Baotou, China: innovation profile

Baotou is number 604 in the 311 Innovation Cities Index, with an innovation score of 7. It is home to 1 R&D lab and 3 of the world's largest companies in the 311 Institute directories.

Part of the 311 Innovation Cities Index (311institute.com). Last updated 7 October 2026.

Largest companies

• Inner Mongolia Baotou Steel Union Co., Ltd. (#788)
• China Northern Rare Earth (Group) High-Tech Co., Ltd. (#1126)
• Inner Mongolia First Machinery Group Co., Ltd. (#2628)

R&D labs

Baotou Research Institute of Rare Earths.