Verified Nov 2026
Lighting
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Los Angeles, California
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Since 1995
BYD manufactures lighting, batteries, electronic components, and electric vehicles. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, and founded in 1995, the company operates with approximately 100,000+ employees and revenue exceeding $10 billion. It serves automotive, electronics, renewable energy, and industrial equipment sectors across multiple industrial parks. Recent development includes expansion of production capacity at its Bahia facility in Brazil.
BYD at a glance
Revenue
$10B+
Est. band
Employees
100,000+
Founded
1995
Headquarters
Los Angeles, California
Certifications
IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
5358
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Plumbing & Hardware
Renewable Energy
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
5358
Named foreign suppliers
44
Top origins
Vietnam · China · Singapore · Taiwan
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from BYD.
What this tells a buyer
BYD received 5,358 shipments across customs records, with top suppliers including Byd Auto Industrial from China (2,953 shipments) and solar component suppliers from Cambodia and Vietnam, sourcing from 19 countries including China, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Southeast Asian nations.
The company holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and ISO 9001 certifications and produces stamping, welding, assembly, battery, and steel products.
BYD operates facilities in Hungary and maintains a workforce exceeding 100,000 employees with estimated annual revenue above $10 billion.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
31 years in operation (founded 1995).
5,358 US import shipments on record.
Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
BYD manufactures lighting, batteries, electronic components, and electric vehicles. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, and founded in 1995, the company operates with approximately 100,000+ employees and revenue exceeding $10 billion. It serves automotive, electronics, renewable energy, and industrial equipment sectors across multiple industrial parks. Recent development includes expansion of production capacity at its Bahia facility in Brazil.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1995 |
Headquarters | Los Angeles, California |
Employees | 100,000+ |
Revenue | $10B+ (estimated) |
Primary capability | Lighting |
Certifications | IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 |
What BYD makes
The company holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and ISO 9001 certifications and produces stamping, welding, assembly, battery, and steel products.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Stamping, Welding, Assembly, Battery, Steel (source: byd.com).
Certifications
BYD is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
IATF 16949 — iatfglobaloversight.org
ISO 14001 — uzavtosanoat.uz
ISO 9001 — certipedia.com
Trade and customs footprint
BYD received 5,358 shipments across customs records, with top suppliers including Byd Auto Industrial from China (2,953 shipments) and solar component suppliers from Cambodia and Vietnam, sourcing from 19 countries including China, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Southeast Asian nations. US customs bill-of-lading records list 5358 inbound shipments across 44 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Vietnam · China · Singapore · Taiwan.
Latest developments
2026-11-04 — Fábrica da BYD na Bahia ganha novas etapas de produção - Estadão (estadao.com.br)
2026-10-30 — Reforma tributária e incentivo ao Nordeste aceleraram processo da BYD Camaçari - AutoData (autodata.com.br)
2026-02-05 — Exclusive: BYD shifts to local parts in Brazil factory in bid for market leadership | Reuters (reuters.com)
2026-01-28 — BYD Weighs India Expansion As Hundreds Of Car Orders Pile Up (ndtvprofit.com)
2026-01-27 — Vietnam's auto manufacturer to establish $130 million EV battery plant with China's BYD | Reuters (reuters.com)
2025-10-14 — EXCLUSIVE: Spain the frontrunner for Chinese carmaker BYD's third European plant, sources say | Reuters (reuters.com)
Facilities
BYD is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Public sources also reference these locations:
Company details
BYD operates facilities in Hungary and maintains a workforce exceeding 100,000 employees with estimated annual revenue above $10 billion. BYD was founded in 1995, has an estimated 100,000+ employees, and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 31 years in operation (founded 1995). 5,358 US import shipments on record. Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does BYD make?
BYD manufactures lighting, batteries, electronic components, and electric vehicles. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, and founded in 1995, the company operates with approximately 100,000+ employees and revenue exceeding $10 billion. It serves automotive, electronics, renewable energy, and industrial equipment sectors across multiple industrial parks. Recent development includes expansion of production capacity at its Bahia facility in Brazil.
Where is BYD headquartered?
BYD is headquartered in Los Angeles, California (1800 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, California, 90015-3422).
When was BYD founded?
BYD was founded in 1995.
How big is BYD?
BYD has an estimated 100,000+ employees, with revenue in the $10B+ range (estimated).
What certifications does BYD hold?
BYD lists IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does BYD import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 5358 inbound shipments for BYD, with top origins including Vietnam · China · Singapore · Taiwan.
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Location & contact
Phone
'+82 31-200-1114
Certification
IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001
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