Shandong Yuanli Science and Technology

What Shandong Yuanli Science and Technology does

Shandong Yuanli Science and Technology (元利化学集团股份有限公司), operating as Yuanli Chemical Group, is a publicly listed Chinese fine chemicals manufacturer headquartered in Changle County, Weifang, Shandong Province. Founded in February 2003 (originally as Weifang City Yuanli Chemical Co., Ltd.) and listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange main board (ticker 603217) since June 2019, the company manufactures and markets seven core product series: green solvents (diacid dimethyl ester/MDBE, dimethyl adipate, dimethyl succinate), specialty diols (1,6-hexanediol, 1,5-pentanediol, polycarbonate diols/PCDL), bio-based products (bio-based 1,4-butanediol/Bio-BDO, bio-based plasticizers, bio-based PCDL), anti-aging additives (Hindered Amine Light Stabilizers/HALS), specialty plasticizers, coalescing agents, and new polyesters. These products serve the coatings/inks, polyurethane/adhesives, automotive/transportation, apparel/footwear, bio-based/degradable materials, electronics, agriculture, daily chemicals, and medical/pharmaceutical industries across more than 60 countries.

The company's core technology stack centers on proprietary continuous esterification processes for MDBE production, bio-fermentation routes to bio-based succinic acid and Bio-BDO (first commercial-scale production in Asia achieved in 2021), and high-performance polymer synthesis for PCDL. It holds 97 patents including 29 invention patents and operates four production bases: Weifang Changle (group headquarters and main MDBE/diol production), Chongqing Fuling (206-acre second base since 2016), Weifang Changyi (HALS and new materials base), and Inner Mongolia Xing'an League (bio-based new materials project under construction since July 2024, 4 billion RMB total investment, planned 600,000 tons annual capacity, 5.8 billion RMB projected annual output value, and 800,000 tons/year corn and biomass straw processing capacity). Joint research with Zhejiang University covers waste polyolefin high-value utilization.

Yuanli operates a B2B enterprise sales model through dedicated account managers and sales departments, with international distribution via the Europe Yuanli subsidiary (Amsterdam, established 2018) and Qingdao Zhongyuan Lixin International Trade. Products are organized under branded lines YuanuoSi (MDBE green solvents), YuanuoDe (diols), YuanuoBi (bio-based), YuanuoTai (HALS), and YuanuoSi (specialty plasticizers). The company supplies 15 of the world's top 100 chemical companies and participates in CHINAPLAS, China International Coatings Show, and six consecutive European Coatings Shows since 2014. Pricing is contract-based, varies by volume and specification, and is not publicly disclosed. Bio-based products claim 30-50% carbon footprint reduction versus petroleum-based alternatives. Leadership is anchored by founder Liu Xiuhua (Chairman); the Group GM role transitioned to Qin Guobin in 2023. The company has received national-level recognitions including National Manufacturing Single Champion Product Enterprise (2020), National Specialized, Refined, and New 'Little Giant' Enterprise (2024), and Petroleum and Chemical Industry Green Factory (2021).

Name

Shandong Yuanli Science and Technology

Legal name

元利化学集团股份有限公司

Website

https://yuanlichem.com.cn

Company type

Public

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Shandong Yuanli Science and Technology (Yuanli Chemical Group) is a Shanghai Stock Exchange-listed Chinese manufacturer of fine chemicals including green solvents, bio-based chemicals, specialty diols, anti-aging additives, and plasticizers, serving coatings, polyurethane, automotive, apparel, and degradable materials customers across more than 60 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fine Chemicals Manufacturing

NAICS

Chemical Manufacturing (325)

SIC

Industrial Organic Chemicals (2860)

akta.pro primary industry

Plasticizers & Solvents (Phthalates/Alternatives, Commodity Solvents) (IMAEADAK)

Keywords

• Fine chemicals manufacturing
• Green solvents production
• Bio-based chemical materials
• Hindered amine light stabilizers
• Polyurethane intermediates

Headquarters

HQ city

Changle

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Diacid Dimethyl Ester Series (MDBE): Green solvents including mixed diacid dimethyl ester, dimethyl adipate, dimethyl succinate, used in coatings, inks, adhesives, cleaning agents
2. Diol Series: 1,6-Hexanediol, 1,5-Pentanediol, Polycarbonate Diol (PCDL) for polyurethane, coatings, resins
3. Bio-based Products: Bio-based BDO, bio-based plasticizers, bio-based PCDL with over 50% bio-based content, reducing carbon footprint by 30-50% compared to conventional products
4. Anti-aging Additives (HALS): Light stabilizers for polymer protection in plastics, rubber, coatings, fibers, adhesives
5. Specialty Plasticizers: Environmentally friendly plasticizers for various polymer applications
6. Coalescing Agents: Film-forming agents for water-based coatings

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Yuanli Chemical Group manufactures and sells fine chemical products including diacid dimethyl esters (MDBE green solvents), diols (1,6-hexanediol, 1,5-pentanediol, polycarbonate diols), bio-based chemicals (bio-based BDO, bio-based plasticizers), hindered amine light stabilizers (HALS), specialty plasticizers, and coalescing agents. Products are sold to industrial manufacturers in coatings, inks, polyurethane, automotive, apparel, biodegradable materials, electronics, agriculture, and medical sectors across more than 60 countries.

Product overview

Yuanli Chemical Group is a vertically integrated fine chemicals manufacturer offering seven core product series: green solvents (元诺思® MDBE®), diols (元诺德® including 1,6-hexanediol and PCDL), bio-based products (元诺碧® including Bio-BDO and bio-based plasticizers), anti-aging agents/light stabilizers (元诺泰® HALS), special plasticizers, coalescing agents, and new polyesters. The company operates across multiple production bases in Weifang Changle, Weifang Changyi, Chongqing Fuling, and Inner Mongolia Xing'an League (under construction), serving industries including coatings, inks, polyurethane, adhesives, automotive, apparel, degradable materials, electronics, agriculture, and personal care. The product portfolio is organized under branded product lines (元诺思®, 元诺德®, 元诺碧®, 元诺泰®) and serves as a one-stop solution provider for fine chemical needs with customization capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 元诺泰®: 光稳定剂HALS系列产品品牌
• 元诺德®
• 元诺碧®
• 元诺思®

Products and services

• YuanuoSi (元诺思®) MDBE Green Solvents
• YuanuoDe (元诺德®) Diols Series
• YuanuoBi (元诺碧®) Bio-based Products
• YuanuoTai (元诺泰®) HALS Light Stabilizers
• Special Plasticizers
• Coalescing Agents
• Polycarbonate Diols (PCDL)

Quantifiable outcome

• 30-50% carbon footprint reduction using bio-based products
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• LANXESS AG: German specialty additives company producing HALS light stabilizers under its Addforce/Stabaxol/Adavin portfolios — direct competitor to Yuanli's YuanuoTai® HALS anti-aging product line for plastics, rubber, and coatings.
• Covestro AG: Leading polyurethane raw materials producer that consumes PCDL and BDO as key feedstocks — significant indirect market influence for Yuanli through demand dynamics in the polyurethane and coatings value chain.
• Dow Inc. Global materials science giant with overlapping specialty intermediates, plasticizers, and polymer additives serving coatings, plastics, and polyurethane customer segments directly comparable to Yuanli's downstream end markets.
• BASF SE: Global #1 chemical company with extensive portfolios in diols, plasticizers, polymer additives, and bio-based intermediates — broad incumbent overlap across every major Yuanli product category with significantly greater scale and R&D.
• Mitsubishi Chemical Group: Japanese specialty chemicals group producing specialty diols, plasticizers, polymer additives, and bio-based intermediates serving global coatings, automotive, and polyurethane markets analogous to Yuanli's portfolio.
• Evonik Industries: German specialty chemicals major producing 1,4-BDO, plasticizers, and specialty additives including bio-based intermediates — competes with Yuanli in bio-based platforms and polyurethane raw materials globally.

Direct peers

• Perstorp: Sweden-based specialty chemicals company producing 1,6-hexanediol, polycarbonate diols (PCDL), specialty plasticizers, and bio-based intermediates — directly comparable product portfolio across diols/PCDL/plasticizers serving identical coatings and polyurethane customers as Yuanli.
• Wanhua Chemical: China's leading specialty chemicals producer in BDO, MDI, ADI, and polyurethane polyols — directly competes with Yuanli in BDO, plasticizers, and polyurethane intermediates within the Chinese market and increasingly in export markets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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