Homa
Homa Appliances is a publicly listed Chinese OEM/ODM manufacturer of refrigerators and freezers, operating 11 plants in China and a new Thailand hub to serve global appliance brands under contract manufacturing and private-label arrangements.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2001
- HeadquartersGuangdong, China
- Headcount5,001–10,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Homa does
Homa Appliances is a publicly listed (Shenzhen Stock Exchange: szse:2668) original design manufacturer (ODM) and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of refrigerators and freezers, headquartered in Zhongshan, Guangdong, China. Founded in 2002 and operating for 24+ years, the company self-identifies as the world's No.1 refrigerator exporter and serves international appliance brands, retailers, and premium/exclusive brand partners through contract manufacturing and private-label production. Its product portfolio spans more than 20 refrigerator and freezer configurations, including Side-by-Side, Multi-Door French door, Top-Mount (No-Frost and Defrost), Upright (No-Frost and Defrost), Combi (No-Frost and Defrost), Chest Freezer, Slot-In, and Built-in models, with capacities ranging from approximately 85L to 708L.
Homa's manufacturing backbone comprises 9 refrigerator plants and 2 freezer plants in southern China, supported by advanced automation including carrying robots, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), MES-controlled auto-cabinet sorting, an AI-enabled safety recognition system, and a Dynamic Cooling Performance Inspection line that completes cooling performance verification in 45 minutes with real-time anomaly detection. A Thailand Production Hub is progressively coming into operation in 2025-2026, extending capacity internationally. The company also maintains a design and engineering services stream and publishes Homa Design Magazine (seventh edition) in partnership with Italian design consultancy Studio Volpi — a publication recognized with the iF Design Award 2026. Regional market entities Homa Europe and Homa Store China support international client engagement.
The company generates revenue primarily through hardware sales under OEM/ODM and private-label arrangements, supplemented by professional design and engineering services. Pricing is quote-based and negotiated per project with multi-year contracts; specific prices are not publicly disclosed. With 10,000+ employees, public-company status, and a global export-oriented B2B go-to-market, Homa operates as a large-scale contract manufacturer targeting global appliance brands seeking reliable, design-capable refrigeration production capacity without owning their own factories.
Homa firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Homa
- Legal name
- Homa
- Website
- https://homa.cn
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2001
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 5,001–10,000 employees
- Short description
- Homa Appliances is a publicly listed Chinese OEM/ODM manufacturer of refrigerators and freezers, operating 11 plants in China and a new Thailand hub to serve global appliance brands under contract manufacturing and private-label arrangements.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Homa industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Refrigerator Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (3334)
- SIC
- Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Chillers & Cooling Plant Equipment (IMAHAKAE)
Keywords
Where Homa is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Guangdong
- HQ country
- China
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices3 records
Markets served
Homa business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- OEM/ODM Refrigerator Manufacturing: Homa serves as the world's leading OEM/ODM refrigerator manufacturer, providing exclusive cooling solutions services and complete ODM solutions for global partners. They design, manufacture, and deliver cooling appliances under client brands, serving as a contract manufacturer for household appliance companies worldwide.
- Private Label Manufacturing: Homa produces refrigerators and freezers under private label arrangements for international partners, enabling brands to offer their own refrigeration products without manufacturing investment.
- Design and Engineering Services: With design, care, and food preservation as pillars, Homa provides product design services and exclusive cooling solution development for global clients.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | B2B OEM/ODM Manufacturing |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels6 records
Homa product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Homa is a China-based OEM/ODM refrigerator manufacturer that designs and produces a full range of cooling appliances (Side-by-Side, Multi-Door, Top-Mount, Upright, Combi, Chest Freezer, Slot-In, Built-In) under client and private-label brands. The company operates large-scale automated plants that provide end-to-end services from product design through mass production and global export for international appliance brands and premium partners.
Product overview
Homa Appliances is the world's leading premium refrigerator manufacturer and OEM/ODM solution provider, offering comprehensive cooling products with 24+ years of manufacturing experience. The product portfolio includes Side-By-Side refrigerators, Multi-Door French door refrigerators, Top-Mount refrigerators (both No-Frost and Defrost variants), Upright refrigerators and freezers (No-Frost and Defrost), Combi combination refrigerators (No-Frost and Defrost), Chest freezers, Slot-in integrated refrigerators, and Built-in refrigerators. The company provides complete ODM solutions serving global partners' brands with large-scale production capacity, efficient supply management, and extensive export experience.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Homa Design Magazine: Design publication created through partnership with Studio Volpi, recognized with iF Design Award 2026
Products and services
- Side-By-Side Refrigerators Classic side-by-side refrigerator layout with tall fridge and freezer compartments positioned next to each other. Homa offers FF4 and FS4 series slot-in French door models with capacities suited to premium consumer markets; manufactured for global appliance brand partners.
- Multi-Door Refrigerators French door multi-door refrigerators combining Multi-Climate preservation, convertible zones and Total No-Frost cooling. Includes FY3, FY4-48, and FY5-59 series with capacities from 286L to 453L; produced for international brand partners.
- Top-Mount-No-Frost Refrigerators Top-freezer layout refrigerators with advanced Multi-Air Flow cooling to maintain even temperatures and prevent frost. Homa offers the FC2 series with capacities ranging from 182L to 635L for global appliance brands.
- Top-Mount-Defrost Refrigerators Top-freezer layout refrigerators with manual defrost. Includes the DF2 series with capacities from 85L to 304L, supplied to international partners for value-segment markets.
- Upright-No-Frost Refrigerators and Freezers Vertical refrigerators and freezers with multiple drawers and no-frost technology. Includes FL1 fridge series and FN1 freezer series with capacities from 161L to 600L, produced for global brand partners.
- Upright-Defrost Refrigerators and Freezers Vertical refrigerators and freezers with manual defrost. Includes DD1/DD2, DE1/DE2, DF1/DF2, and DL1 series with various capacities, supplied for value-segment and emerging-market partners.
- Combi-No-Frost Refrigerators Combination refrigerator-freezer units with no-frost technology, featuring Multi-Climate preservation, convertible zones, and Total No-Frost cooling for efficient food preservation. Manufactured for international brand partners.
- Combi-Defrost Refrigerators Combination refrigerator-freezer units with manual defrost, including DD2 and DE2 series with total net capacities from 108L to 315L, supplied to global appliance brand partners.
- Chest Freezers Horizontal chest freezers for storing large quantities of frozen food, featuring Fast Freeze technology, LED lighting, and balanced lid hinges. Includes BE1 and BE2 series with capacities from 98L to 708L, produced for global partners.
- Slot-In Refrigerators Premium integrated refrigerators designed for seamless kitchen cabinetry integration, including the Perfect Slot-in and FS4 French door slot-in models with no-gaps fit and pristine finishes. Targeted at premium brand partners.
- Built-In Refrigerators Built-in refrigerators designed to integrate seamlessly with kitchen cabinetry, featuring no-frost technology and contemporary design. Manufactured for premium appliance brand partners.
- OEM/ODM Refrigerator Manufacturing Services Comprehensive original design and original equipment manufacturing services for global partners, covering product design, engineering, prototyping, large-scale production, quality inspection, and supply-chain management for branded and private-label refrigerators and freezers.
Companies that use Homa
Customer profileSegments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Homa technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
Homa partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Studio VolpicoreStrategic partnership between HOMA Appliances and Studio Volpi (Italian design consultancy) to create Homa Design Magazine. This collaboration has been recognized globally with the iF Design Award 2026, confirming their design philosophy resonates globally beyond their industry.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Homa competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Midea Group: Diversified Chinese appliance and HVAC manufacturer with significant refrigerator and freezer capacity. Comparable to Homa as a major Chinese OEM/ODM manufacturer serving global appliance brands.
- Whirlpool Corporation: Global appliance manufacturer with a substantial refrigerator footprint. Comparable to Homa as both a buyer of OEM/ODM capacity from Chinese manufacturers and as a competing global supplier in the same refrigerator category.
- Hisense Home Appliances: Major Chinese appliance maker with OEM capabilities alongside its own brands (Hisense, Ronshen, Kelon). Competes with Homa in OEM/ODM refrigerator manufacturing and exports, with a broader product portfolio.
- Panasonic Corporation: Japanese global appliance manufacturer with refrigerator production. Comparable to Homa as both a global premium refrigerator competitor and a potential partner for OEM/ODM arrangements in Asian markets.
- Gree Electric Appliances: Major Chinese HVAC and refrigeration appliance manufacturer. Comparable to Homa in scale, Chinese manufacturing base, and refrigeration technology overlap, though skewed more toward AC than household refrigerators.
- LG Electronics: Korean appliance leader with vertically integrated refrigerator manufacturing. Comparable to Homa as a global premium refrigerator producer and potential OEM/ODM customer/competitor in international markets.
- Samsung Electronics: Global appliance brand with significant refrigerator manufacturing operations. Comparable to Homa in the premium refrigerator category and as a global competitor/buyer for contract manufacturing services.
- Haier Smart Home: World's largest home appliance manufacturer with both OEM/ODM operations and dominant own-brand reach. Comparable to Homa as a Chinese-based, globally scaled refrigerator manufacturer with similar product categories and export exposure.
- Electrolux AB: Swedish global appliance manufacturer with extensive refrigerator operations. Comparable to Homa as a global household refrigeration competitor and potential OEM/ODM partner.
Direct peers
- Changhong Meiling (长虹美菱): Chinese refrigerator and freezer manufacturer (subsidiary of Sichuan Changhong) competing in the same household refrigeration OEM/ODM and domestic-brand space as Homa. Closest direct competitor among Chinese-focused peers.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Homa social profiles
Digital presenceHoma financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
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Homa leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Homa subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries2 records
Homa funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors
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Homa M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A1 record
Investments2 records
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Frequently asked questions about Homa
What does Homa do?
Homa is a China-based OEM/ODM refrigerator manufacturer that designs and produces a full range of cooling appliances (Side-by-Side, Multi-Door, Top-Mount, Upright, Combi, Chest Freezer, Slot-In, Built-In) under client and private-label brands. The company operates large-scale automated plants that provide end-to-end services from product design through mass production and global export for international appliance brands and premium partners.
Is Homa a public or private company?
Homa is a private company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.
When was Homa founded?
Homa was founded in 2001. It employs 5,001 to 10,000 people.
Where is Homa based?
Homa is headquartered in Guangdong, China, in the Asia region.
How does Homa make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. OEM/ODM Refrigerator Manufacturing is the primary driver. The others are private Label Manufacturing and design and Engineering Services.
Who are Homa's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Midea Group, Whirlpool Corporation, Hisense Home Appliances, Panasonic Corporation, Gree Electric Appliances, LG Electronics, Samsung Electronics, Haier Smart Home and Electrolux AB. Changhong Meiling (长虹美菱) is listed as a direct peer.
Does Homa have an API?
No public API is recorded for Homa.
What industry is Homa in?
Homa's product category is Refrigerator Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAKAE, Chillers & Cooling Plant Equipment. Its NAICS code is 333415 and its SIC code is 3585.