India to Nigeria: Ceftazidime Export Trade Route
India has recorded 20 verified shipments of Ceftazidime exported to Nigeria, representing a combined trade value of $317.5K USD. This corridor is served by 10 active Indian exporters, with an average shipment value of $15.9K USD. The leading Indian exporter is BHARAT PARENTERALS LIMITED, which accounts for 38% of total export value with 5 shipments worth $122.0K USD. On the buying side, PRECIOUS TRUST LTD. is the largest importer in Nigeria with $95.9K USD in purchases. The top 3 suppliers — BHARAT PARENTERALS LIMITED, PROTECH BIO SYSTEMS PRIVATE LIMITED, BHARAT PARENTERALS LIMITED — together control 79% 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 Ceftazidime corridor is one of India's established pharmaceutical export routes, with 20 shipments documented worth a combined $317.5K USD. The route is dominated by BHARAT PARENTERALS LIMITED, which alone accounts for roughly 38% of all export value, reflecting the consolidated nature of India's ceftazidime manufacturing sector.
Across 10 active suppliers, the average shipment value stands at $15.9K USD — a figure that reflects both bulk commercial orders from large pharmaceutical companies and smaller specialty shipments. Sea freight dominates at 82% of all shipments, consistent with ceftazidime's non-urgent bulk-order profile.
Shipment activity peaks during October–December, with an average transit time of 32 days port-to-port. The route has recorded an annual growth rate of 30.6%, placing it at rank #8 among India's top ceftazidime export destinations globally.
On the import side, key buyers of Indian ceftazidime in Nigeria include PRECIOUS TRUST LTD., CHEZ RESOURCES PHARMACEUTICAL, M\s Biomedicine Sckivs and 11 others. PRECIOUS TRUST LTD. is the single largest importer with 4 shipments valued at $95.9K USD.
Route Characteristics
- Average transit32 days
- Peak seasonQ4
- Primary modeSea freight
- Top portTUGLAKABAD ICD (INTKD6)
Market Position
- Global rank#8
- Annual growth+30.6%
- Demand growth+25.6%
- Regulatory ease86/100
Top 10 Indian Ceftazidime Exporters to Nigeria
Showing top 10 of 10 Indian suppliers exporting Ceftazidime to Nigeria, ranked by total trade value (USD)
| Rank | Supplier (Indian Exporter) | Shipments | Total Value (USD) | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BHARAT PARENTERALS LIMITED Avg $24.4K per shipment | 5 | $122.0K | 38.4% |
| 2 | PROTECH BIO SYSTEMS PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $24.0K per shipment | 4 | $95.9K | 30.2% |
| 3 | BHARAT PARENTERALS LIMITED Avg $32.2K per shipment | 1 | $32.2K | 10.1% |
| 4 | PROTECH BIO SYSTEMS PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $15.6K per shipment | 2 | $31.3K | 9.9% |
| 5 | LABORATE PHARMACEUTICAL INDIA LIMITED Avg $13.2K per shipment | 1 | $13.2K | 4.2% |
| 6 | ALLIAANCE BIOTECH Avg $5.4K per shipment | 2 | $10.9K | 3.4% |
| 7 | VICTORY-EXIM VENTURES LLP Avg $8.6K per shipment | 1 | $8.6K | 2.7% |
| 8 | LANARK LABORATORIES PVT LTD Avg $2.2K per shipment | 1 | $2.2K | 0.7% |
| 9 | ALLIAANCE BIOTECH Avg $1.1K per shipment | 1 | $1.1K | 0.4% |
| 10 | DOSHI MEDICARE PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $36 per shipment | 2 | $71 | 0.0% |
This table shows the top 10 of 10 Indian companies exporting ceftazidime to Nigeria, ranked by total trade value. The listed exporters are: BHARAT PARENTERALS LIMITED, PROTECH BIO SYSTEMS PRIVATE LIMITED, BHARAT PARENTERALS LIMITED , PROTECH BIO SYSTEMS PRIVATE LIMITED , LABORATE PHARMACEUTICAL INDIA LIMITED, ALLIAANCE BIOTECH, VICTORY-EXIM VENTURES LLP, LANARK LABORATORIES PVT LTD, ALLIAANCE BIOTECH , DOSHI MEDICARE PRIVATE LIMITED. BHARAT PARENTERALS LIMITED is the dominant supplier with 5 shipments worth $122.0K USD, giving it a 38% market share. The top 3 suppliers together account for 79% of the total trade value on this route.
Top 10 Ceftazidime Importers in Nigeria
Showing top 10 of 14 known buyers in Nigeria receiving Ceftazidime shipments from India, ranked by import value
On the receiving end of this trade route, the leading importers of Indian ceftazidime in Nigeria include PRECIOUS TRUST LTD., CHEZ RESOURCES PHARMACEUTICAL, M\s Biomedicine Sckivs , CHEZ RESOURCES PHARMACEUTICAL LIMIT, CHEZ RESOURCES PHARMACEUTICAL LIMITED, among 14 total buyers. The largest importer is PRECIOUS TRUST LTD., accounting for $95.9K USD across 4 shipments — representing 30% of all ceftazidime imports from India on this route.
| Rank | Importer / Buyer | Shipments | Import Value (USD) | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PRECIOUS TRUST LTD. | 4 | $95.9K | 30.2% |
| 2 | CHEZ RESOURCES PHARMACEUTICAL | 2 | $46.4K | 14.6% |
| 3 | M\s Biomedicine Sckivs | 1 | $32.2K | 10.1% |
| 4 | CHEZ RESOURCES PHARMACEUTICAL LIMIT | 1 | $28.9K | 9.1% |
| 5 | CHEZ RESOURCES PHARMACEUTICAL LIMITED | 1 | $28.9K | 9.1% |
| 6 | PRECIOUS TRUST LTD. | 1 | $26.8K | 8.4% |
| 7 | BIOMEDICINE SCKIVS PHARMACEUTICAL N | 1 | $17.7K | 5.6% |
| 8 | EMBASSY PHARMACEUTICAL AND CHEMICALS LIMITED | 1 | $13.2K | 4.2% |
| 9 | ARK OF GLO NIG LTD | 2 | $10.9K | 3.4% |
| 10 | MERRITT GLOBAL LTD | 1 | $8.6K | 2.7% |
Showing top 10 of 14 Ceftazidime importers in Nigeria on this route.
Top 10 Ceftazidime Formulations Imported by Nigeria
Showing top 10 of 15 product formulations shipped on the India to Nigeria Ceftazidime route, ranked by trade value
Nigeria imports a wide range of ceftazidime formulations from India, spanning tablets, capsules, suspensions, and combination drugs. The top formulation — PREXIDIM, N-1 (CEFTAZIDIME 1000MG FOR IN — accounts for $100.3K USD across 5 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 | PREXIDIM, N-1 (CEFTAZIDIME 1000MG FOR IN | 5 | $100.3K | 31.6% |
| 2 | Ceftazidime for Injection BP 1gm/Vial ( Each 20ml Vial Contains Sterile Ceftazidime Pantahydrate USP Equivilant to Anhy | 1 | $39.0K | 12.3% |
| 3 | Ceftazidime for Injection USP 1gm. BIOFO | 1 | $32.2K | 10.1% |
| 4 | CEFTAZIDIME FOR INJECTION USP 1G. BIOSZIME UNIT PACK1X1 VIAL POWDERED INJECTIONWITH WFI. | 1 | $28.9K | 9.1% |
| 5 | Ceftazidime for Injection USP 1g. BIOSZIME Unit Pack1X1 Vial Powdered Injection with WFI. | 1 | $28.9K | 9.1% |
| 6 | PREXIDIM, N-1 ( CEFTAZIDIME 1000MG FOR I | 1 | $26.8K | 8.4% |
| 7 | Ceftazidime for Injection USP 1gm. BIOFORTE Unit Pack 1 Vial. | 1 | $17.7K | 5.6% |
| 8 | 281-430 FORTCEF INJECTION 1gCeftazidimePentahydrate Eq. to Ceftazidime 1000mgBatchNos:NFZIE-001 MANUFACTURING . 09/23 EXP. 08/26 | 1 | $13.2K | 4.2% |
| 9 | CEFTAZIDIME FOR INJECTION USP,1000 MG,BA | 1 | $8.6K | 2.7% |
| 10 | Ceftazidime for Injection BP 1gm Vial Each 20ml Vial Contains Sterile Ceftazidime Pantahydrate USP Equivilant to Anhyd | 1 | $7.5K | 2.3% |
Showing top 10 of 15 Ceftazidime formulations imported by Nigeria on this route.
Shipping & Logistics Analysis
Freight mode split and port-of-origin breakdown
Freight Mode Distribution
Sea freight dominates at 82%, typical for bulk pharmaceutical shipments.
Top Ports of Origin
TUGLAKABAD ICD (INTKD6) handles the highest volume with 5 shipments. Transit time averages 32 days by sea.
Market Dynamics
India's ceftazidime exports to Nigeria are driven primarily by a handful of large-scale manufacturers. BHARAT PARENTERALS LIMITED with 5 shipments leads the pack, a pattern common in generic pharmaceutical corridors where manufacturing scale creates significant cost advantages. The presence of 10 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 — BHARAT PARENTERALS LIMITED, PROTECH BIO SYSTEMS PRIVATE LIMITED, BHARAT PARENTERALS LIMITED — together account for 79% of total trade value on this route. The average shipment value of $15.9K 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 ceftazidime for injection bp 1gm/vial ( each 20ml vial contains sterile ceftazidime pantahydrate usp equivilant to anhy and ceftazidime for injection usp 1gm. biofo , suggesting that buyers in Nigeria tend to consolidate orders across related product lines from the same Indian supplier.
On the buying side, PRECIOUS TRUST LTD. is the largest importer with 4 shipments worth $95.9K USD — representing 30% of all ceftazidime imports from India on this route. A total of 14 buyers are active on this corridor.
Route Statistics
- Trade Volume
- $317.5K
- Avg. Shipment
- $15.9K
- Suppliers
- 10
- Buyers
- 14
- Transit (Sea)
- ~32 days
- Annual Growth
- +30.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions — India to Nigeria Ceftazidime Trade
Answers based on Indian Customs (DGFT) shipment records compiled by TransData Nexus
Q Which Indian companies export Ceftazidime to Nigeria?
The leading Indian exporters of Ceftazidime to Nigeria are BHARAT PARENTERALS LIMITED, PROTECH BIO SYSTEMS PRIVATE LIMITED, BHARAT PARENTERALS LIMITED . BHARAT PARENTERALS LIMITED holds the largest market share at approximately 38% of total trade value on this route.
Q What is the total value of Ceftazidime exports from India to Nigeria?
India exports Ceftazidime to Nigeria worth approximately $317.5K USD across 20 recorded shipments. The average value per shipment is $15.9K USD.
Q Which ports does India use to ship Ceftazidime to Nigeria?
The most active port of origin is TUGLAKABAD ICD (INTKD6) with 5 shipments. Indian exporters primarily use sea freight for this route, with 82% of shipments going by sea and 27% by air.
Q How long does shipping take from India to Nigeria for Ceftazidime?
The average transit time for Ceftazidime 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 October–December.
Q Is the India to Nigeria Ceftazidime trade route growing?
Yes — this trade corridor has seen an annual growth rate of approximately 30.6% with demand growth tracking at 25.6%. The route is ranked #8 among India's top Ceftazidime export destinations globally.
Q How many suppliers are active on the India to Nigeria Ceftazidime route?
There are currently 10 active Indian suppliers exporting Ceftazidime to Nigeria. The market is moderately concentrated with BHARAT PARENTERALS LIMITED accounting for 38% of total shipment value.
Q Who are the main importers of Ceftazidime from India in Nigeria?
The leading importers of Indian Ceftazidime in Nigeria include PRECIOUS TRUST LTD., CHEZ RESOURCES PHARMACEUTICAL, M\s Biomedicine Sckivs , CHEZ RESOURCES PHARMACEUTICAL LIMIT, CHEZ RESOURCES PHARMACEUTICAL LIMITED. PRECIOUS TRUST LTD. is the largest buyer with 4 shipments worth $95.9K 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 Ceftazidime.
- 2.Supplier/Buyer Matching: 10 Indian exporters and 14 importers in Nigeria matched using name normalization.
- 3.Value Aggregation: Total export value aggregated from 20 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
20 Verified Shipments
10 Indian exporters tracked
Expert-Reviewed
By pharmaceutical trade specialists