India to Ghana: Cefuroxime Export Trade Route
India has recorded 549 verified shipments of Cefuroxime exported to Ghana, representing a combined trade value of $8.7M USD. This corridor is served by 53 active Indian exporters, with an average shipment value of $15.8K USD. The leading Indian exporter is THEON PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED, which accounts for 18% of total export value with 134 shipments worth $1.5M USD. On the buying side, ESKAY THERAPEUTICS LTD is the largest importer in Ghana with $834.9K USD in purchases. The top 3 suppliers — THEON PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED, ATOZ PHARMACEUTICALS PRIVATE LIMITED, THEON PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED — together control 36% 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 Cefuroxime corridor is one of India's established pharmaceutical export routes, with 549 shipments documented worth a combined $8.7M USD. The route is dominated by THEON PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED, which alone accounts for roughly 18% of all export value, reflecting the consolidated nature of India's cefuroxime manufacturing sector.
Across 53 active suppliers, the average shipment value stands at $15.8K USD — a figure that reflects both bulk commercial orders from large pharmaceutical companies and smaller specialty shipments. Sea freight dominates at 78% of all shipments, consistent with cefuroxime's non-urgent bulk-order profile.
Shipment activity peaks during January–March, with an average transit time of 25 days port-to-port. The route has recorded an annual growth rate of 16.4%, placing it at rank #2 among India's top cefuroxime export destinations globally.
On the import side, key buyers of Indian cefuroxime in Ghana include ESKAY THERAPEUTICS LTD, TO THE ORDER, ESKAY THERAPEUTICS LTD. and 66 others. ESKAY THERAPEUTICS LTD is the single largest importer with 54 shipments valued at $834.9K USD.
Route Characteristics
- Average transit25 days
- Peak seasonQ1
- Primary modeSea freight
- Top portNHAVA SHEVA SEA (INNSA1)
Market Position
- Global rank#2
- Annual growth+16.4%
- Demand growth+16.0%
- Regulatory ease81/100
Top 10 Indian Cefuroxime Exporters to Ghana
Showing top 10 of 53 Indian suppliers exporting Cefuroxime to Ghana, ranked by total trade value (USD)
| Rank | Supplier (Indian Exporter) | Shipments | Total Value (USD) | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | THEON PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED Avg $11.5K per shipment | 134 | $1.5M | 17.8% |
| 2 | ATOZ PHARMACEUTICALS PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $22.3K per shipment | 37 | $825.6K | 9.5% |
| 3 | THEON PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED Avg $15.0K per shipment | 53 | $793.1K | 9.2% |
| 4 | IMPERIA LIFE SCIENCES PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $16.2K per shipment | 37 | $598.4K | 6.9% |
| 5 | BHARAT PARENTERALS LIMITED Avg $43.2K per shipment | 12 | $518.6K | 6.0% |
| 6 | TRIDENT LIFELINE LIMITED Avg $12.6K per shipment | 33 | $416.6K | 4.8% |
| 7 | BHARAT PARENTERALS LIMITED Avg $91.9K per shipment | 4 | $367.5K | 4.2% |
| 8 | BLUE MAP PHARMACHEM Avg $25.0K per shipment | 11 | $274.5K | 3.2% |
| 9 | NIMESH PHARMA Avg $10.1K per shipment | 27 | $272.0K | 3.1% |
| 10 | TRIDENT LIFELINE LIMITED Avg $20.4K per shipment | 13 | $265.0K | 3.1% |
This table shows the top 10 of 53 Indian companies exporting cefuroxime to Ghana, ranked by total trade value. The listed exporters are: THEON PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED, ATOZ PHARMACEUTICALS PRIVATE LIMITED, THEON PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED , IMPERIA LIFE SCIENCES PRIVATE LIMITED, BHARAT PARENTERALS LIMITED, TRIDENT LIFELINE LIMITED, BHARAT PARENTERALS LIMITED , BLUE MAP PHARMACHEM, NIMESH PHARMA, TRIDENT LIFELINE LIMITED . THEON PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED is the dominant supplier with 134 shipments worth $1.5M USD, giving it a 18% market share. The top 3 suppliers together account for 36% of the total trade value on this route.
Showing top 10 of 53 total Indian exporters on the India to Ghana Cefuroxime export route.
Top 10 Cefuroxime Importers in Ghana
Showing top 10 of 69 known buyers in Ghana receiving Cefuroxime shipments from India, ranked by import value
On the receiving end of this trade route, the leading importers of Indian cefuroxime in Ghana include ESKAY THERAPEUTICS LTD, TO THE ORDER, ESKAY THERAPEUTICS LTD. , ESKAY THERAPEUTICS LTD., OA J PHARMACEUTICALS, among 69 total buyers. The largest importer is ESKAY THERAPEUTICS LTD, accounting for $834.9K USD across 54 shipments — representing 10% of all cefuroxime imports from India on this route.
| Rank | Importer / Buyer | Shipments | Import Value (USD) | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ESKAY THERAPEUTICS LTD | 54 | $834.9K | 9.6% |
| 2 | TO THE ORDER | 55 | $768.6K | 8.9% |
| 3 | ESKAY THERAPEUTICS LTD. | 44 | $644.1K | 7.4% |
| 4 | ESKAY THERAPEUTICS LTD. | 55 | $494.7K | 5.7% |
| 5 | OA J PHARMACEUTICALS | 10 | $448.6K | 5.2% |
| 6 | TO THE ORDER OF | 31 | $422.7K | 4.9% |
| 7 | ESKAY THERAPEUTICS LIMITED | 35 | $421.3K | 4.9% |
| 8 | PHARMANOVA LIMITED | 14 | $377.8K | 4.4% |
| 9 | NA | 17 | $365.6K | 4.2% |
| 10 | TO THE ORDER OF | 20 | $327.6K | 3.8% |
Showing top 10 of 69 Cefuroxime importers in Ghana on this route.
Top 10 Cefuroxime Formulations Imported by Ghana
Showing top 10 of 342 product formulations shipped on the India to Ghana Cefuroxime route, ranked by trade value
Ghana imports a wide range of cefuroxime formulations from India, spanning tablets, capsules, suspensions, and combination drugs. The top formulation — Skycef 500mg (cefuroxime Axetil Tablets — accounts for $263.4K USD across 12 shipments. There are 342 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 | Skycef 500mg (cefuroxime Axetil Tablets | 12 | $263.4K | 3.0% |
| 2 | Cefuroxime Axetil Tablets USP 500mg. NOV | 1 | $211.4K | 2.4% |
| 3 | CEFUROXIME AXTILE 500MG (BRAND-TRIXI-500 | 2 | $185.6K | 2.1% |
| 4 | Skycef Suspension 125 (cefuroxime Axetil | 12 | $127.0K | 1.5% |
| 5 | CEFUROXIME AXETIL 500 TABLET B.NO.AG 14 | 4 | $121.3K | 1.4% |
| 6 | CEFUROXIME AXETIL 500MG TABLET B.NO.AG 14 304 MANUFACTURING .DT.05/2023 EXP.04/2026 FOXITIL-500 | 2 | $114.3K | 1.3% |
| 7 | CEFUROXIME AXETIL TABLETS USP 500MG 1X10, EXCLUDING GO ARTICLE / ODS / PRODUCT / ITEM OF HEADING 3002, 3005OR 3006 CONSISTING OF MIXED OR UNMIXED | 2 | $112.9K | 1.3% |
| 8 | CEFUROXIME AXETIL 250 TABLET B.NO. AG 1 | 2 | $108.0K | 1.2% |
| 9 | SKYCEF 500 (CEFUROXIME AXETIL TABLETS USP 500MG) | 5 | $103.2K | 1.2% |
| 10 | Cefuroxime Axetil Tablets USP 500mg. NOVACEF 500 ( PACK SIZE 1x10's) | 1 | $102.9K | 1.2% |
Showing top 10 of 342 Cefuroxime 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 78%, typical for bulk pharmaceutical shipments.
Top Ports of Origin
NHAVA SHEVA SEA (INNSA1) handles the highest volume with 98 shipments. Transit time averages 25 days by sea.
Market Dynamics
India's cefuroxime exports to Ghana are driven primarily by a handful of large-scale manufacturers. THEON PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED with 134 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 Ghana benefit from supplier diversity while the top tier handles the majority of volume.
The top 3 suppliers — THEON PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED, ATOZ PHARMACEUTICALS PRIVATE LIMITED, THEON PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED — together account for 36% of total trade value on this route. The average shipment value of $15.8K 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 cefuroxime axetil tablets usp 500mg. nov and cefuroxime axtile 500mg (brand-trixi-500 , suggesting that buyers in Ghana tend to consolidate orders across related product lines from the same Indian supplier.
On the buying side, ESKAY THERAPEUTICS LTD is the largest importer with 54 shipments worth $834.9K USD — representing 10% of all cefuroxime imports from India on this route. A total of 69 buyers are active on this corridor.
Route Statistics
- Trade Volume
- $8.7M
- Avg. Shipment
- $15.8K
- Suppliers
- 53
- Buyers
- 69
- Transit (Sea)
- ~25 days
- Annual Growth
- +16.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions — India to Ghana Cefuroxime Trade
Answers based on Indian Customs (DGFT) shipment records compiled by TransData Nexus
Q Which Indian companies export Cefuroxime to Ghana?
The leading Indian exporters of Cefuroxime to Ghana are THEON PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED, ATOZ PHARMACEUTICALS PRIVATE LIMITED, THEON PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED . THEON PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED holds the largest market share at approximately 18% of total trade value on this route.
Q What is the total value of Cefuroxime exports from India to Ghana?
India exports Cefuroxime to Ghana worth approximately $8.7M USD across 549 recorded shipments. The average value per shipment is $15.8K USD.
Q Which ports does India use to ship Cefuroxime to Ghana?
The most active port of origin is NHAVA SHEVA SEA (INNSA1) with 98 shipments. Indian exporters primarily use sea freight for this route, with 78% of shipments going by sea and 25% by air.
Q How long does shipping take from India to Ghana for Cefuroxime?
The average transit time for Cefuroxime shipments from India to Ghana is approximately 25 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 Ghana Cefuroxime trade route growing?
Yes — this trade corridor has seen an annual growth rate of approximately 16.4% with demand growth tracking at 16.0%. The route is ranked #2 among India's top Cefuroxime export destinations globally.
Q How many suppliers are active on the India to Ghana Cefuroxime route?
There are currently 53 active Indian suppliers exporting Cefuroxime to Ghana. The market is moderately concentrated with THEON PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED accounting for 18% of total shipment value.
Q Who are the main importers of Cefuroxime from India in Ghana?
The leading importers of Indian Cefuroxime in Ghana include ESKAY THERAPEUTICS LTD, TO THE ORDER, ESKAY THERAPEUTICS LTD. , ESKAY THERAPEUTICS LTD., OA J PHARMACEUTICALS. ESKAY THERAPEUTICS LTD is the largest buyer with 54 shipments worth $834.9K 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 Ghana export trade corridor identified from Indian Customs (DGFT) records for Cefuroxime.
- 2.Supplier/Buyer Matching: 53 Indian exporters and 69 importers in Ghana matched using name normalization.
- 3.Value Aggregation: Total export value aggregated from 549 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
549 Verified Shipments
53 Indian exporters tracked
Expert-Reviewed
By pharmaceutical trade specialists