India to Nigeria: Artemether Export Trade Route
India has recorded 781 verified shipments of Artemether exported to Nigeria, representing a combined trade value of $48.3M USD. This corridor is served by 109 active Indian exporters, with an average shipment value of $61.8K USD. The leading Indian exporter is SURMOUNT LABORATORIES PRIVATE LIMITED , which accounts for 7% of total export value with 43 shipments worth $3.3M USD. On the buying side, ELBE PHARMA NIGERIA LIMITED is the largest importer in Nigeria with $4.5M USD in purchases. The top 3 suppliers — SURMOUNT LABORATORIES PRIVATE LIMITED , MACLEODS PHARMACEUTICALS LTD , SURMOUNT LABORATORIES PRIVATE LIMITED — together control of total trade value on this route. All data sourced from Indian Customs (DGFT) shipping bill records. Values reported in FOB USD.
Route Intelligence Overview
The India to Nigeria Artemether corridor is one of India's established pharmaceutical export routes, with 781 shipments documented worth a combined $48.3M USD. The route is dominated by SURMOUNT LABORATORIES PRIVATE LIMITED , which alone accounts for roughly 7% of all export value, reflecting the consolidated nature of India's artemether manufacturing sector.
Across 109 active suppliers, the average shipment value stands at $61.8K USD — a figure that reflects both bulk commercial orders from large pharmaceutical companies and smaller specialty shipments. Freight is split between sea (69%) and air (18%), suggesting a mix of scheduled bulk orders and time-sensitive consignments.
Shipment activity peaks during April–June, with an average transit time of 32 days port-to-port. The route has recorded an annual growth rate of 26.3%, placing it at rank #1 among India's top artemether export destinations globally.
On the import side, key buyers of Indian artemether in Nigeria include ELBE PHARMA NIGERIA LIMITED, CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES , CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES and 170 others. ELBE PHARMA NIGERIA LIMITED is the single largest importer with 53 shipments valued at $4.5M USD.
