What Yihang does

Tangshan High-Tech Industrial Park Yihang Trading Co., Ltd (operating as Yihang) is a Chinese steel export trading company founded in 2013 and headquartered in Tangshan, Hebei Province. The company sources, processes, and exports flat-rolled steel products — primarily PPGI/PPGL pre-painted coils, GI/GL galvanized and galvalume coils, corrugated roofing sheets, steel sheet piles, steel pipes, and structural steel — to approximately 60 countries with an annual export volume of around 150,000 tons. Sales are geographically diversified across Southeast Asia (35%), the Middle East (20%), Africa (15%), South Asia (15%), South America (10%), and North America (5%). The company holds ISO 9001:2008, SGS, CE, and BV certifications and operates with a lean team of approximately 50 employees.

Yihang's business model is direct B2B export from Tianjin Port under FOB, CFR, or CIF terms, accepting T/T and L/C payment in multiple currencies (USD, EUR, JPY, CAD, HKD, CNY). Pricing is quote-based with minimum order quantities of 25 tons per product, and customer acquisition relies on participation in major international trade exhibitions — including the Canton Fair, Dubai Big5, and MegaBuild Indonesia — supplemented by a multilingual website available in 9 languages and direct RFQ intake. Quality control is managed through pre-production sampling and pre-shipment inspection. More recently, Yihang has extended its portfolio into prefabricated modular housing (Apple Cabin, Capsule, Expandable, and Foldable container houses), positioning these as higher-margin downstream products sold to construction site operators, warehouse developers, and temporary accommodation providers.

The company is privately held with no disclosed external investors, no parent organization, and no funding rounds, suggesting it is funded internally through operating cash flow and owner equity (registered capital of RMB 20 million). There is no disclosed revenue, no named major customers, and no evidence of M&A, leadership changes, or technology platform development beyond a standard corporate website.

Name

Yihang

Legal name

Tangshan High-Tech Industrial Park Yihang Trading Co., Ltd

Website

https://yihangsteelco.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Yihang is a Chinese steel export trading company founded in 2013 in Tangshan, exporting approximately 150,000 tons of galvanized and pre-painted steel coils, roofing sheets, and prefabricated container houses to 60 countries annually through direct B2B sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Tangshan

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Steel Products Export: Direct export of steel products including PPGI/PPGL, GI/GL coils, corrugated roofing sheets, structural steel, steel pipes, and container houses to international buyers. Products sold in bulk volumes with minimum order quantities of 25+ tons.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Yihang is a specialized Chinese exporter that manufactures and exports steel products including pre-painted galvanized and galvalume steel coils (PPGI/PPGL), hot-dip galvanized steel coils (GI/GL), corrugated roofing sheets, structural steel profiles, steel pipes, steel sheet piles, and prefabricated container houses (Apple Cabin, Capsule, Expandable, Foldable). Products are sold in bulk volumes (minimum order quantities of 25+ tons) to international steel distributors, construction companies, and container house developers across 60 countries.

Product overview

Yihang (Tangshan High-Tech Industrial Park Yihang Trading Co., Ltd) is a specialized steel products exporter established in 2013. The company exports approximately 150,000 tons of steel annually to 60 countries, serving markets in the Middle East, Asia, South America, and Africa. The product portfolio centers on flat-rolled steel products including PPGI (pre-painted galvanized steel coils), PPGL (pre-painted galvalume steel coils), GI (galvanized steel coils), GL (galvalume steel coils), and corrugated roofing sheets. Additionally, the company offers prefabricated container houses (including Apple Cabin, Capsule, Expandable, and Foldable models), steel sheet piles, steel pipes, structural steel products (U-channel, angle steel), galvanized strips, scaffolding, and cold drawn steel bars. The company maintains quality control with dedicated inspection personnel and holds ISO 9001:2008, SGS, CE, and BV certifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PPGI (Pre-painted Galvanized Steel Coils) Pre-painted galvanized steel coils with hot-dip galvanized substrate coated with zinc, used as coated steel for construction, roofing, and industrial applications.
• PPGL (Pre-painted Galvalume Steel Coils) Pre-painted steel coils coated with aluminum, zinc, and a small amount of silicone, providing enhanced corrosion resistance compared to standard galvanized steel for construction applications.
• GI (Galvanized Steel Coils) Steel sheets immersed in a molten zinc bath to adhere a zinc layer providing corrosion resistance for various industrial and construction applications.
• GL (Galvalume Steel Coils) Carbon steel coated with an alloy combining the waterproof properties of aluminum with the malleability and galvanic protection of zinc for enhanced corrosion resistance.
• Corrugated Roofing Sheets

Quantifiable outcome

• Annual export capacity of 150,000 tons
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 23 April 2024Participated as exhibitor at the 130th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) in Guangzhou, China. Major platform for connecting with international buyers and showcasing steel products to a global audience.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• CIMC (China International Marine Containers): Global leader in shipping containers and modular building solutions, including prefab container houses. Comparable on the container-house product line Yihang sells, though much larger and more diversified.
• Hebei Tangshan Iron and Steel Group (Tangsteel): Major state-owned integrated steel producer headquartered in Tangshan, Hebei. Operates upstream of Yihang's sourcing base and competes in flat-rolled steel for construction and export.
• Hesteel Group (HBIS): One of the world's largest steel groups, headquartered in Hebei, producing a broad range of flat and long products including galvanized coils. Competitor and potential upstream supplier overlap with Yihang.

Others

• Shanghai Metal Corporation: Shanghai-based exporter of construction-related metal products including steel sheets, pipes, and prefab structures. Comparable export-trading platform model serving overseas construction buyers.

Direct peers

• Hebei Shengda Steel Co. Tangshan/Hebei-based Chinese steel exporter offering PPGI, GI, and corrugated roofing products for international markets. Closely comparable in product mix, customer base, and export model, and notably referenced in Yihang's own sales-team email addresses.
• Tianjin Tianyingtai Steel Co. Tianjin-based Chinese steel trading company exporting GI, GL, PPGI, and corrugated sheets internationally. Comparable in product range and proximity to Tianjin Port export channel.
• Shandong Huaan Steel Structure: Chinese steel manufacturer and exporter of galvanized coils, roofing sheets, and structural steel products for overseas construction markets. Comparable in offering and target customer segments.
• Hebei Tianzhu Steel Co. Hebei-based exporter of galvanized, galvalume, and corrugated roofing sheets to global buyers. Comparable in geography, product portfolio, and direct-to-international-buyer B2B motion.

Emerging players

• K-Home (Khome Modular House): Chinese manufacturer and exporter of prefab, foldable, and expandable container houses for construction-site and temporary housing. Directly comparable to Yihang's container-house product line.

Regional players

• Rizhao Steel (Shandong Steel Group): Shandong-based integrated Chinese steel producer with galvanized and coated-steel product lines. Comparable in end products but a regional peer primarily serving Chinese and Asian markets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Yihang