India to Nigeria: Chloroquine Export Trade Route
India has recorded 165 verified shipments of Chloroquine exported to Nigeria, representing a combined trade value of $2.4M USD. This corridor is served by 30 active Indian exporters, with an average shipment value of $14.8K USD. The leading Indian exporter is NITIN LIFESCIENCES LIMITED, which accounts for 28% of total export value with 44 shipments worth $683.5K USD. On the buying side, EMBASSY PHARMACEUTICAL AND is the largest importer in Nigeria with $468.6K USD in purchases. The top 3 suppliers — NITIN LIFESCIENCES LIMITED, LABORATE PHARMACEUTICALS INDIA LTD, MAPLE CROSS REMEDIES PRIVATE LIMITED — together control 56% 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 Chloroquine corridor is one of India's established pharmaceutical export routes, with 165 shipments documented worth a combined $2.4M USD. The route is dominated by NITIN LIFESCIENCES LIMITED, which alone accounts for roughly 28% of all export value, reflecting the consolidated nature of India's chloroquine manufacturing sector.
Across 30 active suppliers, the average shipment value stands at $14.8K USD — a figure that reflects both bulk commercial orders from large pharmaceutical companies and smaller specialty shipments. Freight is split between sea (69%) and air (18%), suggesting a mix of scheduled bulk orders and time-sensitive consignments.
Shipment activity peaks during October–December, with an average transit time of 30 days port-to-port. The route has recorded an annual growth rate of 33.1%, placing it at rank #7 among India's top chloroquine export destinations globally.
On the import side, key buyers of Indian chloroquine in Nigeria include EMBASSY PHARMACEUTICAL AND, ACME HEALTHCARE LIMITED, ACME HEALTHCARE LIMTED and 38 others. EMBASSY PHARMACEUTICAL AND is the single largest importer with 43 shipments valued at $468.6K USD.
Route Characteristics
- Average transit30 days
- Peak seasonQ4
- Primary modeMulti-modal
- Top portPATLI ICD
Market Position
- Global rank#7
- Annual growth+33.1%
- Demand growth+29.4%
- Regulatory ease70/100
Top 10 Indian Chloroquine Exporters to Nigeria
Showing top 10 of 30 Indian suppliers exporting Chloroquine to Nigeria, ranked by total trade value (USD)
| Rank | Supplier (Indian Exporter) | Shipments | Total Value (USD) | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NITIN LIFESCIENCES LIMITED Avg $15.5K per shipment | 44 | $683.5K | 27.9% |
| 2 | LABORATE PHARMACEUTICALS INDIA LTD Avg $12.2K per shipment | 38 | $463.8K | 19.0% |
| 3 | MAPLE CROSS REMEDIES PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $56.5K per shipment | 4 | $225.8K | 9.2% |
| 4 | NITIN LIFESCIENCES LIMITED Avg $28.5K per shipment | 6 | $170.7K | 7.0% |
| 5 | PHARMAX GLOBAL PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $26.1K per shipment | 3 | $78.3K | 3.2% |
| 6 | NUCREST PHARMA PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $11.2K per shipment | 6 | $67.3K | 2.7% |
| 7 | LABORATE PHARMACEUTICALS INDIA LIMITED Avg $7.4K per shipment | 9 | $66.2K | 2.7% |
| 8 | PHARMALINK LABORATORIES Avg $15.2K per shipment | 4 | $60.9K | 2.5% |
| 9 | LABORATE PHARMACEUTICAL INDIA LIMITED Avg $27.1K per shipment | 2 | $54.1K | 2.2% |
| 10 | PACE PHARMATECH PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $50.2K per shipment | 1 | $50.2K | 2.1% |
This table shows the top 10 of 30 Indian companies exporting chloroquine to Nigeria, ranked by total trade value. The listed exporters are: NITIN LIFESCIENCES LIMITED, LABORATE PHARMACEUTICALS INDIA LTD, MAPLE CROSS REMEDIES PRIVATE LIMITED, NITIN LIFESCIENCES LIMITED , PHARMAX GLOBAL PRIVATE LIMITED, NUCREST PHARMA PRIVATE LIMITED, LABORATE PHARMACEUTICALS INDIA LIMITED, PHARMALINK LABORATORIES , LABORATE PHARMACEUTICAL INDIA LIMITED, PACE PHARMATECH PRIVATE LIMITED . NITIN LIFESCIENCES LIMITED is the dominant supplier with 44 shipments worth $683.5K USD, giving it a 28% market share. The top 3 suppliers together account for 56% of the total trade value on this route.
Showing top 10 of 30 total Indian exporters on the India to Nigeria Chloroquine export route.
Top 10 Chloroquine Importers in Nigeria
Showing top 10 of 41 known buyers in Nigeria receiving Chloroquine shipments from India, ranked by import value
On the receiving end of this trade route, the leading importers of Indian chloroquine in Nigeria include EMBASSY PHARMACEUTICAL AND, ACME HEALTHCARE LIMITED, ACME HEALTHCARE LIMTED, I G NNAMDI GLOBAL PHARM. CO. LTD., MACDECH PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY LTD, among 41 total buyers. The largest importer is EMBASSY PHARMACEUTICAL AND, accounting for $468.6K USD across 43 shipments — representing 19% of all chloroquine imports from India on this route.
| Rank | Importer / Buyer | Shipments | Import Value (USD) | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EMBASSY PHARMACEUTICAL AND | 43 | $468.6K | 19.1% |
| 2 | ACME HEALTHCARE LIMITED | 5 | $303.4K | 12.4% |
| 3 | ACME HEALTHCARE LIMTED | 5 | $251.5K | 10.3% |
| 4 | I G NNAMDI GLOBAL PHARM. CO. LTD. | 4 | $225.8K | 9.2% |
| 5 | MACDECH PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY LTD | 4 | $103.6K | 4.2% |
| 6 | M/S CHRISNELB PHARMACEUTICAL | 3 | $87.0K | 3.6% |
| 7 | MUKIALA TOP CHOICE VENTURES | 33 | $85.5K | 3.5% |
| 8 | SUITELIFE PHARMACEUTICALS LTD | 6 | $67.3K | 2.7% |
| 9 | M/S,BUSHFAR PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY | 4 | $60.9K | 2.5% |
| 10 | EMBASSY PHARMACEUTICAL AND CHEMICALS LIMITED | 2 | $54.1K | 2.2% |
Showing top 10 of 41 Chloroquine importers in Nigeria on this route.
Top 10 Chloroquine Formulations Imported by Nigeria
Showing top 10 of 90 product formulations shipped on the India to Nigeria Chloroquine route, ranked by trade value
Nigeria imports a wide range of chloroquine formulations from India, spanning tablets, capsules, suspensions, and combination drugs. The top formulation — ACMEQUINE INJ. 30ML EACH ML CONTAINS:CHLOROQUINE PHOSPHATE BP 64.5 MG EQ. TO CHLOROQUINE BASE 40MG CHLOROBUTANOL BP 0.5% — accounts for $192.7K USD across 4 shipments. There are 90 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 | ACMEQUINE INJ. 30ML EACH ML CONTAINS:CHLOROQUINE PHOSPHATE BP 64.5 MG EQ. TO CHLOROQUINE BASE 40MG CHLOROBUTANOL BP 0.5% | 4 | $192.7K | 7.9% |
| 2 | ESSENTIAL PHARMACEUTICALS. CHLOROQUINE PHOSPHATE INJECTION BP 64.5 MG. | 3 | $138.5K | 5.7% |
| 3 | ESSENTIAL PHARMACEUTICALS. CHLOROQUINE PHOSPHATE INJECTION | 2 | $132.3K | 5.4% |
| 4 | ACMEQUINE INJ.30ML EA. ML CONT.CHLOROQUINE PHOSPHATE BP 64.5MG ,EQ. TO CHLOR.BASE 40MG,CHLOROBUTANOL BP 0.5% W/V(AS PRES | 1 | $110.8K | 4.5% |
| 5 | ACMEQUINE INJ. 30ML EACH ML CONTAINSCHLOROQUINE PHOSPHATE BP 64.5 MG EQ.TOCHLOROQUINE BASE 40MG CHLOROBUTANOL | 2 | $98.9K | 4.0% |
| 6 | NELBQUINE INJ. 30ML CHLOROQUINE PHOSPHAT | 3 | $87.0K | 3.6% |
| 7 | 1-896 LABQUIN INJ. 30ML(CHLOROQUINE PHOSPHATE 40MG/ML, CHLOROBUTANOL 0.5%W/V (ASPRESERVATIVE), BENZYLALCOHOL 2%V/V (AS | 4 | $75.5K | 3.1% |
| 8 | 1-768 LABQUIN INJ. 30ML(CHLOROQUINE PHOSPHATE 40MG/ML, CHLOROBUTANOL 0.5%W/V (ASPRESERVATIVE), BENZYLALCOHOL 2%V/V (AS | 2 | $66.2K | 2.7% |
| 9 | ACMEQUINE INJ. 30ML EACH ML CONTAINS :CHLOROQUINE PHOSPHATE BP 64.5 MG EQ. TOCHLOROQUINE BASE 40MG CHLOROBUTANOL | 1 | $55.2K | 2.3% |
| 10 | PHARMACEUTICALS PRODUCTS. CHLOROQUINE PHOSPHATE 30 ML INJ. (357000 VIALS) | 1 | $50.2K | 2.1% |
Showing top 10 of 90 Chloroquine formulations imported by Nigeria on this route.
Shipping & Logistics Analysis
Freight mode split and port-of-origin breakdown
Freight Mode Distribution
Balanced freight mix — 69% sea for bulk, 18% air for urgent orders.
Top Ports of Origin
PATLI ICD handles the highest volume with 42 shipments. Transit time averages 30 days by sea.
Market Dynamics
India's chloroquine exports to Nigeria are driven primarily by a handful of large-scale manufacturers. NITIN LIFESCIENCES LIMITED with 44 shipments leads the pack, a pattern common in generic pharmaceutical corridors where manufacturing scale creates significant cost advantages. The presence of 30 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 — NITIN LIFESCIENCES LIMITED, LABORATE PHARMACEUTICALS INDIA LTD, MAPLE CROSS REMEDIES PRIVATE LIMITED — together account for 56% of total trade value on this route. The average shipment value of $14.8K 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 essential pharmaceuticals. chloroquine phosphate injection bp 64.5 mg. and essential pharmaceuticals. chloroquine phosphate injection, suggesting that buyers in Nigeria tend to consolidate orders across related product lines from the same Indian supplier.
On the buying side, EMBASSY PHARMACEUTICAL AND is the largest importer with 43 shipments worth $468.6K USD — representing 19% of all chloroquine imports from India on this route. A total of 41 buyers are active on this corridor.
Route Statistics
- Trade Volume
- $2.4M
- Avg. Shipment
- $14.8K
- Suppliers
- 30
- Buyers
- 41
- Transit (Sea)
- ~30 days
- Annual Growth
- +33.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions — India to Nigeria Chloroquine Trade
Answers based on Indian Customs (DGFT) shipment records compiled by TransData Nexus
Q Which Indian companies export Chloroquine to Nigeria?
The leading Indian exporters of Chloroquine to Nigeria are NITIN LIFESCIENCES LIMITED, LABORATE PHARMACEUTICALS INDIA LTD, MAPLE CROSS REMEDIES PRIVATE LIMITED. NITIN LIFESCIENCES LIMITED holds the largest market share at approximately 28% of total trade value on this route.
Q What is the total value of Chloroquine exports from India to Nigeria?
India exports Chloroquine to Nigeria worth approximately $2.4M USD across 165 recorded shipments. The average value per shipment is $14.8K USD.
Q Which ports does India use to ship Chloroquine to Nigeria?
The most active port of origin is PATLI ICD with 42 shipments. Indian exporters primarily use a mix of sea and air freight for this route, with 69% of shipments going by sea and 18% by air.
Q How long does shipping take from India to Nigeria for Chloroquine?
The average transit time for Chloroquine shipments from India to Nigeria is approximately 30 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 Chloroquine trade route growing?
Yes — this trade corridor has seen an annual growth rate of approximately 33.1% with demand growth tracking at 29.4%. The route is ranked #7 among India's top Chloroquine export destinations globally.
Q How many suppliers are active on the India to Nigeria Chloroquine route?
There are currently 30 active Indian suppliers exporting Chloroquine to Nigeria. The market is moderately concentrated with NITIN LIFESCIENCES LIMITED accounting for 28% of total shipment value.
Q Who are the main importers of Chloroquine from India in Nigeria?
The leading importers of Indian Chloroquine in Nigeria include EMBASSY PHARMACEUTICAL AND, ACME HEALTHCARE LIMITED, ACME HEALTHCARE LIMTED, I G NNAMDI GLOBAL PHARM. CO. LTD., MACDECH PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY LTD. EMBASSY PHARMACEUTICAL AND is the largest buyer with 43 shipments worth $468.6K 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 Chloroquine.
- 2.Supplier/Buyer Matching: 30 Indian exporters and 41 importers in Nigeria matched using name normalization.
- 3.Value Aggregation: Total export value aggregated from 165 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
165 Verified Shipments
30 Indian exporters tracked
Expert-Reviewed
By pharmaceutical trade specialists