Power Bank Manufacturers in China: Top Factories, Safety Standards & More

About to import power banks from China? In this article, we explain what every electronics importer must know about:

• Selecting the right power bank factory
• Labeling requirements
• Mandatory (and defacto mandatory) safety standards in the US, EU and elsewhere
• Documentation requirements
• IATA power bank transportation rules
• Technical specifications

We also provide a list of power bank manufacturers located in Guangdong, and other areas in China.

Important factors when selecting a Power Bank Manufacturer

As with the electronics industry in general, he Power Bank industry is largely concentrated in Shenzhen and Guangzhou, the two largest cities in China’s southern Guangdong province.

Worth mentioning is that there are a number of relevant manufacturers located in Ningbo, and a few other cities in Zhejiang province.

As we conducted extensive research on the power bank industry in 2014, due a notable amount of new customers in said industry, we found that far from all power bank suppliers were actual manufacturers of the product. As this is a common situation in many industries, and not just for power banks, it certainly didn’t come as a surprise.

That said, I still find it important to bring up in this article.

What we found in 2014 was that a large percentage of the power bank suppliers are trading power banks originally made for the domestic Chinese market.

As any experienced buyer in the electronics industry knows, such products are in general non-compliant with European, American and Australian safety standards.

Such items, which may not even be made in compliance local regulations, may lack overheating and overcharge protection – all of which are part of the regulatory scope in the mentioned markets. As this press release from TÜV Rheinland reveals, there has been numerous incidents inside, and outside, of the Mainland China, involving power banks.

My whole point here is that not any supplier is good enough, and importers are wise to not put pricing first.

Obviously, a product that is compliant with EN or UL safety standards is more expensive to produce than one that is not.

As such, importers must limit their supplier selection to suppliers that are not only manufacturing the power banks ‘in house’, but can also show an extensive compliance track record and an applied quality management system. Below follows a brief summary of the factors that really matter:

List of Power Bank Factories

Shenzhen Golf & Shengchuang Technology Co. Ltd

Shenzhen Golf & Shengchuang Technology Co. Ltd, also known as GOLF, is a state owned technology company that manufactures and exports a wide range of technology products including power banks.

Most of their products are accessories for mobile phones that include:

• Adapters
• Bumpers for iPhones
• Emergency chargers
• USB cables
• Lithium polymer battery packs
• Dual USB port power banks
• Built-in cable power banks
• Flashlight power banks
• Earphones for iPhone
• Magnetic wireless chargers

On average, the company releases ten new products every month, and offers OEM and ODM services to their clients. In total, they’ve a capacity of manufacturing 300 different products in their 15,000 sqm industrial complex.

The company was founded in 2012 and based in Guangdong, Mainland China. It is also an ISO 9001:2008 certified manufacturer. In addition, they are also certified to FCC, CE, BV, TUV, and RoHS standards. They currently have a staff of 300 employees.

Their monthly production capacity is 10,000 pieces. They export their products to some of the leading global brands like Kmart, Tire, Target, and Walmart. In total, they export to 60 countries, mainly in North America and Europe.

Address: Room 201, Manhole Street, Yak Four Industrial Zone First, Building, Baoan District, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China (518103)

Dongguan Shirui Battery Co. Ltd Power Bank Division

As the name reflects, Dongguan Shirui Battery Co. Ltd manufactures and exports battery products, including power banks. Founded in 1993, Dongguan Shirui Battery is ranked among the leading hi-tech and innovative companies in China.

The head office and the factory of the company is based in Guangdong, Mainland China.

It is best known for its Lithium-ion batteries and power banks. The list of their products include:

• Dual USB port power banks
• Flashlight power banks
• Promotional power banks
• Batteries for iPhone
• Lithium-polymer batteries
• Mobile phone chargers
• USB-C cables

In total, they manufacture products under 20 production lines with a monthly production capacity of 60,000 pieces.

All of the products manufactured and exported are compliant with industry standards like MSDS, UN38.3, UL, FCC, CE, and RoHS. In addition, it is also an ISO 9001:2008 certified company.

Dongguan Shirui Battery exports their products mainly to North America and Western Europe. It also offers OEM and ODM services to its clients.

Address: No. 2, Lub Road, Tai Ping, Tangxia Town, Dongguan, Guangdong, China (518000)

Shenzhen Bluetimes Technology Co. Ltd

Shenzhen Bluetimes Technology Co. Ltd is a manufacturer and exporter of computer and mobile phone accessories, that also manufactures power banks. Almost 90% of their manufactured products are exported to North America, Europe, South Korea, Russia and other countries.

They offer OEM and ODM services to their clients and serve some well-known global clients that include international retail chain stores and other brands, like ELECOM, JVC, PNY, and Intenso.

The company was founded in 1999 and based in Guangdong, Mainland China.

The products they manufacture and export include:

• Built-in cable power banks
• Flashlight power banks
• Other power banks
• Battery chargers
• Chargers for iPhone
• Wireless charging pads
• Portable power packs
• Waterproof power banks
• Wireless charging power banks

In total, they have six production lines.

The 3000 sqm factory is equipped with state-of-the-art machinery, like high-speed SMT machines, and semi-automated reflow welding machines. The lead time they offer to their clients is 15 days for the order of 5000 pieces.

It’s also an ISO 9001:2008 certified company. They also have compliance certificates for meeting CE, FCC, GS, and CB standards.

Address: Taixinglong Industrial Zone, Hezhou, Xixiang, Bao’an District, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China (518000)

Shenzhen Besky Electronic Technology Co. Ltd

Besky Electronic is a technology company that manufactures and export power banks and other mobile phone accessories. The company was founded in 2008 in Shenzhen, Guangdong, Mainland China.

In addition to offering OEM and ODM services to their foreign clients, they also market their products to local Chinese market under the brand name “Xipin”. Almost half of their products are marketed within the local market and other half is exported, mainly to North America and Europe.

The products they offer to their clients include:

• Adapters
• Chargers
• Lithium Polymer battery packs
• Power banks
• Built-in cable power banks
• Flashlight power banks
• Mobile phone charging stations
• Portable power packs

The company has a large factory, over 250 employees, and production capacity of 350,000 power banks a month. It is an ISO 9001:2008 certified company and manufactures products in compliance with CE, RoHS, MSDS, UN38.3, UL, and FCC standards.

Address: 3-4/F, No. 433-6, Dasan Village, Dasan District, Guanlan Street, Longhua New District, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China (518109)

Shenzhen Caibo Technology Co. Ltd

Shenzhen Caibo Technology Co. Ltd. is a manufacturer and exporter of accessories related to telecommunication devices including power banks.

The company was founded in 2010 and based in Shenzhen, Guangdong. They have a staff of over 100 people and 6 automated production lines. They offer OEM and ODM services to their clients and can integrate buyer’s specifications in the design of their products.

The products on offer include:

• Power banks
• Dual USB ports power banks
• Portable power packs
• Built-in cable power banks
• Flashlight power banks
• Portable solar chargers
• Promotional power banks
• Wireless charging pads
• Bluetooth speakers
• Car chargers holders

In total, they have 6 production lines, and all of their manufactured products are in compliance with industry standards like CE. They are also ISO 9001:2015 certified company.

More than 90% of their manufactured products are exported to other countries.

Address: 4F, Building 30, Five Block, Cuigang Industrial Park, Huaide, Fuyong Street, Bao’an, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China (518000)

Shenzhen Toptai Technology Co., Ltd.

Shenzhen Toptai Technology Co. Ltd. is a technology company, a manufacturer and exporter of mobile accessories like power banks and chargers. It was established in 2009 and currently exporting their products to 79 countries.

It is an ISO certified company, with ISO 9001:2009, ISO 14000, and OHSAS 18001 certifications. In addition, all their products meet American and European industry standards.

They also have product compliance certificates for CE, WEEE, RoHS, and REACH. In total, they have 19 product compliance certificates.

The list of their manufactured products include:

• Portable power banks
• Pocket slim power banks
• Hand warmer power banks
• Power banks with digital display
• OTG USB and other USB flash drives
• Monopod selfie sticks
• Wireless charger
• Car chargers

In total, they have 8 product lines.

The factory and head office of the company is based in Shenzhen, Guangdong. They offer OEM services to their clients, and export around 90% of their products to Europe, North America, and other foreign markets.

Address: Room 202, Floor 2, Building 3, Longjing Industrial Park, Yangmei Village, Bantian Subdistrict, Longgang District, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China (Mainland)

Guangdong Pineng Industrial Co., Ltd.

Guangdong Pineng Industrial Co., Ltd, also known as Pineng, is a technology company and manufacturer that specializes in power banks. It was established in 2009 and based in ZhongShan City, Guangdong, Mainland China.

It’s an ISO 9001:2000 certified company with multiple product compliance certifications that include FCC Part 15, RoHS, and other standards.

Pineng manufactures a wide range of mobile accessories that include:

• Power banks
• Data cables
• Chargers
• Rechargeable batteries
• Wireless chargers
• Car charger
• Battery charger suit
• 3C accessories

They manufacture products under more than 10 production lines and exports around 70% to 80% of their products to foreign markets. They offer ODM/OEM services to their clients.

Pineng also offers liability insurance over all their exported products. They have more than 200 employees and a large factory equipped with latest machinery, enabling them to produce 200,000 pieces a month.

Address: No.9 FemgHuang Road, Torch Hi- Tech Industrial Development Zone, Zhongshan City, GuangDong, China

Shenzhen DBK Electronics Co., Ltd.

Shenzhen DBK Electronics Co. Ltd, commonly known as DBK, is the manufacturer, exporter, and trading company that manufactures and exports a wide range of electronic products and mobile phone accessories.

One of their most popular products is power banks. In addition, the product range also include:

• Batteries
• Photographic accessories
• Power tool batteries
• Power supply
• Adapters
• Wireless chargers
• DC coupler
• Scooters

DBK was founded in 2004. Their factory and head office are based in Guangdong, Mainland China.

It’s also an ISO certified company with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications. In addition, they also have compliance certifications for meeting European and North American industry standards, like  LVD and RoHS.

They have a huge factory and more than 500 employees. The production capacity is 600,000 power banks a month, and around 1,100,000 adapters a month.

More than 90% of their products are exported to other countries, with most to North America, followed by South East Asia and Western Europe.

Address: Floor 1-5, Building 1, Longhua Industrial Park Of Jinyuan Company, Hualian Community, Longhua Street, Longhua New District, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China (Mainland)

Product Specifications

As with most technical products, the pricing of a power bank is entirely depending on its specifications. See it for what it is, a system.

There is no general definition of what defines ‘good quality’, and price figures differ completely between different specifications.

Thus, importers must ensure that they are comparing the right specifications when sourcing power bank manufacturers in China. This holds true regardless of whether your company intends to purchase an OEM or ODM product. Below follows a table with general specifications that you must keep track of.

Power Bank Safety Standards: United States, Europe & Australia

Power banks are ‘high risk’ products and regulated in most countries. There are various EU and US safety standards and directives applicable to power banks:

• Low Voltage Directive (EU)
• UL 2056 (USA)
• ETL 7120-59 (USA)

There are also other EN, UL and ETL standards applicable to lithium batteries, cables and connectors.

There are also non-safety related regulations that may apply:

• EMC Directive (EU)
• Radio Equipment Directive (EU)
• RoHS (EU)
• FCC Part 15 (US)

Documentation Requirements

In addition to ensuring that the power bank is designed to comply with a certain standard, you must also issue a set of documents. This may include:

• Declaration of Conformity
• PCB schematic / circuit diagram
• Bill of materials
• Design drawing (case)
• List of applicable standards
• User Manual
• Test report issued by accredited third party

Don’t exect your Chinese manufacturer to provide these documents. At best, they may have a test report, but it’s your responsibility to issue all mandatory documents.

Labeling Requirements

Power banks must comply with various labeling requirements, such as the following:

• CE Mark
• WEEE Mark
• UL Mark (Optional)
• ETL Mark (Optional)
• Country of Origin (i.e., Made in China)

IATA and UN Lithium Battery Transportation Restrictions

As 2017, updated IATA air transportation regulations apply to lithium batteries, including products that contain such batteries internally, are put in place by the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

• Export Packaging: All batteries must be separated and packed individually with plastic wrapping and a foam divider.
• Warning labels: A Warning Label sticker of the appropriate type, and size, must be attached to the each carton.
• Documentation: Additional documentation, attached to the airway bill, containing handling instructions and contact information of the seller.