India to Sierra Leone: Caffeine Export Trade Route
India has recorded 92 verified shipments of Caffeine exported to Sierra Leone, representing a combined trade value of $1.6M USD. This corridor is served by 19 active Indian exporters, with an average shipment value of $16.9K USD. The leading Indian exporter is SOCOMED PHARMA PRIVATE LIMITED, which accounts for 35% of total export value with 28 shipments worth $542.4K USD. On the buying side, PEOPLES ENTERPRISES is the largest importer in Sierra Leone with $647.7K USD in purchases. The top 3 suppliers — SOCOMED PHARMA PRIVATE LIMITED, KGN PHARMACEUTICALS PRIVATE LIMITED, SYNCOM FORMULATIONS INDIA LIMITED — together control 63% 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 Sierra Leone Caffeine corridor is one of India's established pharmaceutical export routes, with 92 shipments documented worth a combined $1.6M USD. The route is dominated by SOCOMED PHARMA PRIVATE LIMITED, which alone accounts for roughly 35% of all export value, reflecting the consolidated nature of India's caffeine manufacturing sector.
Across 19 active suppliers, the average shipment value stands at $16.9K USD — a figure that reflects both bulk commercial orders from large pharmaceutical companies and smaller specialty shipments. Sea freight dominates at 74% of all shipments, consistent with caffeine's non-urgent bulk-order profile.
Shipment activity peaks during October–December, with an average transit time of 23 days port-to-port. The route has recorded an annual growth rate of 27.9%, placing it at rank #16 among India's top caffeine export destinations globally.
On the import side, key buyers of Indian caffeine in Sierra Leone include PEOPLES ENTERPRISES, PEOPLES ENTERPRISES CO.LTD., HAMDALAYE TRADING COMPANY LIMITED and 23 others. PEOPLES ENTERPRISES is the single largest importer with 34 shipments valued at $647.7K USD.
Route Characteristics
- Average transit23 days
- Peak seasonQ4
- Primary modeSea freight
- Top portNHAVA SHEVA SEA (INNSA1)
Market Position
- Global rank#16
- Annual growth+27.9%
- Demand growth+23.4%
- Regulatory ease76/100
Top 10 Indian Caffeine Exporters to Sierra Leone
Showing top 10 of 19 Indian suppliers exporting Caffeine to Sierra Leone, ranked by total trade value (USD)
| Rank | Supplier (Indian Exporter) | Shipments | Total Value (USD) | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SOCOMED PHARMA PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $19.4K per shipment | 28 | $542.4K | 34.9% |
| 2 | KGN PHARMACEUTICALS PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $33.8K per shipment | 9 | $304.5K | 19.6% |
| 3 | SYNCOM FORMULATIONS INDIA LIMITED Avg $13.9K per shipment | 10 | $139.2K | 8.9% |
| 4 | SOCOMED PHARMA PVT LTD Avg $17.5K per shipment | 6 | $105.2K | 6.8% |
| 5 | VARDHMAN EXPORTS Avg $43.4K per shipment | 2 | $86.7K | 5.6% |
| 6 | RONAK EXIM PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $17.3K per shipment | 4 | $69.2K | 4.5% |
| 7 | RONAK EXIM PVT LTD Avg $12.4K per shipment | 4 | $49.5K | 3.2% |
| 8 | SYNCOM FORMULATIONS (INDIA) LIMITED Avg $9.1K per shipment | 5 | $45.6K | 2.9% |
| 9 | LABORATE PHARMACEUTICALS INDIA LTD Avg $20.9K per shipment | 2 | $41.9K | 2.7% |
| 10 | SOGENIX PHARMA LLP Avg $10.3K per shipment | 4 | $41.4K | 2.7% |
This table shows the top 10 of 19 Indian companies exporting caffeine to Sierra Leone, ranked by total trade value. The listed exporters are: SOCOMED PHARMA PRIVATE LIMITED, KGN PHARMACEUTICALS PRIVATE LIMITED, SYNCOM FORMULATIONS INDIA LIMITED, SOCOMED PHARMA PVT LTD, VARDHMAN EXPORTS, RONAK EXIM PRIVATE LIMITED, RONAK EXIM PVT LTD, SYNCOM FORMULATIONS (INDIA) LIMITED, LABORATE PHARMACEUTICALS INDIA LTD, SOGENIX PHARMA LLP. SOCOMED PHARMA PRIVATE LIMITED is the dominant supplier with 28 shipments worth $542.4K USD, giving it a 35% market share. The top 3 suppliers together account for 63% of the total trade value on this route.
Showing top 10 of 19 total Indian exporters on the India to Sierra Leone Caffeine export route.
Top 10 Caffeine Importers in Sierra Leone
Showing top 10 of 26 known buyers in Sierra Leone receiving Caffeine shipments from India, ranked by import value
On the receiving end of this trade route, the leading importers of Indian caffeine in Sierra Leone include PEOPLES ENTERPRISES, PEOPLES ENTERPRISES CO.LTD., HAMDALAYE TRADING COMPANY LIMITED, MABIKS TRADING ENTERPRISE, COGORO PHARMACEUTICALS FREETOWN, among 26 total buyers. The largest importer is PEOPLES ENTERPRISES, accounting for $647.7K USD across 34 shipments — representing 42% of all caffeine imports from India on this route.
| Rank | Importer / Buyer | Shipments | Import Value (USD) | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PEOPLES ENTERPRISES | 34 | $647.7K | 41.6% |
| 2 | PEOPLES ENTERPRISES CO.LTD. | 5 | $141.3K | 9.1% |
| 3 | HAMDALAYE TRADING COMPANY LIMITED | 4 | $128.6K | 8.3% |
| 4 | MABIKS TRADING ENTERPRISE | 7 | $99.8K | 6.4% |
| 5 | COGORO PHARMACEUTICALS FREETOWN | 1 | $79.3K | 5.1% |
| 6 | COGORO PHARMACEUTICALS | 1 | $62.4K | 4.0% |
| 7 | QUALITY HEALTH CARE COMPANY SL LIMITED | 3 | $56.4K | 3.6% |
| 8 | BLUE WAVE LOGISTICS AND CLEARING AN DFORWARDING AG | 3 | $42.5K | 2.7% |
| 9 | RAWDA COMPANY LIMITED | 4 | $41.4K | 2.7% |
| 10 | QUALITY HEALTHCARE COMPANY (SL) LT | 3 | $32.8K | 2.1% |
Showing top 10 of 26 Caffeine importers in Sierra Leone on this route.
Top 10 Caffeine Formulations Imported by Sierra Leone
Showing top 10 of 74 product formulations shipped on the India to Sierra Leone Caffeine route, ranked by trade value
Sierra Leone imports a wide range of caffeine formulations from India, spanning tablets, capsules, suspensions, and combination drugs. The top formulation — Other: Paracetamol 500 mg + Caffeine 30mg + Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 2.5 mg+ Cetirizine Dihydrochloride 4 mg Tablet — accounts for $119.8K USD across 7 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 | Other: Paracetamol 500 mg + Caffeine 30mg + Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 2.5 mg+ Cetirizine Dihydrochloride 4 mg Tablet | 7 | $119.8K | 7.7% |
| 2 | HARMLESS MEDICINES FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION BATCH NO:KT33753376KT3377 3378 3379338033813382 PARACETAMOL & CAFFEINE | 1 | $79.3K | 5.1% |
| 3 | HARMLESS MEDICINES FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION(BACHNO:KT5177,KT5178,KT5179,KT5180,) PARACETAMOL & CAFFEINE TABLETS BODE SUDREX | 1 | $62.4K | 4.0% |
| 4 | MR. POWER CAPSULES 50X2PARACETAMOL BP& CAFFEINE BP CAPSULE | 1 | $54.8K | 3.5% |
| 5 | OTHER - ANTYCOLD TABLETS PARACETAMOL500 MG + CAFFEINE 30 MG + PHENYLEPHRINEHYDROCHLORIDE 2.5 MG + CETIRIZINE DIHYDR | 1 | $52.6K | 3.4% |
| 6 | HARMLESS MEDICINES FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION(BATCH NO: KT5123,KT5188,KT5189,KT5190,KT5191) PARACETAMOL & CAFFEINE TABLETS BP | 1 | $51.6K | 3.3% |
| 7 | HARMLESS MEDICINES FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION(BATCH NO: KT4560,4561,4562,4563,KT5117) PARACETAMOL & CAFFEINE TABLETS BP POKSA | 1 | $49.2K | 3.2% |
| 8 | SYNCOMS SUCLREX TABLETS 325MG 25MG EACH UNCOATED TABLETS CONTAIN PARACETAMOL BP 325MG CAFFEINE ANHYDROUS BP 25 | 3 | $48.8K | 3.1% |
| 9 | OTHER: PELADOL EXTRA Paracetamol 325mg+Diclofenac Sodium 50mg+Caffeine 30mg TabletsPieces-Packs of 20x1x10s Tablets | 2 | $46.5K | 3.0% |
| 10 | OTHER PELADOL EXTRA PARACETAMOL 325 MG+ DICLOFENAC SODIUM 50 MG + CAFFEINE 30MG TABLETS PIECES - PACKS OF 20 X 1 X | 1 | $41.0K | 2.6% |
Showing top 10 of 74 Caffeine formulations imported by Sierra Leone on this route.
Shipping & Logistics Analysis
Freight mode split and port-of-origin breakdown
Freight Mode Distribution
Sea freight dominates at 74%, typical for bulk pharmaceutical shipments.
Top Ports of Origin
NHAVA SHEVA SEA (INNSA1) handles the highest volume with 32 shipments. Transit time averages 23 days by sea.
Market Dynamics
India's caffeine exports to Sierra Leone are driven primarily by a handful of large-scale manufacturers. SOCOMED PHARMA PRIVATE LIMITED with 28 shipments leads the pack, a pattern common in generic pharmaceutical corridors where manufacturing scale creates significant cost advantages. The presence of 19 active exporters signals a competitive but concentrated market — buyers in Sierra Leone benefit from supplier diversity while the top tier handles the majority of volume.
The top 3 suppliers — SOCOMED PHARMA PRIVATE LIMITED, KGN PHARMACEUTICALS PRIVATE LIMITED, SYNCOM FORMULATIONS INDIA LIMITED — together account for 63% of total trade value on this route. The average shipment value of $16.9K 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 harmless medicines for human consumption batch no:kt33753376kt3377 3378 3379338033813382 paracetamol & caffeine and harmless medicines for human consumption(bachno:kt5177,kt5178,kt5179,kt5180,) paracetamol & caffeine tablets bode sudrex, suggesting that buyers in Sierra Leone tend to consolidate orders across related product lines from the same Indian supplier.
On the buying side, PEOPLES ENTERPRISES is the largest importer with 34 shipments worth $647.7K USD — representing 42% of all caffeine imports from India on this route. A total of 26 buyers are active on this corridor.
Route Statistics
- Trade Volume
- $1.6M
- Avg. Shipment
- $16.9K
- Suppliers
- 19
- Buyers
- 26
- Transit (Sea)
- ~23 days
- Annual Growth
- +27.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions — India to Sierra Leone Caffeine Trade
Answers based on Indian Customs (DGFT) shipment records compiled by TransData Nexus
Q Which Indian companies export Caffeine to Sierra Leone?
The leading Indian exporters of Caffeine to Sierra Leone are SOCOMED PHARMA PRIVATE LIMITED, KGN PHARMACEUTICALS PRIVATE LIMITED, SYNCOM FORMULATIONS INDIA LIMITED. SOCOMED PHARMA PRIVATE LIMITED holds the largest market share at approximately 35% of total trade value on this route.
Q What is the total value of Caffeine exports from India to Sierra Leone?
India exports Caffeine to Sierra Leone worth approximately $1.6M USD across 92 recorded shipments. The average value per shipment is $16.9K USD.
Q Which ports does India use to ship Caffeine to Sierra Leone?
The most active port of origin is NHAVA SHEVA SEA (INNSA1) with 32 shipments. Indian exporters primarily use sea freight for this route, with 74% of shipments going by sea and 21% by air.
Q How long does shipping take from India to Sierra Leone for Caffeine?
The average transit time for Caffeine shipments from India to Sierra Leone is approximately 23 days. Sea freight typically takes longer, while air freight can reduce this significantly for urgent orders. Peak shipping activity is observed during October–December.
Q Is the India to Sierra Leone Caffeine trade route growing?
Yes — this trade corridor has seen an annual growth rate of approximately 27.9% with demand growth tracking at 23.4%. The route is ranked #16 among India's top Caffeine export destinations globally.
Q How many suppliers are active on the India to Sierra Leone Caffeine route?
There are currently 19 active Indian suppliers exporting Caffeine to Sierra Leone. The market is moderately concentrated with SOCOMED PHARMA PRIVATE LIMITED accounting for 35% of total shipment value.
Q Who are the main importers of Caffeine from India in Sierra Leone?
The leading importers of Indian Caffeine in Sierra Leone include PEOPLES ENTERPRISES, PEOPLES ENTERPRISES CO.LTD., HAMDALAYE TRADING COMPANY LIMITED, MABIKS TRADING ENTERPRISE, COGORO PHARMACEUTICALS FREETOWN. PEOPLES ENTERPRISES is the largest buyer with 34 shipments worth $647.7K 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 Sierra Leone export trade corridor identified from Indian Customs (DGFT) records for Caffeine.
- 2.Supplier/Buyer Matching: 19 Indian exporters and 26 importers in Sierra Leone matched using name normalization.
- 3.Value Aggregation: Total export value aggregated from 92 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
92 Verified Shipments
19 Indian exporters tracked
Expert-Reviewed
By pharmaceutical trade specialists