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China has firmly established itself as the world’s dominant force in butterfly valve manufacturing and export. According to multiple industry reports, China is the largest butterfly valve market globally, accounting for approximately 29% of the world market share, followed by Europe at about 21%. The country’s valve industry has seen robust export growth–in 2025, China’s valve and similar device exports reached 69.46 billion units, with an export value of US$17.33 billion in December alone. The first three quarters of 2025 saw general machinery exports reach US$30.26 billion, a year-on-year increase of 17.45%.
But which Chinese butterfly valve manufacturers are leading the charge in global exports? This article profiles the key players driving China’s butterfly valve export success, examines the export landscape, and explains how buyers can identify the right supply partner.
Based on market presence, export volume, and global recognition, the following companies are among China’s most prominent butterfly valve exporters:
Neway is widely recognised as one of China’s largest industrial valve manufacturers and has maintained one of the highest valve export volumes in China for consecutive years. The company’s products are sold to more than 60 countries worldwide. In 2025, Neway’s valve and parts business revenue reached RMB 7.45 billion, a year-on-year increase of 22.7%, driven largely by overseas delivery volume. The company holds API, CE, and other international certifications, and its butterfly valve portfolio includes concentric, double offset, and triple offset designs. In the first half of 2024, the Middle East and Africa region accounted for approximately 18% of Neway’s revenue.
Shentong Valve, headquartered in Qidong, Jiangsu, is a listed industrial valve manufacturer and a recognised national manufacturing single-item champion enterprise specialising in special-purpose valves. The company holds a dominant domestic market share of nuclear-grade butterfly and ball valves, exceeding 90%. While its nuclear valve exports primarily follow an indirect model – supplied through domestic EPC contractors for overseas projects – the company has made significant export breakthroughs in recent years, securing a place on Shell's supplier list and obtaining orders from Petrobras in Brazil. Shentong is also expanding into hydrogen energy and semiconductor valve markets, reflecting its broader ambition to serve emerging high-tech industries. Its product portfolio covers butterfly valves, ball valves, gate valves, and other industrial valves, serving metallurgy, nuclear power, petrochemical, and other industrial sectors.
SUFA Technology Industry Co., Ltd., CNNC, headquartered in Suzhou, Jiangsu, is a listed valve manufacturer and a core enterprise under China National Nuclear Corporation. It is one of the few domestic companies with comprehensive Grade 1 nuclear safety valve qualifications. SUFA holds a leading position in China's nuclear power valve market and has served as a core supplier for major nuclear plants including Qinshan, Daya Bay, and Taipingling. It is also a major contributor to national standards for nuclear butterfly valves. Its product portfolio covers gate valves, globe valves, check valves, ball valves, and butterfly valves, serving nuclear engineering, petrochemical, and public utility sectors.
Yuanda Valve Group Co., Ltd., founded in 1994, is headquartered in Longyao, Hebei. It is a leading Chinese manufacturer of high-, medium-, and low-pressure valves and a recognised leader in water systems and chemical systems valves. Its product portfolio covers 12 major categories including gate valves, globe valves, ball valves, butterfly valves, and check valves, available in over 200 series and 4,000 specifications. The company's products are exported to more than 40 countries and regions, including the United States, Russia, Japan, Germany, and Brazil.
Shanghai Guanlong Valve Machinery Co., Ltd. founded in 1991, is a listed enterprise headquartered in Shanghai. The company is a benchmark brand in China‘s municipal water supply and drainage sector, specialising in water-efficient valves and serving urban water systems, water conservancy, and industrial applications. Its products have been applied in major national projects including the South-to-North Water Diversion Project and the Three Gorges Project, and are exported to markets including the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom, Australia, Japan, South Africa, and Brazil.
Chaoda Valve Group Co., Ltd., founded in 1984 and headquartered in Wenzhou, Zhejiang, is a national high-tech enterprise and a recognised “Specialised and Sophisticated SME Champion”. The company serves as a vice-chairman unit of the China Valve Industry Association. Its product portfolio includes ball valves, gate valves, globe valves, check valves, and butterfly valves. Chaoda is particularly known for its corrosion-resistant butterfly valves, including PTFE-lined and triple eccentric metal-sealed designs, widely used in chemical, petrochemical, metallurgical, and power generation applications. The company's products are exported to Europe, the Americas, the Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and other regions.
Jiangnan Valve Co., Ltd., founded in 2002 and headquartered in Wenzhou, Zhejiang, is a leading butterfly valve manufacturer with a comprehensive product line. Its portfolio includes concentric, double offset, and triple offset butterfly valves designed to meet ANSI, API, and ISO specifications. The company serves diverse applications from municipal water systems to oil and gas pipelines, with exports to Europe, North America, and Southeast Asia. Jiangnan also specialises in military, nuclear power, and aerospace critical valve equipment.
Jiangsu Suyan Valve Machinery Co., Ltd., founded in February 1991 and headquartered in Jiangsu Binhai Economic Development Zone, is a national high-tech enterprise and a recognised National Manufacturing Single Champion Enterprise. The company serves as a strategic supplier to major state-owned enterprises including Sinopec, PetroChina, and CNOOC, and has established itself as a key player in oil and gas exploration, power stations, marine, nuclear power, and LNG sectors. Its product portfolio covers gate valves, ball valves, globe valves, check valves, butterfly valves, control valves, and high-pressure oil and gas well valves, and has been exported to dozens of countries and regions including North America, the Middle East, West Africa, and Eastern Europe.
China’s butterfly valve export industry offers global buyers several distinct advantages:
Scale and Capacity–With annual valve exports exceeding 69 billion units and a vast network of over 7,000 valve enterprises in Zhejiang alone, Chinese manufacturers can handle orders of virtually any size.
Diverse Product Range–Chinese exporters offer butterfly valves in every configuration–wafer, lug, flanged, U-type, PTFE-lined, triple eccentric, and split-stem designs–across a wide range of materials and pressure ratings.
Competitive Pricing–China’s mature industrial ecosystem and efficient supply chains enable cost-competitive manufacturing without compromising quality.
International Certifications–Leading exporters hold ISO 9001, CE, UKCA, WRAS, ACS, API, and other globally recognised certifications, ensuring compliance with international standards.
While the large-scale manufacturers above dominate the export landscape, they are not the only option. Global buyers should consider:
Direct Manufacturers vs. Trading Companies–Working directly with a manufacturer ensures better pricing, clearer communication, and greater control over quality.
Customisation Capability–Not all projects require standard catalogue products. Buyers with specific engineering requirements should seek manufacturers with strong OEM/ODM capabilities.
Service and Support–After-sales support, documentation completeness, and responsive communication are critical factors in long-term supplier relationships.
While the industry giants listed above command significant market share, Tianjin Worlds Valve Co., Ltd. offers a compelling alternative for buyers seeking a direct OEM/ODM manufacturer with focused butterfly valve expertise, flexible customisation, and responsive service.
Direct Manufacturer, Not a Trader–We own and operate our ISO 9001-certified factory in Tianjin, China (audited by LRQA). From raw material inspection to final pressure testing and packaging, every stage of production is under our direct control.
19+ Years of Focused Experience–Since 2007, we have been perfecting butterfly valve manufacturing. Our comprehensive portfolio includes wafer, lug, flanged, U‑type, PTFE/PFA‑lined, triple eccentric, and split‑stem designs, covering sizes from DN50 to DN3000 (2″to 120″).
Proven Export Track Record–We export to more than 50 countries across Europe, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Our long-standing relationships with SGS and Bureau Veritas–spanning over 15 years as an audited supplier–provide independent validation of our reliability.
Full Customisation–As a true OEM/ODM manufacturer, we build butterfly valves to your exact engineering drawings, performance criteria, and brand identity–from material selection and coating colour to flange standards and actuator interfaces.
Complete Documentation–Every order comes with material certificates (factory test reports), pressure test reports, and full export documentation including commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, and certificates of origin.
International Certifications–We hold ISO 9001 (LRQA), CE, UKCA, WRAS, and ACS certifications, and can provide DNV/ABS marine approvals upon request.
Annual Capacity–With over 8,000 tonnes of annual production capacity and a dedicated team of 51–100 skilled employees, we have the scale to handle projects of any size.
Beyond Butterfly Valves–While butterfly valves remain our core specialisation, we also manufacture gate valves, check valves, strainers, and other complementary products–giving you the convenience of a single, reliable source for your valve procurement needs.
China’s butterfly valve export industry continues to dominate global supply chains, driven by large-scale manufacturing infrastructure, advanced casting capabilities, competitive production costs, and an expanding export network. Leading exporters like Neway, Shentong, SUFA, Yuanda, Guanlong, Chaoda, Jiangnan, and Suyan have built global reputations through scale, quality, and international certifications.
For buyers seeking a more flexible, customisation‑focused partner, Tianjin Worlds Valve Co., Ltd. offers the ideal alternative–a direct manufacturer with deep butterfly valve expertise, proven export experience, and a commitment to building valves exactly to your specifications.
Contact us today to discuss your butterfly valve requirements.
