Amazon makes Kindle e-readers: it designs the devices and uses contract manufacturers for its electronic products. The reviewed disclosures do not name the assembler of each Kindle model. [1][2]

Who makes Kindle?

Owner
Kindle belongs to Amazon. Amazon’s 2025 annual report includes Kindle in its electronic-device business; an outside assembly contractor does not own the Kindle brand. [1]
Made by
Amazon’s own Colorsoft announcement describes its custom display design. Its annual report says it buys device components from multiple suppliers and uses several contract manufacturers. Neither document identifies a current Kindle-to-assembler contract. [2][1]
Made in
The reviewed Amazon announcements explain what changed in Colorsoft, including the July 2025 16 GB and Kids versions, but do not disclose final-assembly countries. A country for every current Kindle is Unconfirmed here. [2][3]

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Kindle supply chain map

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Kindle

Amazon makes Kindle e-readers: it designs the devices and uses contract manufacturers for its electronic products. The reviewed disclosures do not name the assembler of each Kindle model.

Evidence: [1][2]

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  • Kindle (Brand): Amazon makes Kindle e-readers: it designs the devices and uses contract manufacturers for its electronic products. The reviewed disclosures do not name the assembler of each Kindle model. [1][2]
  • Kindle → Amazon.com, Inc. (Owner): Kindle belongs to Amazon. Amazon’s 2025 annual report includes Kindle in its electronic-device business; an outside assembly contractor does not own the Kindle brand. [1]
  • Amazon.com, Inc. → Manufacturing and sourcing (Manufacturer): Amazon’s own Colorsoft announcement describes its custom display design. Its annual report says it buys device components from multiple suppliers and uses several contract manufacturers. Neither document identifies a current Kindle-to-assembler contract. [2][1]
  • Manufacturing and sourcing → Selected production evidence (Factory): The reviewed Amazon announcements explain what changed in Colorsoft, including the July 2025 16 GB and Kids versions, but do not disclose final-assembly countries. A country for every current Kindle is Unconfirmed here. [2][3]

Who owns Kindle?

Kindle belongs to Amazon. Amazon’s 2025 annual report includes Kindle in its electronic-device business; an outside assembly contractor does not own the Kindle brand. [1]

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Who actually makes Kindle products?

Amazon’s own Colorsoft announcement describes its custom display design. Its annual report says it buys device components from multiple suppliers and uses several contract manufacturers. Neither document identifies a current Kindle-to-assembler contract. [2][1]

Where are Kindle products made?

The reviewed Amazon announcements explain what changed in Colorsoft, including the July 2025 16 GB and Kids versions, but do not disclose final-assembly countries. A country for every current Kindle is Unconfirmed here. [2][3]

Is Kindle made in China or the USA?

Amazon’s US identity does not establish US assembly. China-only and US-only claims for the whole Kindle range are Unconfirmed in these sources; check the country label on the specific device. [1][3]

Same factory, different label

Amazon groups Kindle with devices such as Echo, Fire TV and Ring in its filing. That common owner does not establish an identical assembler, screen or factory across the devices. [1]

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Ownership timeline

  1. 2024-10-16: Amazon introduced the first Kindle Colorsoft. [2]
  2. 2025-07-24: Amazon added a 16 GB Colorsoft and color Kids version. [3]
  3. 2025: Amazon reported continued device-component purchasing and contract manufacture. [1]

Frequently asked questions

4 questions about this supply chain, answered from the records above.

Who makes kindle?

Amazon’s own Colorsoft announcement describes its custom display design. Its annual report says it buys device components from multiple suppliers and uses several contract manufacturers. Neither document identifies a current Kindle-to-assembler contract.[2][1]

Who owns kindle?

Kindle belongs to Amazon. Amazon’s 2025 annual report includes Kindle in its electronic-device business; an outside assembly contractor does not own the Kindle brand.[1]

Kindle Paperwhite Gen 12, made in Vietnam (left) vs made in China (right)

Amazon’s dated reports confirm outsourced device manufacturing but do not establish a country-based display-quality difference. That comparison and the assembly country of every current Paperwhite remain Unconfirmed here.[1][2]

Kindle Paperwhite 10th Generation Assembled in China vs. Made in China

A current model’s assembly location cannot be inferred from an older generation’s wording. Amazon’s reviewed filing confirms contract manufacturing without resolving that model-level label comparison.[1]

Sources and scope

Year-only source dates denote the report’s coverage year. Dated disclosures establish the facts described at that time. Plant output, contracts and ownership can change; this is a selected map, not a complete supplier census.

  1. [1] Amazon 2025 annual report — 2025 · Primary source · Reviewed 2026-10-21.

    Identifies Kindle as an Amazon device and explains purchased components and contract manufacturing.

  2. [2] Amazon introduces Kindle Colorsoft — 2024-10-16 · Primary source · Reviewed 2026-10-21.

    Documents Amazon design of the Colorsoft display and the October 2024 launch.

  3. [3] Amazon expands Kindle Colorsoft family — 2025-07-24 · Primary source · Reviewed 2026-10-21.

    Documents the 16 GB Colorsoft and first color Kindle for kids; does not name an assembler.

Unconfirmed

  • Current named Kindle assemblers, factory addresses and assembly country by generation; display-country quality comparisons.