Qianjiang Yongan Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. is a publicly listed Chinese company specializing in the production of pharmaceutical ingredients, food additives, and specialty chemical intermediates. Based in Qianjiang, Hubei Province, the company is one of the largest global producers of taurine—an essential amino acid widely used in energy drinks, health supplements, and infant formulas. With integrated manufacturing capabilities, robust R&D infrastructure, and international quality certifications, Qianjiang Yongan serves clients in over 40 countries. ## Company Overview Established in 1998, Qianjiang Yongan Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. has built a global reputation as a reliable supplier of high-purity taurine and functional chemical products. The company is listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange under stock code 002365.SZ and operates under the brand YATEK®. It has earned recognition as a “National High-Tech Enterprise”, driven by continuous innovation in biotechnology and industrial chemistry. The company's production campus in Qianjiang spans over 200,000 square meters and integrates production, warehousing, quality control, and packaging operations with advanced automation systems. ## Core Business Qianjiang Yongan’s business operations are segmented into three primary verticals: - Pharmaceutical & Nutritional Ingredients - Functional Food Additives - Chemical Intermediates for Construction and Industrial Use ## Product & Service Offerings ### 1. Taurine - Grades: Food-grade, Pharma-grade, and Feed-grade - Applications: - Beverages (energy drinks) - Infant formula - Sports nutrition and supplements - Animal feed - Eye and cardiovascular pharmaceuticals - Capacity: Over 30,000 metric tons per year - Purity: ≥99.5%, complies with USP, EP, JP, and Chinese Pharmacopoeia ### 2. Polycarboxylic Acid Water Reducers - Used in high-performance concrete additives - Available as monomers and ready-to-use formulations - Exported for infrastructure and construction applications ### 3. Ethylene Oxide Derivatives - Intermediate chemicals for surfactants and cosmetics - Produced under tightly controlled environments to ensure safety and compliance ### 4. Functional Food Additives - Custom amino acid derivatives for sports and wellness products - In-house fermentation and synthetic pathways ensure consistency ### 5. Health Food Products - B2B manufacturing of taurine-enriched compounds for wellness brands - Ready for encapsulation, beverage mixing, or tableting ## Specialization & Unique Selling Proposition - Global Taurine Leader: Among the top three taurine producers worldwide - Vertical Integration: End-to-end production from raw synthesis to sterile packaging - Pharma-Grade Standards: Products used in pharmaceutical excipients and drug formulations - Research-Driven Innovation: Ongoing product development in collaboration with academic institutions ## Financial Performance As a listed company on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange: - 2023 Revenue: ¥1.25 billion RMB ($172 million USD) - Net Profit: ¥185 million RMB ($25.4 million USD) - Taurine Sales Share: Approx. 70% of total revenues - Market Cap (Q2 2025): ¥2.9 billion RMB (~$400 million USD) - Global Revenue Share: Exports contribute ~45% of total sales ## Shipment & Export Insights - Export Markets: USA, EU, Japan, South Korea, Brazil, Southeast Asia - Certifications: - ISO 9001 - ISO 14001 - ISO 45001 - FSSC 22000 - HALAL & KOSHER - cGMP-compliant for pharma-grade taurine - Top Exported Product: Food-grade Taurine (USP/EP grade) - Global Clients: Major beverage companies, infant nutrition brands, animal health firms ## Target Market Qianjiang Yongan caters to: - Energy Drink Manufacturers - Infant Formula Producers - Nutraceutical and Sports Nutrition Brands - Pharmaceutical Manufacturers - Feed Formulators - Construction Chemical Distributors ## Capabilities - Annual Production Capacity: - Taurine: 30,000+ MT - Water Reducers: 50,000+ MT - Automation & QA: AI-enabled QA systems and in-line monitoring for purity and stability - R&D Team: Over 60 dedicated researchers across chemistry, biochemistry, and formulation science - Green Chemistry Initiatives: Waste recycling and process optimization to minimize emissions ## Certifications & Compliance - USP, EP, JP, FCC Compliant - ISO 9001 / 14001 / 45001 Certified - FSSC 22000 – Food Safety Management - GMP Compliance for pharmaceutical manufacturing - Halal and Kosher Certified - REACH and RoHS Compliant for EU markets ## Major Achievements - National High-Tech Enterprise Recognition in China - Top Global Exporter of Taurine, supplying over 30,000 MT annually - Strategic Supplier to leading beverage brands and infant formula manufacturers - Listed Company Since 2010, with consistent dividend track record - R&D Center Awarded by Hubei Province as a Key Innovation Hub ## Customer Testimonials > “Qianjiang Yongan is our go-to taurine supplier due to their consistent quality, competitive pricing, and regulatory documentation. We’ve worked with them for over 8 years.” > — Global Sourcing Lead, Energy Drink Manufacturer, USA > “They offer both flexibility in packaging and purity that exceeds pharmacopeial standards. Their customer service is highly responsive and technically competent.” > — Director of Regulatory Affairs, Infant Nutrition Brand, Europe
