Zanyu Technology Group Co., Ltd.

What Zanyu Technology Group Co., Ltd. does

Zanyu Technology Group Co., Ltd. is a vertically integrated Chinese specialty chemical manufacturer headquartered in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, that produces surfactants, oleochemicals, and finished cleaning products for global FMCG brands, private-label retailers, and industrial customers. The company traces its origins to the 1965 Zhejiang Light Industry Research Institute and is publicly listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange under ticker 002637. Its 18 production bases across China (Jiangsu, Henan, Guangdong, Hebei, Sichuan) and Indonesia operate with 5,000+ employees and combined capacity of 1.35 million tons of surfactants annually, 1.1 million tons of finished cleaning products (400,000 tons of detergent powder and 700,000 tons of liquid detergent), and over 1 million tons of oleochemicals, with a stated domestic surfactant market share exceeding 30%. Its product portfolio spans anionic, amphoteric, and nonionic surfactants (SLES, SLS, AOS, LABSA, APG, CAB, CAO), oleochemicals (stearic acid, oleic acid, glycerin, dimer acids, polyamide resin, hot melt adhesive), and finished cleaning products (laundry liquids, detergent powders, dishwashing liquids, kitchen degreasers, fruit/vegetable cleaners, hand sanitizers).

Zanyu generates revenue through three primary streams: OEM/ODM manufacturing services for global brands (custom formulation, packaging design, and full-scale production), direct surfactant sales to daily chemical and industrial customers, and oleochemical sales to plastics, rubber, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, and food manufacturers. Its go-to-market is anchored by enterprise account management dedicated to multinational FMCG names including Procter & Gamble, Unilever, Reckitt, Amway, and Chinese brands such as Blue Moon, Liby, White Cat, and JD.com's J.Zao private label. Pricing is quote-based and project-specific, with multi-year contracts typical for enterprise accounts. The company's competitive position rests on cost-competitive production at scale, vertical integration from raw surfactants to finished cleaning products, and an extensive distribution footprint reaching 100+ countries. Growth is being driven by the 3.5 billion yuan Zhongyuan Daily Chemical Ecological Industrial Park in Hebi, Henan, and a planned capacity expansion to 1.6 million tons of finished products by 2026.

Name

Zanyu Technology Group Co., Ltd.

Legal name

Zanyu Technology Group Co., Ltd.

Website

https://en.zanyu.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Zanyu Technology Group is a vertically integrated Chinese manufacturer of surfactants, oleochemicals, and finished cleaning products, operating 18 production bases and serving 25,000+ global brands including P&G, Unilever, Reckitt, and Amway across 100+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Chemicals Manufacturing

NAICS

Surface Active Agent Manufacturing (325613), Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing (32561), Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing (3259)

SIC

Soap, Detergents, Cleang Preparations, Perfumes, Cosmetics (2840), Industrial Organic Chemicals (2860)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Surfactants & Performance Additives (IMAEABAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Surfactants & Detergent Intermediates (LAB/LAS, Ethoxylates, Sulfonates) (IMAEADAL), Solvents & Solvent-Based Cleaners (Mineral Spirits, Acetone, Alcohols) (CRAJAKAC), Industrial Alcohols & Glycols (Commodity Grade) (IMAEAAAK)

Keywords

• Surfactant manufacturing
• Oleochemical production
• Private label detergents
• Cleaning chemicals OEM
• Industrial chemical manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Hangzhou

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. OEM/ODM Manufacturing Services: Provides end-to-end private label solutions covering formula customization, fragrance and color development, packaging design, and large-scale production. Revenue generated through manufacturing fees and product sales to brand owners and distributors.
2. Surfactant Sales: Direct sales of surfactants (AES, LAS, AOS, SLES, SLS, and specialty surfactants) to domestic and international daily chemical brand enterprises. Domestic market share exceeds 30%.
3. Oleochemicals Sales: Sales of oleochemical products including fatty acids, hydrogenated oils, glycerin, stearates, and dimer acids to industrial customers in plastics, rubber, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and food industries.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Zanyu Technology Group is a vertically integrated Chinese chemical manufacturer that produces surfactants (anionic, amphoteric, and nonionic), oleochemicals (fatty acids, glycerin, stearates, dimer acids, polyamide resins), and provides full-service OEM/ODM manufacturing of finished cleaning and care products including laundry detergents, dishwashing liquids, kitchen degreasers, fruit/vegetable cleaners, and hand sanitizers for global brand owners and distributors.

Product overview

Zanyu Technology Group Co., Ltd. is a vertically integrated chemical manufacturing company that produces surfactants, oleochemicals, and offers OEM/ODM cleaning and care products. The product portfolio includes: (1) Anionic, amphoteric, and nonionic surfactants such as SLES, SLS, AOS, LABSA, ALES, ALS, APG, AEO7/9, CMEA, and CAB/CAO variants used as key ingredients in personal care, household cleaning, and industrial formulations; (2) Oleochemicals including fatty acids (stearic acid, oleic acid, N-capric acid, N-caprylic acid), glycerin derivatives (pharmaceutical and industrial glycerine, glyceryl monostearate), stearates (calcium, zinc, barium, lead), dimer acids, polyamide resins, hydrogenated oils, and hot melt adhesives; (3) Finished cleaning products under OEM/ODM services including liquid laundry detergent (enzyme antibacterial formulations, 700,000 tons/year capacity), detergent powder (400,000 tons/year capacity), dishwashing liquid, kitchen degreaser, fruit and vegetable cleaner, and antibacterial hand sanitizer. The company operates 18 production bases across China and serves global brands including Procter & Gamble, Unilever, Reckitt, and Amway.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Surfactants (Anionic, Amphoteric, Nonionic)

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves over 25,000 global brands and organizations
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Liby GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Strategic cooperation agreement signed in 2017. Liby Group is a major Chinese laundry detergent brand. Zanyu won Gold Medal for Excellent Quality Partner for three consecutive years (2017-2019) and Excellent Strategic Partner in 2019. Partnership based on shared corporate culture emphasizing product quality.
• PT Dua Kuda (Jakarta, Indonesia)coreTechnology or IntegrationOverseas manufacturing facility processing 700,000 tons of stearic acid and hydrogenated oil annually. Provides hedge against raw material price volatility and export taxes, offering competitive pricing structure for clients.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights10 records

Direct peers

• Nice Group: Major Chinese manufacturer of daily chemical and home care products including laundry detergents and cleaning formulations. Direct domestic peer with overlapping OEM/ODM capabilities and similar Chinese FMCG customer base.
• Lonkey Industrial Co. Chinese specialty chemical and cleaning products manufacturer with significant surfactant and detergent powder capacity. Comparable as a domestic Chinese OEM/ODM competitor targeting both domestic brands and export markets.
• Stepan Company: US-headquartered specialty surfactant manufacturer producing anionic, cationic, and amphoteric surfactants for cleaning, personal care, and industrial markets. Directly comparable as a vertically integrated surfactant producer serving FMCG and industrial customers globally.
• Galaxy Surfactants: Indian specialty surfactant manufacturer with strong presence in personal care and home care formulations. Closely comparable business mix of anionic/nonionic surfactants, performance additives, and global FMCG customer base including Unilever and P&G.
• India Glycols Limited: Indian manufacturer of surfactants, specialty chemicals, and oleochemicals (ethylene oxide derivatives, fatty alcohols, glycols). Directly comparable as a combined surfactant + oleochemical producer targeting FMCG and industrial customers.

Broad incumbents

• Kao Corporation: Japanese FMCG major with integrated chemical division producing surfactants and oleochemicals for its own branded cleaning and personal care products. Comparable in surfactant chemistry and customer overlap but primarily a brand owner rather than OEM/ODM manufacturer.
• Evonik Industries: German specialty chemicals producer with significant surfactants and oleochemicals business serving personal care and cleaning markets. Comparable product portfolio but operates as a diversified global incumbent rather than a focused high-volume OEM manufacturer.
• Croda International: UK-listed specialty chemicals producer with a substantial surfactants and oleochemicals portfolio serving personal care, home care, and industrial markets. Comparable in product categories and customer base, but operates as a global premium incumbent versus Zanyu's scale-focused OEM model.
• BASF SE: World's largest chemical company with substantial home care and industrial cleaning chemicals business including surfactants and performance chemicals. Comparable product overlap but operates as a broad incumbent across many chemical categories rather than a focused cleaning/OEM specialist.

Emerging players

• Pilot Chemical Company: US-based specialty surfactant manufacturer focused on personal care, household, and industrial cleaning applications. Comparable as a specialty surfactant specialist but at significantly smaller scale than Zanyu's 1.35M ton capacity.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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