Fitness equipment is a major part of Xiamen's sports goods exports. [Photo/Xiamen Daily]

Sports goods and equipment manufactured in Xiamen are sailing far and wide, reaching global markets. The city's first-quarter exports of sports goods and equipment totaled 2.16 billion yuan ($316 million), a 3 percent year-on-year increase, accounting for nearly 70 percent of Fujian province's total exports of sports goods and equipment during the same period.

Treadmill exports surged 24.2 percent year-on-year to 320 million yuan, while other fitness and rehabilitation equipment rose 3.8 percent to 710 million yuan. Together, they made up 47.7 percent of Xiamen's total sports goods exports for the quarter.

Sports rackets produced by companies in Xiamen, known for their high quality and strong reputation, have gained global favor, with exports reaching 110 million yuan, up 13.5 percent.

Tongda Smart Tech (Xiamen) Co, a sports goods manufacturer, is a long-term partner of Decathlon and IKEA, exporting its products to more than 30 countries worldwide.

"We have developed innovative products like wind-resistant and glowing badminton shuttles, as well as Bluetooth smart jump ropes," said Liu Yunfa, manager of the company's planning and logistics department, adding, "With rising health awareness and global demand, we expect continued growth in orders and market volume."