Exhibiting at FOOD INGREDIENTS CHINA 2025

Shanghai Stream Int’l Trading Co., Ltd., established in 2006 and headquartered in Shanghai, China, is a diversified international trading company specializing in the import and distribution of advanced industrial materials, high-performance coatings, food additives, and new energy solutions. With strategic partnerships across Japan, South Korea, and Europe, the company has built a robust sourcing and distribution network to serve industrial and commercial clients across multiple sectors in China and Southeast Asia.

Core Business Activities

Shanghai Stream Int’l operates across four major verticals:

• Industrial Coatings and Materials:

  • High-performance coatings for automotive and electronics applications
  • Thermosetting and UV-curable coatings
  • Specialty functional coatings such as anti-fingerprint and conductive materials

• Food Additives:

  • Flavors, enhancers, colorants, and preservatives imported primarily from Japan
  • Applications include snacks, confectionery, beverages, and prepared foods

• New Energy Materials:

  • Conductive pastes and battery components
  • Films and materials for solar panels and lithium-ion batteries

• Decorative Technologies (IMD/IML):

  • In-Mold Decoration (IMD) and In-Mold Labeling (IML) technologies
  • Used in consumer electronics, home appliances, and automotive interiors

These offerings reflect the company’s unique position at the intersection of food safety, industrial performance, and green technologies.

Strategic Sourcing and Partnerships

Shanghai Stream has developed long-term agency and distribution agreements with top-tier Japanese and Korean manufacturers. These include:

• Kansai Paint
• Sun Chemical
• Daikin Industries
• Tosoh Corporation
• Ajinomoto Group (for food-related applications)

This allows the company to provide products that are globally certified, application-specific, and technologically advanced.

Unique Selling Proposition (USP)

• Deep specialization in Japan-imported food and industrial chemicals, offering a curated and compliant product portfolio
• In-house technical service and lab testing support for coatings and food ingredients
• Strong presence in OEM automotive supply chains in China
• Expertise in regulatory compliance for food and industrial safety standards

Market Coverage and Distribution

The company’s client base spans across:

• Automotive OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers
• Consumer electronics manufacturers
• Food processors and flavoring companies
• New energy enterprises and solar cell manufacturers

Through its distribution channels in East and South China, Stream has created a seamless logistics system that ensures timely product delivery, temperature control (for sensitive ingredients), and client support.

Financial and Trade Insights

Though private, Shanghai Stream Int’l's operational scale is evidenced through trade data and industry directories:

• According to Volza and ImportYeti:
  • The company has completed over 300 international shipments since 2019
  • Estimated shipment value exceeds USD 8 million, with growth driven by the industrial coatings and food additive segments
  • Imports largely originate from Japan, South Korea, Germany, and the United States

Certifications and Compliance

Stream ensures full adherence to Chinese and international regulations, particularly in the food additive and chemical safety domains. Products handled comply with:

• GB Standards (China National Standards)
• REACH and RoHS (for industrial materials)
• ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 (by key partners)
• Halal and Kosher certification where applicable (for food ingredients)

The company offers full regulatory documentation support, material safety data sheets (MSDS), and COAs.

Infrastructure and Technical Capabilities

• Corporate office and warehousing facility in Shanghai
• Cold chain storage for temperature-sensitive food additives
• Technical service team for coating applications and troubleshooting
• On-site testing partnerships with third-party labs for quality verification

Key Achievements

• Awarded “Outstanding Import Distributor” by multiple Japanese partners
• Actively participated in CIBF (China International Battery Fair) and Food Ingredients China (FIC)
• Grew its new energy material division by over 150% year-on-year in 2022–2023
• Supported the successful localization of IMD/IML technologies for major appliance brands in China

Client Testimonials

"Stream helped us localize Japanese coating solutions with excellent tech support and delivery reliability. They act more like a partner than just a distributor."
– Sourcing Manager, Tier-1 Automotive Supplier

"Their access to rare food additives and regulatory guidance allowed us to fast-track a product launch in record time."
– R&D Head, Beverage Company in China

Shanghai Stream Int’l Trading Co., Ltd. continues to expand its footprint across specialized industrial and food sectors by leveraging global partnerships, technical expertise, and a strong commitment to quality and regulatory excellence.