Jalandhar’s sports-goods export share falls to 35% as Meerut and China gain
Once responsible for roughly 90% of India’s sports-goods exports, Jalandhar now holds about 35%, versus Meerut’s 45%. The Punjab cluster remains strong in hand-stitched balls and specialist equipment as India’s sporting-goods exports reached $400.1 million in FY25, up 8% year on year.
Jalandhar's sports-goods cluster has lost export leadership to Meerut and Chinese competition, with its share falling from about 90% to 35%. The Punjab hub retains strength in hand-stitched balls and specialist gear, while India’s wider category exports reached $400.1 million in FY25.
Why this matters
No related recent signals are listed. The shift shows Jalandhar’s export leadership has narrowed, even as the cluster remains important for hand-stitched balls and specialist equipment.
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