Manufacture of sports goods

NACE v2.0 Code: C32.30

About manufacture of sports goods

NACE code 32.30 covers the manufacture of a wide range of sports goods, including equipment for team sports, fitness activities, outdoor recreation, and other athletic pursuits. This industry plays a vital role in supporting active lifestyles and the global sports and leisure market, which continues to grow in line with increasing health and wellness trends. The manufacture of sports goods is an important economic activity, contributing to employment, innovation, and exports in many countries around the world.

Production process

The production of sports goods typically involves a combination of specialized machinery, skilled labor, and advanced materials. Key manufacturing processes may include cutting, molding, stitching, and assembly, depending on the specific product. Many sports equipment manufacturers also utilize computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) technologies to optimize product development and streamline production.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the manufacture of sports goods include a variety of raw materials such as textiles, plastics, metals, and rubber. Manufacturers in this industry also rely on specialized machinery, tools, and equipment to shape, assemble, and finish their products. Additionally, skilled workers with expertise in areas like product design, engineering, and quality control are essential to the production process.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of NACE code 32.30 are a diverse range of sports equipment and accessories, including balls, rackets, skis, bicycles, and fitness machines, among others. These products are typically consumed by [nc_link(93.12)(Sports activities) and [nc_link(93.19)(Other sports activities) industries, as well as by individual consumers through retail channels.

Revisions to 32.30

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 32.30. The most recent 4 versions of this code (32.30) is in the NACE v2.1 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 32.30 ( NACE v2.0).

Related Tariff Codes (HS / Harmonized System)

These HS codes are related to this econ code: (32.30).

HS code HS year HS title
640212HS v2017Sports footwear; with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics, ski-boots, cross-country ski footwear and snowboard boots
640312HS v2017Sports footwear; with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of leather, ski-boots, snowboard boots and cross-country ski footwear
950611HS v2017Skis; for snow
950612HS v2017Ski-fastenings (ski-bindings); for snow-skis
950619HS v2017Snow-ski equipment
950670HS v2017Skates; ice and roller, including skating boots with skates attached
950621HS v2017Sailboards; for water sport
950629HS v2017Water sport equipment; water-skis, surf-boards and other water-sport equipment, excluding sailboards
950691HS v2017Athletics and gymnastics equipment
420321HS v2017Clothing accessories; gloves, mittens and mitts, specially designed for use in sports, of leather or composition leather, padded
950631HS v2017Golf clubs; complete
950632HS v2017Golf balls
950639HS v2017Golf equipment; other than clubs and balls
950640HS v2017Table-tennis articles and equipment
950651HS v2017Lawn-tennis racquets; whether or not strung
950659HS v2017Tennis, badminton and similar racquets; whether or not strung
950661HS v2017Lawn-tennis balls
950662HS v2017Balls; inflatable
950669HS v2017Balls; (other than inflatable or for lawn-tennis, golf or table-tennis)
950699HS v2017Equipment for outdoor games and recreation n.e.c. in heading no. 9506
950710HS v2017Fishing rods
950720HS v2017Fish-hooks; whether or not snelled
950730HS v2017Fishing reels
950790HS v2017Fishing tackle n.e.c., butterfly nets, decoy birds (other than those of heading no. 9208 or 9705) and similar hunting or shooting requisites

Related ISIC Codes

These isic codes are related to this econ code: (32.30).

ISIC code ISIC Version ISIC title
3230ISIC v4.0Manufacture of sports goods

Related CPC Codes

These CPC codes are related to this econ code: (32.30).

CPC code CPC Version CPC title
29410CPC v2.1Ski-boots, snowboard boots and cross-country ski footwear
38410CPC v2.1Snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment; ice-skates and roller-skates
38420CPC v2.1Water-skis, surf-boards, sailboards and other water-sport equipment
38430CPC v2.1Gymnasium or athletics articles and equipment
38440CPC v2.1Other articles and equipment for sports or outdoor games
38450CPC v2.1Fishing rods and other line fishing tackle; fish landing nets, butterfly nets and similar nets; decoy "birds" and similar hunting or shooting requisites
88905CPC v2.1Sports good manufacturing services

Family tree for manufacture of sports goods

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A --> B["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/32'>32: Other manufacturing</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/32/3'>32.3: Manufacture of sports goods</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/32/30'>32.30: Manufacture of sports goods</a>"]

    
    

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