Skyworth is the incumbent, but Candy offers a European alternative rooted in EU data laws and stronger digital sovereignty.
Incumbent Solution
Skyworth is a Chinese electronics manufacturer specializing in televisions, set-top boxes, and smart home appliances. The company operates globally with its primary headquarters located in Shenzhen, China, and maintains manufacturing facilities across Asia.
Skyworth ownership profileEU Challenger
Candy is an Italian manufacturer of household appliances, producing products such as washing machines, dishwashers, and ovens. Since 2018, the brand has operated as a subsidiary of the Chinese appliance manufacturer Haier Smart Home.
Visit CandyCandy ownership profile| Metric | Skyworth | Candy |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Shenzhen, CN | Brugherio, IT |
| Ownership | public · Hong Kong Stock Exchange | public · Shanghai Stock Exchange (600690.SS), D-share market Frankfurt (690D.DE) |
| Tax Domicile | CN | CN |
| Ultimate Parent | Skyworth Group Co., Ltd. | Haier Smart Home Co., Ltd. |
| Data Hosting | CN | — |
| CLOUD Act Exposure | No ✓ | No ✓ |
| AI Trains on User Data | — | — |
| GDPR | partial | stated compliance |
| DSA Designation | — | — |
| Carbon Neutral | false | false |
| B Corp | No | No |
| Supply Chain | limited | — |
| Repair / Recycling | Yes ✓ | Yes ✓ |
Last verified . Sources: Skyworth on Wikidata, Skyworth website, Candy on Wikidata, Candy website, How we audit.