How To Import Sports Goods From Pakistan

Sialkot produces an estimated 60–70% of the world's hand-stitched footballs and is a global hub for goalkeeper gloves, sportswear and boxing goods. Skilled labour, vertical supply chains, and short lead times give buyers better price and quality than most alternatives.

• Verify factory ownership — deal direct, not with a trading agent
• Ask for FIFA, ISO 9001, WFSGI or Sedex certifications
• Order a paid pre-production sample before mass production
• Ask for factory audit or third-party inspection reports

Typical MOQs range from 100 to 500 units per SKU. Standard payment is 30% T/T advance, 70% against shipment or L/C at sight. Most Sialkot suppliers quote EXW or FOB Karachi; CIF and DDP are available on request.

• 9506.62 — inflatable balls (footballs)
• 9506.99 — other sports equipment (gloves, protectors)
• 6114.30 / 6110 — sportswear (jerseys, hoodies)
• 4202.92 — sports bags
• 6505.00 — caps and headwear

Pakistan enjoys GSP+ preferential access to the EU, meaning zero or reduced duty on many sports goods categories. UK and US buyers should verify current MFN rates.

Sea freight from Karachi to Europe: 22–30 days. To US East Coast: 30–40 days. Air freight from Sialkot/Lahore: 5–8 days. A 40ft HC container carries about 4,500 boxed footballs or 8,000 pairs of goalkeeper gloves.

Ask for AQL 2.5 inspection reports and reserve the right to hire a third-party inspector (SGS, Intertek, Bureau Veritas). At Findup Sports we ship an inspection video and packing photos before every container leaves the factory.