Quick answer: the top-ranked water softener brands in China on this list are Haier (Shandong), Midea (Guangdong) and Canature (Shanghai). 4 Chinese brands are ranked by registration, contact and product data; 10 companies are listed in total. Updated 21 Oct 2026.
Ranked water softener brands
How this list is ranked- 01
Haier
海尔Haier
- Water softeners
- Microwave ovens
- Combination steam ovens
Registered legal entity on file; email and phone published; operating since 1934.
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Midea
美的Midea
- Water softeners
- Oven
- Microwave ovens
Registered legal entity on file; email and phone published; operating since 2018.
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Canature
开能Canature
- Water softeners
- Water Softening Equipment
- Whole-house water purifiers
Registered legal entity on file; phone published; operating since 2001.
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- 04
RUNLUCKY 润莱RUNLUCKY
Registered as 浙江润莱净水科技股份有限公司 in 2019.
- Water softeners
Why it ranks here: registered legal entity on file; email and phone published.
International water softener brands in China
Foreign-owned groups with Chinese manufacturing or sales companies. Listed separately so the ranking above covers Chinese manufacturers only.
- INT
BWT BWT倍世
Registered as 倍世(中国)贸易有限公司 in 2019.
- Water softeners
- Water Softening Equipment
- Water filter pitchers
- Pre-filters for water systems
- Whole-house water purifiers
- Whole-house water filtration
Why it ranks here: registered legal entity on file; email and phone published; operating since 1823.
- INT
Honeywell Honeywell霍尼韦尔
Registered as 霍尼韦尔(中国)有限公司 in 1996.
- Water softeners
- Liquid level gauges
- Industrial burners
- Handheld PDA terminals
- Ultrasonic flow meters
- Actuators
Why it ranks here: registered legal entity on file; email and phone published.
- INT
3M Quan Wu Jing Shui 3M全屋净水
Registered as 明尼苏达矿业制造医用器材(上海)有限公司 in 2006.
- Water softeners
- Water purifiers
- Reverse osmosis water purifiers
- Direct-drinking water dispensers
- Pre-filters for water systems
- Whole-house water purifiers
Why it ranks here: registered legal entity on file; phone published.
- INT
A.O. A.O.史密斯
Registered as 艾欧史密斯(中国)投资有限公司 in 2005.
- Water softeners
- Commercial drinking water dispensers
- Commercial water heaters
- Wall-mounted boilers
- Electric water heaters
- Gas water heaters
Why it ranks here: registered legal entity on file; phone published; operating since 1874.
- INT
Culligan Culligan康丽根
Registered as 康丽根水处理科技(上海)有限公司 in 2007.
- Water softeners
- Slush machines
- Whole-house water purifiers
Why it ranks here: registered legal entity on file; phone published; operating since 1936.
- INT
ECOWATER ECOWATER怡口
Registered as 昆山怡口净水系统有限公司 in 2006.
- Water softeners
- Water Softening Equipment
- Commercial drinking water dispensers
- Water purifiers
- Reverse osmosis water purifiers
- Direct-drinking water dispensers
Why it ranks here: registered legal entity on file; phone published; operating since 1925.
Comparison table
| # | Company | Province | Est. | Registered company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Haier海尔Haier | Shandong | 1934 | 海尔集团公司 |
| 02 | Midea美的Midea | Guangdong | 2018 | 美的集团股份有限公司 |
| 03 | Canature开能Canature | Shanghai | 2001 | 开能健康科技集团股份有限公司 |
| 04 | RUNLUCKY润莱RUNLUCKY | Zhejiang | — | 浙江润莱净水科技股份有限公司 |
Frequently asked questions
How many water softeners manufacturers and suppliers in China are listed here?
10 companies are listed for water softeners (软水机). 4 Chinese manufacturers have full profiles and are ranked; 6 international brands with China operations are listed separately.
Where are China's water softeners manufacturers located?
Among profiled companies: Shanghai (5), Jiangsu (2), Shandong (1), Guangdong (1), Zhejiang (1).
How is this list ranked?
By the completeness and verifiability of each company's data: a registered legal entity, an official website, published contact details, a product range and company history. The rank is not a quality rating, and no company pays for its position. See How we rank for the full method.
How do I contact these manufacturers?
Each listing shows the company's official website and, where published, its email and phone number. Of the 10 companies listed, 10 have an official website and 5 publish an email address.