Sateri International

What Sateri International does

Sateri International is a Shanghai-headquartered cellulose fiber manufacturer and the world's largest producer of viscose staple fiber, operating five mills in China with over 1.5 million tonnes of annual capacity and a stated expansion path to 3 million tonnes. Founded in 2002 as China's first wholly foreign-owned cellulose enterprise following WTO accession, Sateri is privately held and operates as the cellulose fiber business unit of Singapore-based conglomerate Royal Golden Eagle (RGE) Group.

Sateri's core product platform is viscose rayon manufactured from dissolving wood pulp using modern European process technology, with downstream extensions into the EcoCosy® textile fiber sub-brand, FINEX™ recycled cellulose fiber (made from post-consumer textile waste and certified to the Recycled Claim Standard), lyocell fiber produced via closed-loop NMMO solvent technology at sites in Shandong, Liyang, Nantong, and Rizhao, viscose yarn through majority-owned Linz (Nanjing) Viscose Yarn Co., and nonwoven fabrics for hygiene applications. The company is vertically integrated from pulp sourcing through to yarn, holds industry-first sustainability credentials (world's first viscose producer with OEKO-TEX MADE IN GREEN, first to reach CDP Leadership band with an A- rating, all six mills EU-BAT compliant), and has invested over USD 2 billion cumulatively in Chinese production assets.

Commercially, Sateri runs a sales-led B2B model out of Shanghai ([email protected], +86 21 3861 6888) targeting spinning mills, fabric producers, and nonwoven/hygiene manufacturers, with global coverage across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Distribution is reinforced by two certification-based programs: the Sateri Premium Fiber Program (licensees may display the Sateri emblem on products using at least 60% Sateri viscose) and the BVY Programme (Better Viscose yarn certification with audit-based traceability). The company participates in trade exhibitions including Yarn Expo and Intertextile Shanghai, and pursues strategic alliances with brands such as H&M Group, DuPont Sorona®, Conservation International, and Infinited Fiber Company to expand its reach into circular and next-generation cellulosic fiber markets.

Name

Sateri International

Legal name

SATERI SHANGHAI (MANAGEMENT) LIMITED

Website

https://sateri.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Sateri International is the world's largest viscose staple fiber producer, operating five China-based mills with 1.5+ million tonnes of annual capacity. It supplies B2B spinning mills, fabric producers, and nonwoven/hygiene manufacturers with viscose, lyocell, recycled (FINEX™), yarn, and nonwoven products.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cellulosic Fiber Manufacturing

NAICS

Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing (32522), Fiber, Yarn, and Thread Mills (31311), Nonwoven Fabric Mills (31323)

SIC

Textile Mill Products (2200)

akta.pro primary industry

Man-Made Fiber Manufacturing (Polyester/Nylon/Acrylic/Viscose) (IMAOAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Regenerated & Recycled Fiber Production (rPET/rNylon/Regenerated Cellulose) (IMAOAMAD), Nonwoven Fabric Mills (Spunbond/Meltblown/Needle-punched) (IMAOABAC), Technical Fabric Mills (Performance/Protective/Medical Substrates) (IMAOABAH)

Keywords

• Viscose fiber production
• Lyocell fiber manufacturing
• Cellulosic fiber production
• Nonwoven fabric manufacturing
• Recycled textile fiber

Headquarters

HQ city

Shanghai

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Viscose Staple Fiber Sales: Manufacturing and sale of viscose rayon/staple fiber to textile yarn spinners and spunlace nonwovens producers worldwide. Primary revenue stream from large-scale production capacity of 1.5+ million tonnes annually.
2. Lyocell Fiber Sales: Production and sale of lyocell fiber for fashion, home textiles, and technical applications. Expanding capacity with new production lines in Liyang, Nantong, and Shandong.
3. Recycled Fiber (FINEX™) Sales: Sale of recycled cellulose fiber brand made from textile waste. Circular economy product targeting sustainability-conscious brands.
4. Yarn Sales: Through Linz (Nanjing) subsidiary, production and sale of high-quality open-end viscose yarn and blended yarns.
5. Nonwoven Fabric: Production of nonwoven fabrics for hygiene products including baby wipes and personal care items.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Sateri International manufactures and sells cellulosic fibers (viscose, lyocell, and recycled fiber) made from dissolving wood pulp, with 1.5+ million tonnes of annual production capacity across five mills in China. The company supplies spinning mills, nonwoven fabric producers, fashion brands, and hygiene product manufacturers with branded fiber products including EcoCosy® viscose, FINEX™ recycled fiber, and Lyocell. It also produces viscose yarn through its Linz (Nanjing) subsidiary and nonwoven fabrics for hygiene applications.

Product overview

Sateri International is the world's largest viscose fiber producer, operating five mills in China with over 1.5 million tonnes annual capacity. The company offers a portfolio of cellulosic fiber products including Viscose Fibre (with flagship brand EcoCosy®), Recycled Fibre FINEX™, Lyocell Fibre, Yarn (including BVY Programme certified yarns), and Nonwoven Fabric. Products are marketed through the Premium Fiber Program and BVY Programme which certify quality and traceability for downstream partners. The company positions sustainability as its market differentiator with a comprehensive Vision 2030 roadmap.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EcoCosy® (优可丝®): Flagship textile fibre brand known for excellent functions and strong spinnability, helping downstream yarn companies improve production efficiency and reduce energy consumption
• FINEX™ (纤生代™)
• Sateri Premium Fiber Program
• BVY Programme

Products and services

• Viscose Fibre Natural and soft viscose rayon fiber made from renewable wood cellulose, used as the base raw material for high-end textiles and disposable hygiene products. Sold to spinning mills, nonwoven converters, and downstream manufacturers worldwide.
• EcoCosy® Textile Fibres Sateri's flagship branded viscose textile fiber with excellent spinnability, designed to help downstream yarn companies improve production efficiency and reduce energy consumption. Sold to spinning mills and yarn producers worldwide.
• Recycled Fibre FINEX™ (纤生代™) Next-generation recycled cellulose fiber produced from post-consumer textile waste, certified to the Recycled Claim Standard, for textile and apparel applications. Sold to fashion brands and manufacturers pursuing circular economy goals.
• Lyocell Fibre Sustainable, high-performance cellulosic fiber produced through a closed-loop manufacturing process using NMMO solvent technology, for fashion, home textiles, and technical applications. Produced at Sateri's Shandong, Nantong, Liyang, and Rizhao facilities.
• Viscose Yarn High-quality open-end viscose yarn and blended yarns produced at the Linz (Nanjing) subsidiary with 8,000 tonnes annual capacity, sold to fabric producers and textile manufacturers.
• Nonwoven Fabric Spunlace nonwoven fabrics made from viscose fiber for hygiene products including baby wipes, facial masks, feminine care items, and medical textiles. Produced at Sateri's dedicated nonwoven facilities in Jiujiang, Xinhui, Liyang, and Tongling.
• Sateri Premium Fiber Program Licensing and quality certification program for yarn producers using Sateri viscose fiber, allowing licensed partners to display the 'Sateri Premium Fiber' emblem on products using at least 60% Sateri viscose (or 100% for the premium emblem). Includes technical support and co-marketing for partners.
• BVY Programme (Better Viscose Yarn) Certification programme for spinning partners, fabric producers, and printing/dyeing partners developing better quality, sustainable, and traceable Better Viscose (BV) yarns. Includes audit mechanism, stable fiber supply, technical support, and joint promotion for BVY-certified partners.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduce GHG emissions in Scope 1, 2, and 3 by 30% by 2030
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core, key and flagship.

• Semir (森马)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 19 December 2022Joint donation to Poyang Lake ecological protection project. Partnership for community and environmental initiatives.
• Conservation InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 December 2021Partnership to protect Poyang Lake biodiversity. Combines Sateri's fiber production expertise with Conservation International's conservation programs to advance nature-based solutions in the Poyang Lake basin.
• DuPont™ Sorona®keyStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 September 2020Strategic collaboration to jointly develop innovative fabrics for fashion and athleisure using Sateri's EcoCosy® fiber and DuPont Sorona® polymer. Combines resources for sustainable fabric innovation.
• Fashion Industry Charter for Climate ActioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2020Sateri joined the UN Fashion Industry Charter committing to ambitious climate change goals. Aligns with Vision 2030 sustainability targets including carbon neutrality by 2050.
• CanopycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2020Environmental organization partnership for forest conservation. Sateri participated in CanopyStyle audit by Rainforest Alliance to evaluate wood pulp sourcing risks. Committed to eliminating deforestation from supply chain.
• Fashion Brands (Unnamed)keyGTM or Marketing Partner · 8 June 2020Partnership with fashion brands to launch recycled fiber Finex™ products. Brands participate in product development and promotion of circular fashion initiatives.
• H&M GroupkeyGTM or Marketing Partner · 15 October 2019Joint investor with RGE Group in Infinited Fiber Company technology. Collaboration on next-generation sustainable fiber solutions. H&M as major fashion brand driving circular fashion initiatives.
• Infinited Fiber Company (IFC)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 August 2019RGE Group (parent) led investment in IFC technology that converts textile waste into new textile fibers. Sateri continues deepening investment and collaboration to scale next-generation textile fiber technology. IFC's Infinited Fiber can be produced using Sateri's manufacturing capabilities.
• Rainforest AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 May 2018Independent third-party auditor for CanopyStyle verification audit of Sateri's pulp sourcing practices. Confirmed termination of two controversial sources and verified majority sourcing from plantations in Brazil, Indonesia, Malaysia.
• Collaboration for Sustainable Development of Viscose (CV)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry initiative formed in March 2018 with 10 leading global viscose producers (representing over 50% of world viscose production) and two Chinese trade associations to address sustainability challenges and drive market transformation. Sateri is a founding member. Commits to CV Roadmap for responsible sourcing and production.
• BVY Programme Partners (Spinning/Fabric/Printing&Dyeing)keyChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of certified spinning partners, fabric producers, and printing/dyeing companies developing innovative BV fiber applications. Sateri provides stable fiber supply, technical support, traceability, and joint promotions. BVY certification proves superior quality over generic cotton yarn.

Scale indicators20 records

Recent moves16 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Lenzing AG: Austrian-based global leader in cellulosic fibers, producing both viscose (under Viloft brand) and lyocell (Tencel brand). Most direct competitor to Sateri across both viscose and lyocell product lines, targeting the same textile and nonwoven customers.
• Aditya Birla Group (Birla Cellulose): Indian conglomerate's cellulose fiber division producing viscose, modal, and lyocell. One of the world's largest viscose producers with comparable scale to Sateri and overlapping customer base in textile spinning mills globally.
• Xinxiang Bailu Chemical Fibre: Major Chinese viscose fiber producer with comparable scale to Sateri's individual mills. Competes in the Chinese domestic viscose market with similar product positioning across textile and nonwoven grades.
• Tangshan Sanyou Chemical Industries: Chinese viscose staple fiber producer with multi-hundred-thousand tonne capacity. Competes directly with Sateri in domestic Chinese viscose market, with similar scale and customer profile among Chinese spinning mills.
• Eastman Chemical Company (Naia): US-based chemical company producing Naia cellulosic fibers for apparel and home textiles. Listed alongside Sateri and Lenzing as a key player in the cellulose fiber market, competing in sustainable fiber segments.

Emerging players

• Kelheim Fibres: German specialty viscose fiber producer focusing on differentiated, innovation-driven fiber solutions. Smaller scale than Sateri but competes in specialty viscose segments including hygiene and technical textiles.
• Hi-Tech Fibre Group: Chinese producer of viscose staple fiber and other regenerated cellulose fibers. Smaller than Sateri but operates in the same Chinese viscose market with overlapping customers.

Broad incumbents

• Berry Global Group: Global nonwoven and packaging manufacturer with significant presence in hygiene nonwovens. Indirect competitor to Sateri's nonwoven business, particularly for spunlace fabrics used in baby wipes and feminine care products.
• Asia Pacific Rayon (APR): RGE Group sister company producing viscose rayon in Indonesia. Part of the same conglomerate as Sateri, with comparable viscose technology and target customers, but geographically focused on Southeast Asian markets.

Regional players

• Glatfelter Corporation: US-based nonwoven fabric manufacturer serving hygiene, filtration, and specialty markets. Competes with Sateri's nonwoven segment in spunlace materials for baby wipes and personal care products in Western markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance12 records

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Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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