Related Party Transactions and Balances (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Related Party Transactions and Balances

Schedule of loans from non-controlling shareholder

	December 31,		December 31,
	2012		2011
Due to Dalian Jin Gang Group, the non-controlling shareholder of Sinovac Dalian — RMB 20 million	$	3,230,125	$	—

Schedule of transactions in the normal course of operations at the exchange amount with related parties

	2012		2011		2010
Rent expenses incurred to Sino Bioway Biotech Group Co., Ltd (“Sino Bioway”).	$	822,713	$	804,565	$	581,941