Sharp appliances are made by Sharp Corporation and its affiliated manufacturing companies. Sharp Corporation is headquartered in Osaka, Japan, but Sharp-branded appliances are manufactured in multiple countries. The factory for a particular appliance depends on its category, model, and sales market; the brand or headquarters alone does not establish where an individual unit was made.
Who makes Sharp appliances?
Sharp Corporation is the Japan-headquartered company behind the Sharp appliance brand. Its corporate overview describes its business as manufacturing and selling telecommunications equipment, electrical and electronic application equipment, and electronic components. Manufacturing is also carried out by Sharp group companies in different markets.
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Where are Sharp appliances made?
Sharp’s official materials document production facilities in several countries. The examples below are not a complete list of every facility or a model-by-model origin guide. Product categories and descriptions reflect the sources and dates shown.
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|---|---|---|
| Thailand — Sharp Appliances (Thailand) Ltd., Chachoengsao | Refrigerators, microwave ovens, superheated steam ovens, air conditioners, air purifiers, ion generators, humidifiers, and vacuum cleaners | Sharp’s ISO 14001-certified plants and offices list, reflecting certified plants and offices as of September 2024; the FY2026 catalogue also lists the site’s main product as home appliances. |
| Indonesia — P.T. Sharp Electronics Indonesia, West Java | Televisions, refrigerators, and washing machines | Sharp’s ISO 14001-certified plants and offices list, as of September 2024; the overseas-affiliates directory identifies the company and location. |
| Philippines — Sharp (Phils.) Corporation | Designs, develops, manufactures, and services LCD televisions, audio and karaoke systems, washing machines, and electric fans | Sharp’s ISO 14001-certified plants and offices list, as of September 2024. |
| United Kingdom — Sharp Manufacturing Company of the UK, Wrexham | Microwave ovens | Sharp India’s FY2026 catalogue identifies microwave ovens as the site’s main product. |
| United States — Memphis, Tennessee | Premium home appliances | Sharp Home Electronics Company of America says it manufactures its premium home appliances in Memphis. Its profile places sales, marketing, and servicing of home electronics in Montvale, New Jersey. |
These sources describe particular companies, sites, product groups, or regional businesses. They do not establish that every Sharp appliance sold in any one country comes from the facility listed for that country.
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Are Sharp appliances made in Japan?
Sharp is headquartered in Japan, but its official materials also document appliance production in Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The available information therefore does not support treating all Sharp appliances as made in Japan—or assuming a particular unit was made there because it carries the Sharp name.
How to find where a particular Sharp appliance was made
- Check the product’s rating plate or packaging. Look for the model number and a country-of-origin marking. The marking on the specific unit is more useful than the company’s headquarters or a general list of factories.
- Ask Sharp support if the marking is missing or unclear. Provide the complete model number and the market where the appliance was sold, and ask for confirmation of that unit’s country of origin.
The reviewed company and facility information does not provide a complete, current origin lookup for every Sharp model. A factory’s listed product range shows what it makes, not necessarily where a specific model or individual unit was produced.
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- 12.4" Carousel turntable for even cooking; 10 Power Levels with 2-stage cooking
- Convenient "+30 seconds" key for instant start; Auto Cook for popular menu items
- Weight and Time Defrost for quick and accurate thawing; Convenient “Express Cook” with single press up to 6 mins cooking
Sources and scope
- Sharp Corporation’s “Corporate Overview” identifies the company and its Osaka, Japan headquarters.
- Sharp Corporation’s “ISO 14001-Certified Plants and Offices” list reflects certified plants and offices as of September 2024 and gives activities at facilities in Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
- Sharp India’s “WE BUILD THE EXTRAORDINARY — Full Range Catalogue FY 26” identifies selected production bases, including the Thailand appliance site and Wrexham microwave site.
- Sharp Electronics Corporation’s “Sharp | About Sharp Electronics” supports the Memphis statement specifically for premium home appliances and identifies Montvale functions.
- Sharp Corporation’s “Affiliated Companies (Overseas)” identifies affiliate names and locations; it does not by itself establish the products manufactured at a facility.
These official sources were accessed on October 4, 2026. They differ in date, regional scope, and level of detail, and should not be read as a complete global country-of-origin list for individual models.
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- Medium-sized 1.1 cu. ft. capacity, 1000 watts, Black/White
- New! Cooking platform and stylish design; New! Gray Interior; New! White LED Display; New! LED Interior Lighting
- 12.4" Carousel turntable for even cooking; 10 Power Levels with 2-stage cooking
- Convenient "+30 seconds" key for instant start; Auto Cook for popular menu items
- Weight and Time Defrost for quick and accurate thawing; Convenient "Express Cook" with single press up to 6 mins cooking
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- 16.5" Carousel turntable for even cooking; 10 Power Levels with 2-stage cooking
- Convenient "+30 seconds" key for instant start; Melt/Soften Function; Sensor Cook for precise cooking and reheating; Auto Cook for popular menu items
- Weight and Time Defrost for quick and accurate thawing; Convenient "Express Cook" with single press up to 6 mins cooking
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- 12.4" Carousel turntable for even cooking; 10 Power Levels with 2-stage cooking
- Convenient "+30 seconds" key for instant start; Auto Cook for popular menu items; Weight and Time Defrost for quick and accurate thawing; Convenient "Express Cook" with single press up to 6 mins cooking
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