United States to India: Catheter Import Trade Route
India has recorded 16 verified shipments of Catheter imported from United States, representing a combined trade value of $420.5K USD. This corridor is served by 7 active United States exporters, with an average shipment value of $26.3K USD. The leading United States supplier is GUARDIAN LABORATORIES, which accounts for 95% of total import value with 7 shipments worth $399.4K USD. On the buying side, HOLLISTER MEDICAL INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED is the largest Indian importer with $279.2K USD in purchases. The top 3 suppliers — GUARDIAN LABORATORIES, MEDLINE INDUSTRIES LP, RAFF HALL PHARMACY — together control 98% of total trade value on this route. All data sourced from Indian Customs (DGFT) shipping bill of entry records. Values reported in FOB USD.

Route Intelligence Overview
The United States to India Catheter corridor is one of India's established pharmaceutical import routes from United States, with 16 shipments documented worth a combined $420.5K USD. The route is dominated by GUARDIAN LABORATORIES, which alone accounts for roughly 95% of all import value, reflecting the consolidated nature of United States's catheter export sector.
Across 7 active United States suppliers, the average shipment value stands at $26.3K USD — a figure that reflects both bulk commercial orders from large pharmaceutical companies and smaller specialty shipments. Sea freight dominates at 73% of all shipments, consistent with catheter's non-urgent bulk-order profile.
Shipment activity peaks during April–June, with an average transit time of 17 days port-to-port. The route has recorded an annual growth rate of 18.5%, placing it at rank #19 among India's top catheter import origins globally.
On the Indian buyer side, key Indian importers include HOLLISTER MEDICAL INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED, HOLLISTER MEDICAL INDIA PVT LTD, CIPLA LIMITED and 3 others. HOLLISTER MEDICAL INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED is the single largest Indian importer with 5 shipments valued at $279.2K USD.
Route Characteristics
- Average transit17 days
- Peak seasonQ2
- Primary modeSea freight
- Top port of entrySAHAR AIR CARGO ACC (INBOM4)
Market Position
- Global rank#19
- Annual growth+18.5%
- Demand growth+15.9%
- Regulatory ease76/100
Top 10 Catheter Exporters from United States to India
Showing top 10 of 7 United States suppliers exporting Catheter to India, ranked by total trade value (USD)
| Rank | Supplier (United States Exporter) | Shipments | Total Value (USD) | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GUARDIAN LABORATORIES Avg $57.1K per shipment | 7 | $399.4K | 95.0% |
| 2 | MEDLINE INDUSTRIES LP Avg $11.0K per shipment | 1 | $11.0K | 2.6% |
| 3 | RAFF HALL PHARMACY Avg $3.5K per shipment | 1 | $3.5K | 0.8% |
| 4 | RAFF & HALL PHARMACY Avg $3.4K per shipment | 1 | $3.4K | 0.8% |
| 5 | JANSSEN PHARMACEUTICA NV Avg $1.3K per shipment | 2 | $2.5K | 0.6% |
| 6 | AGRACE PHARMA. Avg $253 per shipment | 3 | $758 | 0.2% |
| 7 | GENTELL Avg $1 per shipment | 1 | $1 | 0.0% |
This table shows the top 10 of 7 United States companies exporting catheter to India, ranked by total trade value. The listed exporters are: GUARDIAN LABORATORIES, MEDLINE INDUSTRIES LP, RAFF HALL PHARMACY, RAFF & HALL PHARMACY, JANSSEN PHARMACEUTICA NV, AGRACE PHARMA., GENTELL. GUARDIAN LABORATORIES is the dominant supplier with 7 shipments worth $399.4K USD, giving it a 95% market share. The top 3 suppliers together account for 98% of the total trade value on this route.
Top 10 Indian Catheter Importers from United States
Showing top 10 of 6 known Indian buyers receiving Catheter shipments from United States, ranked by import value
On the receiving end of this trade route, the leading Indian importers of United States catheter include HOLLISTER MEDICAL INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED, HOLLISTER MEDICAL INDIA PVT LTD, CIPLA LIMITED, JOHNSON JOHNSON PRIVATE LIMITED, EMCURE PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED, among 6 total buyers. The largest importer is HOLLISTER MEDICAL INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED, accounting for $279.2K USD across 5 shipments — representing 66% of all catheter imports from United States on this route.
| Rank | Indian Importer / Buyer | Shipments | Import Value (USD) | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HOLLISTER MEDICAL INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED | 5 | $279.2K | 66.4% |
| 2 | HOLLISTER MEDICAL INDIA PVT LTD | 3 | $131.1K | 31.2% |
| 3 | CIPLA LIMITED | 2 | $6.9K | 1.6% |
| 4 | JOHNSON JOHNSON PRIVATE LIMITED | 2 | $2.5K | 0.6% |
| 5 | EMCURE PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED | 3 | $758 | 0.2% |
| 6 | NUAGE HEALTH DEVICES PRIVATE LIMITED | 1 | $1 | 0.0% |
Top 10 Catheter Formulations Imported from United States
Showing top 10 of 15 product formulations shipped on the United States to India Catheter route, ranked by trade value
India imports a wide range of catheter formulations from United States, spanning tablets, capsules, suspensions, and combination drugs. The top formulation — LUBRAJEL RR-45 LB. PAIL (LJRR-045) (403711) (LUBRAJEL USE FOR LUBRICATION OF CATHETER TO MAKE A SMOOTH INSERTION)LUBRAJEL RR-45 LB. PAIL (LJRR-045) (403711) (LUBRAJEL USE FO — accounts for $71.4K USD across 1 shipments. There are 15 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 | LUBRAJEL RR-45 LB. PAIL (LJRR-045) (403711) (LUBRAJEL USE FOR LUBRICATION OF CATHETER TO MAKE A SMOOTH INSERTION)LUBRAJEL RR-45 LB. PAIL (LJRR-045) (403711) (LUBRAJEL USE FO | 1 | $71.4K | 17.0% |
| 2 | LUBRAJEL RR 45 LB PAIL LJRR 045 403711 LUBRAJEL USE FOR LUBRICATION OF CATHETER TO MAKE A SMOOTH INSERTION LUBRAJEL RR 45 LB PAIL LJRR 045 403711 LUBRAJEL USE FO | 1 | $69.9K | 16.6% |
| 3 | LUBRAJEL RR-45 LB, PAIL LJRR-045LUBRAJEL USE FOR LUBRICATION OF CATHETER TO MAKE A SMOOTH INSERTION | 1 | $69.8K | 16.6% |
| 4 | LUBRAJEL RR-500 LB. DRUM (LJRR500) (P1198) (LUBRAJEL USE FORLUBRICATION OF CATHETER TO MAKE A SMOOTH INSERTION)LUBRAJEL RR-500 LB. DRUM (LJRR500) (P1198) (LUBRAJEL USE FOR | 1 | $64.1K | 15.2% |
| 5 | LUBRAJEL RR 500 LB DRUM LJRR500 P1198 LUBRAJEL USE FORLUBRICATION OF CATHETER TO MAKE A SMOOTH INSERTION LUBRAJEL RR 500 LB DRUM LJRR500 P1198 LUBRAJEL USE FOR | 1 | $62.8K | 14.9% |
| 6 | LUBRAJEL RR-500 LB. DRUM LJRR500 P1198 LUBRAJEL USE FORLUBRICATION OF CATHETER ,TO MAKE A SMOOTH INSERTION | 1 | $54.9K | 13.0% |
| 7 | LUBE JELLY 5G BULK APL82281B132CASLUBRICATION OF CATHETER TO MAKE A SMOOTH INSERTION OF HUMAN | 1 | $11.0K | 2.6% |
| 8 | LUBRAJEL MG-50 LB. PAIL LJMG-050 P1191 LUBRAJEL USE FORLUBRICATION OF CATHETER ,TO MAKE A SMOOTH INSERTION | 1 | $6.5K | 1.5% |
| 9 | TAUROLIDINE AND HEPARIN CATHETER LOCK SOLUTION 13 5MG ML 1000 USP UNITS ML DEFENCATH PACK SIZE 10 VIALS PACK FORTAUROLIDINE AND HEPARIN CATHETER LOCK SOLUTION 13 5MG ML 10 | 1 | $3.5K | 0.8% |
| 10 | TAUROLIDINE AND HEPARIN CATHETER LOCK SOLUTION 13.5MG/ML, 1000 USP UNITS/ML (DEFENCATH) (PACK SIZE: 10 VIALS/PACK) (FORTAUROLIDINE AND HEPARIN CATHETER LOCK SOLUTION 13.5MG/ML, 10 | 1 | $3.4K | 0.8% |
Showing top 10 of 15 Catheter formulations imported from United States on this route.
Shipping & Logistics Analysis
Freight mode split and port-of-origin breakdown
Freight Mode Distribution
Sea freight dominates at 73%, typical for bulk pharmaceutical shipments.
Top Indian Ports of Entry
SAHAR AIR CARGO ACC (INBOM4) handles the highest volume with 4 shipments. Transit time averages 17 days by sea.
Market Dynamics
India's catheter imports from United States are driven primarily by a handful of large-scale United States manufacturers. GUARDIAN LABORATORIES with 7 shipments leads the pack, a pattern common in generic pharmaceutical corridors where manufacturing scale creates significant cost advantages. The presence of 7 active exporters signals a competitive but concentrated market — Indian buyers benefit from United States supplier diversity while the top tier handles the majority of volume.
The top 3 suppliers — GUARDIAN LABORATORIES, MEDLINE INDUSTRIES LP, RAFF HALL PHARMACY — together account for 98% of total trade value on this route. The average shipment value of $26.3K 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 lubrajel rr 45 lb pail ljrr 045 403711 lubrajel use for lubrication of catheter to make a smooth insertion lubrajel rr 45 lb pail ljrr 045 403711 lubrajel use fo and lubrajel rr-45 lb, pail ljrr-045lubrajel use for lubrication of catheter to make a smooth insertion, suggesting that Indian buyers tend to consolidate orders across related product lines from the same United States supplier.
On the buying side, HOLLISTER MEDICAL INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED is the largest importer with 5 shipments worth $279.2K USD — representing 66% of all catheter imports from United States on this route. A total of 6 buyers are active on this corridor.
Route Statistics
- Trade Volume
- $420.5K
- Avg. Shipment
- $26.3K
- Suppliers
- 7
- Buyers
- 6
- Transit (Sea)
- ~17 days
- Annual Growth
- +18.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions — United States to India Catheter Trade
Answers based on Indian Customs (DGFT) shipment records compiled by TransData Nexus
Q Which United States companies export Catheter to India?
The leading United States exporters of Catheter to India are GUARDIAN LABORATORIES, MEDLINE INDUSTRIES LP, RAFF HALL PHARMACY. GUARDIAN LABORATORIES holds the largest market share at approximately 95% of total trade value on this route.
Q What is the total value of Catheter imports from United States to India?
India imports Catheter from United States worth approximately $420.5K USD across 16 recorded shipments. The average value per shipment is $26.3K USD.
Q Which Indian ports receive Catheter from United States?
The most active Indian port of entry is SAHAR AIR CARGO ACC (INBOM4) with 4 shipments. United States exporters primarily use sea freight for this route, with 73% of shipments going by sea and 21% by air.
Q How long does shipping take from United States to India for Catheter?
The average transit time for Catheter shipments from United States to India is approximately 17 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 United States to India Catheter import route growing?
Yes — this trade corridor has seen an annual growth rate of approximately 18.5% with demand growth tracking at 15.9%. The route is ranked #19 among India's top Catheter import origins globally.
Q How many United States suppliers are active on this Catheter import route?
There are currently 7 active United States suppliers exporting Catheter to India. The market is moderately concentrated with GUARDIAN LABORATORIES accounting for 95% of total shipment value.
Q Who are the main Indian importers of Catheter from United States?
The leading Indian importers of Catheter from United States include HOLLISTER MEDICAL INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED, HOLLISTER MEDICAL INDIA PVT LTD, CIPLA LIMITED, JOHNSON JOHNSON PRIVATE LIMITED, EMCURE PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED. HOLLISTER MEDICAL INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED is the largest buyer with 5 shipments worth $279.2K 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 United States export trade corridor identified from Indian Customs (DGFT) records for Catheter.
- 2.Supplier/Buyer Matching: 7 Indian exporters and 6 importers in United States matched using name normalization.
- 3.Value Aggregation: Total export value aggregated from 16 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
16 Verified Shipments
7 Indian exporters tracked
Expert-Reviewed
By pharmaceutical trade specialists