VMP's Overseas Ambition: Export Share Targeted to Rise from 10% to 50%, Next Funding Round of RMB 300–500 Million in Preparation

Robin Sun, Overseas Sales Director of Jiangsu VMP, disclosed during Formnext Asia Shenzhen that the company produced more than 3,000 tons of metal powder in 2025, currently operates over 30 powder production lines, and plans to double capacity by the end of 2026. Exports currently account for about 10% of its business, with a target of 50% within five years. On the capital side, VMP has completed a RMB 100 million C+ round to fund Phase IV expansion and is preparing a next round of RMB 300–500 million. Phase IV is planned to add 10,000 tons of annual capacity, including 3,000 tons of titanium, 5,000 tons of copper, and 2,000 tons of aluminum. The report cites CONTEXT data: China's industrial 3D printer shipments grew 29% year on year in Q1 2026, with both BLT and Farsoon benefiting from demand for titanium alloy components in consumer electronics. New projects such as the 6,300-ton powder center in Jiuquan show that domestic capacity expansion is still accelerating, and overseas absorption capacity will become a key variable in the pace of capacity deployment. Chinese powder manufacturers are shifting from domestic-demand-driven to a dual domestic-and-international circulation model, but tariffs, material certification, and access to Western capital constitute three major obstacles to going global. VMP's capacity and funding pace reflect the rising role of domestically produced metal powders in the global supply chain, while certification and compliance remain unavoidable prerequisites. Value for powder buyers: (1) Phase IV capacity of 3,000 tons of titanium, 5,000 tons of copper, and 2,000 tons of aluminum is about to be deployed; buyers can track VMP's alloy grade expansion and certification progress to secure supply in advance. (2) A higher export share means domestic powders will participate more deeply in overseas supply chains; ASTM/AMS equivalent certification is a precondition for going global and a hard metric for buyers screening suppliers. (3) Overseas buyers of domestic powders need to assess tariff and certification compliance costs and incorporate them into total cost of ownership calculations.