Shiner International

What Shiner International does

Shiner International, formally Hainan Shiner Industrial Co., Ltd. and doing business as "SN," is a Haikou-headquartered specialty film and tobacco packaging materials manufacturer founded in 1991. The company operates customized Brückner multi-layer co-extrusion lines to produce BOPP films — including tobacco-grade, laser holographic anti-counterfeit, coated, and hot foil varieties — alongside BOPLA biodegradable films, filter tows, adhesives, and tipping paper. Its technology stack spans multi-layer co-extrusion, embossed holographic patterning, and BOPLA biodegradable film processing, supported by 13 patents credited to Chief Technical Engineer Li Tan and led from the technical center by Wang Junfeng.

The company's primary customer base sits inside the regulated global tobacco packaging value chain, with British American Tobacco and multiple China Tobacco provincial subsidiaries (Hubei, Sichuan, Hunan Changsha) as named anchor accounts, plus Nha Trang Tobacco in Vietnam. Shiner exports to more than 30 countries and maintains ISO 9001/14001/45001/14064, PAS 2050, and anti-bribery certifications — a compliance posture required to qualify into state-owned tobacco monopolies and multinational FMCG converters. In February 2026 the firm was designated a Hainan Provincial Manufacturing Single-Champion Enterprise, and it has also established subsidiary Hainan Changguang Satellite Information Technology, signaling diversification into Hainan's aerospace and satellite information cluster adjacent to the Wenchang spaceport.

The business model is B2B industrial materials sales to converters and direct tobacco packaging customers, monetized through tonnage-based pricing on specialty films with premium pricing on anti-counterfeit and biodegradable variants. Revenue is generated primarily from long-cycle, qualification-gated supply agreements with state-owned and multinational tobacco customers, supplemented by export volumes across Southeast Asia and other emerging markets. The integrated portfolio across film, filter tow, adhesives, and tipping paper allows Shiner to capture multiple wallet-share points within each tobacco customer's packaging bill of materials.

Name

Shiner International

Legal name

Hainan Shiner Industrial Co., Ltd.

Website

https://shinerinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Shiner International is a Haikou-based specialty film manufacturer founded in 1991 that produces BOPP, BOPLA biodegradable, and laser holographic anti-counterfeit films, plus filter tows, adhesives, and tipping paper for tobacco packaging converters including BAT and provincial China Tobacco subsidiaries, exporting to over 30 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tobacco Packaging Films

NAICS

Plastics Packaging Materials and Unlaminated Film and Sheet Manufacturing (32611), Plastics Packaging Film and Sheet (including Laminated) Manufacturing (326112)

SIC

Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet (3081), Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080)

akta.pro primary industry

Barrier & Specialty Films (EVOH, PVDC, Metallized, AlOx/SiOx Coated) (IMALABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Compostable & Bio-based Flexible Films and Sheet (extrusion/cast/blown) (IMANANAC), Biodegradable Coatings & Barrier Layers (paper/packaging barriers) (IMAEAOAH)

Keywords

• BOPP tobacco films
• Tobacco packaging materials
• Biodegradable PLA films
• Laser holographic anti-counterfeit
• Cigarette filter materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Hainan

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tobacco Packaging Films Sales: Sale of BOPP films, PLA films, coated films, and other packaging materials to tobacco manufacturers globally. Products include tobacco film, recloseable packages, anti-counterfeit films, filter tow, and other tobacco packaging materials.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Shiner International manufactures and sells BOPP (biaxially oriented polypropylene) films and related materials for tobacco packaging, including general/shrinkage tobacco films, laser holographic anti-counterfeit films, biodegradable PLA films, easy-tear films, naked wrap films, recloseable packaging, filter tow and rods, coated films, hot foil films, tipping paper, and cigarette adhesives. Production is anchored by proprietary multi-layer co-extrusion and embossed holographic technologies, with products sold to tobacco manufacturers in 30+ countries.

Product overview

Shiner International (Hainan Shiner Industrial Co., Ltd.) is a specialized manufacturer of BOPP films and tobacco packaging materials with over 30 years of experience. The company operates a platform-plus-products architecture offering diverse film solutions including Tobacco Film (BOPP General, Micro-shrinkage, Medium and High Shrinkage variants), Recloseable Packages (manual and automatic opening), Laser Holographic Anti-counterfeit Films, Coated Films (tobacco, food grade, cosmetic grade), Positioning Printing Hot Foil Films, Functional Tobacco BOPP Films, Environmental Friendly Innerliners, PLA (biodegradable) Tobacco Films, Filter Tow/Filter Rod products, and Other Tobacco Packages (adhesives, tipping paper, etc.). The product portfolio centers on BOPP film technology with multi-layer co-extrusion composite processes, supplemented by innovative solutions like embossed holographic anti-counterfeiting and biodegradable PLA materials. The company serves global tobacco manufacturers with customizable solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BOPP Tobacco Film (General, Micro-shrinkage, Medium Shrinkage, High Shrinkage) Biaxially oriented polypropylene films for tobacco packaging, offered in general, micro-shrinkage, medium shrinkage, and high shrinkage variants. Used by cigarette manufacturers for primary pack wrap and overwrapping applications.
• Recloseable Package (First-generation Manual Opening and Second-generation Automatic Opening) Resealable packaging systems for tobacco products with manual and automatic opening variants. Sold to global tobacco manufacturers including BAT.
• Laser Holographic Anti-counterfeit Film (Micro-shrinkage and High Shrinkage variants) Anti-counterfeit films using proprietary embossed holographic technology producing dynamic iridescent luster without inks, providing moisture-proof, anti-counterfeiting, and abrasion-resistant properties for tobacco packaging.
• Coated Film (Tobacco, Food Grade, Cosmetic Grade, Easy-Remove) Coated films for tobacco, food grade, and cosmetic grade applications including anti-wrinkle, high barrier wear-resistant, and easy-remove variants.
• Positioning Printing Hot Foil Film (Rainbow, Hidden Color, Anti-counterfeiting) Hot foil stamping films including rainbow hot foil film, hidden color foil film, and anti-counterfeiting hot foil film for high-end tobacco packaging.
• BOPP Naked Wrap Film (CNP) Three-layer co-extruded biaxially oriented functional PP film with ultra-low temperature heat sealing and high-temperature slip properties that replaces traditional carton + BOPP film combinations for lightweight, high-value tobacco packaging.
• Easy-tear BOPP Tobacco Film (TFE) BOPP film with omnidirectional easy-tear structure for convenient, tool-free opening of tobacco packaging, with one smooth side for machine processing and one easy-tear side.
• Environmental Friendly Innerliner (Aluminum-free) Aluminum-free innerliner paper providing moisture resistance and aroma preservation for cigarettes, fully biodegradable and free of colored metals; supplied to BAT and Hubei China Tobacco.
• PLA Tobacco Film Biodegradable eco-friendly film for tobacco packaging made from bio-based polylactic acid, offering moisture preservation, barrier properties, and optical clarity, fully degradable in natural environments.
• Degradable BOPLA Cigarette Packaging Film Biaxially stretched polylactic acid cigarette packaging film designed for high-speed packaging lines (400 packs/minute), offering biodegradability and high heat-seal strength for tobacco packaging.
• Filter Tow and Filter Rod (Cellulose Acetate, Polypropylene Fiber, PLA variants) Filter materials for cigarette filters including cellulose acetate tow, polypropylene fiber tow, PLA filter tow, and corresponding filter rod configurations in various pressure drop specifications.
• Tipping Paper for Cigarette Eco-friendly anti-counterfeit tipping paper material using structural color technology for dynamic 3D color effects without ink printing, supplied for cigarette filters.
• Cigarette Adhesive (Lap, Filter Tip, Packaging, Specialty) Water-based adhesives for the tobacco industry including cigarette lap adhesive, filter tip adhesive, packaging adhesive, and specialty adhesives for packing boxes and electronic products.
• Other Tobacco Packages (Label/Inkless Prints, Tobacco Cord, Frame Paper, Easy Tear Tape) Additional tobacco packaging materials including label paper/inkless prints, tobacco cord, frame paper, and easy tear tape.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced imported shrink film price from 55,000 RMB/ton to 32,000 RMB/ton
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Beijing Engwei Certification CenterminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 May 2026Conducted external dual-system audit for Anti-Bribery Management System Certification and After-Sales Service Management System Certification.
• Zhongxiang International Certification & Testing (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 3 June 2025Organized experts to calculate greenhouse gas emissions for 2024 according to ISO 14064-1:2018 and ISO 14064-3:2019 standards.
• BAT (British American Tobacco)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 14 June 2024Long-term stable cooperative relationship in resealable packages and tobacco films. BAT exploring Shiner's eco-friendly innerliner, filter tow, brand paper, PLA biodegradable materials for global supply.
• Sichuan China Tobacco Technology CentercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 May 2024New product promotion and exchange activities for degradable polylactic acid cigarette films, PLA yarn, aluminum-free high barrier lining paper, and coated strip packaging films.
• Hunan China Tobacco Technology CentercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 May 2024Technical collaboration led by Professor Yin and Dr. Wen for medium-speed machine trials of biaxially stretched polylactic acid cigarette packaging films at Hunan Changsha Cigarette Factory.
• Zhejiang Hisun Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 May 2024Technical collaboration for PLA raw material supply and pilot production of BOPLA films. Hisun provided polylactic acid raw materials for pilot production of tape base films and single-sided heat-sealable films.
• NatureworkscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 May 2024Product development collaboration for BOPLA film pilot production. Natureworks engineers provided technical expertise for polylactic acid film development.
• Guilin Electronic Science InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 May 2024Provided pilot production line facility for BOPLA film trials. The institute's facilities were crucial experimental environment for interdisciplinary materials science collaboration.
• SGSminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 19 January 2024International certification body that conducted reevaluation and surveillance audit for ISO9001, ISO45001, and ISO14001 management systems.
• Brückner (Germany)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2012Supplier of high-end custom production equipment. Brückner supplied the world's first high-quality BOPP cigarette film production line specifically customized for Shiner, capable of simultaneous ultra-high-ratio stretching.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• SRF Limited: India-based diversified manufacturer with a significant BOPP films business among other chemicals and technical textiles. Comparable as a large diversified films producer competing in similar BOPP packaging markets.
• Uflex: India-based multinational flexible packaging company producing BOPP, BOPET films and converted packaging. Comparable as a broader flexible packaging incumbent with BOPP film manufacturing operations.
• Jindal Poly Films: One of the largest BOPET and BOPP film producers globally, based in India, with broad packaging exposure. Comparable as a much larger incumbent in the same BOPP film space with broader end-market diversification.
• CPH Group: Swiss packaging materials producer with paper, film, and chemistry operations serving tobacco and consumer packaging. Comparable as a diversified incumbent serving similar tobacco customers with specialty packaging materials.

Direct peers

• Manucor: Italy-based BOPP film manufacturer focused on flexible packaging films for food, tobacco, and industrial uses. Comparable as a European BOPP specialist with overlapping customer base in tobacco packaging.
• Cosmo Films: India-based global manufacturer of BOPP and CPP films used in packaging, labeling, and lamination. Comparable as a large-scale BOPP film producer with export reach into similar tobacco and consumer packaging channels.
• Polinas: Turkey-based BOPP and polyester film producer serving packaging markets including tobacco. Comparable as a regionally focused BOPP film manufacturer competing in similar export markets.
• Innovia Films: UK-based specialist in BOPP and other specialty films serving packaging, labels, and tobacco-adjacent markets. Directly comparable as a specialty BOPP film producer with proprietary coating and barrier technologies.
• Taghleef Industries: UAE-headquartered global BOPP and CPP film producer with broad packaging film exposure including tobacco applications. Directly comparable as a multi-region BOPP film manufacturer competing for similar tobacco and consumer packaging customers.

Regional players

• Anhui Tongda: China-based BOPP film producer serving domestic packaging converters. Comparable as a domestic Chinese BOPP competitor targeting similar packaging converters and regional customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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