India to Ghana: Ceftazidime Export Trade Route
India has recorded 16 verified shipments of Ceftazidime exported to Ghana, representing a combined trade value of $2.1M USD. This corridor is served by 6 active Indian exporters, with an average shipment value of $130.2K USD. The leading Indian exporter is ZEISS PHARMACEUTICALS PRIVATE LIMITED, which accounts for 99% of total export value with 7 shipments worth $2.1M USD. On the buying side, OA&J PHARMACEUTICALS LTD. is the largest importer in Ghana with $2.0M USD in purchases. The top 3 suppliers — ZEISS PHARMACEUTICALS PRIVATE LIMITED, ZEISS PHARMACEUTICALS PRIVATE LIMITED , GRAMEEN PHARMA LLP — together control 100% 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 Ghana Ceftazidime corridor is one of India's established pharmaceutical export routes, with 16 shipments documented worth a combined $2.1M USD. The route is dominated by ZEISS PHARMACEUTICALS PRIVATE LIMITED, which alone accounts for roughly 99% of all export value, reflecting the consolidated nature of India's ceftazidime manufacturing sector.
Across 6 active suppliers, the average shipment value stands at $130.2K USD — a figure that reflects both bulk commercial orders from large pharmaceutical companies and smaller specialty shipments. Sea freight dominates at 84% of all shipments, consistent with ceftazidime's non-urgent bulk-order profile.
Shipment activity peaks during July–September, with an average transit time of 33 days port-to-port. The route has recorded an annual growth rate of 29.7%, placing it at rank #16 among India's top ceftazidime export destinations globally.
On the import side, key buyers of Indian ceftazidime in Ghana include OA&J PHARMACEUTICALS LTD., OA & J PHARMACEUTICALS LTD, OA&J PHARMACEUTICALS LTD. and 7 others. OA&J PHARMACEUTICALS LTD. is the single largest importer with 2 shipments valued at $2.0M USD.
Route Characteristics
- Average transit33 days
- Peak seasonQ3
- Primary modeSea freight
- Top portSAHAR AIR
Market Position
- Global rank#16
- Annual growth+29.7%
- Demand growth+26.7%
- Regulatory ease88/100
Top 10 Indian Ceftazidime Exporters to Ghana
Showing top 10 of 6 Indian suppliers exporting Ceftazidime to Ghana, ranked by total trade value (USD)
| Rank | Supplier (Indian Exporter) | Shipments | Total Value (USD) | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ZEISS PHARMACEUTICALS PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $295.2K per shipment | 7 | $2.1M | 99.2% |
| 2 | ZEISS PHARMACEUTICALS PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $12.0K per shipment | 1 | $12.0K | 0.6% |
| 3 | GRAMEEN PHARMA LLP Avg $1.2K per shipment | 3 | $3.7K | 0.2% |
| 4 | MDS ENTERPRISES Avg $978 per shipment | 1 | $978 | 0.0% |
| 5 | VAMA LIFECARE PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $104 per shipment | 3 | $313 | 0.0% |
| 6 | RUTVA MEDICARE Avg $26 per shipment | 1 | $26 | 0.0% |
This table shows the top 10 of 6 Indian companies exporting ceftazidime to Ghana, ranked by total trade value. The listed exporters are: ZEISS PHARMACEUTICALS PRIVATE LIMITED, ZEISS PHARMACEUTICALS PRIVATE LIMITED , GRAMEEN PHARMA LLP, MDS ENTERPRISES, VAMA LIFECARE PRIVATE LIMITED, RUTVA MEDICARE. ZEISS PHARMACEUTICALS PRIVATE LIMITED is the dominant supplier with 7 shipments worth $2.1M USD, giving it a 99% market share. The top 3 suppliers together account for 100% of the total trade value on this route.
Top 10 Ceftazidime Importers in Ghana
Showing top 10 of 10 known buyers in Ghana receiving Ceftazidime shipments from India, ranked by import value
On the receiving end of this trade route, the leading importers of Indian ceftazidime in Ghana include OA&J PHARMACEUTICALS LTD., OA & J PHARMACEUTICALS LTD, OA&J PHARMACEUTICALS LTD. , OA & J PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED, OA & J PHARMACEUTICALS LTD., among 10 total buyers. The largest importer is OA&J PHARMACEUTICALS LTD., accounting for $2.0M USD across 2 shipments — representing 97% of all ceftazidime imports from India on this route.
| Rank | Importer / Buyer | Shipments | Import Value (USD) | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OA&J PHARMACEUTICALS LTD. | 2 | $2.0M | 96.7% |
| 2 | OA & J PHARMACEUTICALS LTD | 3 | $36.4K | 1.7% |
| 3 | OA&J PHARMACEUTICALS LTD. | 1 | $12.0K | 0.6% |
| 4 | OA & J PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED | 1 | $8.1K | 0.4% |
| 5 | OA & J PHARMACEUTICALS LTD. | 1 | $8.1K | 0.4% |
| 6 | THE MANAGER | 3 | $3.7K | 0.2% |
| 7 | TO THE BUYER OF TO THE MANAGER | 1 | $978 | 0.0% |
| 8 | AS PER INVOICE | 2 | $273 | 0.0% |
| 9 | AS PER INVOICE GHANA | 1 | $40 | 0.0% |
| 10 | TO THE ORDER OF | 1 | $26 | 0.0% |
Top 10 Ceftazidime Formulations Imported by Ghana
Showing top 10 of 15 product formulations shipped on the India to Ghana Ceftazidime route, ranked by trade value
Ghana imports a wide range of ceftazidime formulations from India, spanning tablets, capsules, suspensions, and combination drugs. The top formulation — INNO-ZIDIME 1.0GM CEFTAZIDIME FOR INJECT — accounts for $2.0M USD across 2 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 | INNO-ZIDIME 1.0GM CEFTAZIDIME FOR INJECT | 2 | $2.0M | 96.7% |
| 2 | INNO-ZIDIME 1.0GM CEFTAZIDIME FOR INJECTION USP BATCH: 19125002 MFG DT: FEB,2026 EXP DT: JAN,2027 | 1 | $16.1K | 0.8% |
| 3 | INNO-ZIDIME 1.0GM CEFTAZIDIME FOR INJECTION USP BATCH: 19125001 MFG DT: JAN,2025 EXP DT: DEC,2026 | 1 | $12.4K | 0.6% |
| 4 | INNO-ZIDIME 1.0GM CEFTAZIDIME FOR INJECT | 1 | $12.0K | 0.6% |
| 5 | INNO-ZIDIME 1.0GM CEFTAZIDIME FOR INJECTION USP BATCH: 19124003 MFG. DT.:APR2024 EXP. DT.: MAR2026 | 1 | $8.1K | 0.4% |
| 6 | INNO-ZIDIME 1.0GM CEFTAZIDIME FOR INJECTION USP BATCH NO.19123003 MFG DT. 12/2023 EXP.DT.11/2025 | 1 | $8.1K | 0.4% |
| 7 | INNO-ZIDIME 1.0GM CEFTAZIDIME FOR INJECTION USP BATCH: 19125001 MFG. DT. JAN,2025 , EXP. DT. DEC,2026 | 1 | $7.9K | 0.4% |
| 8 | HARMLESS PHARMACEUTICAL FORMULATION/MEDICINES FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION BEING FORTACEF 1GM. INJ. (CEFTAZIDIME) VIAL EACH VIA | 1 | $1.5K | 0.1% |
| 9 | HARMLESS PHARMACEUTICAL FORMULATION/MEDICINES FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION BEING FORTACEF 1GM. INJ. (CEFTAZIDIME) VI | 1 | $1.3K | 0.1% |
| 10 | AZIDIME AVB 2.5 INJECTION - CEFTAZIDIME (2000 MG) + AVIBACTUM (500 MG) INJECTION + 20 ML SWFI (LEAFLET INSIDE | 1 | $978 | 0.0% |
Showing top 10 of 15 Ceftazidime formulations imported by Ghana on this route.
Shipping & Logistics Analysis
Freight mode split and port-of-origin breakdown
Freight Mode Distribution
Sea freight dominates at 84%, typical for bulk pharmaceutical shipments.
Top Ports of Origin
SAHAR AIR handles the highest volume with 4 shipments. Transit time averages 33 days by sea.
Market Dynamics
India's ceftazidime exports to Ghana are driven primarily by a handful of large-scale manufacturers. ZEISS PHARMACEUTICALS PRIVATE LIMITED with 7 shipments leads the pack, a pattern common in generic pharmaceutical corridors where manufacturing scale creates significant cost advantages. The presence of 6 active exporters signals a competitive but concentrated market — buyers in Ghana benefit from supplier diversity while the top tier handles the majority of volume.
The top 3 suppliers — ZEISS PHARMACEUTICALS PRIVATE LIMITED, ZEISS PHARMACEUTICALS PRIVATE LIMITED , GRAMEEN PHARMA LLP — together account for 100% of total trade value on this route. The average shipment value of $130.2K USD reflects primarily bulk commercial orders from large pharmaceutical distributors.
Beyond the primary product category, shipments on this route include closely related formulations such as inno-zidime 1.0gm ceftazidime for injection usp batch: 19125002 mfg dt: feb,2026 exp dt: jan,2027 and inno-zidime 1.0gm ceftazidime for injection usp batch: 19125001 mfg dt: jan,2025 exp dt: dec,2026, suggesting that buyers in Ghana tend to consolidate orders across related product lines from the same Indian supplier.
On the buying side, OA&J PHARMACEUTICALS LTD. is the largest importer with 2 shipments worth $2.0M USD — representing 97% of all ceftazidime imports from India on this route. A total of 10 buyers are active on this corridor.
Route Statistics
- Trade Volume
- $2.1M
- Avg. Shipment
- $130.2K
- Suppliers
- 6
- Buyers
- 10
- Transit (Sea)
- ~33 days
- Annual Growth
- +29.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions — India to Ghana Ceftazidime Trade
Answers based on Indian Customs (DGFT) shipment records compiled by TransData Nexus
Q Which Indian companies export Ceftazidime to Ghana?
The leading Indian exporters of Ceftazidime to Ghana are ZEISS PHARMACEUTICALS PRIVATE LIMITED, ZEISS PHARMACEUTICALS PRIVATE LIMITED , GRAMEEN PHARMA LLP. ZEISS PHARMACEUTICALS PRIVATE LIMITED holds the largest market share at approximately 99% of total trade value on this route.
Q What is the total value of Ceftazidime exports from India to Ghana?
India exports Ceftazidime to Ghana worth approximately $2.1M USD across 16 recorded shipments. The average value per shipment is $130.2K USD.
Q Which ports does India use to ship Ceftazidime to Ghana?
The most active port of origin is SAHAR AIR with 4 shipments. Indian exporters primarily use sea freight for this route, with 84% of shipments going by sea and 29% by air.
Q How long does shipping take from India to Ghana for Ceftazidime?
The average transit time for Ceftazidime shipments from India to Ghana is approximately 33 days. Sea freight typically takes longer, while air freight can reduce this significantly for urgent orders. Peak shipping activity is observed during July–September.
Q Is the India to Ghana Ceftazidime trade route growing?
Yes — this trade corridor has seen an annual growth rate of approximately 29.7% with demand growth tracking at 26.7%. The route is ranked #16 among India's top Ceftazidime export destinations globally.
Q How many suppliers are active on the India to Ghana Ceftazidime route?
There are currently 6 active Indian suppliers exporting Ceftazidime to Ghana. The market is moderately concentrated with ZEISS PHARMACEUTICALS PRIVATE LIMITED accounting for 99% of total shipment value.
Q Who are the main importers of Ceftazidime from India in Ghana?
The leading importers of Indian Ceftazidime in Ghana include OA&J PHARMACEUTICALS LTD., OA & J PHARMACEUTICALS LTD, OA&J PHARMACEUTICALS LTD. , OA & J PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED, OA & J PHARMACEUTICALS LTD.. OA&J PHARMACEUTICALS LTD. is the largest buyer with 2 shipments worth $2.0M 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 Ghana export trade corridor identified from Indian Customs (DGFT) records for Ceftazidime.
- 2.Supplier/Buyer Matching: 6 Indian exporters and 10 importers in Ghana 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
6 Indian exporters tracked
Expert-Reviewed
By pharmaceutical trade specialists