Gas stoves come in several configurations, and choosing the right type for your market is the first step in successful sourcing. This guide breaks down the three main types and what to look for in each.
Built-in stoves, also called gas hobs or cooktops, are installed into a kitchen counter. They are the dominant format in Europe, the Middle East, and modern apartments worldwide. Common burner counts are 2, 3, 4, and 5. Surfaces are usually tempered glass or stainless steel. Built-in hobs are the highest-volume category for wholesale and OEM.
Freestanding stoves combine a cooktop with an oven below, standing on their own four legs. They are popular in Africa, South America, and rural or semi-urban markets where a separate built-in kitchen is less common. Sizes range from 2-burner compact models to 6-burner family ranges.
Tabletop stoves are small, portable, single- or double-burner units that sit on a counter. They are inexpensive and popular in entry-level markets, student housing, and as emergency or camping stoves. They have a low MOQ and are easy to import for first-time buyers.
Your target market decides. Built-in hobs for Europe and the Middle East, freestanding ranges for Africa and South America, and tabletop stoves for price-sensitive entry markets. THREEMI manufactures all three, so you can build a complete product line with one factory partner.
THREEMI is the export brand of Shenzhen Sanmi Manufacturing Co., Ltd., a professional gas stove and kitchen appliance factory in Guangdong, China. With 400+ employees, a 20,000㎡ production facility, and an annual output of 3 million units, we serve wholesalers, distributors, brand owners, and e-commerce sellers in over 30 countries. Our factory is certified ISO9001, CCC, CE, UL, GS, ETL, NF, and SASO.
We welcome wholesale, bulk, and OEM/ODM orders for gas stoves, induction cooktops, ovens, range hoods, and SABAF-compatible parts. Contact us for factory-direct pricing, samples, and custom branding.
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