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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9506: typical HS heading

Where India makes it · Sports goods4 clusters

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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.

Material sourcingWillow, leather, PU, rubber or foam
Component makingBat blades pressed and shaped, ball cores wound or bladders moulded
Stitching & assemblyHand or machine stitching, handle fitting
FinishingSanding, painting, printing and branding
Performance testingWeight, size, bounce and seam tests
PackingRetail sleeves and cartons

Key facts

What buyers plan around.

Typical HS heading: 9506
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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
Leather
Rubber (natural and EPDM)
Polyester and synthetics
Process families: Sports goods & 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 Uttar Pradesh Established cluster Meerut Cricket & sports goods, scissors, band instruments Sports goods & toysHand tools & hardware Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh Established cluster Srinagar Pashmina, hand-knotted carpets, papier-mâché, walnut wood carving Weaving & handloomHome textiles & carpetsWood, cane & furniture Punjab Major cluster Ludhiana Bicycles & parts, knitwear, fasteners, sewing-machine parts, tractor & auto parts ForgingKnitting & knitwearHand tools & hardware+2

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.

How our inspections work

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.

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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.

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