Exhibiting at Fi South America 2025

Qinhuangdao Lihua Starch Co., Ltd. is a leading Chinese manufacturer and exporter specializing in starch and starch-derived sweeteners. Located in Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province, China, the company is a key player in Asia's corn starch processing industry. With advanced manufacturing technology and strict quality control systems, Lihua supplies raw materials essential to food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and industrial manufacturers globally.

Company Background

Established in the early 1990s, Qinhuangdao Lihua Starch Co., Ltd. has grown into one of China's most prominent starch processing companies. Over the years, the company has continually expanded its production capacity, diversified its product portfolio, and invested in environmentally responsible technologies.

Operating from Hebei’s coastal industrial zone, Lihua benefits from proximity to major corn-producing regions and export logistics hubs such as Tianjin Port. With decades of experience in international trade and compliance, Lihua exports its ingredients to over 30 countries worldwide, including Southeast Asia, the Middle East, South America, and Europe.

Core Business

Lihua's business revolves around large-scale corn processing and the extraction, purification, and crystallization of starch-based functional ingredients. The company produces:

• Native starches
• Sweeteners
• Sugar alcohols
• Corn protein
• Fermentation and feed by-products

These ingredients are used across the food and beverage industry, as well as in pharmaceutical, animal nutrition, personal care, and industrial applications.

Product and Service Offerings

1. Starch Products

• Corn Starch (Native): Used in thickening, gelling, dusting, and texturizing applications
• Waxy Corn Starch: Preferred in food systems needing clarity and freeze-thaw stability

2. Sweeteners & Sugar Derivatives

• Dextrose Monohydrate: Crystalline sugar used in confections, beverages, and baking
• Dextrose Anhydrous: Pharmaceutical and food-grade applications
• Maltodextrin: Available in various DE values, suitable for bulking, carrier systems, and nutritional applications

3. Polyols

• Sorbitol (Liquid and Crystalline): Used in sugar-free gums, mints, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics

4. Specialty Corn Derivatives

• Inositol: Functional ingredient used in dietary supplements and infant formulas
• Corn Gluten Meal & Protein Powder: Feed-grade and food-grade proteins extracted from corn
• Corn Oil & Bran (By-products): Used in animal nutrition and industrial fermentation

All products comply with relevant international standards such as FCC, USP, EP, GB, and food safety regulations from importing countries.

Specialization and Core USP

Lihua's primary strengths lie in:

• Fully integrated corn processing operations
• Consistent, high-volume production capacity
• Customization of ingredient specifications (mesh size, purity, DE values)
• Capability to serve food, pharma, and industrial buyers
• Export expertise in compliant documentation, labeling, and third-party testing

The company is especially known for producing high-purity dextrose and maltodextrin with superior solubility and low residual moisture, critical for pharmaceutical and confectionery uses.

Financials and Scale

While Lihua is a privately held company, operational indicators reflect significant scale:

• Annual production capacity:
  • Corn Starch: 300,000+ MT
  • Dextrose & Maltodextrin: 200,000+ MT
  • Sorbitol: 50,000+ MT
• Facility area: Over 100,000 square meters
• Workforce: 400–500 employees
• Export markets: Over 30 countries

The company’s revenue is primarily derived from long-term contracts with food manufacturers, pharma companies, and ingredient distributors.

Shipment Records

Based on export intelligence and customer data:

• Top export destinations: Vietnam, India, Indonesia, Brazil, UAE, Nigeria
• Top products shipped: Dextrose Monohydrate, Maltodextrin, Corn Starch
• Packaging formats: 25kg PP bags, 850kg jumbo bags, IBC tanks for sorbitol
• Third-party testing: SGS, Intertek, Eurofins (upon request)
• Export certifications: COA, MSDS, Health Certificate, Phytosanitary, Kosher, Halal

Consistent shipment records indicate strong international partnerships and a reputation for timely delivery.

Target Markets

• Food and beverage manufacturers (confectionery, beverages, sauces, dairy, snacks)
• Pharmaceutical formulation companies (tablets, excipients, bulking agents)
• Nutraceutical and functional ingredient brands
• Animal feed and pet food manufacturers
• Cosmetic and personal care formulators
• Industrial users (textiles, paper, adhesives)

Capabilities

• Custom packaging and labeling
• OEM and bulk B2B supply
• High-purity grade production for pharma
• DE value and viscosity control for maltodextrin
• R&D support for customer-specific applications

Lihua’s facility includes drying, blending, granulating, and crystallization lines supported by in-house QA/QC labs.

Certifications and Compliance

• ISO 9001: Quality Management
• ISO 22000: Food Safety Management
• GMP Compliance for pharma-intermediate production
• Halal and Kosher Certifications
• FDA, EU, GB compliance for ingredients
• HACCP implementation across processing lines

All products are traceable from raw corn intake to finished packaging, ensuring safety and reliability.

Major Achievements

• Among China’s top 10 exporters of corn-based sweeteners
• Developed pharmaceutical-grade dextrose meeting USP/EP standards
• Long-term supplier to multinational F&B and pharma companies in Asia and Latin America
• Continuous investment in water recycling and energy efficiency systems
• Strong reputation on B2B platforms such as Alibaba and Made-in-China.com

Customer Testimonials

“Lihua’s maltodextrin offers excellent bulk and flow for our powdered beverage mixes. Quality is consistent, and shipments are well managed.”
— Procurement Lead, Nutraceutical Manufacturer, Southeast Asia

“For over 4 years, we’ve been importing dextrose monohydrate from Lihua. Their regulatory documentation and COAs have made our import process smooth and compliant.”
— QA Manager, Pharmaceutical Distributor, Middle East