Early Life
Li Xiaohua, a Chinese citizen, earned a master's degree in polymer materials from the University of Massachusetts in 1993. Before his current role, he worked for World-Pak Corp. in the U.S. until 1996.
Rise to Success
Li Xiaohua's primary source of wealth stems from the packaging industry. He is the vice chairman of Shenzhen-listed Yunnan Energy New Material, a supplier of paper packaging materials and polypropylene film. The company's clients include major brands such as Panasonic, LG Chemical, and Contemporary Amperex Technology.
Key Business Strategies
The success of Li Xiaohua is closely tied to the growth of the packaging industry, which has benefited from the booming e-commerce sector in China. The China packaging market is valued at USD 218.37 billion in 2025 and is forecast to reach USD 278.15 billion in 2030. This growth is fueled by the increasing demand for packaging materials driven by the e-commerce boom, and exports. The industry also benefits from innovations and technological expertise, with China catching up with leading countries in the packaging sector.
Philanthropy
While specific details on his philanthropy are not available in the search results, the family is listed on Forbes' Billionaires list.
