Premium natural water reed for Europe’s thatched roofs
A reliable exporter from Tianjin, China, supplying high-quality thatching reed (Phragmites australis) to roofers, importers and builders across the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Spain and beyond.
Reed grown by nature, prepared for professionals
Every bundle is harvested, processed, graded and tied to meet the practical demands of European thatchers and the requirements of building-material buyers.
Naturally superior fibre
Sourced from the Zhalong wetland region of Heilongjiang — uniform thickness, excellent toughness and a pure, even colour.
Long service life
Well-laid water reed roofs can last decades; our straight, hard-stemmed reed is selected for durability.
Consistent grading
Sorted by length and stem diameter, tied into dense, regular bundles for predictable coverage on the roof.
Reliable shipping
Thousands of tonnes processed and bundled, loaded in 40-ft containers for fast, dependable delivery to European ports.
Quality you can verify
Inspected for moisture, leaf and weed content before dispatch — samples available on request.
Built for Europe
We understand thatching practice in the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium and Spain, and supply to suit local building requirements.
From the great wetlands of Northeast China
Our raw material is harvested from the Zhalong wetland region of Heilongjiang — a vast, world-renowned reed-growing area and one of the largest reed wetlands on earth.
The cold winters and clean water of this natural ecosystem give the reed its characteristic strength: a hard, straight stem, uniform thickness and a clean golden colour prized by thatchers.
- Single, traceable growing region
- Winter-cut for low sap and better durability
- Naturally hard, straight stems
- Clean, even golden colour
A supply partner you can plan around
Trusted across the European thatching belt
Western Europe imports the majority of the reed it uses — the Netherlands alone consumes millions of bundles every year, with strong demand also in Germany, Belgium, Denmark and the UK.
We ship directly to importers, thatching contractors and building-material distributors, with flexible order sizes from sample lots to full containers.
From wetland to your roof
Harvest
Reed is cut in winter when the stem is dry and hard, preserving strength and colour.
Process & sort
Stalks are cleaned of leaf and weed, then graded by length and diameter.
Bundle & inspect
Reed is tied into dense, regular bundles and checked for moisture and quality.
Ship
Bundles are loaded into containers and dispatched to European ports on a dependable schedule.
Reed & thatching knowledge
What Is Water Reed? The Material Behind Europe’s Thatched Roofs
A clear introduction to water reed (Phragmites australis): what it is, why it makes such a durable roof, and how it differs from other thatching materials.
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Water Reed vs Long Straw vs Combed Wheat: Thatching Materials Compared
The three main thatching materials compared on durability, appearance, cost and where each is traditionally used.
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How Long Does a Thatched Roof Last?
Realistic lifespan figures for a water reed roof, what drives them, and how to get the most years from your thatch.
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Thousands of tonnes are processed, graded and ready to ship to the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Spain and beyond. Ask us for specifications, pricing and samples.