Yantai, China: innovation profile

Yantai is number 242 in the 311 Innovation Cities Index, with an innovation score of 20. It is home to 4 R&D labs and 8 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

• Wanhua Chemical Group Co., Ltd. (#284)
• Shandong Humon Smelting Co., Ltd (#502)
• CCS Supply Chain Management Co., Ltd. (#1762)
• Yantai Jereh Oilfield Services Group Co., Ltd. (#2052)
• SPIC Industry-Finance Holdings Co., Ltd (#2349)
• Dongfang Electronics Co., Ltd. (#2856)
• Realcan Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd. (#3082)
• Shandong Xinchao Energy Corporation Limited (#3084)

R&D labs

Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shandong Marine Resource and Environment Research Institute, Yantai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Yantai Science and Technology Bureau.