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Chemicals (Cellulose Ethers)

NAICS

Chemical Manufacturing (325), Wet Corn Milling and Starch Manufacturing (311221)

SIC

Plastic Material, Synth Resin/Rubber, Cellulos (No Glass) (2820), Industrial Organic Chemicals (2860)

akta.pro primary industry

Cellulose Derivatives (CMC, MCC, HPMC/MC; Cellulosic Thickeners) (AFAJABAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Nanocellulose & Cellulose Derivatives (CNC/CNF, MCC, ethers/esters) (IMAMALAD)

Keywords

• Cellulose ether manufacturing
• Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose supply
• Construction chemical additives
• Pharmaceutical excipient ingredients
• Industrial rheology modifiers

Headquarters

HQ city

Zibo

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Cellulose Ether Products Sales: Kima Chemical generates revenue through the manufacturing and sale of cellulose ether products including HPMC, HEC, MHEC, CMC, RDP, DAAM, and ADH to global construction, pharmaceutical, food, and personal care markets.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Kima Chemical Co., Ltd manufactures and sells cellulose ether products under the KimaCell® brand, including Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose (HPMC), Hydroxyethyl Cellulose (HEC), Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (MHEC), and Carboxy Methyl Cellulose (CMC), with an annual capacity of 20,000 tons. The company also produces complementary chemical inputs — Redispersible Polymer Powder (RDP), Diacetone Acrylamide (DAAM), and Adipic Acid Dihydrazide (ADH) — serving construction, pharmaceutical, food, cosmetic, and detergent industries as thickeners, binders, water-retention agents, and rheology modifiers.

Product overview

Kima Chemical Co. is a professional cellulose ether manufacturer based in Zibo, Shandong, China, with a total annual production capacity of 20,000 tons. The company's product portfolio centers on KimaCell® branded cellulose ethers including Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose (HPMC), Hydroxyethyl Cellulose (HEC), Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (MHEC), and Carboxy Methyl Cellulose (CMC), which serve as key additives for water retention, thickening, and rheology control in construction materials (tile adhesives, dry mixed mortar, wall putty, paints), pharmaceuticals, food, cosmetics, and detergent applications. The company also produces complementary chemical products including Redispersible Polymer Powder (RDP) to enhance adhesion in construction formulations, Diacetone Acrylamide (DAAM) as a polymer intermediate, and Adipic Acid Dihydrazide (ADH) as a crosslinking agent. Production facilities operate under ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management systems using automated DCS control for consistent batch-to-batch quality.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose (HPMC) A cellulose ether used as a thickener, binder, and water-retention agent in construction (tile adhesives, dry mortar, wall putty), pharmaceuticals, food, and cosmetic applications.
• Hydroxyethyl Cellulose (HEC) A non-ionic cellulose ether providing thickening, water retention, and rheology modification properties for paints, coatings, construction materials, and personal care products.
• Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (MHEC) A cellulose ether combining properties of HEC and HPMC, used in construction applications requiring enhanced water retention and workability.
• Carboxy Methyl Cellulose (CMC) An anionic cellulose ether used as a thickener, binder, and stabilizer in construction, oil and gas, detergents, and paper/textile industries.
• Redispersible Polymer Powder (RDP) A water-redispersible polymer powder that improves adhesion, flexibility, and water resistance when added to dry mortar and tile adhesive formulations.
• Diacetone Acrylamide (DAAM) A chemical intermediate used in the synthesis of polymers and copolymers for various industrial applications.
• Adipic Acid Dihydrazide (ADH) A crosslinking agent used in polymer chemistry and various industrial formulations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30,000-ton validated annual output capacity
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ashland Inc. US specialty chemicals company producing Natrosol HEC and Aqualon CMC cellulose ethers for personal care, pharma, and industrial coatings. Direct competitor in the same cellulose ether chemistries Kima supplies.
• Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd. Japanese specialty chemical major and global leader in cellulose ether production (including HPMC and HEC under the L-HPC, PHARMACOAT, and TYLOSE brands). Direct competitor across construction, pharmaceutical, and personal-care cellulose ether applications.
• Dow Inc. US-based chemical giant that produces METHOCEL cellulose ethers (HPMC, HEC, MC) for construction, food, and pharma. Direct competitor with similar multi-industry cellulose ether portfolio and global distribution scale.
• Lotte Fine Chemical: Korean producer of cellulose ethers (HEC, EHEC) and other specialty chemicals serving construction, personal care, and pharmaceutical markets. Direct cellulose ether competitor with Asian manufacturing base.
• Shandong Head Co., Ltd. Major Chinese cellulose ether manufacturer based in Shandong province, producing HPMC, HEC, MC, and CMC for global construction, food, and pharmaceutical markets. Closest China-based competitor with overlapping product portfolio and customer base.
• SE Tylose GmbH & Co. KG: Joint venture between Shin-Etsu and Dow producing TYLOSE and METHOCEL brands of MC, HPMC, and HEC for construction, paint, and pharma. Direct competitor in cellulose ether chemistry serving the same primary end-use segments as Kima.

Broad incumbents

• DuPont de Nemours, Inc. US diversified specialty chemicals and materials company with historical presence in cellulose derivatives and adjacent construction/personal-care chemistries. Broad incumbent operating across multiple specialty chemical categories rather than specializing in cellulose ethers.
• Henkel AG & Co. KGaA: German multinational consumer and industrial chemicals company with adhesives and construction chemical portfolios that consume cellulose ethers. Less a direct cellulose ether producer and more a downstream incumbent buyer and formulator using similar chemistry.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/kimacell2015
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kima-chemical-zibo-co-ltd

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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