India to Sri Lanka: Calcium Export Trade Route
India has recorded 541 verified shipments of Calcium exported to Sri Lanka, representing a combined trade value of $17.1M USD. This corridor is served by 53 active Indian exporters, with an average shipment value of $31.7K USD. The leading Indian exporter is ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED, which accounts for 27% of total export value with 91 shipments worth $4.7M USD. On the buying side, SUNSHINE HEALTHCARE LANKA LIMITED is the largest importer in Sri Lanka with $4.9M USD in purchases. The top 3 suppliers — ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED, SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED, ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED — together control 58% 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 Sri Lanka Calcium corridor is one of India's established pharmaceutical export routes, with 541 shipments documented worth a combined $17.1M USD. The route is dominated by ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED, which alone accounts for roughly 27% of all export value, reflecting the consolidated nature of India's calcium manufacturing sector.
Across 53 active suppliers, the average shipment value stands at $31.7K USD — a figure that reflects both bulk commercial orders from large pharmaceutical companies and smaller specialty shipments. Sea freight dominates at 75% of all shipments, consistent with calcium's non-urgent bulk-order profile.
Shipment activity peaks during January–March, with an average transit time of 23 days port-to-port. The route has recorded an annual growth rate of 17.9%, placing it at rank #6 among India's top calcium export destinations globally.
On the import side, key buyers of Indian calcium in Sri Lanka include SUNSHINE HEALTHCARE LANKA LIMITED, BREATHEFREE LANKA PVT LTD, SUNSHINE HEALTHCARE LANKA LIMITED and 85 others. SUNSHINE HEALTHCARE LANKA LIMITED is the single largest importer with 86 shipments valued at $4.9M USD.
Route Characteristics
- Average transit23 days
- Peak seasonQ1
- Primary modeSea freight
- Top portNHAVA SHEVA SEA (INNSA1)
Market Position
- Global rank#6
- Annual growth+17.9%
- Demand growth+17.2%
- Regulatory ease78/100
Top 10 Indian Calcium Exporters to Sri Lanka
Showing top 10 of 53 Indian suppliers exporting Calcium to Sri Lanka, ranked by total trade value (USD)
| Rank | Supplier (Indian Exporter) | Shipments | Total Value (USD) | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED Avg $51.6K per shipment | 91 | $4.7M | 27.4% |
| 2 | SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED Avg $68.3K per shipment | 40 | $2.7M | 15.9% |
| 3 | ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED Avg $69.6K per shipment | 37 | $2.6M | 15.0% |
| 4 | CIPLA LIMITED Avg $31.0K per shipment | 80 | $2.5M | 14.5% |
| 5 | CIPLA LIMITED Avg $17.4K per shipment | 94 | $1.6M | 9.6% |
| 6 | CADILA HEALTHCARE LIMITED Avg $44.7K per shipment | 26 | $1.2M | 6.8% |
| 7 | CADILA HEALTHCARE LTD Avg $38.7K per shipment | 9 | $348.6K | 2.0% |
| 8 | TORRENT PHARMACEUTICALS LTD Avg $26.8K per shipment | 9 | $241.4K | 1.4% |
| 9 | PONDCHY PHARMACEUTICALS Avg $13.6K per shipment | 10 | $136.1K | 0.8% |
| 10 | PONDCHY PHARMACEUTICALS Avg $9.1K per shipment | 14 | $127.7K | 0.7% |
This table shows the top 10 of 53 Indian companies exporting calcium to Sri Lanka, ranked by total trade value. The listed exporters are: ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED, SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED, ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED , CIPLA LIMITED, CIPLA LIMITED , CADILA HEALTHCARE LIMITED, CADILA HEALTHCARE LTD, TORRENT PHARMACEUTICALS LTD, PONDCHY PHARMACEUTICALS , PONDCHY PHARMACEUTICALS. ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED is the dominant supplier with 91 shipments worth $4.7M USD, giving it a 27% market share. The top 3 suppliers together account for 58% of the total trade value on this route.
Showing top 10 of 53 total Indian exporters on the India to Sri Lanka Calcium export route.
Top 10 Calcium Importers in Sri Lanka
Showing top 10 of 88 known buyers in Sri Lanka receiving Calcium shipments from India, ranked by import value
On the receiving end of this trade route, the leading importers of Indian calcium in Sri Lanka include SUNSHINE HEALTHCARE LANKA LIMITED, BREATHEFREE LANKA PVT LTD, SUNSHINE HEALTHCARE LANKA LIMITED , BREATHEFREE LANKA PVT LTD , BREATHEFREE LANKA PRIVATE LIMITED, among 88 total buyers. The largest importer is SUNSHINE HEALTHCARE LANKA LIMITED, accounting for $4.9M USD across 86 shipments — representing 29% of all calcium imports from India on this route.
| Rank | Importer / Buyer | Shipments | Import Value (USD) | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNSHINE HEALTHCARE LANKA LIMITED | 86 | $4.9M | 28.8% |
| 2 | BREATHEFREE LANKA PVT LTD | 53 | $1.8M | 10.5% |
| 3 | SUNSHINE HEALTHCARE LANKA LIMITED | 24 | $1.7M | 10.1% |
| 4 | BREATHEFREE LANKA PVT LTD | 94 | $1.6M | 9.6% |
| 5 | BREATHEFREE LANKA PRIVATE LIMITED | 24 | $668.1K | 3.9% |
| 6 | NOTIFY EMERCHEME NB CEYLON LIMITED | 4 | $629.6K | 3.7% |
| 7 | NA | 11 | $584.6K | 3.4% |
| 8 | HEMAS PHARMACEUTICALS (PVT) LTD | 14 | $518.1K | 3.0% |
| 9 | TO THE ORDER | 8 | $512.4K | 3.0% |
| 10 | HEMAS PHARMACEUTICALS (PVT) LTD | 8 | $454.5K | 2.7% |
Showing top 10 of 88 Calcium importers in Sri Lanka on this route.
Top 10 Calcium Formulations Imported by Sri Lanka
Showing top 10 of 290 product formulations shipped on the India to Sri Lanka Calcium route, ranked by trade value
Sri Lanka imports a wide range of calcium formulations from India, spanning tablets, capsules, suspensions, and combination drugs. The top formulation — ATORVA 10 TAB 10X10 TABLETS(ATORVASTATINCALCIUM)(10X10) — accounts for $575.1K USD across 9 shipments. There are 290 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 | ATORVA 10 TAB 10X10 TABLETS(ATORVASTATINCALCIUM)(10X10) | 9 | $575.1K | 3.4% |
| 2 | ATORVA 20 TAB 10X10 TABLETS(ATORVASTATINCALCIUM)(10X10) | 8 | $561.1K | 3.3% |
| 3 | ATORVA 40 TAB. (10X10)(ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM)(10 X 10 T) | 8 | $500.4K | 2.9% |
| 4 | ATORVA 40 TAB. (ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM) 10X10 T | 4 | $467.8K | 2.7% |
| 5 | ATORVA 10 TAB (ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM) 10X | 3 | $371.3K | 2.2% |
| 6 | KALZANA 500 TABLETS (CALCIUM VITAMIN D3 | 4 | $352.6K | 2.1% |
| 7 | ATORVA 20 TAB 10X10 TABLETS ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM 10X10 | 4 | $349.5K | 2.0% |
| 8 | ROSUVAS TAB 20 MG PACK : 10S STRIP BATCH: PTE4788A EACH TABLET CONTAINS ROSUVASTATIN CALCIUM EQUIVALENT TO ROSUVASTATINPCS | 3 | $336.7K | 2.0% |
| 9 | ROSUVAS TAB 10 MG PACK : 10s Strip Batch: PTE3411A EACH TAB CONTS ROSUVASTATINCALCIUM EQ TO ROSUVASTATIN 10 MG | 1 | $323.8K | 1.9% |
| 10 | ATORLIP TABLETS 40 (ATROVASTATIN CALCIUM | 16 | $319.0K | 1.9% |
Showing top 10 of 290 Calcium formulations imported by Sri Lanka on this route.
Shipping & Logistics Analysis
Freight mode split and port-of-origin breakdown
Freight Mode Distribution
Sea freight dominates at 75%, typical for bulk pharmaceutical shipments.
Top Ports of Origin
NHAVA SHEVA SEA (INNSA1) handles the highest volume with 161 shipments. Transit time averages 23 days by sea.
Market Dynamics
India's calcium exports to Sri Lanka are driven primarily by a handful of large-scale manufacturers. ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED with 91 shipments leads the pack, a pattern common in generic pharmaceutical corridors where manufacturing scale creates significant cost advantages. The presence of 53 active exporters signals a competitive but concentrated market — buyers in Sri Lanka benefit from supplier diversity while the top tier handles the majority of volume.
The top 3 suppliers — ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED, SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED, ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED — together account for 58% of total trade value on this route. The average shipment value of $31.7K 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 atorva 20 tab 10x10 tablets(atorvastatincalcium)(10x10) and atorva 40 tab. (10x10)(atorvastatin calcium)(10 x 10 t), suggesting that buyers in Sri Lanka tend to consolidate orders across related product lines from the same Indian supplier.
On the buying side, SUNSHINE HEALTHCARE LANKA LIMITED is the largest importer with 86 shipments worth $4.9M USD — representing 29% of all calcium imports from India on this route. A total of 88 buyers are active on this corridor.
Route Statistics
- Trade Volume
- $17.1M
- Avg. Shipment
- $31.7K
- Suppliers
- 53
- Buyers
- 88
- Transit (Sea)
- ~23 days
- Annual Growth
- +17.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions — India to Sri Lanka Calcium Trade
Answers based on Indian Customs (DGFT) shipment records compiled by TransData Nexus
Q Which Indian companies export Calcium to Sri Lanka?
The leading Indian exporters of Calcium to Sri Lanka are ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED, SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED, ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED . ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED holds the largest market share at approximately 27% of total trade value on this route.
Q What is the total value of Calcium exports from India to Sri Lanka?
India exports Calcium to Sri Lanka worth approximately $17.1M USD across 541 recorded shipments. The average value per shipment is $31.7K USD.
Q Which ports does India use to ship Calcium to Sri Lanka?
The most active port of origin is NHAVA SHEVA SEA (INNSA1) with 161 shipments. Indian exporters primarily use sea freight for this route, with 75% of shipments going by sea and 23% by air.
Q How long does shipping take from India to Sri Lanka for Calcium?
The average transit time for Calcium shipments from India to Sri Lanka 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 January–March.
Q Is the India to Sri Lanka Calcium trade route growing?
Yes — this trade corridor has seen an annual growth rate of approximately 17.9% with demand growth tracking at 17.2%. The route is ranked #6 among India's top Calcium export destinations globally.
Q How many suppliers are active on the India to Sri Lanka Calcium route?
There are currently 53 active Indian suppliers exporting Calcium to Sri Lanka. The market is moderately concentrated with ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED accounting for 27% of total shipment value.
Q Who are the main importers of Calcium from India in Sri Lanka?
The leading importers of Indian Calcium in Sri Lanka include SUNSHINE HEALTHCARE LANKA LIMITED, BREATHEFREE LANKA PVT LTD, SUNSHINE HEALTHCARE LANKA LIMITED , BREATHEFREE LANKA PVT LTD , BREATHEFREE LANKA PRIVATE LIMITED. SUNSHINE HEALTHCARE LANKA LIMITED is the largest buyer with 86 shipments worth $4.9M 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 Sri Lanka export trade corridor identified from Indian Customs (DGFT) records for Calcium.
- 2.Supplier/Buyer Matching: 53 Indian exporters and 88 importers in Sri Lanka matched using name normalization.
- 3.Value Aggregation: Total export value aggregated from 541 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
541 Verified Shipments
53 Indian exporters tracked
Expert-Reviewed
By pharmaceutical trade specialists