Snapshot

• Why Jamnagar is iconic: Jamnagar is known as the “Brass City of India”, producing over 60% of India’s brass components and supplying to 80+ countries. The cluster is the world’s largest brass manufacturing hub, specializing in precision turned parts, plumbing fittings, electrical accessories, and customized hardware.
  
• Industrial strength: The city’s ecosystem supports 3,500+ manufacturing units, making it a one-stop destination for OEMs, industrial buyers, and hardware brands.
  
• Global positioning: Jamnagar’s brass industry is built on low-cost, high-quality, scalable production, supported by cutting-edge CNC machining, die-casting, and forging technology.
  

Product Range

Category	Key Products
Precision Turned Parts	Screws, nuts, bolts, washers, inserts, spacers.
Plumbing & Sanitary Fittings	Pipe fittings, valves, couplings, faucets.
Electrical Accessories	Switchgear parts, connectors, terminals.
Automotive Components	Bushes, bearings, sleeves, fuel system parts.
Industrial Hardware	Hinges, locks, door fittings, decorative hardware.
OEM/Custom Engineering Parts	Machined and CNC-turned components for global OEMs.

Cluster Strengths

Feature	Details
World’s Largest Brass Manufacturing Hub	Houses 3,500+ MSMEs and large-scale units producing brass and copper-based parts.
Integrated Supply Chain	Local ecosystem includes scrap recycling, casting, machining, finishing, and plating.
Export Leadership	Supplies to US, Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific.
Cost Competitiveness	Efficient recycling and local ecosystem ensure price competitiveness.
Skill Heritage	Brass manufacturing in Jamnagar dates back centuries, evolving into a global hub.

Materials & Sustainability

• Materials Used: Brass alloys (copper-zinc blends), bronze, gunmetal, and lead-free brass.
  
• Sustainability Edge:
  
  • World’s largest brass scrap recycling ecosystem.
    
  • Circular economy with over 400,000 MT of scrap recycled annually.
    
  • Growing focus on lead-free and RoHS-compliant brass components.
    
• Social Impact: Employs over 400,000 workers, supporting MSME growth and livelihoods in Gujarat.
  

Cluster Infrastructure

• Geographical Hub: Jamnagar, Gujarat, with surrounding GIDC estates.
  
• Industrial Estates:
  
  • Shanker Tekri GIDC, Udyognagar, GIDC Phase 1 & 2 for brass component manufacturers.
    
  • SEZs for exports.
    
• Institutions:
  
  • Jamnagar Factory Owners Association (JFOA) and Engineering Export Promotion Council (EEPC).
    
  • Training support by Skill India and MSME Tool Rooms.
    
• Export Connectivity: Mundra, Pipavav, and Kandla ports; Rajkot and Ahmedabad airports for air cargo.
  

Compliance & Certifications

• Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO/TS 16949, IATF 16949 for auto parts, CE, RoHS compliance for Europe.
  
• Testing Facilities: In-house spectrometers, salt spray chambers, and 3D CMMs.
  
• Government Schemes: MSME CDP support, Gujarat Industrial Policy incentives, PLI schemes for components.
  

Production Timelines & MOQs

Product Type	Sampling Lead Time	Bulk Lead Time	MOQ Guidance
Brass Turned Parts	5–7 days	3–5 weeks	10,000+ pcs/batch
Plumbing & Sanitary Fittings	7–10 days	4–6 weeks	5,000+ pcs/style
Electrical Components	7–10 days	4–6 weeks	5,000–10,000 pcs
Custom CNC/Machined Components	10–14 days	6–8 weeks	Based on design specs

Branding & Packaging

• Branding:
  
  • OEM part marking, QR-coded serial numbers, private-label options.
    
  • Packaging customization for plumbing, electrical, and automotive buyers.
    
• Packaging:
  
  • Rust-proof packaging, vacuum-sealed bags, export-grade cartons.
    
  • Palletized shipments and wooden crate exports.
    
• Marketing Narrative: Marketed as “Jamnagar: World’s Brass Precision Components Capital.”
  

Quality Control (IndiaUnbox Protocol)

• Material QC: Alloy chemical analysis with spectrometers.
  
• Dimensional QC: CNC machining tolerances, 3D CMM inspection.
  
• Finish QC: Plating thickness checks, corrosion resistance testing.
  
• Export QC: Drop tests, humidity control packaging checks.
  

Price Drivers

• Copper and zinc price fluctuations (LME-linked).
  
• Machining complexity and alloy grade.
  
• Volume and customization requirements.
  
• Plating and surface finish costs.
  

Buyer Confidence Signals

• Global Dominance: Supplies over 60% of India’s brass parts exports.
  
• Circular Economy Edge: Recognized for world-class brass recycling infrastructure.
  
• Cluster Scale: Dense manufacturing network enables quick lead times and competitive pricing.
  
• OEM Partnerships: Preferred supplier base for plumbing, electrical, auto, and aerospace buyers globally.