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- Hubei Yihua Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. is a China-based chemical manufacturer primarily engaged in the production and sale of chemical fertilizers, chlor-alkali, and fine chemical products. Its core product portfolio includes urea, diammonium phosphate, compound fertilizers, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), caustic soda, pentaerythritol, trimethylolpropane, sodium hydroxide, and various other chemical raw materials widely used across agriculture, plastics, textiles, pharmaceuticals, and coal and phosphorus-based chemical industries. The company operates significant production capacities with facilities mainly in Yichang and Xinjiang regions, supported by over 30 R&D centers and collaborations with universities to advance chemical technology and innovation.
Founded in 1977 and headquartered in Yichang, Hubei Province, Hubei Yihua has recently expanded its strategic footprint by completing the acquisition of Yichang Xinfa Industry Investment Co., Ltd. in 2024 and securing additional stakes in its fertilizer subsidiaries, enhancing its vertical integration and market presence. The company has also focused on diversifying its chemical product lines and advancing green development strategies including low carbon, recycling, and high-end specialty chemicals. It strives to build a leading Asian phosphorus-fluorine chemical industry base, push forward technology-driven innovation, and expand production of new materials such as biodegradable PBAT (polybutylene adipate terephthalate) and other fine chemicals. The firm is transitioning towards comprehensive chemical group status by leveraging coal, phosphorus, salt, and chemical raw material resources to support industrial logistics and chemical machinery manufacturing.
Hubei Yihua’s recent operational highlights include launching new capacity in caustic soda production and significantly increasing the output of urea and PVC products, while also making strategic investments in energy storage and phosphogypsum utilization technologies. Its product applications extend internationally, serving multiple industrial sectors with a diversified portfolio, positioning the company as a major player in China’s chemical fertilizer and fine chemical markets and a contributor to sustainable chemical production development.