India to South Africa: Bisoprolol Export Trade Route
India has recorded 96 verified shipments of Bisoprolol exported to South Africa, representing a combined trade value of $1.6M USD. This corridor is served by 12 active Indian exporters, with an average shipment value of $17.1K USD. The leading Indian exporter is LUPIN LIMITED, which accounts for 39% of total export value with 25 shipments worth $649.3K USD. On the buying side, UPD LEA GLEN, PHARMA DYNAMICS C/O is the largest importer in South Africa with $187.2K USD in purchases. The top 3 suppliers — LUPIN LIMITED, UNICHEM LABORATORIES LIMITED, LUPIN LIMITED — together control 76% 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 South Africa Bisoprolol corridor is one of India's established pharmaceutical export routes, with 96 shipments documented worth a combined $1.6M USD. The route is dominated by LUPIN LIMITED, which alone accounts for roughly 39% of all export value, reflecting the consolidated nature of India's bisoprolol manufacturing sector.
Across 12 active suppliers, the average shipment value stands at $17.1K 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 January–March, with an average transit time of 32 days port-to-port. The route has recorded an annual growth rate of 12.0%, placing it at rank #8 among India's top bisoprolol export destinations globally.
On the import side, key buyers of Indian bisoprolol in South Africa include UPD LEA GLEN, PHARMA DYNAMICS C/O, UNICHEM S A PTY LTD, UPD LEA GLEN, PHARMA DYNAMICS C/O and 20 others. UPD LEA GLEN, PHARMA DYNAMICS C/O is the single largest importer with 8 shipments valued at $187.2K USD.
Route Characteristics
- Average transit32 days
- Peak seasonQ1
- Primary modeMulti-modal
- Top portSAHAR AIR
Market Position
- Global rank#8
- Annual growth+12.0%
- Demand growth+12.5%
- Regulatory ease70/100
Top 10 Indian Bisoprolol Exporters to South Africa
Showing top 10 of 12 Indian suppliers exporting Bisoprolol to South Africa, ranked by total trade value (USD)
| Rank | Supplier (Indian Exporter) | Shipments | Total Value (USD) | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LUPIN LIMITED Avg $26.0K per shipment | 25 | $649.3K | 39.5% |
| 2 | UNICHEM LABORATORIES LIMITED Avg $22.0K per shipment | 15 | $329.6K | 20.0% |
| 3 | LUPIN LIMITED Avg $25.2K per shipment | 11 | $277.2K | 16.9% |
| 4 | ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED Avg $9.2K per shipment | 26 | $239.8K | 14.6% |
| 5 | ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED Avg $23.2K per shipment | 2 | $46.5K | 2.8% |
| 6 | CADILA HEALTHCARE LIMITED Avg $28.7K per shipment | 1 | $28.7K | 1.7% |
| 7 | CADILA HEALTHCARE LTD Avg $4.1K per shipment | 5 | $20.5K | 1.2% |
| 8 | INTAS PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED Avg $3.6K per shipment | 5 | $18.0K | 1.1% |
| 9 | AUROBINDO PHARMA LTD Avg $5.3K per shipment | 3 | $15.8K | 1.0% |
| 10 | AUROBINDO PHARMA LIMITED Avg $14.1K per shipment | 1 | $14.1K | 0.9% |
This table shows the top 10 of 12 Indian companies exporting bisoprolol to South Africa, ranked by total trade value. The listed exporters are: LUPIN LIMITED, UNICHEM LABORATORIES LIMITED, LUPIN LIMITED , ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED, ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED , CADILA HEALTHCARE LIMITED, CADILA HEALTHCARE LTD, INTAS PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED, AUROBINDO PHARMA LTD, AUROBINDO PHARMA LIMITED. LUPIN LIMITED is the dominant supplier with 25 shipments worth $649.3K USD, giving it a 39% market share. The top 3 suppliers together account for 76% of the total trade value on this route.
Showing top 10 of 12 total Indian exporters on the India to South Africa Bisoprolol export route.
Top 10 Bisoprolol Importers in South Africa
Showing top 10 of 23 known buyers in South Africa receiving Bisoprolol shipments from India, ranked by import value
On the receiving end of this trade route, the leading importers of Indian bisoprolol in South Africa include UPD LEA GLEN, PHARMA DYNAMICS C/O, UNICHEM S A PTY LTD, UPD LEA GLEN, PHARMA DYNAMICS C/O , ZYDUS HEALTHCARE SA (PTY) LTD, UPD LEA GLEN PHARMA DYNAMICS C O, among 23 total buyers. The largest importer is UPD LEA GLEN, PHARMA DYNAMICS C/O, accounting for $187.2K USD across 8 shipments — representing 11% of all bisoprolol imports from India on this route.
| Rank | Importer / Buyer | Shipments | Import Value (USD) | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UPD LEA GLEN, PHARMA DYNAMICS C/O | 8 | $187.2K | 11.4% |
| 2 | UNICHEM S A PTY LTD | 8 | $175.8K | 10.7% |
| 3 | UPD LEA GLEN, PHARMA DYNAMICS C/O | 8 | $174.6K | 10.6% |
| 4 | ZYDUS HEALTHCARE SA (PTY) LTD | 19 | $173.0K | 10.5% |
| 5 | UPD LEA GLEN PHARMA DYNAMICS C O | 6 | $168.5K | 10.2% |
| 6 | UPD LEA GLEN, | 3 | $102.6K | 6.2% |
| 7 | UNICHEM S.A. (PTY) LTD | 4 | $85.2K | 5.2% |
| 8 | UPD LEA GLEN PHARMA DYNAMICS | 4 | $82.9K | 5.0% |
| 9 | UPD LEA GLEN, PHARMA DYNAMICS | 2 | $80.3K | 4.9% |
| 10 | UNICHEM S A PTY LIMITED | 3 | $68.6K | 4.2% |
Showing top 10 of 23 Bisoprolol importers in South Africa on this route.
Top 10 Bisoprolol Formulations Imported by South Africa
Showing top 10 of 59 product formulations shipped on the India to South Africa Bisoprolol route, ranked by trade value
South Africa imports a wide range of bisoprolol formulations from India, spanning tablets, capsules, suspensions, and combination drugs. The top formulation — BILOCOR CO 10.0/6.25MG BISOPROLOL FUMA — accounts for $107.4K USD across 3 shipments. There are 59 distinct product descriptions in the dataset, reflecting the variety of dosage forms and strengths imported.
| Rank | Product Formulation | Shipments | Trade Value (USD) | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BILOCOR CO 10.0/6.25MG BISOPROLOL FUMA | 3 | $107.4K | 6.5% |
| 2 | BILOCOR CO (5.0/6.25MG)(BISOPROLOL FUMAR | 3 | $102.6K | 6.2% |
| 3 | BISOPROLOL CO(10.0/6.25MG)3X10T-UNICORN | 4 | $90.3K | 5.5% |
| 4 | BILOCOR CO (5.0/6.25MG) 3X10T BISOPROLOLFUMARATE AND HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE TABLETS (OTHER-ANTIHYPERTENSIVE DRUGS) | 3 | $82.2K | 5.0% |
| 5 | BILOCOR CO (5.0/6.25MG) 3X10T BISOPROLOLFUMARATE AND HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE TABLETS OTHER-ANTIHYPERTENSIVE DRUGS | 2 | $80.3K | 4.9% |
| 6 | BISLO 5MG TABLETS Bisoprolol Fumarate Tablets USP 5 mg PACK OF 3X10T | 3 | $69.9K | 4.3% |
| 7 | BILOCOR CO 5.0/6.25MG BISOPROLOL FUMAR | 3 | $61.2K | 3.7% |
| 8 | BISLO 10MG TABLETS Bisoprolol Fumarate Tablets USP 10 mg PACK OF 3X10T | 3 | $57.9K | 3.5% |
| 9 | BISLO 5 MG TABLETS BISOPROLOL FUMARATE | 2 | $48.9K | 3.0% |
| 10 | HARMLESS MEDICINES BISLO 5MG TABLETSBisoprolol Fumarate Tablets USP5 mgPACK OF 3X10T 30 629 PACK X3X10 TAB | 2 | $48.0K | 2.9% |
Showing top 10 of 59 Bisoprolol formulations imported by South Africa on this route.
Shipping & Logistics Analysis
Freight mode split and port-of-origin breakdown
Freight Mode Distribution
Balanced freight mix — 69% sea for bulk, 18% air for urgent orders.
Top Ports of Origin
SAHAR AIR handles the highest volume with 15 shipments. Transit time averages 32 days by sea.
Market Dynamics
India's bisoprolol exports to South Africa are driven primarily by a handful of large-scale manufacturers. LUPIN LIMITED with 25 shipments leads the pack, a pattern common in generic pharmaceutical corridors where manufacturing scale creates significant cost advantages. The presence of 12 active exporters signals a competitive but concentrated market — buyers in South Africa benefit from supplier diversity while the top tier handles the majority of volume.
The top 3 suppliers — LUPIN LIMITED, UNICHEM LABORATORIES LIMITED, LUPIN LIMITED — together account for 76% of total trade value on this route. The average shipment value of $17.1K USD reflects a mix of bulk commercial orders and smaller specialty shipments.
Beyond the primary product category, shipments on this route include closely related formulations such as bilocor co (5.0/6.25mg)(bisoprolol fumar and bisoprolol co(10.0/6.25mg)3x10t-unicorn , suggesting that buyers in South Africa tend to consolidate orders across related product lines from the same Indian supplier.
On the buying side, UPD LEA GLEN, PHARMA DYNAMICS C/O is the largest importer with 8 shipments worth $187.2K USD — representing 11% of all bisoprolol imports from India on this route. A total of 23 buyers are active on this corridor.
Route Statistics
- Trade Volume
- $1.6M
- Avg. Shipment
- $17.1K
- Suppliers
- 12
- Buyers
- 23
- Transit (Sea)
- ~32 days
- Annual Growth
- +12.0%
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Frequently Asked Questions — India to South Africa Bisoprolol Trade
Answers based on Indian Customs (DGFT) shipment records compiled by TransData Nexus
Q Which Indian companies export Bisoprolol to South Africa?
The leading Indian exporters of Bisoprolol to South Africa are LUPIN LIMITED, UNICHEM LABORATORIES LIMITED, LUPIN LIMITED . LUPIN LIMITED holds the largest market share at approximately 39% of total trade value on this route.
Q What is the total value of Bisoprolol exports from India to South Africa?
India exports Bisoprolol to South Africa worth approximately $1.6M USD across 96 recorded shipments. The average value per shipment is $17.1K USD.
Q Which ports does India use to ship Bisoprolol to South Africa?
The most active port of origin is SAHAR AIR with 15 shipments. Indian exporters primarily use a mix of sea and air freight for this route, with 69% of shipments going by sea and 18% by air.
Q How long does shipping take from India to South Africa for Bisoprolol?
The average transit time for Bisoprolol shipments from India to South Africa is approximately 32 days. Sea freight typically takes longer, while air freight can reduce this significantly for urgent orders. Peak shipping activity is observed during January–March.
Q Is the India to South Africa Bisoprolol trade route growing?
Yes — this trade corridor has seen an annual growth rate of approximately 12.0% with demand growth tracking at 12.5%. The route is ranked #8 among India's top Bisoprolol export destinations globally.
Q How many suppliers are active on the India to South Africa Bisoprolol route?
There are currently 12 active Indian suppliers exporting Bisoprolol to South Africa. The market is moderately concentrated with LUPIN LIMITED accounting for 39% of total shipment value.
Q Who are the main importers of Bisoprolol from India in South Africa?
The leading importers of Indian Bisoprolol in South Africa include UPD LEA GLEN, PHARMA DYNAMICS C/O, UNICHEM S A PTY LTD, UPD LEA GLEN, PHARMA DYNAMICS C/O , ZYDUS HEALTHCARE SA (PTY) LTD, UPD LEA GLEN PHARMA DYNAMICS C O. UPD LEA GLEN, PHARMA DYNAMICS C/O is the largest buyer with 8 shipments worth $187.2K USD.
Official References & Regulatory Resources
- India Trade Statistics (DGFT)
- Invest India — Pharma Sector
- WCO HS Nomenclature
- Ministry of Commerce — Pharma Exports
- Pharmexcil
Data sourced from Indian Customs (DGFT) records. Verify regulatory and trade status with the agencies above.
Research Methodology & Data Transparency
Suresh Sormare
Verified AuthorPharmaceutical 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.
linkedin.com/in/sureshsormarePrimary 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.Route Identification: India to South Africa export trade corridor identified from Indian Customs (DGFT) records for Bisoprolol.
- 2.Supplier/Buyer Matching: 12 Indian exporters and 23 importers in South Africa matched using name normalization.
- 3.Value Aggregation: Total export value aggregated from 96 verified shipping bill records. Values are FOB in USD.
- 4.Market Share Analysis: Each supplier and buyer contribution calculated as a percentage of total route value. Statistical normalization applied to ensure accurate representation across varying shipment sizes.
Government-Sourced Data
Official DGFT customs records
Transparent Methodology
Calculations fully disclosed above
96 Verified Shipments
12 Indian exporters tracked
Expert-Reviewed
By pharmaceutical trade specialists