China is home to some of the world’s largest chemical manufacturers, spanning petrochemicals, polyurethane materials, fertilizers, agrochemicals and specialty chemicals. This list compares 10 major Chinese chemical manufacturers based on their product focus, production scale and position in the chemical industry. It includes companies such as Sinopec, Hengli Petrochemical, Rongsheng Petrochemical, Wanhua Chemical, Syngenta Group and Yuntianhua, helping industrial buyers understand which manufacturers operate in each chemical segment.

10 Major Chemical Manufacturers in China

How this list is structured: The companies below represent major Chinese chemical manufacturers across petrochemicals, agricultural chemicals, polymers, fertilizers and specialty materials. Because they operate in different chemical segments, the list should be used as a manufacturer comparison rather than a strict ranking based on one financial metric. Company scale, chemical product range, production capacity and industry position are considered throughout the profiles.

If your procurement requirement is specifically for mineral processing or mining reagents, see CAMAL’s guide to Chinese mining chemical manufacturers.

Buyers comparing China’s large petrochemical groups can also review CAMAL’s comparison of major petrochemical companies in China, which covers company scale, product focus and manufacturing operations.

1. Sinopec

Sinopec is a major Chinese energy and chemical group headquartered in Beijing. For chemical procurement, its relevant activities include petrochemicals, synthetic materials, refined petroleum products and related chemical products.

• Main chemical products: Petrochemicals, synthetic materials, refined chemicals and related products.
• Best relevant for: Buyers evaluating large-scale petrochemical and chemical production capabilities.
• What buyers should verify: The specific manufacturing entity, product specification, production location, export availability and documentation required for the destination market.

Sinopec recorded approximately $52.6 billion in chemical sales in 2025, according to C&EN’s 2026 Global Top 50. Its chemical operations cover major petrochemical products and make it one of the world’s largest chemical manufacturers by chemical sales.

For a deeper review of its product portfolio and operations, see CAMAL’s Sinopec manufacturer profile.

2. CNPC

CNPC is one of China’s major integrated energy companies, with operations spanning oil and gas production, refining, petrochemicals and related materials. For chemical buyers, its relevance comes primarily through its refining and petrochemical operations rather than its retail fuel network.

• Main chemical products: Petrochemicals and refined products produced through the group’s refining and chemical operations.
• Best relevant for: Industrial buyers assessing large integrated petroleum and petrochemical groups.
• What buyers should verify: Identify the specific CNPC subsidiary or production entity responsible for the required chemical because product availability, manufacturing location and export arrangements can vary across the group.

3. Hengli Group

Hengli Group is a Chinese industrial group with major operations in refining, petrochemicals and polyester materials. Its integrated production chain covers products including aromatics, PTA, ethylene-related materials and polyester products.

• Main chemical products: Petrochemicals, PTA, ethylene-related products, polyester materials and other downstream chemical products.
• Best relevant for: Buyers sourcing petrochemical feedstocks and polyester-chain materials.
• What buyers should verify: Required grade, production entity, minimum order quantity, export capability, packaging and applicable product documentation.

CAMAL’s Hengli Group profile provides additional background on its petrochemical, refining and polyester operations.

4. Rongsheng Petrochemical Co., Ltd.

Rongsheng Petrochemical is a major Chinese petrochemical and polyester producer based in Zhejiang Province. Its operations include refining, aromatics, PTA and other petrochemical and polyester-chain products.

• Main chemical products: Refined petrochemicals, aromatics, PTA and polyester-related materials.
• Best relevant for: Buyers evaluating integrated petrochemical and polyester supply chains.
• What buyers should verify: Exact chemical specification, plant of origin, available production volume, packaging, testing documentation and export arrangements.

5. ChemChina

Company status update: ChemChina is now part of Sinochem Holdings following the restructuring of China’s major state-owned chemical groups. The ChemChina name remains relevant when discussing its historical businesses and assets, but buyers researching the group today should also review Sinochem Holdings and its current operating companies.

ChemChina, formally China National Chemical Corporation Ltd., became part of Sinochem Holdings following the 2021 joint restructuring of ChemChina and Sinochem Group. ChemChina’s activities span areas including specialty chemicals, petrochemicals, rubber-related products and agricultural chemicals, while the wider Sinochem Holdings group operates across life science, materials science and petrochemicals.

• Corporate structure note: Buyers researching ChemChina should verify the current operating company or subsidiary responsible for the required chemical. Corporate restructuring involving ChemChina and Sinochem means historical company descriptions may not accurately identify the entity currently manufacturing or supplying a particular product.
• What buyers should verify: Current legal entity, manufacturing facility, product ownership, specification, export documentation and contractual counterparty.

6. Syngenta Group

Syngenta Group operates across crop protection, seeds and agricultural technologies. For chemical procurement, its most relevant activities include crop-protection products and agrochemical solutions.

• Main chemical focus: Crop protection, agrochemicals and related agricultural technologies.
• Best relevant for: Agricultural and crop-protection applications.
• What buyers should verify: Product registration, permitted use, destination-market regulatory requirements, formulation, packaging and the legal entity supplying the product.

Syngenta Group reported $28.4 billion in global sales in 2025, including $8.3 billion from Syngenta Group China. Its businesses cover crop protection, seeds and agricultural technologies across international markets.

For more detail on its agricultural chemical portfolio, see CAMAL’s Syngenta Group profile.

7. Wanhua Chemical

Wanhua Chemical Group is a Chinese chemical manufacturer with operations across polyurethanes, petrochemicals, performance chemicals and emerging materials.

• Main chemical products: Polyurethane materials, performance chemicals, petrochemicals and specialty materials.
• Best relevant for: Buyers sourcing polyurethane-chain products and a range of industrial chemical materials.
• What buyers should verify: Product grade, technical data, production site, packaging, required certifications and regional sales or export arrangements.

Wanhua Chemical recorded approximately $28.3 billion in chemical sales in 2025, according to C&EN’s 2026 Global Top 50. Its manufacturing base includes polyurethane intermediates, polyether polyols, petrochemicals and emerging materials. Recent capacity additions have further expanded its position in polyurethane and petrochemical production.

For a closer look at its products, manufacturing footprint and chemical operations, see CAMAL’s detailed Wanhua Chemical manufacturer profile.

8. Yuntianhua Group

Yuntianhua Group is a Chinese chemical group with activities in fertilizers, phosphate chemicals, agricultural chemicals and related chemical materials.

• Main chemical products: Fertilizers, phosphate products and agricultural chemical materials.
• Best relevant for: Agricultural, fertilizer and phosphate-related procurement.
• What buyers should verify: Chemical grade, nutrient or purity specification where applicable, manufacturing facility, packaging, transport classification and export documentation.

CAMAL’s Yuntianhua manufacturer profile provides additional information on its fertilizer products, industrial chemicals and manufacturing operations.

9. Shanghai Huayi Acrylic Acid

Shanghai Huayi Acrylic Acid Co., Ltd. focuses on acrylic acid and related ester products used across industrial manufacturing applications.

• Main chemical products: Acrylic acid and acrylic esters.
• Best relevant for: Buyers whose formulations or manufacturing processes require acrylic acid-chain materials.
• What buyers should verify: Purity, grade, inhibitor requirements where relevant, packaging, storage conditions, transport classification and production documentation.

10. Shandong Jingbo Agrochemicals Technology

Shandong Jingbo Agrochemicals Technology operates in agricultural crop-protection products and related agrochemical solutions.

• Main chemical products: Herbicides, insecticides, fungicides and other crop-protection products.
• Best relevant for: Agricultural and crop-protection procurement.
• What buyers should verify: Active ingredient, formulation, registration status, destination-market requirements, packaging, shelf life and supporting product documentation.

How These Chinese Chemical Manufacturers Differ

These manufacturers serve different parts of the chemical market. Sinopec, CNPC, Hengli Group and Rongsheng Petrochemical have strong exposure to large-scale petrochemical and refining operations. Syngenta Group, Yuntianhua Group and Shandong Jingbo Agrochemicals are more closely connected to agricultural chemicals and crop inputs. Wanhua Chemical focuses on polyurethane, performance chemicals and advanced materials, while Shanghai Huayi Acrylic Acid has a narrower specialization in acrylic acid and esters. Buyers should therefore compare manufacturers by product category and production capability rather than company size alone.

Chinese Chemical Manufacturer vs Supplier: What Is the Difference?

A chemical manufacturer operates production facilities that manufacture or process chemical products. A supplier may be the manufacturer itself, but it can also be a distributor, exporter or trading company sourcing products from one or more factories.

For international buyers, this distinction matters. Working directly with a manufacturer can provide greater visibility into production capability, specifications and quality systems. A qualified distributor or trading company, however, may offer advantages when consolidating multiple chemicals or handling smaller orders.

Buyers should therefore verify whether the company quoting the product actually manufactures it, which production facility will fulfill the order and which legal entity will appear on the contract and export documentation.

How to Evaluate a Chemical Manufacturer in China

A large company is not automatically the right manufacturer for every chemical requirement. Before placing an order, confirm the manufacturer’s legal registration, production capability and experience with the required chemical grade. Review its quality-management system, relevant certifications, safety documentation and product specifications. For individual products, request a recent certificate of analysis and safety data sheet and confirm that the manufacturer can meet the required packaging, quantity and export documentation.

Production capacity should also be checked against the expected order volume. Sample testing or independent inspection can help confirm that the chemical matches the agreed specification before a larger shipment is released. CAMAL’s detailed manufacturer evaluation process explains the checks used for company credentials, production capacity, quality systems, samples and regulatory documentation.

1. Manufacturer identity: Confirm whether you are dealing with the actual factory or an intermediary.
2. Chemical specification: Confirm concentration, purity, grade and applicable CAS number.
3. Quality documentation: Request relevant COA, SDS and testing documentation.
4. Production capability: Confirm capacity, lead time and ability to maintain the required specification.
5. Samples and testing: Test representative samples where appropriate before committing to volume orders.
6. Packaging: Confirm drums, bags, IBCs or other packaging meet product and transport requirements.
7. Export experience: Check whether the manufacturer has experience shipping the chemical internationally.
8. Regulatory requirements: Verify documentation and compliance requirements for the destination country.
9. Inspection and testing: Establish how quality will be checked before shipment.
10. Commercial terms: Compare MOQ, pricing, Incoterms, payment terms and total landed cost.

For a practical example, see how CAMAL sourced industrial chemicals from China for a Polish manufacturer, beginning with supplier identification and sample testing before progressing to commercial orders.

What to Check When Selecting a Chinese Chemical Manufacturer

Company size alone does not determine whether a chemical manufacturer is suitable for a specific order. Before requesting quotations, buyers should define the chemical name, required grade or purity, quantity, packaging format and destination.

Compare manufacturers using the following factors:

• Product specification and grades: Confirm that the manufacturer can consistently meet the required purity, concentration, formulation or technical specification.
• Production capacity: Check whether the manufacturer’s available capacity can support the required order volume and future demand.
• Certificate of Analysis consistency: Review recent COAs and confirm that batch-to-batch results stay within the agreed specification.
• Safety and technical documentation: Request the applicable SDS, technical data sheet, product specification and other required supporting documents.
• Packaging and hazardous-goods requirements: Confirm packaging format, labeling, storage conditions and transport classification before shipment.
• Export experience: Verify whether the manufacturer has experience supplying the required chemical to international markets and can provide the necessary export documentation.
• Inspection and laboratory testing: Use samples, pre-shipment inspection or independent laboratory testing where appropriate for specification-sensitive chemicals.

For specification-sensitive chemicals, providing the target COA or technical data sheet at the beginning of the enquiry makes it easier to screen manufacturers against the actual requirement rather than company size alone.

Companies that already know the chemical, grade, quantity and destination they require can also review CamaChem’s industrial chemical range to compare chemical categories and product specifications before contacting a manufacturer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are some major chemical manufacturers in China?

Major companies operating across China’s chemical industry include Sinopec, CNPC, Hengli Group, Rongsheng Petrochemical, Wanhua Chemical, Yuntianhua Group and other manufacturers specializing in petrochemicals, polymers, fertilizers, agrochemicals and specialty chemicals.

How do I find a chemical manufacturer in China?

Start by defining the exact chemical, CAS number, grade, concentration, volume and packaging requirement. Shortlist manufacturers with relevant production capabilities and then verify the factory, product documentation, samples, export experience and quality-control process.

Are Chinese chemical suppliers always manufacturers?

No. A Chinese chemical supplier may be a manufacturer, distributor, exporter or trading company. Buyers should verify the production facility and legal entity before placing an order.

What documents should I request from a Chinese chemical manufacturer?

Documentation depends on the chemical and destination market, but buyers commonly need an SDS, COA, product specification and appropriate transport and export documentation.

Can I buy chemicals directly from China?

International businesses can source chemicals from China, but applicable transport, import and regulatory requirements depend on the chemical and destination country. Buyers should verify these requirements before ordering.

Need Help Sourcing Chemicals from China?

CAMAL helps international companies identify and evaluate Chinese manufacturers and manage the procurement process from supplier selection through quality control and delivery.

For chemical sourcing projects, this can include manufacturer identification, factory verification, specification review, sample coordination, quality checks, procurement management and logistics support.

Contact CAMAL to discuss your chemical sourcing requirements.