Xiamen Kitchen & Bathroom Industry: The Global ODM Powerhouse Behind Leading Brands
[2025-10-25] | By Xiamen Smart Water Technology Co., Ltd. Allen Huang
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- Overview: From Hidden Champion to Global Leader
- The Strength of Xiamen's Kitchen & Bathroom Cluster
- Global Market Dominance & Export Power
- The Secret Behind Xiamen's ODM Success
- Smart Manufacturing & Technological Innovation
- Why Global Brands Choose Xiamen ODM Partners
- FAQs About Xiamen's Kitchen and Bathroom Industry
- Partner with Xiamen Smart Water Technology Co., Ltd.
For decades, Xiamen has quietly evolved from an "invisible champion" in OEM/ODM manufacturing to a world-leading hub for kitchen and bathroom innovation.
This southeastern Chinese city is now recognized as the "hidden empire of bathroom manufacturing", commanding:
- No. 1 in China for faucet, toilet seat cover, and flexible hose exports
- 70% share of the North American market
- Over 9,000 supporting enterprises in its ecosystem
- Global partnerships with top-tier brands
In short - "No Xiamen OEM, No Global Brand." This phrase has become an industry truth, reflecting Xiamen's dominance across the global kitchen and bathroom supply chain.
According to the Xiamen Kitchen & Bath Association, the city has built a deeply integrated industrial ecosystem over 30 years, characterized by:
| Indicator | Data | Significance |
|---|---|---|
| Local Supporting Enterprises | 9,000+ | Full industry chain coverage |
| Local Supply Rate | 67% | Strong ecosystem efficiency |
| Listed Sanitary Ware Companies | 4 out of 7 in China | Concentrated corporate strength |
| Export Countries & Regions | 180+ | Global market coverage |
These numbers show not just scale-but depth, collaboration, and innovation across the ecosystem.
Xiamen's kitchen and bathroom manufacturers serve nearly every major international brand, offering OEM and ODM services across faucets, smart toilets, bidet seats, hoses, and water filtration systems.
The city holds:
- No.1 national ranking in high-end faucet exports
- No.1 in toilet cover and soft hose exports
- Products delivered to over 180 countries, from the U.S. and Europe to the Middle East and Oceania
This strong export foundation has positioned Xiamen as a key link in the world's home and sanitary product supply chain.
So what makes Xiamen's manufacturers stand out in a competitive global market?
It's not just production-it's deep integration of R&D, automation, and design innovation.
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Advanced R&D Commitment
Companies like Xiamen Smart Water Technology Co., Ltd. invest over 10% of annual revenue in R&D-double the industry average.
This focus drives continuous product improvement, new patent development, and next-generation water system innovation.
| Company | Annual R&D Investment | Distinctive Strength |
|---|---|---|
| Xiamen Smart Water Tech | >10% of Revenue | Advanced under-sink water systems, ODM innovation |
| Solux / R&T | 6–8% | Smart toilet & seat cover design |
| Wediya / Joyou | 5% | Faucet & bathroom hardware automation |
This R&D intensity builds a "technology moat"-a protective wall that deters imitation and ensures sustained brand value.
One shining example of Xiamen's industrial power is JOMOO's "Dark Factory", the world's largest single-site smart toilet production base.
Here's what "smart manufacturing" looks like:
- 100% automation in key production processes
- One smart toilet produced every 6 seconds
- 99.6% yield rate (+6.6% higher than industry average)
- 45% higher logistics efficiency
- Reduced workforce by 100 employees with doubled output
This kind of operational excellence ensures:
✅ Consistent product quality
✅ Lower production costs
✅ Reliable, on-time delivery
That's why global high-end bathroom brands rely on Xiamen as their ODM manufacturing base.
Global bathroom and kitchen brands choose Xiamen not just for its scale, but for its comprehensive value proposition:
| Key Advantage | Description |
|---|---|
| Technical Excellence | Strong R&D teams, 50+ patents, advanced filtration and heating systems |
| Design Innovation | Trend-driven product styling and user-centered features |
| Smart Manufacturing | Automation-driven consistency and efficiency |
| Global Experience | 20+ years of export expertise and compliance with international standards |
| ODM Partnership Flexibility | Private labeling, customized components, and full turnkey solutions |
Q1: Why is Xiamen called the "Hidden Champion" of the bathroom industry?
Because it leads China in faucet, bidet, and hose exports, supplying 70% of North America's market-yet often works quietly behind big global brand names.
Q2: What makes Xiamen ideal for ODM collaboration?
Xiamen offers a fully integrated ecosystem-design, tooling, production, and logistics-all within one city, ensuring speed, quality, and innovation.
Q3: How does Xiamen Smart Water Technology stand out?
With continuous R&D investment (10%+ of revenue), multiple invention patents, and modern manufacturing facilities, it delivers world-class under-sink drinking water systems and sparkling water taps.
Q4: Which brands work with Xiamen manufacturers?
While confidentiality agreements apply, many of Xiamen's partners include top global faucet and water system brands across Europe, North America, and Asia.
Q5: How can international buyers cooperate with Xiamen Smart Water Tech?
Through ODM partnerships, product customization, or distribution agreements. The company offers end-to-end support-from concept to final shipment.
As one of the core ODM innovators in Xiamen, Xiamen Smart Water Technology Co., Ltd. specializes in:
- Instant hot, chilled, and sparkling water taps
- Under-sink water filtration systems
- Drinking faucets and complete water solutions
- With 5 invention patents, 21 utility models, and a 10%+ annual R&D reinvestment rate, the company empowers international brands to launch high-performance, cost-effective products.
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