India to Nigeria: Caffeine Export Trade Route
India has recorded 146 verified shipments of Caffeine exported to Nigeria, representing a combined trade value of $6.4M USD. This corridor is served by 18 active Indian exporters, with an average shipment value of $44.0K USD. The leading Indian exporter is LABORATE PHARMACEUTICALS INDIA LTD, which accounts for 55% of total export value with 63 shipments worth $3.6M USD. On the buying side, EMBASSY PHARMACEUTICAL AND is the largest importer in Nigeria with $2.5M USD in purchases. The top 3 suppliers — LABORATE PHARMACEUTICALS INDIA LTD, LABORATE PHARMACEUTICAL INDIA LIMITED, LABORATE PHARMACEUTICALS INDIA LIMITED — together control 85% 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 Caffeine corridor is one of India's established pharmaceutical export routes, with 146 shipments documented worth a combined $6.4M USD. The route is dominated by LABORATE PHARMACEUTICALS INDIA LTD, which alone accounts for roughly 55% of all export value, reflecting the consolidated nature of India's caffeine manufacturing sector.
Across 18 active suppliers, the average shipment value stands at $44.0K USD — a figure that reflects both bulk commercial orders from large pharmaceutical companies and smaller specialty shipments. Freight is split between sea (66%) and air (16%), 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 23.1%, placing it at rank #2 among India's top caffeine export destinations globally.
On the import side, key buyers of Indian caffeine in Nigeria include EMBASSY PHARMACEUTICAL AND, EMBASSY PHARMACEUTICAL AND CHEMICALS LIMITED, EMBASSY PHARMACEUTICAL & CHEMICALS and 22 others. EMBASSY PHARMACEUTICAL AND is the single largest importer with 75 shipments valued at $2.5M USD.
Route Characteristics
- Average transit32 days
- Peak seasonQ2
- Primary modeMulti-modal
- Top portPATLI ICD
Market Position
- Global rank#2
- Annual growth+23.1%
- Demand growth+21.4%
- Regulatory ease67/100
Top 10 Indian Caffeine Exporters to Nigeria
Showing top 10 of 18 Indian suppliers exporting Caffeine to Nigeria, ranked by total trade value (USD)
| Rank | Supplier (Indian Exporter) | Shipments | Total Value (USD) | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LABORATE PHARMACEUTICALS INDIA LTD Avg $56.4K per shipment | 63 | $3.6M | 55.3% |
| 2 | LABORATE PHARMACEUTICAL INDIA LIMITED Avg $84.5K per shipment | 15 | $1.3M | 19.8% |
| 3 | LABORATE PHARMACEUTICALS INDIA LIMITED Avg $21.3K per shipment | 29 | $618.2K | 9.6% |
| 4 | SHALINA LABORATORIES PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $18.4K per shipment | 9 | $165.6K | 2.6% |
| 5 | MEDREICH LIMITED Avg $31.1K per shipment | 5 | $155.3K | 2.4% |
| 6 | BASE PHARMACY (INDIA) Avg $30.7K per shipment | 5 | $153.7K | 2.4% |
| 7 | BLUE MAP PHARMACHEM Avg $113.1K per shipment | 1 | $113.1K | 1.8% |
| 8 | BASE PHARMACY INDIA Avg $110.4K per shipment | 1 | $110.4K | 1.7% |
| 9 | CLAROID PHARMACEUTICALS PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $49.1K per shipment | 2 | $98.2K | 1.5% |
| 10 | SHALINA LABORATORIES PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $83.5K per shipment | 1 | $83.5K | 1.3% |
This table shows the top 10 of 18 Indian companies exporting caffeine to Nigeria, ranked by total trade value. The listed exporters are: LABORATE PHARMACEUTICALS INDIA LTD, LABORATE PHARMACEUTICAL INDIA LIMITED, LABORATE PHARMACEUTICALS INDIA LIMITED, SHALINA LABORATORIES PRIVATE LIMITED, MEDREICH LIMITED , BASE PHARMACY (INDIA), BLUE MAP PHARMACHEM, BASE PHARMACY INDIA, CLAROID PHARMACEUTICALS PRIVATE LIMITED, SHALINA LABORATORIES PRIVATE LIMITED . LABORATE PHARMACEUTICALS INDIA LTD is the dominant supplier with 63 shipments worth $3.6M USD, giving it a 55% market share. The top 3 suppliers together account for 85% of the total trade value on this route.
Showing top 10 of 18 total Indian exporters on the India to Nigeria Caffeine export route.
Top 10 Caffeine Importers in Nigeria
Showing top 10 of 25 known buyers in Nigeria receiving Caffeine shipments from India, ranked by import value
On the receiving end of this trade route, the leading importers of Indian caffeine in Nigeria include EMBASSY PHARMACEUTICAL AND, EMBASSY PHARMACEUTICAL AND CHEMICALS LIMITED, EMBASSY PHARMACEUTICAL & CHEMICALS, TO THE ORDER OF EMBASSY PHARMACEUTI, EMBASSY PHARMACEUTICAL AND CHEMICALS LTD, among 25 total buyers. The largest importer is EMBASSY PHARMACEUTICAL AND, accounting for $2.5M USD across 75 shipments — representing 39% of all caffeine imports from India on this route.
| Rank | Importer / Buyer | Shipments | Import Value (USD) | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EMBASSY PHARMACEUTICAL AND | 75 | $2.5M | 39.5% |
| 2 | EMBASSY PHARMACEUTICAL AND CHEMICALS LIMITED | 12 | $999.8K | 15.6% |
| 3 | EMBASSY PHARMACEUTICAL & CHEMICALS | 10 | $994.9K | 15.5% |
| 4 | TO THE ORDER OF EMBASSY PHARMACEUTI | 6 | $628.1K | 9.8% |
| 5 | EMBASSY PHARMACEUTICAL AND CHEMICALS LTD | 3 | $267.7K | 4.2% |
| 6 | SHALINA HEALTHCARE NIGERIA LTD | 9 | $165.6K | 2.6% |
| 7 | CONJUGAL COMPANY LIMITED | 1 | $113.1K | 1.8% |
| 8 | E LAGOS | 1 | $110.4K | 1.7% |
| 9 | TO THE ORDER OF.,BASIC PHARMACEUTI | 2 | $108.6K | 1.7% |
| 10 | TO THE ORDER OF PORT OF DISCHARGE L | 2 | $98.2K | 1.5% |
Showing top 10 of 25 Caffeine importers in Nigeria on this route.
Top 10 Caffeine Formulations Imported by Nigeria
Showing top 10 of 74 product formulations shipped on the India to Nigeria Caffeine route, ranked by trade value
Nigeria imports a wide range of caffeine formulations from India, spanning tablets, capsules, suspensions, and combination drugs. The top formulation — 1-980 KOLD TIME TABLET(PARACETAMOL BP 500MG+CAFFEINE BP 25MG +PSEUDOEPHEDRINE HCL BP 30MG+CHLORPHENAMINE MALEATE BP 2MG) — accounts for $1.6M USD across 21 shipments. There are 74 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 | 1-980 KOLD TIME TABLET(PARACETAMOL BP 500MG+CAFFEINE BP 25MG +PSEUDOEPHEDRINE HCL BP 30MG+CHLORPHENAMINE MALEATE BP 2MG) | 21 | $1.6M | 25.2% |
| 2 | 1-980 KOLD TIME TABLETParacetamol BP 500mg+Caffeine BP 25mg +Pseudoephedrine HCL BP 30mg+Chlorphenamine Maleate BP 2mg | 8 | $1.0M | 16.0% |
| 3 | 1-980 KOLD TIME TABLET (Paracetamol BP 500mg, Caffeine BP 25mg , PseudoephedrineHydrochloride BP30mg, Chlorphenamine Ma | 2 | $247.0K | 3.8% |
| 4 | 1-980 KOLD TIME TABLET (Paracetamol BP 500mg, Caffeine (anhydrous) BP 25mg , Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride BP 30mg, Chlo | 2 | $245.6K | 3.8% |
| 5 | 1 980 KOLD TIME TABLET Paracetamol BP 500mg Caffeine anhydrous BP 25mg Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride BP 30mg Chlorphe | 2 | $244.4K | 3.8% |
| 6 | PARACETAMOL IBUPROFEN AND CAFFEINE CAPSU | 5 | $155.3K | 2.4% |
| 7 | 1-980 KOLD TIME TABLETParacetamol BP 500mg+Caffeine BP 25mg +Pseudoephedrine HCL BP 30mg+ Chlorphenamine Maleate BP 2mg | 1 | $127.0K | 2.0% |
| 8 | 1-980 KOLD TIME TABLET(PARACETAMOL BP 500MG+CAFFEINE BP 25MG +PSEUDOEPHEDRINE HCL BP 30MG+ CHLORPHENAMINE MALEATE BP 2MG | 1 | $124.4K | 1.9% |
| 9 | 1-980 KOLD TIME TABLET(Paracetamol BP 500MG+CAFFEINE BP 25MG +PSEUDOEPHEDRINE HCL BP 30MG+CHLORPHENAMINE MALEATE BP 2MG)47040NOS | 1 | $124.1K | 1.9% |
| 10 | 1-980 KOLD TIME TABLET (Paracetamol BP 500mg,Caffeine (anhydrous) BP 25mg,PseudoephedrineHydrochloride BP 30mg,Chlorphen | 1 | $123.5K | 1.9% |
Showing top 10 of 74 Caffeine formulations imported by Nigeria on this route.
Shipping & Logistics Analysis
Freight mode split and port-of-origin breakdown
Freight Mode Distribution
Balanced freight mix — 66% sea for bulk, 16% air for urgent orders.
Top Ports of Origin
PATLI ICD handles the highest volume with 74 shipments. Transit time averages 32 days by sea.
Market Dynamics
India's caffeine exports to Nigeria are driven primarily by a handful of large-scale manufacturers. LABORATE PHARMACEUTICALS INDIA LTD with 63 shipments leads the pack, a pattern common in generic pharmaceutical corridors where manufacturing scale creates significant cost advantages. The presence of 18 active exporters signals a competitive but concentrated market — buyers in Nigeria benefit from supplier diversity while the top tier handles the majority of volume.
The top 3 suppliers — LABORATE PHARMACEUTICALS INDIA LTD, LABORATE PHARMACEUTICAL INDIA LIMITED, LABORATE PHARMACEUTICALS INDIA LIMITED — together account for 85% of total trade value on this route. The average shipment value of $44.0K 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 1-980 kold time tabletparacetamol bp 500mg+caffeine bp 25mg +pseudoephedrine hcl bp 30mg+chlorphenamine maleate bp 2mg and 1-980 kold time tablet (paracetamol bp 500mg, caffeine bp 25mg , pseudoephedrinehydrochloride bp30mg, chlorphenamine ma, suggesting that buyers in Nigeria tend to consolidate orders across related product lines from the same Indian supplier.
On the buying side, EMBASSY PHARMACEUTICAL AND is the largest importer with 75 shipments worth $2.5M USD — representing 39% of all caffeine imports from India on this route. A total of 25 buyers are active on this corridor.
Route Statistics
- Trade Volume
- $6.4M
- Avg. Shipment
- $44.0K
- Suppliers
- 18
- Buyers
- 25
- Transit (Sea)
- ~32 days
- Annual Growth
- +23.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions — India to Nigeria Caffeine Trade
Answers based on Indian Customs (DGFT) shipment records compiled by TransData Nexus
Q Which Indian companies export Caffeine to Nigeria?
The leading Indian exporters of Caffeine to Nigeria are LABORATE PHARMACEUTICALS INDIA LTD, LABORATE PHARMACEUTICAL INDIA LIMITED, LABORATE PHARMACEUTICALS INDIA LIMITED. LABORATE PHARMACEUTICALS INDIA LTD holds the largest market share at approximately 55% of total trade value on this route.
Q What is the total value of Caffeine exports from India to Nigeria?
India exports Caffeine to Nigeria worth approximately $6.4M USD across 146 recorded shipments. The average value per shipment is $44.0K USD.
Q Which ports does India use to ship Caffeine to Nigeria?
The most active port of origin is PATLI ICD with 74 shipments. Indian exporters primarily use a mix of sea and air freight for this route, with 66% of shipments going by sea and 16% by air.
Q How long does shipping take from India to Nigeria for Caffeine?
The average transit time for Caffeine shipments from India to Nigeria 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 April–June.
Q Is the India to Nigeria Caffeine trade route growing?
Yes — this trade corridor has seen an annual growth rate of approximately 23.1% with demand growth tracking at 21.4%. The route is ranked #2 among India's top Caffeine export destinations globally.
Q How many suppliers are active on the India to Nigeria Caffeine route?
There are currently 18 active Indian suppliers exporting Caffeine to Nigeria. The market is moderately concentrated with LABORATE PHARMACEUTICALS INDIA LTD accounting for 55% of total shipment value.
Q Who are the main importers of Caffeine from India in Nigeria?
The leading importers of Indian Caffeine in Nigeria include EMBASSY PHARMACEUTICAL AND, EMBASSY PHARMACEUTICAL AND CHEMICALS LIMITED, EMBASSY PHARMACEUTICAL & CHEMICALS, TO THE ORDER OF EMBASSY PHARMACEUTI, EMBASSY PHARMACEUTICAL AND CHEMICALS LTD. EMBASSY PHARMACEUTICAL AND is the largest buyer with 75 shipments worth $2.5M 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 Nigeria export trade corridor identified from Indian Customs (DGFT) records for Caffeine.
- 2.Supplier/Buyer Matching: 18 Indian exporters and 25 importers in Nigeria matched using name normalization.
- 3.Value Aggregation: Total export value aggregated from 146 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
146 Verified Shipments
18 Indian exporters tracked
Expert-Reviewed
By pharmaceutical trade specialists