Umicore in Greater China
Umicore established its presence in Greater China in 1982 with its first sales office in Hong Kong. Today, our commitment is underscored by a robust operational footprint across key locations in China, including Shanghai, Suzhou, Changshu, Guangzhou, Jiangmen, Ganzhou, Chengdu, Beijing, Tianjin, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, where we maintain manufacturing plants and sales & commercial offices. Shanghai serves as our Greater China Headquarters, housing our regional management functions and a dedicated China R&D center that drives local innovation.
Over decades of deep market engagement, Umicore has cultivated a solid reputation and accumulated extensive expertise across the region. Our operations cater to multiple business units across four Business Groups, delivering advanced materials and technologies. This comprehensive network reflects our long-term dedication to serving the diverse needs of the Greater China market and our position as a reliable industry leader
Greater China sites
Beijing China
Sales office
Umicore Catalyst (China) Co.,Ltd
Beijing is the strategic nerve center for the sales of automotive catalysts and stationary catalysts.
Unit 2207, 9 Middle Beisanhuan Road, Chaoyang District
100020 Beijing
China
100020 Beijing
China
Changshu China
Production site
Umicore Fuel Cell Catalyst (China) Co., Ltd.
The Changshu Fuel Cell Catalyst plant is Umicore's first large-scale fuel cell catalyst plant in China. The plant is planned to become operational by 2026.
No.1, Haiyou Road, Haiyu Town, Jiangsu Province
Changshu
China
Changshu
China
Chengdu China
Office & other - Sales office
Umicore Shanghai Co., Ltd. - Chengdu Branch
Chengdu is a sub-branch of Umicore Market Solutions in Shanghai.
906A, 2 Zongfu Road, Sichuan Province
610016 Chengdu
China
610016 Chengdu
China
Ganzhou China
Production site
Ganzhou Yi Hao Umicore Industries Co.,Ltd.
Ganzhou Yi Hao Umicore Industries Co., Ltd. Is a joint venture of Umicore. This site in Ganzhou is a modern high-tech enterprise specializing in non-ferrous metallurgy. The company integrates mineral processing and smelting operations, with independent import-export rights and internationally leading production lines. As one of Asia’s largest cobalt producers, it primarily manufactures cobalt series products—70% exported to Western Europe, the U.S., and other developed markets. These products are widely used in new batteries, magnetic materials, cemented carbides, ceramic coloring, and aerospace materials.
2 Jinhua Road, Jiangxi
341000 Ganzhou
China
341000 Ganzhou
China
Guangzhou China
Office & other - Sales office
Umicore Shanghai Co., Ltd. - Guangzhou Branch
Umicore maintains a major presence in Guangzhou, where it operates its battery materials business, hosts shared operational services, and conducts sales activities.
Unit 1101, 112 Yuehua Road, Guangdong Province
510030 Guangzhou
China
510030 Guangzhou
China
Guangzhou
+86 20 83277172
Jiangmen China
Production site
Umicore Chang Xin New Materials (Jiangmen) Co.,Ltd
Umicore Battery Materials China was established in 2006 as a joint venture of Umicore specializing in NMC precursor and cathode materials which are widely applied in electric vehicles, portable electronics, power tools, and stationary energy storage.
No 77, Lile Er Road, Lile Town, Jianghai District, Guangdong
529060 Jiangmen
China
529060 Jiangmen
China
Jiangmen China
Production site - Sales office
Umicore Jiangmen : Jiangmen Chancsun Umicore Industry & ChangXin Surface Technology
This site includes 2 offices: JCU and UCST. JCU is a joint venture of Umicore Group, committed to innovative research and development of nickel, cobalt and other high-quality chemical raw materials, environmental protection, production and sales service integration. UCST is a joint venture of Umicore for the research, marketing and sales of aqueous phase high-tech surface treatment technology.
No. 73, LiDong Er lu, Lile Jianghai Jiangmen City, Guangdong Province
529060 Jiangmen
China
529060 Jiangmen
China
Umicore Chang Xin Surface Technology Co., Ltd (Jiangmen)
+86 750 3626362
Shanghai China
Sales office
Umicore Shanghai
Umicore Shanghai includes 3 offices: RHQ, UMS & Battery Materials. Umicore's Greater China headquarters (RHQ) serves as a platform for the Group to implement mergers and acquisitions in Greater China as well as providing professional strategic guidance. Umicore Market Solutions China (UMS) provides the Group with services in market development, recovery of rare precious metals, sales of products and sourcing of raw materials, as well as localized support in various areas such as international business, capital operations, metal and foreign currency hedging and logistics services. Battery Cathode Materials in Shanghai is mainly engaged in battery materials and other related trading business.
18E2/18B/17F1, 1800 West Zhongshan Road
201613 Shanghai
China
201613 Shanghai
China
Umicore Marketing Services (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
+86 21 24116883
Umicore Shanghai
Shanghai China
R&D & Technical center
Umicore Innovation Center (China) Co., Ltd.
The first R&D center of Umicore Group in Greater China houses Umicore's stationary and fuel cell catalysts, battery materials, recycling technologies, digitalization and other new business innovations.
West side of Building 10 777 Jujin Road, Pudong
Shanghai
China
Shanghai
China
Suzhou China
Production site - R&D & Technical center
Umicore Suzhou: Platinum Engineered Materials & AC Technology Development center
At the PEM plant, we design and manufacture essential platinum parts and piping systems for the heart of specialty glass manufacturing. At the Technology Development Center, we feature specialized labs (including vehicle emission testing and catalyst development), workshops, and offices. Its mission is supporting local emission reduction and environmental protection by providing customer emission testing services.
196 Guijiagang Road Suzhou
215100 Suzhou
China
215100 Suzhou
China
Suzhou: Automotive Catalysts Technology Development Center
+86 512 62586966
Suzhou China
Production site - R&D & Technical center
Umicore Autocat (China) Ltd. Co.
Umicore Automotive Catalysts Suzhou is a wholly owned subsidiary of Umicore Group in China. It produces automotive catalysts and related products to meet the needs of the Chinese market. UAC has two sites including a Tech Development Center in Suzhou.
398 Suhong Zhong Road
215026 Suzhou
China
215026 Suzhou
China
Automotive Catalysts - Suzhou china
+86 512 62586966
Suzhou China
Office & other - Production site - Sales office
Umicore (Suzhou) Semiconductor Materials Co., Ltd.
USSM is a subsidiary of the Umicore Group based in Wujiang, founded as part of Umicore's strategic expansion into the semiconductor market. It was formed from the acquisition of Chinese partner Shinhao Materials LLC, which specializes in copper plating for advanced packaging. As a key element of Umicore's strategy to establish itself in the field of Metal Deposition Solutions for semiconductors, it builds on decades of expertise in materials technology.
Building 9, 2358 Chang'an Road, Wujiang
Suzhou
China
Suzhou
China
Umicore (Suzhou) Semiconductor Materials Co., Ltd .
+86 512 63609103
Tianjin China
Production site
Umicore Catalyst (China) Co.,Ltd
Umicore's Tianjin plant primarily produces automotive catalysts for heavy duty vehicles, operating under Automotive Catalysts business unit.
No. 69, Chuangye Road (east), Nangang Industrial Zone Tianjin
300280 Tianjin
China
300280 Tianjin
China
Automotive Catalysts - Tianjin China
+86 22 60182907
Hong Kong China
Office & other - Sales office
Umicore Hong Kong
Umicore's Hong Kong presence encompasses dedicated marketing services support for the region. It also operates a significant entity focused on the trading of battery materials and related commodities.
Unit 14 & 15, 22nd Floor, Seapower Tower, Concordia Plaza, No. 1 Science Museum Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East, Kowloon
Hong Kong
China
Hong Kong
China
Umicore Hong Kong
+852 2700 20010
Hsinchu Taiwan
Office & other - Production site
Umicore Thin Film Products Taiwan Co., Ltd.
Established in 2003, Umicore Hsinchu plant is mainly engaged in the processing and sales of sputtering targets and evaporation targets, which are mainly used in semiconductor, optical products and optoelectronic materials and other related fields.
22, Alley 4, Lane 711, Bo-ai Street
Hsinchu
Taiwan
Hsinchu
Taiwan
Hsinchu - Umicore Thin Film Products Taiwan Co., Ltd.
+886 03 553 2999
Taipei Taiwan
Sales office
Umicore Taiwan
Umicore Taiwan was established in 1998 to carry out market development, product sales and raw material procurement for Umicore Group in Taiwan. The products it handles include optoelectronic materials, precious metal catalysts, zinc chemicals, cobalt and specialty metals, electroplating raw materials, inorganic chemicals, precious metal compounds, catalysts and spent catalysts for recycling, as well as waste batteries, electronic scrap and lithium battery materials.
16F2, 189, Sec. 2, Keelung Road
Taipei11054
Taiwan
Taipei11054
Taiwan
Umicore Taiwan
