Famous Products of Sargodha

Oranges / Citrus
Salt Products
Electrical Accesories
Handi Crafts

Oranges/Citrus

Sargodha is a large producer of citrus fruit, Kinnu (a type of orange), Malta, musammi, and grapefruit, as the climate is suitable for these fruits. Much of the fruit is sold domestically.

FRUITS are a vital part of agricultural exports. Large areas of the country are blessed with an ecological environment conducive to production of nearly 30 types of fruits of which citrus, mango, apple, dates, grapes, banana, melons and guava are relatively common.

Among all fruits, area under citrus, its production and exports are at the top. About 95 per cent of the citrus area is located in Punjab. The total area under fruits is 0.65 million hectares with a total production and export of 5.7 million metric tones and Rs6.4 billion respectively.

Of the total area under fruits, 29.55 per cent is under citrus and 60 per cent of it is under kinnow with more than 75 per cent production of total citrus fruits. Under citrus fruits, kinnow area, production and exports are at the top. More than 90 per cent of citrus exports are those of kinnow.

Pakistan is among the top ten kinnow (sargodha,hybrid, mandarin) producing and exporting countries. Our production capacity is 1.28 million tons per season. There are about 28 kinnow processing plants with a processing capacity each of 5-10 metric tons per hour, located at Sargodha and Karachi.

Citrus also significantly contributes to employment generation through various activities from production to harvesting and domestic and international marketing. Assuming that all kinnow produced in Punjab is domestically marketed, the employment generated from its production and marketing is estimated at about 23.48 million labour days or fulltime jobs for more than 75,000 people (about 57 million labour days in production and remaining in marketing sectors).

Kinnow is a hybrid of two citrus cultivars; King and Willow Leaf and is classified as kinnow mandarin. It was introduced from California to the Punjab Agricultural College and Research Institute, Lyallpur (now University of Agriculture, Faisalabad) in the sub-continent in 1943-44. This easy peal citrus has assumed special economic importance and export demand being acknowledged for its high juice content, special flavour, delicious taste and as a rich source of vitamin-C.

In per capita terms, the annual availability of citrus is nearly 12.5 kg of which kinnow makes up about eight kg. A consumption of eight kg per capita implies the availability of 1,206 milligrams of vitamin-C, 1520 milligrams of calcium, 684 milligrams of phosphorous and nearly 16 milligrams of iron, per head during the citrus production season. In the citrus production season, kinnow consumption can make a significant contribution to improve human diet in terms of total micronutrients intake.

There is a great need to concentrate in the area of technological improvement like tissue culture technique and genetic engineering, to enhance the production of seedless kinnow.Furthermore, our production and export of the fruit have been increased overtime only due to increase in acreage and not due to improvement in technology.

It is suggested that in Sargodha, citrus exports zone may be set up where all necessary facilities like cold stores, refrigerated transport, financial institution, SPS certifying laboratories, marketing information analysis department, etc. are available.

The resource cost ratio (RCR) analysis revealed that kinnow producers of the study area (Sargodha district) are economically efficient. This means that with the freeing up of trade and removing distortions in the domestics markets, effective incentives for citrus cultivation would substantially increase.

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Salt Products in Sargodha

The salt that is produced by mother natures has a rich and deep history. Since the beginning of time salt was an important element for creatures that roam the earth. In ancient times, Crystal Salt was also known as King Salt. It was only used for royalty because of its demand and rarity. Common man had access to Rock Salt which is less refine. Salt has played a major role not only in dining, but also in medicines.

Currently there has been a movement that demands more products from Salt Crystals. Crystal salt lamps are very popular worldwide.The beautiful salt for making Rock salt lamp is located at the foothills of lush Himalaya. Himalayan range carries slabs of salt in variety of beautiful colors. The most popular is a range from Orange to Red. Himalayan range of mountains in located in Pakistan is where the majority of lamps come from.

CITRN Salt Shape

CITRN is very proud to render services for salt lamps. Salt lamps are made of salt crystals which is a natural air ionizer that effectively boosts the number of negative ions in the room. However, we often do not realize that many source of very harmful positive ions, in our daily routine life so-called electric smog.

CITRN Salt Shape Manufacturer and Exporter of Quality Salt Products. They Based in the city of Sargodha Pakistan. CITRN Salt Shape been in the Salt business for over 7 years we are Exporting & marketing various Salt Products to overseas. They currently supply Salt Products to Australia, France, Spain, Italy, USA & UK,.

it is great pride in announcing that Sargodha is now the exclusive product supplier to Himalayan Salt Cart based in NJ, USA.

Natural Salt Lamp

Salt glass

ROD LAMPS

SPECIAL DECORS

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Electrical Accessories in Sargodha

Sargodha is the major Bakelite Product manufacturing city in Pakistan. The 70 percent of Pakistans Bakelite products were being produced in Sargodha (according to Sargodha Chamber of Commerce and Industries & Bakelite Product Manufacturers Association). The major supply of electrical accessories to units of other cities like Karachi and Lahore was also from Sargodha. There were about 15 large units, 200 SMEs and 1000 cottage industry units of electrical fittings industry in Sargodha. HERO Pak Electrical Industries Pvt. Ltd. Sargodha is in the process of manufacturing quality electrical accessories since 1974.

Bakelite

Bakelite is the trade name for phenolic resin, an early form of plastic. Dr. Baekeland combined carbolic acid and formaldehyde to form phenolic resin.

Employment

The industry was labour intensive and concentrated in small and cottage industry sectors. Most of the production process was done in household and cottage sector. Almost 65,000 people were employed in this cluster.

Product Range

There are varieties of products which can be included in the product range of Bakelite electrical fitting products. The main products are as follows:

Holders (Button Holders, Special Holders, Angle Holders, Etc)
Switches (All types of switches)
Pin Shoe (2 Pin & 3 Pin)
Multi Plugs
Adapter
Power Plugs
Sockets

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Sargodha Handicrafts

Best wooden Handicrafts exporting City and Country

Pakistan is a land of exotic art and traditions, and Crafts are an integral part in the life of an any Pakistann. It has a rich cultural heritage,of which handicrafts form an integral part and involves a wide range of art and handicraft. In Pakistan, mainly, the legacy of handicrafts is passed on from one generation to the other and has flourished over the centuries. May types of wooden handicrafts are produced in Pakistan specifically Sargodha Handicrafts in the province Punjab.

Handicraft as the name suggests is an art of creating objects or decorative items by hand, by a skilled craftsman. Items involving use of any machinery are not considered handicrafts. That is why each piece of handicraft is unique is presented in aesthetically rich form reflecting the craftsman skill. A master craftsman decorates or carves the wood of a given type to create items with some very simple and minimum tools. Pakistann craftsmen create masterpieces with exotic shapes, patterns, size, colors and textures. Be it the sculptures inspiring paintings, handcrafted jewelry, decorative items, furniture, beads, utensils, accessories or exquisite woodcraft, Pakistan has it all. Besides, these items, the beautiful wood artifacts like photo frames, toys, dolls, mini temples are also very famous in International markets.

There are ancient cities(Sargodha) in Pakistan which house the expert artisans who have inherited the tradition of carving out beautiful statues and handicrafts from different variety of woods.Wooden furniture, which is one of the handicrafts, is the most exquisite and enchanting item in Sargodha.

Wooden furniture, which is one of the handicrafts, is the most exquisite and enchanting item in this world. It is the most popular and profitable item throughout the world., that is the reason for it, to be termed as an effective business product among the masses. Wooden artifacts exhibit a very typical and unique carving. In addition to being decorative items, the wooden handicrafts also have functional value also.

Types of Handicrafts

Antique Woodcraft , Wooden furniture , Wooden Gift Items , Wooden Kitchen accessories, Wooden Toys and Games, Wooden Statues , Wooden blinds for corporate as well as domestic purposes