evonik specialty chemicals (shanghai

What evonik specialty chemicals (shanghai does

Evonik Specialty Chemicals (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. is the principal operating subsidiary of Evonik Industries AG (Frankfurt Stock Exchange: EVK) in mainland China, focused on the manufacture of specialty chemical intermediates for industrial customers. The entity operates from the Shanghai Chemical Industry Park's Multi-User-Site-China (MUSC) — a 400,000+ m2 integrated complex with approximately 700 employees that produces specialty polyamides and compounds, specialty polyesters, isophorone and isophorone diamine, specialty surfactants, and silicone surfactants. Adjacent Chinese manufacturing assets — wholly-owned and joint-venture — span 16 production sites covering PEEK polymers (Changchun), hydrogen peroxide (Jilin, Leshan JV with Fuhua), amino acids and APIs (Nanning), silica (Nanping, Qingdao JV, Zhenjiang JV, Taiwan), rubber silanes (Rizhao JV), and amine-based polyurethane/epoxy additives (Nanjing).

The company commercializes technology built on four proprietary platforms — silicones, amines, methacrylates, and isophorone — and a portfolio of approximately 9,000 products globally, with 4,000+ searchable via its corporate website. Flagship proprietary brands include EUDRAGIT/EUDRACAP for pharmaceutical coatings and colon-targeted drug delivery (70+ years of EUDRAGIT heritage), VESTAKEEP PEEK and RESOMER for medical devices, ROHACELL structural foam for aerospace (used in the COMAC C919 program), AEROSIL fumed silica for coatings and pharma, DURAION anion exchange membranes for green-hydrogen electrolysis, and ECOHANCE plant-based ingredients for cosmetics. The Shanghai Innovation Park — one of six global R&D core sites with ~10,000 m2 of labs and ~200 R&D employees — supports both regional reformulation and global platform development.

The business model is a hybrid B2B specialty-chemicals operation: direct enterprise field sales through offices in Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, and Chengdu; dedicated industry teams covering Automotive, Paints & Coatings, Health Care, Adhesives & Sealants, and Electronics; an Alibaba 1688 flagship store for SMB channels; technology licensing (e.g., hydrogen peroxide process technology licensed to Fuhua Group for the 200kt/yr Leshan facility); and project-based joint development with brand owners such as 361 Degrees, MISTINE, and Vita Group. Revenue streams include one-time product sales, recurring licensing/royalty income, and the €350 million incremental annual sales target from circular plastics by 2030. Pricing is quote-based for enterprise accounts; no public price list is disclosed.

Name

evonik specialty chemicals (shanghai

Legal name

Evonik Industries AG

Website

https://evonik.cn

Company type

Public

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Evonik Specialty Chemicals (Shanghai) manufactures specialty polyamides, polyesters, isophorone, surfactants, and silicones for industrial customers in automotive, pharma, coatings, and consumer goods. It operates as part of Evonik Industries AG's integrated Greater China platform of 16 production sites and 2,700+ employees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Chemicals

NAICS

Chemical Manufacturing (325), Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing (3259)

SIC

Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890), Industrial Organic Chemicals (2860)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Polymers & Resins (Engineered Materials) (IMAEABAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty Surfactants & Performance Additives (IMAEABAL), Personal Care & Cosmetic Ingredients (IMAEABAJ), Aftermarket Fluids, Lubricants & Chemical Products Manufacturing (Oils/Coolants/Additives/Cleaners) (IMACANAK)

Keywords

• Specialty chemicals manufacturing
• Polymer materials production
• Pharmaceutical excipients
• Industrial additives supply
• Silica and surfactants

Headquarters

HQ city

Shanghai

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices16 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Specialty Chemicals Sales: Sale of specialty chemical products including additives, polymers, catalysts, membranes, and pharmaceutical excipients to industrial customers across multiple end markets.
2. Technology Licensing: Licensing of proprietary technologies such as hydrogen peroxide production processes and chemical recycling technologies to partners for commercial production.
3. Circular Plastics Solutions: Additives and process solutions for mechanical and chemical recycling of plastics, expected to generate 350 million euros in additional annual sales by 2030.
4. Pharmaceutical Excipients and Drug Delivery: EUDRAGIT polymers, EUDRACAP capsules, RESOMER biodegradable polymers for pharmaceutical and medical device applications.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Evonik Specialty Chemicals (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. manufactures and sells specialty chemical products including specialty polyamides, polyesters, isophorone, isophorone diamine, specialty surfactants, silicone surfactants, fumed silica, rubber silanes, hydrogen peroxide, PEEK polymers, and pharmaceutical excipients. The entity operates the Multi-User-Site-China (MUSC) production complex within Shanghai Chemical Industry Park and supports regional customers across automotive, construction, coatings, pharmaceuticals, electronics, plastics, and consumer goods industries with both branded product sales and licensed process technologies.

Product overview

Evonik Specialty Chemicals (Shanghai) operates as part of Evonik Industries AG, a global specialty chemicals company with over 4,000 products and solutions. The company offers a diversified portfolio organized around five divisions: Specialty Additives (coating additives, polyurethane additives, crosslinkers), Smart Materials (high-performance polymers like PEEK and polyamide 12, silica, silanes, membranes), Nutrition & Care (pharmaceutical excipients, personal care ingredients, animal nutrition amino acids), Performance Materials (chemical intermediates), and Technology & Infrastructure. Key products include EUDRACAP® colon-targeted drug delivery capsules enabling oral biologics, ECOHANCE® Soft Baobab natural emollients, polyurethane and PET recycling technologies, VESTAKEEP® PEEK for medical devices, RESOMER® biodegradable polymers, DURAION® AEM membranes for green hydrogen production, AEROSIL® fumed silica, EUDRAGIT® pharmaceutical polymers, and various specialty surfactants, adhesives, and process aids. The Shanghai Innovation Park serves as one of six global R&D core sites supporting regional and global product development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EUDRAGIT®: Acrylic polymers for pharmaceutical tablet coatings and drug delivery systems
• AEROSIL®
• VESTAKEEP®
• VESTAMID®
• ROHACELL®
• TROGAMID®
• TEGO®
• DYNAVIS®
• RESOMER®
• SEPURAN®
• P84®
• Protectosil®
• ECOHANCE®
• EUDRACAP®
• MEDOX®

Products and services

• EUDRACAP functional capsules Functional HPMC-based capsule platform with enteric and colon-targeted variants that protect sensitive active ingredients (peptides, RNA, live microbes) through the stomach and small intestine and release them at defined gastrointestinal sites; supports oral delivery of biologics and acid-sensitive drugs for pharmaceutical customers.
• EUDRAGIT polymers Acrylic polymer systems for pharmaceutical tablet, pellet, and capsule coatings that enable time-controlled and site-specific drug release in the gastrointestinal tract for pharmaceutical formulators.
• VESTAKEEP PEEK High-performance polyetheretherketone polymer for medical device applications including dental prosthetics, orthopedic implants, and 3D-printed patient-specific cranial implants, offering biocompatibility and X-ray transparency as an alternative to metal implants.
• RESOMER biodegradable polymers Biodegradable PLA-PEG copolymers for medical implants and sustained-release drug delivery applications that fully degrade into CO2 and water, eliminating the need for secondary removal surgery.
• ROHACELL structural foam Rigid polymethacrylimide structural foam for aerospace and aviation applications, enabling significant weight reduction in aircraft components including the COMAC C919 passenger aircraft and automotive lightweighting applications.
• DURAION AEM anion exchange membrane High-performance anion exchange membrane for water electrolysis used to produce green hydrogen, with pilot-scale production capacity supporting up to 2.5 GW of electrolyzer installations.
• ECOHANCE Soft Baobab Natural plant-based emollient refined and deodorized from baobab seed oil, with cyclopropenoid fatty acid (CPFA) content reduced below 0.4% while preserving high natural tocopherol concentration; FairWild certified for use in cosmetics and personal care formulations.
• SPHINOX Vively ceramide New ceramide product for cosmetic skin care applications, launched at PCHi 2026 for personal care formulators in Asia.
• TEGO personal care product family Personal care and coatings specialty ingredients including peptides, defoamers, pigment dispersants, and odor absorbers for cosmetics, household care, and industrial coating formulators.
• VESTOPLAST APAO Amorphous poly-alpha-olefin hot melt adhesive for hygiene, packaging, woodworking, and automotive applications that enables PE and PP compatibility in plastic recycling.
• VESTENAMER rubber processing aid Process aid for rubber recycling that improves rubber compound flowability and crosslink density, enabling conversion of end-of-life tires into durable processing materials for road construction and rubber mats.
• AEROSIL fumed silica Fumed silica product line used in paints, coatings, adhesives, sealants, and pharmaceuticals for rheological control, anti-settling, and reinforcement applications.
• TROGAMID transparent polyamide Transparent polyamide polymer for cosmetics packaging, sports bottles, and optical applications with high clarity and chemical resistance.
• VESTAMID polyamides Polyamide product line including bio-based VESTAMID Terra for textile fibers in outdoor apparel, plus industrial grades for automotive and consumer goods applications.
• Protectosil building protection silanes Silanes for building protection providing long-lasting water repellency for concrete, sandstone, and other mineral substrates; used on landmarks including Berlin Victory Column, Louvre, and Sydney Opera House.
• P84 polyimide fibers Polyimide fibers for filtration bags offering 30-50% higher specific surface area than round or trilobal fiber filters, enabling superior dust collection efficiency in industrial filtration.
• PERACLEAN disinfectants Peracetic acid-based disinfectant products providing effective sterilization for industrial and institutional customers while maintaining environmental compatibility and stability.
• MEDOX anthocyanin supplement Anthocyanin-based nutritional supplement capsules sourced from Norwegian bilberries, clinically proven to help protect blood vessels and immune systems.
• INFINAM PA12 3D printing polymer High-performance polyamide 12 polymer for 3D printing applications, used in ultra-lightweight cargo bikes and industrial components.
• SPHERILEX spherical silica Spherical silica produced using proprietary technology for oral care, cosmetics, plastics, and other applications requiring controlled particle morphology.
• DYNAPOL can coating resin Specialty resin binder for interior and exterior can coatings providing necessary protection for food packaging applications.
• SEPURAN gas separation membranes Hollow fiber membrane modules for efficient gas separation applications including biogas upgrading and hydrogen purification.
• VISCOPLEX oil additives Oil additives for tailored lubrication solutions addressing modern lubrication challenges in various industrial applications.
• CHO cell-based transient protein expression kit Ready-to-use transient protein expression kit based on CHO cells for biopharmaceutical R&D, enabling faster, more stable, and scalable protein production for early biologics development.
• Chlorocel 909 chloride adsorbent Next-generation chloride adsorbent for fuels and lubricants production processes.
• Noblyst F flow chemistry catalysts Catalysts designed for flow chemistry applications in continuous chemical manufacturing processes.
• Vecollan recombinant collagen Recombinant collagen product for use in clinical studies, targeting medical, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2025 vs 2008 baseline
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and strategic.

• Fuhua GroupcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 30 July 2026Technology licensing partnership for hydrogen peroxide production. Fuhua invested in and operates a 200kt/year facility in Leshan, Sichuan using Evonik licensed technology. One of the largest industrial-grade H2O2 facilities in Southwest China.
• evitriacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 July 2026Partnership to develop and launch ready-to-use transient protein expression kit based on CHO cells for biopharmaceutical R&D. Enables faster, more stable, and scalable protein production for early biologics development.
• Public-Private Biogas Upgrader (Asia)strategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 April 2026Partnership as membrane technology provider for biogas upgrading project. Evonik provides SEPURAN membrane modules for gas separation.
• ZeoporestrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 April 2026Joint launch of next-generation catalysts for efficient production of fuels, lubricants, and sustainable aviation fuels.
• InVitriastrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 November 2025Partnership to expand access to animal-free albumin for biopharmaceutical innovation. InVitria provides recombinant albumin technology used in cell culture and bioprocessing applications.
• 361 DegreescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 November 2025Joint development of second-generation low-carbon running shoes using Evonik's sustainable materials. Partnership exemplifies integration of performance and environmental responsibility in sports footwear.
• MistinecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 November 2025Strategic partnership for sun care cosmetics innovation in China. Evonik provides functional ingredients and formulation expertise for Mistine's product development.
• Houxin Jiantou (厚新健投)strategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 November 2025Co-founded innovation fund to deepen local innovation collaboration in China. Targets healthcare and biotechnology investments.
• AdEast Group (亚东集团)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 November 2025Strategic cooperation to support high-quality development of China's polyurethane industry through technical collaboration and product development.
• China Cleaning Products Industry AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 November 2025Joint release of world's first group standard for rhamnolipid biosurfactants. Evonik contributed technical expertise to establish industry standards.
• Schneider ElectricstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 October 2025Partnership to advance automation and efficiency in thermoplastic processing and recycling. Combines Evonik's material expertise with Schneider Electric's automation capabilities.
• AMSilkstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 September 2025Extended partnership for sustainable biotech silk materials. Evonik supplies polymers for AMSilk's synthetic silk products used in various applications including textiles and medical devices.
• EthrisstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 September 2025Strategic partnership to expand offerings for nucleic acid delivery. Combines Evonik's drug delivery expertise with Ethris's nucleic acid technology platform.
• University of Technology ViennastrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Academic partnership for research on VESTOPLAST polymer compatibility technology. Successfully produced recycled material with two-thirds PE and one-third PP.
• Vita GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Joint development of polyurethane mattress recycling solution using hydrolysis technology. Vita Group commercializes recycled materials in Vita Advanced mattress products. Project won 'Best of the Best' award at Interzum 2025.
• Together for Sustainability (TfS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Founding member of TfS initiative driving transparency and sustainability along the supply chain for the chemical industry.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BASF: The world's largest chemical company, with a broad specialty chemicals portfolio across Performance Chemicals, Industrial Solutions, and Materials that directly overlaps with Evonik's additives, polymers, and intermediates businesses. Both companies target automotive, construction, pharma, and consumer-care end markets with comparable B2B field-sales models.
• Wacker Chemie: German specialty chemicals company with leading positions in silicones, polysilicon, and biosolutions — directly comparable to Evonik's silicone surfactants, fumed silica (AEROSIL), and biotech activities. Both companies serve construction, electronics, personal care, and pharma customers via global direct-sales networks.
• Lanxess: Cologne-based specialty chemicals company spun out of Bayer, focused on additives, urethane systems, and high-performance materials — directly comparable to Evonik's Specialty Additives division. Both have similar specialty-additive chemistries serving automotive, construction, and electronics customers.
• Covestro: Specialty materials company (polyurethanes, polycarbonates, coatings raw materials) that competes directly with Evonik's polyurethane additives, isophorone diamine, and coating additives. Both serve the same downstream automotive, construction, and furniture/customer end markets with comparable technology platforms.
• Arkema: French specialty chemicals group with overlapping adhesives, advanced materials, and coating-solutions businesses. Comparable in scale (~€9–10B revenue), customer base (automotive, electronics, consumer goods), and sustainability positioning to Evonik's Specialty Additives and Smart Materials divisions.
• Solvay: Belgian specialty chemicals company with materials, advanced formulations, and composites platforms. Its silica, specialty polymers, and consumer care product lines overlap materially with Evonik's AEROSIL, polyamide, and personal care ingredient offerings.
• Clariant: Swiss specialty chemicals company focused on care chemicals, catalysts, and natural resources — directly overlapping with Evonik's personal care ingredients (TEGO, ECOHANCE), catalysts, and oil additives (VISCOPLEX, DYNAVIS). Both pursue circular and bio-based specialty positioning.

Broad incumbents

• DuPont: Diversified specialty materials giant with electronics, healthcare, and industrial portfolios that overlap with Evonik's PEEK (VESTAKEEP), semiconductor materials, and pharmaceutical excipients businesses. Broader portfolio makes it an incumbent rather than direct specialty competitor in any single line.
• Shin-Etsu Chemical: Japanese specialty chemicals leader dominant in silicones, semiconductor materials, and PVC — overlapping with Evonik's silicone surfactants, AEROSIL, and electronics materials offerings. Globally scaled incumbent with comparable technology depth in adjacent chemistries.

Emerging players

• Wanhua Chemical: China's leading specialty chemicals company with global scale in isocyanates, polyurethanes, and petrochemicals. Targets the same automotive, construction, and consumer-care end markets as Evonik in China and increasingly abroad, representing both a regional competitor and a potential JV/licensing counterpart.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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