China is one of the biggest places in the world where reusable drinkware is made. Many factories still work behind the scenes as OEM/ODM suppliers, but in the last ten years, a number of brands have started to make themselves known in both domestic and international markets. Some companies make insulated bottles out of stainless steel, some make plastic hydration products, and others make drinkware that is stylish and functional.
This article gives a general overview of well-known water bottle brands in China, talks about what kinds of products they make, and gives buyers, distributors, and importers who want to learn more about the Chinese drinkware market some useful comparisons.
Recognised Chinese Water Bottle Brands
Here are some well-known Chinese brands that make drinkware. The list includes both brands owned by manufacturers and brands that consumers can buy, since both are common in the industry.
| Brand | Main Product Focus | Strengths | Limitations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haers | Insulated stainless steel bottles | Large manufacturing capacity; listed company in China | More industrial image than lifestyle brand |
| Fuguang | Plastic + stainless steel bottles | Wide domestic retail presence | Mostly China-focused design style |
| SUPOR | Household appliances + drinkware | Strong brand influence in China | Drinkware not its core business |
| Lock&Lock China | Food storage + bottles | Trusted product safety reputation | Less customization flexibility |
| Joyoung | Kitchen appliances + bottles | Known for quality in China | Bottle line not highly specialized |
| Auland | Plastic and metal water bottles | Flexible OEM/ODM | Mid-range branding |
| LaiKoe | Stainless steel bottles | Focus on export market | Limited consumer marketing presence |
| Everich | Stainless steel tumblers and bottles | Strong OEM customization | Competes heavily in wholesale |
| KingStar | Double-wall stainless steel bottles | Technical strength in insulation | Similar product style to global competitors |
| Diller | Stainless steel, plastic and glass bottles | Focus on healthy materials, OEM/ODM customization, small MOQ | Growing international branding, still expanding offline channels |
A Quick Look at These Brands
Haers
One of the first companies in China to put money into hoover insulation. Famous for its strong engineering and large volume of exports. Better for working together on big projects than lifestyle branding.
Fuguang
A well-known name on Chinese online shopping sites. Sells cheap plastic water bottles. Popular in the US but not well-known in high-end export markets.
SUPOR
More famous for rice cookers and small appliances for the home. Entered the drinkware market by expanding into lifestyle products. Good quality control, but not a lot of different bottle shapes.
Lock&Lock (in China)
Brand from Korea that makes things in China. A clean brand image and high standards for material safety. Prices are more like those in stores.
Joyoung
Brand of household appliances that is adding new product lines. Sells bottles for everyday use that have useful features.
Auland
Importers and Amazon sellers can get flexible bottle solutions. Prices that are competitive and quality that is average.
LaiKoe
A brand that focusses on manufacturing and can make things out of stainless steel. Works mostly with private-label buyers from other countries.
Everich
OEM-focused and works with clients all over the world. A wide range of products, such as tumblers, mugs, and sports bottles.
KingStar
Focusses on making vacuum flasks out of stainless steel. Famous for having consistent quality. A lot of mid- to high-end private-label brands use this company as a supplier.
Diller
Diller sells water bottles made of stainless steel, Tritan plastic, and borosilicate glass. My puts more money into healthy materials, ergonomic design, and long-term OEM partnerships than many other companies that only make things for businesses. The company also does branding customisation, small-batch production, and private label development, which makes it useful for new brands or distributors that want to grow.
Types of Chinese Water Bottle Brands
Chinese drinkware brands generally fall into three categories:
| Category | Description | Example Brands |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing giants | Large-scale factories with export volume focus | Haers, KingStar |
| Domestic retail brands | Known in China, strong e-commerce presence | Fuguang, SUPOR |
| OEM/ODM customization brands | Export and private label specialists | Everich, LaiKoe, Auland, Diller |
Final
China has many capable water bottle brands, but their focus, quality levels and service models differ. When choosing a supply partner or brand reference, consider:
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Product materials (stainless steel grade, Tritan, glass safety)
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Manufacturing capability and MOQ requirements
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Compliance with LFGB, FDA, REACH or other regulations
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Branding support and customization ability
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Long-term cooperation flexibility
For businesses looking to build or scale a drinkware brand, understanding how Chinese brands position themselves helps in making better sourcing or brand strategy decisions.
