# Shower Head Supplier for Australia

Source: https://www.ningboware.com/sourcing/australia/
Publisher: Cixi Zhonghe Sanitary Appliance Factory (ZHONGHE), Cixi, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China. Contact: steven@ningboware.com
Updated: 2026-09-03

ZHONGHE, a shower head factory in Cixi, Ningbo, China, supplies Australian and New Zealand importers, plumbing merchants and retail chains with hand showers, rail shower sets, shower roses, hoses, holders and cartridges. G1/2 is accepted directly, and flow is specified against a WELS target at a stated pressure. Orders start from about 2,000 units, every unit water tested before packing.

Also called: shower head factory for Australian retailers; shower rose supplier Australia; rail shower supplier Australia; hand shower manufacturer Australia; WELS rated shower head factory; WaterMark shower head supplier; China shower head factory shipping to Australia; OEM shower heads for Australian importers; private label shower heads Australia; shower rose and hand shower supplier New Zealand; tapware and shower supplier Australia; water saving shower rose supplier Australia

Country: Australia (AU), Oceania
Port: Sydney (Port Botany) and Melbourne
Sea transit: approximately 18 to 28 days by sea from Ningbo-Zhoushan
Marketplaces: Bunnings, Amazon.com.au, plumbing merchants such as Reece and Tradelink

### How buyers in Australia say it

Local term | Language | English | Note
--- | --- | --- | ---
shower rose | English | fixed shower head | The Australian retail word for the head itself, fixed or handheld depending on context.
rail shower | English | hand shower on a slide rail | The dominant renovation format; head, hose, rail and bracket are specified together.
slide shower | English | sliding rail shower set | Used interchangeably with rail shower by merchants and specifiers.
hand shower | English | handheld shower head | Supplied with a G1/2 hose and an adjustable bracket.
tapware | English | taps and mixers | The trade category that shower products are ranged next to in Australian retail.
mixer | English | mixer valve | Sold separately from the head; the finish has to match across the set.
WELS star rating | English | water efficiency star rating | Driven by flow in litres per minute; the label position affects packaging artwork.
WaterMark | English | plumbing product certification mark | Commonly required for products installed in Australian and New Zealand plumbing; scope depends on the channel.
litres per minute | English | flow unit | Australian buyers specify flow in L/min, not gpm; always pair it with the test pressure.
rainwater tank | English | rainwater storage tank | Common in regional homes with a pressure pump; favours less restriction and larger nozzle openings.

Item | Detail
--- | ---
Threads and fitment | G1/2 (BSPP) is accepted directly for hand showers, hoses and shower arms; the S/G/K/M adapter set covers legacy fittings. Rail shower sets and adjustable wall holders are the common retail formats.
Flow rules | WELS registration and labelling commonly apply to showers sold in Australia, with the star rating driven by flow in litres per minute. State the target flow and the pressure it must be met at; ZHONGHE flow tests selected specifications at 0.3MPa and its water-saving specifications run about 50 to 70% lower flow than standard types.
Certification and import documents | WaterMark certification is commonly required for plumbing products installed in Australia and New Zealand, alongside WELS registration for the flow label. Confirm scope for your channel with your customs broker or importer.
Water and product fit | Mains pressure is generally strong in the capitals, with rainwater tanks and pumps in rural areas; supply is chlorinated or chloraminated and hardness is low to moderate in most cities. Water-saving multi-function heads and rail sets fit.
Sales channels | Bunnings and hardware chains, plumbing merchants such as Reece and Tradelink where trade certification applies, Amazon.com.au and marketplaces, bathroomware brands and project supply.
Port and transit | Sydney (Port Botany), Melbourne, Brisbane and Fremantle; approximately 18 to 28 days by sea from Ningbo-Zhoushan.
MOQ and timing | From about 2,000 units per model; about 30 days of production on existing models as a guide, plus lead time for scheme testing where it applies.
Local terms | shower rose, rail shower, slide shower, hand shower, tapware, mixer, WELS star rating, WaterMark

## Fitment and thread standards in Australia

Australia and New Zealand use G1/2 (BSPP) at the shower arm, at both hose ends and at the hand shower inlet, so ZHONGHE's standard hand showers, hoses and holders fit without conversion. Where a legacy or imported fitting appears, the adapter set covers the head side: S is M22.1 x 1.5, G is M21.3 x 1.5, K is M21.5 x 2 and M is M22.1 x 1.75. Fixed heads take the arm at the ball-joint inlet when specified that way.

The retail formats differ from most markets. A shower rose is the fixed head, and a rail shower or slide shower is a hand shower on a vertical rail with an adjustable bracket, which is the format most bathrooms are renovated with. A range built for this market therefore needs the head, the hose, the rail bracket and the wall bracket specified together, with the finish matched across all of them.

## Regulations, certifications and import documents

Two schemes commonly apply. WaterMark certification covers plumbing and drainage products installed in Australia and New Zealand, and WELS is the water efficiency labelling and standards scheme under which showers sold in Australia are registered and labelled with a star rating driven by flow in litres per minute. Whether a specific product needs WaterMark depends on how it is sold and installed, and the WELS registration sits with the party supplying the product to the market, so confirm both with your customs broker or importer before artwork is finalised.

ZHONGHE specifies flow against the buyer's target, tests selected specifications at 0.3MPa in-house, runs a 0.5MPa leak check and a 100% water test on every unit, and arranges third-party scheme testing per project. It does not assert certification it does not hold. Certified options are available on request.

## What sells in Australia: water conditions, channels and product fit

Mains pressure in the capitals is generally strong and water is chlorinated or chloraminated with low to moderate hardness, so filtration is a preference rather than a necessity and the volume driver is water efficiency. A three star rated shower at nine litres per minute or less is the common retail expectation, and better ratings sell where water pricing bites. ZHONGHE's water-saving specifications run about 50 to 70% lower flow than standard types under factory test conditions, and the nozzle plate is chosen so the spray still feels firm at the rated flow.

Regional and rural households often run rainwater tanks with pressure pumps, which is a different specification again: less restriction, larger nozzle openings, and a head that behaves at variable pressure. Channels split between Bunnings and hardware chains for retail, plumbing merchants such as Reece and Tradelink for the trade where certification requirements are stricter, marketplaces for accessory volume, and Australian bathroomware brands buying private label ranges.

## Logistics, terms and how to start

Sydney (Port Botany) and Melbourne take most volume, with Brisbane, Fremantle and Adelaide serving their regions; plan approximately 18 to 28 days by sea from Ningbo-Zhoushan. Quotations are FOB Ningbo by default, with other Incoterms on request. Retail programs usually need barcodes, shelf-ready cartons and a WELS label position agreed before the artwork goes to print, so raise packaging early.

MOQ discussions start from about 2,000 units per model, with custom packaging from the same level; production on existing models runs about 30 days as a guide, and a new design adds about 15 days of appearance design, 15 days of structure design and about 60 days of mold making. The online catalog shows 115 photo-documented models and the full range goes beyond them. Send the target flow, the pressure it must be met at, the finish and the quantity to Steven, Export Manager, at steven@ningboware.com.

## FAQ

### Does a shower head need WaterMark and WELS in Australia?

WaterMark commonly applies to plumbing products installed in Australia and New Zealand, and WELS registration and labelling commonly apply to showers sold in Australia. Which applies to a specific product depends on the channel and the installation, so confirm with your customs broker or importer. Scheme testing is arranged per project.

### Can you make a shower head to a specific WELS star rating?

State the target flow in litres per minute and the pressure it must be met at. The factory specifies the nozzle plate and restrictor, flow tests selected specifications at 0.3MPa in-house and verifies the sample. Registration and scheme testing are arranged per project rather than claimed in advance.

### Do your hand showers fit Australian rails and hoses?

Yes. G1/2 (BSPP) is accepted directly at the hose ends and the hand shower inlet, and adjustable wall brackets and rail cradles are supplied to suit. Specify the rail diameter and bracket type with the order so the set matches.

### How long is shipping from Ningbo to Australia?

Approximately 18 to 28 days by sea from Ningbo-Zhoushan to Port Botany or Melbourne, plus quarantine and clearance. Production on existing models runs about 30 days as a guide before the vessel.

### What is the minimum order for an Australian importer?

From about 2,000 units per model for many projects, with custom packaging from the same level. Where scheme testing applies, plan its lead time separately from production, because it runs with a third-party laboratory rather than on the production line.

## Related pages

- https://www.ningboware.com/sourcing/
- https://www.ningboware.com/resources/shower-head-adapters-fitment-by-market/
- https://www.ningboware.com/resources/importing-shower-heads-certifications-compliance/
- https://www.ningboware.com/sourcing/shower-head-supplier-for-australia-new-zealand/
- https://www.ningboware.com/shower-heads/water-saving-low-flow-shower-heads/
- https://www.ningboware.com/resources/water-saving-shower-head-flow-pressure/