Chen Jianhua

Chen Jianhua

Chen Jianhua (#147)

Global Rank #147
Country Rank #18
Country China

Chen Jianhua is listed among the world billionaires tracked by Iconic Billionaires.

  • $ 18 B
  • Chemicals
  • China
  • M
  • 55 Years

Snapshot

Quick Facts

Global Rank #147
Country Rank #18
Net Worth $18.3B
Previous Worth $18.7B
Worth Change -$0.4B
Country China
Industry Chemicals
Age 55 Years
Gender M
Worth As Of May 3, 2026
Residence Suzhou, China
Citizenship China
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Profile Data

Personal Stats

Age 55
Source Of Wealth Chemicals, Self Made
Residence Suzhou, China
Citizenship China
Marital Status Married
Children 2
Education Bachelor of Arts/Science, Nanjing Normal University
Net Worth Change -$0.4B -2.1% from previous worth
Previous Net Worth $18.7B
Current Net Worth $18.3B

Worth as of May 3, 2026

About Me

Chen Jianhua is the chairman of Hengli Group, one of China's largest petrochemical businesses that also has interests in tourism and property development. Chen's wife Fan Hongwei, also a billionaire, is the chairman of the group's listed arm Hengli Petrochemical. Born into an impoverished family, Chen quit school at the age of 13. He later made his fortune trading textiles and acquired a state-owned chemical fiber factory before expanding into petrochemicals. The couple's son, Chen Hanlun, is Hengli Group's vice president. Their daughter, Chen Yiting, once led its tourism arm.

Achievements

Forbes List Highlights

A snapshot of the list placements and rankings connected to Chen Jianhua.

#143
Billionaires (2026)
#40
China's 100 Richest (2025)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Chen Jianhua's net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

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Period Change Worth Movement
Current Net Worth: $18.3B (May 3, 2026)

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