Workers at Nantong Xiake Sports Goods, a premier manufacturer of footballs based in Haimen district, are engaged in the production of high-quality footballs destined for global distribution. 

Workers at Xiake Sports in Haimen district are busy manufacturing footballs for shipment worldwide. [Photo/Nantong Daily]

The company has just completed the production of 1 million official souvenir footballs for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. All orders have been delivered on schedule to these three host nations. 

From January to April this year, the company's orders rose by more than 30 percent year-on-year. Football for city leagues such as the Jiangsu Football City League and the Jiangxi Football City League has also been added to the production schedule. 

Workshop of Xiake Sports is bustling with activity. [Photo/Nantong Daily]

Football processing and export is a traditional industry in Haimen, with large quantities of footballs exported annually to over 70 countries and regions across Europe, South America, the Middle East, and Asia.