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Yanfeng

Yanfeng

Yanfeng

Verified Nov 2026

Interior & Seating

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China flag

Shanghai

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Since 1936

Yanfeng is a global automotive supplier headquartered in Shanghai, China, and founded in 1936. It designs and manufactures vehicle interiors, seating, cockpit electronics, exteriors, and passive safety systems. Privately held, it employs an estimated 58,000 people across more than 220 sites in about 20 countries and reports revenue of roughly $13.8 billion, supplying automakers worldwide.

Yanfeng

Verified Nov 2026

AT A GLANCE

Founded

1936

Headquarters

China flag

Shanghai

Employees

50,000-100,000

Ownership

Yanfeng at a glance

Revenue

$10B+

Est. band

Employees

50,000-100,000

Founded

1936

Headquarters

Shanghai

Import activity

23665

Industries

Automotive

Electronics

Sourcing and import activity

From US customs bill-of-lading records

US sea imports

23665

Named foreign suppliers

50

Top origins

China · Thailand · Germany · South Korea

Chart of the supplier's US import shipment volume trend over time

Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Yanfeng.

What this tells a buyer

US customs bill-of-lading records list roughly 23,665 inbound shipments connected to Yanfeng, with top origins including China, Thailand, Germany, and South Korea.

Its product range covers premium interiors, advanced seating systems, cockpit electronics, passive safety components, and exterior systems.

Yanfeng operates more than 220 manufacturing and technical sites across roughly 20 countries, serving a broad base of global automakers.

Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026

STABILITY SIGNALS

Established & active

90 years in operation (founded 1936).

23,665 US import shipments on record.

Overview

Yanfeng is a global automotive supplier headquartered in Shanghai, China, and founded in 1936. It designs and manufactures vehicle interiors, seating, cockpit electronics, exteriors, and passive safety systems. Privately held, it employs an estimated 58,000 people across more than 220 sites in about 20 countries and reports revenue of roughly $13.8 billion, supplying automakers worldwide.

At a glance

Attribute

Detail

Founded

1936

Headquarters

Shanghai

Employees

50,000-100,000

Revenue

$10B+ (estimated)

Primary capability

Interior & Seating

What Yanfeng makes

Its product range covers premium interiors, advanced seating systems, cockpit electronics, passive safety components, and exterior systems.

Trade and customs footprint

US customs bill-of-lading records list roughly 23,665 inbound shipments connected to Yanfeng, with top origins including China, Thailand, Germany, and South Korea. US customs bill-of-lading records list 23665 inbound shipments across 50 foreign suppliers, with top origins including China · Thailand · Germany · South Korea.

Company details

Yanfeng operates more than 220 manufacturing and technical sites across roughly 20 countries, serving a broad base of global automakers. Yanfeng was founded in 1936, has an estimated 50,000-100,000 employees, and is headquartered in Shanghai. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 90 years in operation (founded 1936). 23,665 US import shipments on record.

Frequently asked questions

What does Yanfeng make?

Yanfeng is a global automotive supplier headquartered in Shanghai, China, and founded in 1936. It designs and manufactures vehicle interiors, seating, cockpit electronics, exteriors, and passive safety systems. Privately held, it employs an estimated 58,000 people across more than 220 sites in about 20 countries and reports revenue of roughly $13.8 billion, supplying automakers worldwide.

Where is Yanfeng headquartered?

Yanfeng is headquartered in Shanghai.

When was Yanfeng founded?

Yanfeng was founded in 1936.

How big is Yanfeng?

Yanfeng has an estimated 50,000-100,000 employees, with revenue in the $10B+ range (estimated).

Does Yanfeng import from overseas suppliers?

US customs bill-of-lading records show 23665 inbound shipments for Yanfeng, with top origins including China · Thailand · Germany · South Korea.

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Leadership

Sandeep Kulkarni

CEO

Yanfeng Chen

President

Patrick Nebout

Chief Technology Officer

Location & contact

ShanghaiHeadquarters · Shanghai, China
ShanghaiShanghai, ChinaHeadquarters

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