# Sports goods from India: process, clusters and QA

> How sports goods are made in India and where: Jalandhar, Meerut and Srinagar. Process chain, QA tests, HS heading and lead times, mapped by SourceSquid.

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Product guide

# Sports goods. From material sourcing to packing.

Sports goods are best sourced from Jalandhar and Meerut, with Srinagar for Kashmir willow bat blanks and Ludhiana for knitted team sportswear. Indian makers produce cricket bats, balls and protective gear, footballs, hockey sticks, boxing gloves and fitness equipment.

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6
    process steps

4
    mapped clusters

9506
    typical HS heading

Where India makes it · **Sports goods** 4 clusters

  * __Clusters for this product
  *  __Other clusters

The manufacturing chain

## How it is made, in 6 steps.

The sequence Indian factories follow, from raw material to an approved part ready to ship.

  1. **Material sourcing** Willow, leather, PU, rubber or foam
  2. **Component making** Bat blades pressed and shaped, ball cores wound or bladders moulded
  3. **Stitching & assembly**Hand or machine stitching, handle fitting
  4. **Finishing** Sanding, painting, printing and branding
  5. **Performance testing** Weight, size, bounce and seam tests
  6. **Packing** Retail sleeves and cartons

Key facts

## What buyers plan around.

Typical HS heading
    9506  
[Check 9506 in the HS code finder](https://sourcesquid.co/tools/hs-code-finder/?q=9506)

Lead time
    Samples 2–4 weeks, production 6–8 weeks

India's edge
    India's cricket and hockey heritage has built specialist craft skills in Jalandhar and Meerut that sports brands around the world use.

Materials
    

  * [Wood, bamboo and cane](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/materials/wood-bamboo-and-cane/)
  * [Leather](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/materials/leather/)
  * [Rubber (natural and EPDM)](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/materials/rubber/)
  * [Polyester and synthetics](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/materials/polyester-synthetics/)

Process families
    

  * [Sports goods & toys](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/processes/sports-goods-and-toys/)

Where to source

## The clusters that make it.

Listed in the order buyers usually start. Each page covers the nearest ports and neighbouring clusters.

[ Punjab Major cluster **Jalandhar** Sports goods, hand tools, rubber goods, pipe fittings, leather Sports goods & toysHand tools & hardwarePlastics & rubber moulding+1 ](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/clusters/jalandhar/)[ Uttar Pradesh Established cluster **Meerut** Cricket & sports goods, scissors, band instruments Sports goods & toysHand tools & hardware ](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/clusters/meerut/)[ Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh Established cluster **Srinagar** Pashmina, hand-knotted carpets, papier-mâché, walnut wood carving Weaving & handloomHome textiles & carpetsWood, cane & furniture ](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/clusters/srinagar/)[ Punjab Major cluster **Ludhiana** Bicycles & parts, knitwear, fasteners, sewing-machine parts, tractor & auto parts ForgingKnitting & knitwearHand tools & hardware+2 ](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/clusters/ludhiana/)

Quality

## Tests we plan for.

The checks that usually sit in the inspection plan for this product. We agree the final list with you against your drawing and market.

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  * Weight, size and balance
  * Bounce and roundness for balls
  * Seam and stitch strength
  * Impact tests for protective gear
  * Chemical tests for skin-contact parts

Sports goods questions

## Straight answers.

Anything else, ask us directly. A principal replies, not a bot.

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### Where are cricket bats made in India?

Meerut and Jalandhar are the main centres, using imported English willow and Kashmir willow from the Kashmir valley.

### Can I get hand-stitched footballs?

Yes. Jalandhar and Meerut make hand-stitched and machine-stitched balls, including match and training grades.

### Can products carry my brand?

Yes. Private-label printing, stickers and packaging are standard.

More product guides

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