India to Nigeria: Cefuroxime Export Trade Route
India has recorded 300 verified shipments of Cefuroxime exported to Nigeria, representing a combined trade value of $11.3M USD. This corridor is served by 68 active Indian exporters, with an average shipment value of $37.5K USD. The leading Indian exporter is ESMERO RESEARCH PRIVATE LIMITED, which accounts for 9% of total export value with 27 shipments worth $1.0M USD. On the buying side, FIDSON HEALTHCARE PLC is the largest importer in Nigeria with $973.7K USD in purchases. The top 3 suppliers — ESMERO RESEARCH PRIVATE LIMITED, MEDICO REMEDIES LIMITED, MEDINOMICS HEALTH CARE PRIVATE LIMITED — together control 21% 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 Cefuroxime corridor is one of India's established pharmaceutical export routes, with 300 shipments documented worth a combined $11.3M USD. The route is dominated by ESMERO RESEARCH PRIVATE LIMITED, which alone accounts for roughly 9% of all export value, reflecting the consolidated nature of India's cefuroxime manufacturing sector.
Across 68 active suppliers, the average shipment value stands at $37.5K USD — a figure that reflects both bulk commercial orders from large pharmaceutical companies and smaller specialty shipments. Sea freight dominates at 77% of all shipments, consistent with cefuroxime's non-urgent bulk-order profile.
Shipment activity peaks during October–December, with an average transit time of 33 days port-to-port. The route has recorded an annual growth rate of 27.5%, placing it at rank #1 among India's top cefuroxime export destinations globally.
On the import side, key buyers of Indian cefuroxime in Nigeria include FIDSON HEALTHCARE PLC, ESMERO PHARMACEUTICAL LTD, FIDSON HEALTHCARE PLC and 98 others. FIDSON HEALTHCARE PLC is the single largest importer with 14 shipments valued at $973.7K USD.
Route Characteristics
- Average transit33 days
- Peak seasonQ4
- Primary modeSea freight
- Top portNHAVA SHEVA SEA (INNSA1)
Market Position
- Global rank#1
- Annual growth+27.5%
- Demand growth+23.1%
- Regulatory ease80/100
Top 10 Indian Cefuroxime Exporters to Nigeria
Showing top 10 of 68 Indian suppliers exporting Cefuroxime to Nigeria, ranked by total trade value (USD)
| Rank | Supplier (Indian Exporter) | Shipments | Total Value (USD) | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ESMERO RESEARCH PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $38.9K per shipment | 27 | $1.0M | 9.3% |
| 2 | MEDICO REMEDIES LIMITED Avg $92.6K per shipment | 7 | $648.2K | 5.8% |
| 3 | MEDINOMICS HEALTH CARE PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $51.7K per shipment | 12 | $620.0K | 5.5% |
| 4 | ALPA LABORATORIES LIMITED Avg $28.9K per shipment | 21 | $606.7K | 5.4% |
| 5 | MICRO LABS LIMITED Avg $57.4K per shipment | 10 | $573.7K | 5.1% |
| 6 | MEDINOMICS HEALTH CARE PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $65.9K per shipment | 7 | $461.0K | 4.1% |
| 7 | SAKAR HEALTHCARE LIMITED Avg $65.3K per shipment | 7 | $457.4K | 4.1% |
| 8 | ANTILA LIFESCIENCES PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $69.5K per shipment | 6 | $416.7K | 3.7% |
| 9 | MEDICO REMEDIES LIMITED Avg $77.1K per shipment | 5 | $385.5K | 3.4% |
| 10 | MEDINOMICS HEALTH CARE PVT LTD Avg $176.9K per shipment | 2 | $353.8K | 3.1% |
This table shows the top 10 of 68 Indian companies exporting cefuroxime to Nigeria, ranked by total trade value. The listed exporters are: ESMERO RESEARCH PRIVATE LIMITED, MEDICO REMEDIES LIMITED, MEDINOMICS HEALTH CARE PRIVATE LIMITED, ALPA LABORATORIES LIMITED, MICRO LABS LIMITED, MEDINOMICS HEALTH CARE PRIVATE LIMITED , SAKAR HEALTHCARE LIMITED, ANTILA LIFESCIENCES PRIVATE LIMITED, MEDICO REMEDIES LIMITED , MEDINOMICS HEALTH CARE PVT LTD. ESMERO RESEARCH PRIVATE LIMITED is the dominant supplier with 27 shipments worth $1.0M USD, giving it a 9% market share. The top 3 suppliers together account for 21% of the total trade value on this route.
Showing top 10 of 68 total Indian exporters on the India to Nigeria Cefuroxime export route.
Top 10 Cefuroxime Importers in Nigeria
Showing top 10 of 101 known buyers in Nigeria receiving Cefuroxime shipments from India, ranked by import value
On the receiving end of this trade route, the leading importers of Indian cefuroxime in Nigeria include FIDSON HEALTHCARE PLC, ESMERO PHARMACEUTICAL LTD, FIDSON HEALTHCARE PLC , TO THE ORDER OF, GENEITH PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED, among 101 total buyers. The largest importer is FIDSON HEALTHCARE PLC, accounting for $973.7K USD across 14 shipments — representing 9% of all cefuroxime imports from India on this route.
| Rank | Importer / Buyer | Shipments | Import Value (USD) | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FIDSON HEALTHCARE PLC | 14 | $973.7K | 8.7% |
| 2 | ESMERO PHARMACEUTICAL LTD | 18 | $726.2K | 6.5% |
| 3 | FIDSON HEALTHCARE PLC | 7 | $461.0K | 4.1% |
| 4 | TO THE ORDER OF | 15 | $402.0K | 3.6% |
| 5 | GENEITH PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED | 7 | $396.7K | 3.5% |
| 6 | TO THE ORDER | 5 | $340.3K | 3.0% |
| 7 | TIM GREAT PHARMACEUTICAL VENTURES L | 5 | $332.1K | 3.0% |
| 8 | TO THE ORDER OF.. | 9 | $327.9K | 2.9% |
| 9 | DONY TRIUMPH CO NIG LTD | 23 | $304.4K | 2.7% |
| 10 | TO THE ORDER OF.., | 3 | $258.6K | 2.3% |
Showing top 10 of 101 Cefuroxime importers in Nigeria on this route.
Top 10 Cefuroxime Formulations Imported by Nigeria
Showing top 10 of 233 product formulations shipped on the India to Nigeria Cefuroxime route, ranked by trade value
Nigeria imports a wide range of cefuroxime formulations from India, spanning tablets, capsules, suspensions, and combination drugs. The top formulation — FIDSON CEFUROXIME- 125 SUSPENSION CEFUROXIME I25ML-5ML- 70ML PLASTIC BOTTLE — accounts for $353.8K USD across 2 shipments. There are 233 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 | FIDSON CEFUROXIME- 125 SUSPENSION CEFUROXIME I25ML-5ML- 70ML PLASTIC BOTTLE | 2 | $353.8K | 3.1% |
| 2 | FIDSON CEFUROXIME - 125 SUSPENSION ( CE | 4 | $333.7K | 3.0% |
| 3 | PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS CEFUROXIME AXETIL TABLETS USP 500 MG (CHEMOCEF 500 TABLET) ( 8262 X10 X1X10TAB) | 3 | $258.6K | 2.3% |
| 4 | OXISPA-500 CEFUROXIME AXETIL TABS USP 500MG 25200X10X1X10=25,20,000 | 1 | $255.7K | 2.3% |
| 5 | PHARMACEUTICAL MEDICINE PRODUCTS SUPACEF500 CEFUROXIME AXETIL TABLETS USP 500MG(100000 PACKS) OTHER AS PER INV | 2 | $247.1K | 2.2% |
| 6 | NONISPA ORAL SUSPENSION (CEFUROXIME AXET | 3 | $212.4K | 1.9% |
| 7 | OXISPA-500 (CEFUROXIME AXETIL TABS USP 500MG) (25331X10X1X10=25,33,100) | 1 | $211.4K | 1.9% |
| 8 | MEROXIM SUSPENSION (CEFUROXIME AXETIL FOR ORAL SUSPENSION USP 125 MG) | 3 | $186.8K | 1.7% |
| 9 | PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS / ESSENTIAL HARMLESS MEDICINES PHINIFARMS CEFUROXIME 500 | 1 | $184.0K | 1.6% |
| 10 | CEFUROXIME AXETIL TABLETS USP 500MG - 10 | 2 | $163.5K | 1.5% |
Showing top 10 of 233 Cefuroxime 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 77%, typical for bulk pharmaceutical shipments.
Top Ports of Origin
NHAVA SHEVA SEA (INNSA1) handles the highest volume with 55 shipments. Transit time averages 33 days by sea.
Market Dynamics
India's cefuroxime exports to Nigeria are driven primarily by a handful of large-scale manufacturers. ESMERO RESEARCH PRIVATE LIMITED with 27 shipments leads the pack, a pattern common in generic pharmaceutical corridors where manufacturing scale creates significant cost advantages. The presence of 68 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 — ESMERO RESEARCH PRIVATE LIMITED, MEDICO REMEDIES LIMITED, MEDINOMICS HEALTH CARE PRIVATE LIMITED — together account for 21% of total trade value on this route. The average shipment value of $37.5K 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 fidson cefuroxime - 125 suspension ( ce and pharmaceutical products cefuroxime axetil tablets usp 500 mg (chemocef 500 tablet) ( 8262 x10 x1x10tab), suggesting that buyers in Nigeria tend to consolidate orders across related product lines from the same Indian supplier.
On the buying side, FIDSON HEALTHCARE PLC is the largest importer with 14 shipments worth $973.7K USD — representing 9% of all cefuroxime imports from India on this route. A total of 101 buyers are active on this corridor.
Route Statistics
- Trade Volume
- $11.3M
- Avg. Shipment
- $37.5K
- Suppliers
- 68
- Buyers
- 101
- Transit (Sea)
- ~33 days
- Annual Growth
- +27.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions — India to Nigeria Cefuroxime Trade
Answers based on Indian Customs (DGFT) shipment records compiled by TransData Nexus
Q Which Indian companies export Cefuroxime to Nigeria?
The leading Indian exporters of Cefuroxime to Nigeria are ESMERO RESEARCH PRIVATE LIMITED, MEDICO REMEDIES LIMITED, MEDINOMICS HEALTH CARE PRIVATE LIMITED. ESMERO RESEARCH PRIVATE LIMITED holds the largest market share at approximately 9% of total trade value on this route.
Q What is the total value of Cefuroxime exports from India to Nigeria?
India exports Cefuroxime to Nigeria worth approximately $11.3M USD across 300 recorded shipments. The average value per shipment is $37.5K USD.
Q Which ports does India use to ship Cefuroxime to Nigeria?
The most active port of origin is NHAVA SHEVA SEA (INNSA1) with 55 shipments. Indian exporters primarily use sea freight for this route, with 77% of shipments going by sea and 24% by air.
Q How long does shipping take from India to Nigeria for Cefuroxime?
The average transit time for Cefuroxime shipments from India to Nigeria 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 October–December.
Q Is the India to Nigeria Cefuroxime trade route growing?
Yes — this trade corridor has seen an annual growth rate of approximately 27.5% with demand growth tracking at 23.1%. The route is ranked #1 among India's top Cefuroxime export destinations globally.
Q How many suppliers are active on the India to Nigeria Cefuroxime route?
There are currently 68 active Indian suppliers exporting Cefuroxime to Nigeria. The market is moderately concentrated with ESMERO RESEARCH PRIVATE LIMITED accounting for 9% of total shipment value.
Q Who are the main importers of Cefuroxime from India in Nigeria?
The leading importers of Indian Cefuroxime in Nigeria include FIDSON HEALTHCARE PLC, ESMERO PHARMACEUTICAL LTD, FIDSON HEALTHCARE PLC , TO THE ORDER OF, GENEITH PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED. FIDSON HEALTHCARE PLC is the largest buyer with 14 shipments worth $973.7K 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 Cefuroxime.
- 2.Supplier/Buyer Matching: 68 Indian exporters and 101 importers in Nigeria matched using name normalization.
- 3.Value Aggregation: Total export value aggregated from 300 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
300 Verified Shipments
68 Indian exporters tracked
Expert-Reviewed
By pharmaceutical trade specialists