Macleods Pharmaceuticals Limited Artemether Export Data — India (DGFT 2022–2026)

Name: Macleods Pharmaceuticals Limited Artemether Export Records India — #12 Exporter, 104 Shipments, $5.2M FOB USD (DGFT 2022–2026)
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Published: 2026-04-01T00:00:00Z
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Suresh Sormare

Artemether

India Pharmaceutical Trade Intelligence

$897.9M481 Suppliers107 CountriesHS 30046000

ExportsIndia → KENYA72.7%India → NIGERIA5.4%

ImportsSOUTH AFRICA → India$8.2K SWITZERLAND → India$7.2K

#1 Supplier: IPCA LABORATORIES #1 Buyer: KENYA MEDICAL

Macleods Pharmaceuticals Limited — Artemether Exporter #12 | $30.7M Trade Value | TransData Nexus | TransData Nexus

Macleods Pharmaceuticals Limited — Artemether Exporter Profile

Indian Pharmaceutical Exporter · #12 for Artemether · $30.7M export value · DGFT Verified

Macleods Pharmaceuticals Limited is the #12 Indian exporter of Artemether with $30.7M in export value and 104 verified shipments. Macleods Pharmaceuticals Limited holds a 2.8% market share in Artemether exports across 22 countries. The company exports 64 pharmaceutical products worth $589.8M across 20 therapeutic categories.

Macleods Pharmaceuticals Limited — Artemether Export Profile: Buyers & Destinations

Macleods Pharmaceuticals Limited Artemether export treemap — buyers and destination countries | TransData Nexus

Where Does Macleods Pharmaceuticals Limited Export Artemether?

Country	Value	Shipments	Share
TANZANIA	$3.0M	144	20.2%
MOZAMBIQUE	$1.4M	35	9.3%
NIGERIA	$1.2M	25	8.4%
CONGO, THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE	$974.1K	40	6.6%

Who Are the Top Buyers of Artemether from Macleods Pharmaceuticals Limited?

Buyer	Country	Value	Orders
US EMBASSY KINSHASA USAID GHSC-TA	TANZANIA	$1.4M	93
US EMBASSY KINSHASA /USAID GHSC TA	TANZANIA	$1.2M	41
PLANETPHARMA	FRANCE	$734.4K	41
CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES	NIGERIA	$733.4K	16
ETHIOPIAN PHARMACEUTICALS SUPPLY	ETHIOPIA	$656.2K	16
USAID-NIGERIA	NIGERIA	$592.4K	12
MINISTRY OF HEALTH	TANZANIA	$487.8K	11
CENTRAL DE	MOZAMBIQUE	$400.0K	12
CAISA PHARMA INTERNATIONAL	CONGO, THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE	$373.5K	10
CHURCHES HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF	ZAMBIA	$350.0K	7

Macleods Pharmaceuticals Limited supplies Artemether to 120 buyers globally. The largest buyer is US EMBASSY KINSHASA USAID GHSC-TA (TANZANIA), followed by US EMBASSY KINSHASA /USAID GHSC TA (TANZANIA) and PLANETPHARMA (FRANCE). These buyers represent pharmaceutical distributors, hospital groups, and government procurement agencies in their respective markets.

What Artemether Formulations Does Macleods Pharmaceuticals Limited Export?

Product Description / Formulation	Value	Shipments
ARTEMETHER 20MG + LUMEFANTRINE 120MG TAB	$3.5M	138
LUMITER (ARTEMETHER 20MG / LUMEFANTRINE120MG TABLETS) MFG.DT.:FEB-2024 EXP.DT.:JAN-2028 OTHER AS PER INVOICE AND PLIST	$1.3M	87
ARTEMETHER 20MG+LUMEFANTRINE 120MG TABLE	$955.9K	23
ARTEMETHER 20MG/LUMEFANTRINE 120MG TABLE	$439.8K	14
LUMITER DS 80MG/480MG CPR B/6(ARTEMETHER	$275.5K	7
ARTEMETHER 20MG/LUMEFANTRINE 120MG DISPE	$210.9K	14
LUMITER DT (ARTEMETHER 20/LUMEFANTRINE 1	$184.0K	4
LUMITER (ARTEMETHER 20MG/LUMEFANTRINE 12	$168.6K	6
Artemether 20mg + Lumefantrine 120mg Tab	$150.0K	3
ARTEMETHER 80MG /LUMEFANTRINE 480MG TABL	$150.0K	3

Macleods Pharmaceuticals Limited exports 210 distinct Artemether formulations including tablets, capsules, syrups, and combination drugs. The top formulation is ARTEMETHER 20MG + LUMEFANTRINE 120MG TAB with 138 shipments worth $3.5M. Notable combination products include fixed-dose combinations with other active ingredients, meeting diverse global regulatory requirements.

How Does Macleods Pharmaceuticals Limited Compare to Nearest Artemether Exporters?

Exporters ranked immediately above and below #12 by export value

#	Supplier	Export Value	Shipments	Countries	Avg/Shipment
10	SURMOUNT LABORATORIES PRIVATE LIMITED	$8.2M	163	8	$50.0K
4	MYLAN LABORATORIES LIMITED	$5.7M	114	22	$50.0K
12	MACLEODS PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED ★	$5.2M	104	22	$50.0K
13	LINCOLN PHARMACEUTICALS LTD	$4.3M	86	7	$50.0K
14	BIOMATRIX HEALTHCARE PRIVATE LIMITED	$4.0M	81	5	$50.0K

Macleods Pharmaceuticals Limited ranks #12 among 481 Indian Artemether exporters. Average shipment value of $50.0K compared to the market average of $322.4K. The closest competitors by value are SURMOUNT LABORATORIES PRIVATE LIMITED and MYLAN LABORATORIES LIMITED.

Which Indian Ports Ship Artemether Exports?

Port	Shipments	% Share
NHAVA SHEVA SEA (INNSA1)	1,326	15.3%
JNPT/ NHAVA SHEVA SEA	817	9.4%
JNPT	788	9.1%
SAHAR AIR	757	8.7%
SAHAR AIR CARGO ACC (INBOM4)	622	7.2%
AHEMDABAD ICD	420	4.9%
NHAVA SHEVA SEA	272	3.1%
MUNDRA SEA	269	3.1%

Geopolitical & Trade Policy Impact on Macleods Pharmaceuticals Limited's Artemether Exports

The current geopolitical climate presents both challenges and opportunities for Indian pharmaceutical exporters like Macleods Pharmaceuticals. The Israel-Iran tensions have escalated security risks in the Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz, leading to increased shipping costs and extended transit times. Major carriers have rerouted vessels around the Cape of Good Hope, adding 10–20 days to shipments and raising freight rates by 40–50% on key India–Europe routes. (livemint.com)

Conversely, the U.S.-China trade tensions have opened avenues for Indian pharmaceutical companies to capture a larger share of the U.S. market. However, potential U.S. tariffs on Indian pharmaceutical imports pose a significant risk. A 25% tariff could render many low-margin generic drugs unprofitable, compelling companies to scale back operations or exit certain product segments, thereby exacerbating drug shortages in the U.S. (cfo.economictimes.indiatimes.com)

The recent India–European Union Free Trade Agreement, signed in January 2026, offers a favorable development by eliminating tariffs on most pharmaceutical products. This agreement is expected to enhance the competitiveness of Indian exporters in the EU market, providing a counterbalance to challenges in other regions. (en.wikipedia.org)

Macleods Pharmaceuticals Limited — Regulatory Compliance & Quality Standards

Compliance with international regulatory standards remains a cornerstone for Indian pharmaceutical exporters. Macleods Pharmaceuticals' recent recalls in the U.S. market, including the Famciclovir tablet recall due to contamination, highlight the critical need for stringent adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Such incidents can tarnish a company's reputation and impede market access. (pharma.economictimes.indiatimes.com)

The evolving regulatory landscape, including the EU's Falsified Medicines Directive, necessitates robust serialization and traceability measures. Indian exporters must invest in advanced compliance systems to meet these requirements, ensuring product integrity and sustaining export growth.

Research Methodology & Data Transparency

Suresh Sormare

Verified Author

Pharmaceutical Export-Import Analyst & Trade Intelligence Expert

Suresh Sormare is a pharmaceutical export-import analyst with deep expertise in Indian Customs (DGFT) data, HS code classification, and global pharmaceutical supply chains. His analysis covers 10M+ shipment records across 150+ countries and is used by manufacturers, procurement agencies, and trade consultants worldwide. Suresh specializes in identifying verified suppliers and buyers from customs records, mapping bilateral pharmaceutical trade corridors, analyzing tariff structures and regulatory frameworks across 170+ destination markets, and benchmarking competitive positioning for finished pharmaceutical formulations. His methodology combines granular customs transaction data with regulatory intelligence from FDA, EMA, WHO, CDSCO, and 40+ national drug authorities to deliver actionable trade insights for the pharmaceutical formulations sector.

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Primary Data Source

All trade data is sourced from Indian Customs (DGFT) official shipping bill records — the authoritative government database for India's pharmaceutical trade. Each verified record contains exporter name, consignee (buyer) name, detailed product description, quantity, declared FOB value (USD), port of loading, destination country, and shipment date.

Analysis Methodology

1.Product Matching: Artemether shipments identified using fuzzy matching on DGFT product description fields, validated against Indian Pharmacopoeia nomenclature.
2.Supplier Identification: Macleods Pharmaceuticals Limited matched across shipments using name normalization, accounting for company name formatting variations.
3.Statistical Normalization: Shipment values are statistically normalized to ensure accurate market share representation. This removes the impact of unusually large one-off transactions that could distort company rankings.
4.Verified Records: This page is backed by 614 individual customs records matching Macleods Pharmaceuticals Limited exporting Artemether, covering 210 formulations to 56 countries via 120 buyers.

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