Who owns Kwikot?
Kwikot is owned by Haier (China, SSE: 600690), which has owned the brand since 2024.[1]
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Haier Smart Home Co., Ltd. reported
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- None recorded
- Owner HQ
- 🇨🇳 China, Qingdao
- Origin
- 🇿🇦 South Africa
- Category
- Home care › Household goods & storage › Kitchenware & small appliances
- Parent ticker
- SSE: 600690 HKEX: 6690 FWB: 690D
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Kwikot
Kwikot is South Africa's leading water heater manufacturer and a well-established local brand, acquired outright by Haier Smart Home in 2024. The Chinese owner has since added a local research centre, extended the range from electric water heaters into solar water heaters, and sells it alongside Haier in a dual-brand push into the wider Southern African market.
Ownership timeline of Kwikot
Where Kwikot sits in Haier
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Kwikot?
The parent company of Kwikot is Haier, a publicly listed company headquartered in China.
Is Kwikot South African or Chinese?
Kwikot originated in South Africa, but it is owned today by Haier, which is headquartered in China. So Kwikot is a South African-origin brand under Chinese ownership.
Since when has Haier owned Kwikot?
Haier has owned Kwikot since 2024.
Is Kwikot still owned by Haier?
Yes. As of 16 September 2026, Kwikot is still owned by Haier. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Haier Smart Home — Annual Report 2025 — Haier Smart Home Co., Ltd., Annual report; retrieved 16 September 2026.
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