Ginko International Co., Ltd.

Name

Ginko International Co., Ltd.

Legal name

Ginko International Co., Ltd.

Website

https://ginkointernational.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Ginko International is a Cayman-incorporated, Taiwan-headquartered contact lens and lens care solution manufacturer selling the Hydron brand domestically in China through 33,000+ retail outlets and the Horien brand internationally across 30+ countries, with disclosed revenue of approximately $321M in 2021.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Taichung

HQ country

Taiwan

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Contact Lens Sales: Manufacturing and sale of conventional and disposable contact lenses under Hydron and Horien brands through distributors and direct sales channels
2. Lens Care Solution Products: Production and sale of contact lens care solutions including the portable packaging introduced in 2008 under '越短越健康' (shorter is healthier) concept
3. Product Licensing and Distribution Rights: Distribution agreements with international companies such as Abbott's AMO for China market distribution rights

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ginko International is a manufacturer and seller of contact lenses (conventional and disposable, including toric and cosmetic variants) and contact lens care solutions. The company operates a dual-brand strategy: the Hydron brand serves the domestic China market through 33,000+ retail outlets, while the Horien brand is exported to 30+ countries. Products are manufactured at world-class facilities in Danyang, Jiangsu Province and the Central Taiwan Science Park.

Product overview

Ginko International Co., Ltd. operates as a contact lens manufacturer with two main product categories: contact lenses and lens care solutions. The company sells its products through two primary brands—Hydron (海昌) for domestic China sales and Horien (海儷恩) for international export markets. Hydron contact lenses include high definition, toric (astigmatism), and cosmetic colored variants. The lens care solutions line includes multipurpose cleaning solutions with innovative portable packaging introduced in 2008. Products are manufactured at world-class facilities in Danyang, Jiangsu Province, and the company expanded production capacity in 2010 through acquisition of Yong Sheng Optics and establishment of a manufacturing platform in Central Taiwan Science Park.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hydron (海昌): Primary domestic brand for contact lenses sold in mainland China through over 33,000 retail outlets
• Horien (海儷恩)

Products and services

• Hydron Contact Lenses
• Lens Care Solutions
• Horien Contact Lenses
• Silicone Hydrogel Contact Lens Materials
• Corneal Cover Lens

Quantifiable outcome

• Top selling contact lens company in China since 2008
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• AMO (Abbott Medical Optics) - China AffiliatecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 24 December 2012Ginko's board approved Hydron to sign a three-year distribution agreement with AMO (Shanghai) Medical Devices Trading Co., Ltd., the China affiliate of Abbott. This strategic partnership leverages Abbott's established distribution network in China for Hydron contact lens products.
• Yong Sheng OpticscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010In late 2010, Ginko merged Yong Sheng Optics and established a modern manufacturing platform of around 10,000 square meters in Central Taiwan Science Park, strengthening strategic position in Asia and the world market.
• Nanjing Southeast UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2008Ginko International's subsidiary Hydron Contact Lens Co., Ltd. signed an agreement with Nanjing Southeast University to jointly establish the SEU-Hydron R&D Center. This partnership created a sophisticated R&D department for exploring enhanced lens materials, improved mold designs, and more effective solution formulations.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Alcon: One of the two largest global contact lens manufacturers (Dailies, Air Optix, Precision) and a leading lens care solution producer. Direct competitor across both of Ginko's main product categories with similar end-customer segments.
• Menicon: Japan-based contact lens manufacturer with significant presence in Asia and specialty lens categories. Comparable as an Asian-headquartered manufacturer targeting both domestic and export markets, similar to Ginko's Taiwan-China footprint.
• Johnson & Johnson Vision (Acuvue): Global #1 contact lens manufacturer with the Acuvue brand, dominating the daily disposable and silicone hydrogel segments. Directly comparable to Ginko's Hydron and Horien brands in product category, technology stack, and target consumer.
• CooperVision: Third-largest global contact lens manufacturer with broad portfolio including Biofinity (silicone hydrogel) and clariti. Direct peer in manufacturing scale, technology tier, and distribution channels.
• Bausch + Lomb: Major contact lens manufacturer (Biotrue, Ultra) and lens care solution brand (Renu). Directly comparable product portfolio to Ginko with overlapping consumer base in vision correction.

Broad incumbents

• Carl Zeiss Meditec: German optical and medical technology company with ophthalmic lens and diagnostic equipment businesses. Broader incumbent in vision care with overlapping optical lens expertise though different primary focus area.
• Hoya Corporation: Japanese optical products manufacturer with spectacle lenses, contact lenses, and intraocular lenses. Broader incumbent with adjacent product lines and similar Asia-Pacific manufacturing base.
• EssilorLuxottica: Global eyewear and lens giant (Ray-Ban, Oakley, Transitions) with significant contact lens exposure through acquisitions. Broad incumbent in vision correction ecosystem, though primary focus is frames/spectacle lenses.

Emerging players

• Clerio Vision: US-based developer of next-generation contact lens technologies including myopia control and laser refractive corrections. Emerging technology player addressing similar advanced lens material challenges as Ginko's silicone hydrogel R&D pipeline.
• SEED Co., Ltd. Japanese specialty contact lens manufacturer focused on orthokeratology and specialty lenses. Emerging player with overlapping technology development focus and Asian market presence.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ginko-international-co-ltd

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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