India to France: Ciprofloxacin Export Trade Route
India has recorded 200 verified shipments of Ciprofloxacin exported to France, representing a combined trade value of $4.3M USD. This corridor is served by 46 active Indian exporters, with an average shipment value of $21.6K USD. The leading Indian exporter is ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED, which accounts for 15% of total export value with 3 shipments worth $642.9K USD. On the buying side, PLANET PHARMA is the largest importer in France with $840.6K USD in purchases. The top 3 suppliers — ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED, LINCOLN PHARMACEUTICALS LTD, LINCOLN PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED — together control 38% 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 France Ciprofloxacin corridor is one of India's established pharmaceutical export routes, with 200 shipments documented worth a combined $4.3M USD. The route is dominated by ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED, which alone accounts for roughly 15% of all export value, reflecting the consolidated nature of India's ciprofloxacin manufacturing sector.
Across 46 active suppliers, the average shipment value stands at $21.6K USD — a figure that reflects both bulk commercial orders from large pharmaceutical companies and smaller specialty shipments. Sea freight dominates at 81% of all shipments, consistent with ciprofloxacin's non-urgent bulk-order profile.
Shipment activity peaks during January–March, with an average transit time of 17 days port-to-port. The route has recorded an annual growth rate of 12.6%, placing it at rank #19 among India's top ciprofloxacin export destinations globally.
On the import side, key buyers of Indian ciprofloxacin in France include PLANET PHARMA, PLANET PHARMA , CENTRE SP?CIALIT?S PHARMACEUTIQUES and 50 others. PLANET PHARMA is the single largest importer with 37 shipments valued at $840.6K USD.
Route Characteristics
- Average transit17 days
- Peak seasonQ1
- Primary modeSea freight
- Top portAHEMDABAD ICD
Market Position
- Global rank#19
- Annual growth+12.6%
- Demand growth+13.0%
- Regulatory ease85/100
Top 10 Indian Ciprofloxacin Exporters to France
Showing top 10 of 46 Indian suppliers exporting Ciprofloxacin to France, ranked by total trade value (USD)
| Rank | Supplier (Indian Exporter) | Shipments | Total Value (USD) | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED Avg $214.3K per shipment | 3 | $642.9K | 14.9% |
| 2 | LINCOLN PHARMACEUTICALS LTD Avg $28.0K per shipment | 18 | $504.7K | 11.7% |
| 3 | LINCOLN PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED Avg $47.6K per shipment | 10 | $476.1K | 11.0% |
| 4 | CAPLIN POINT LABORATORIES LIMITED Avg $65.6K per shipment | 7 | $459.3K | 10.6% |
| 5 | LINCOLN PHARMACEUTICALS LTD Avg $44.2K per shipment | 10 | $441.9K | 10.2% |
| 6 | SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED Avg $26.7K per shipment | 16 | $427.1K | 9.9% |
| 7 | CAPLIN POINT LABORATORIES LIMITED Avg $50.6K per shipment | 4 | $202.4K | 4.7% |
| 8 | SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LTD Avg $24.5K per shipment | 5 | $122.4K | 2.8% |
| 9 | ASMOH LABORATORIES LIMITED Avg $22.5K per shipment | 5 | $112.5K | 2.6% |
| 10 | MILAN LABORATORIES (INDIA) PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $44.3K per shipment | 2 | $88.6K | 2.1% |
This table shows the top 10 of 46 Indian companies exporting ciprofloxacin to France, ranked by total trade value. The listed exporters are: ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED, LINCOLN PHARMACEUTICALS LTD, LINCOLN PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED, CAPLIN POINT LABORATORIES LIMITED, LINCOLN PHARMACEUTICALS LTD , SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED, CAPLIN POINT LABORATORIES LIMITED , SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LTD, ASMOH LABORATORIES LIMITED, MILAN LABORATORIES (INDIA) PRIVATE LIMITED. ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED is the dominant supplier with 3 shipments worth $642.9K USD, giving it a 15% market share. The top 3 suppliers together account for 38% of the total trade value on this route.
Showing top 10 of 46 total Indian exporters on the India to France Ciprofloxacin export route.
Top 10 Ciprofloxacin Importers in France
Showing top 10 of 53 known buyers in France receiving Ciprofloxacin shipments from India, ranked by import value
On the receiving end of this trade route, the leading importers of Indian ciprofloxacin in France include PLANET PHARMA, PLANET PHARMA , CENTRE SP?CIALIT?S PHARMACEUTIQUES, CENTRE SP CIALIT S PHARMACEUTIQUES, BALGUERIA, among 53 total buyers. The largest importer is PLANET PHARMA, accounting for $840.6K USD across 37 shipments — representing 19% of all ciprofloxacin imports from India on this route.
| Rank | Importer / Buyer | Shipments | Import Value (USD) | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PLANET PHARMA | 37 | $840.6K | 19.5% |
| 2 | PLANET PHARMA | 20 | $475.4K | 11.0% |
| 3 | CENTRE SP?CIALIT?S PHARMACEUTIQUES | 1 | $345.5K | 8.0% |
| 4 | CENTRE SP CIALIT S PHARMACEUTIQUES | 2 | $297.5K | 6.9% |
| 5 | BALGUERIA | 3 | $240.2K | 5.6% |
| 6 | NA | 6 | $190.6K | 4.4% |
| 7 | BALGUERIE | 2 | $190.3K | 4.4% |
| 8 | M/S. PLANET PHARMA | 6 | $173.5K | 4.0% |
| 9 | EURIMEX PHARMA | 22 | $165.3K | 3.8% |
| 10 | MS PLANET PHARMA | 4 | $137.8K | 3.2% |
Showing top 10 of 53 Ciprofloxacin importers in France on this route.
Top 10 Ciprofloxacin Formulations Imported by France
Showing top 10 of 135 product formulations shipped on the India to France Ciprofloxacin route, ranked by trade value
France imports a wide range of ciprofloxacin formulations from India, spanning tablets, capsules, suspensions, and combination drugs. The top formulation — CIPROFLOXACIN TABS ZYDUS 500MG (CIPROFLOXACIN HCL) OTHER DETAILS AS PER INVOCIEPACKING LIST — accounts for $345.5K USD across 1 shipments. There are 135 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 | CIPROFLOXACIN TABS ZYDUS 500MG (CIPROFLOXACIN HCL) OTHER DETAILS AS PER INVOCIEPACKING LIST | 1 | $345.5K | 8.0% |
| 2 | CIPROFLOXACIN TABS ZYDUS 500MG OTHER DETAILS AS PER INVOCIE PACKING LIST | 1 | $291.3K | 6.7% |
| 3 | Ciprofloxacin Tablets BP 750 mg (Ciprofl | 3 | $248.7K | 5.8% |
| 4 | CIPROFLOXACIN AND TINIDAZOLE TABLETS (CI | 4 | $202.4K | 4.7% |
| 5 | CIPROFLOXACIN AND TINIDAZOLE TABLETS (CI | 2 | $191.0K | 4.4% |
| 6 | CIPROFLOXACIN TABLETS BP 750 MG (CIPROFLOXACIN UBIGEN 750 MG)(39629X10X10 TAB) | 3 | $161.5K | 3.7% |
| 7 | Ciprofloxacin Tablets BP 750 mg(Ciproflo | 3 | $154.4K | 3.6% |
| 8 | CIFRAN TABLETS 500MG PACK: 10S STRIP BATCH: PTE5249A EACH FILM COATED TABLET CONT.: CIPROFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE IP EQ.TOPCS | 4 | $137.8K | 3.2% |
| 9 | Ciprofloxacin Tablets BP 750 mg Ciprofl | 2 | $124.7K | 2.9% |
| 10 | CIPROFLOXACIN TABLETS BP 750 MG (CIPROFLOXACIN UBIGEN 750 MG)(29615X 10X10 TAB) | 1 | $124.5K | 2.9% |
Showing top 10 of 135 Ciprofloxacin formulations imported by France on this route.
Shipping & Logistics Analysis
Freight mode split and port-of-origin breakdown
Freight Mode Distribution
Sea freight dominates at 81%, typical for bulk pharmaceutical shipments.
Top Ports of Origin
AHEMDABAD ICD handles the highest volume with 30 shipments. Transit time averages 17 days by sea.
Market Dynamics
India's ciprofloxacin exports to France are driven primarily by a handful of large-scale manufacturers. ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED with 3 shipments leads the pack, a pattern common in generic pharmaceutical corridors where manufacturing scale creates significant cost advantages. The presence of 46 active exporters signals a competitive but concentrated market — buyers in France benefit from supplier diversity while the top tier handles the majority of volume.
The top 3 suppliers — ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED, LINCOLN PHARMACEUTICALS LTD, LINCOLN PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED — together account for 38% of total trade value on this route. The average shipment value of $21.6K 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 ciprofloxacin tabs zydus 500mg other details as per invocie packing list and ciprofloxacin tablets bp 750 mg (ciprofl , suggesting that buyers in France tend to consolidate orders across related product lines from the same Indian supplier.
On the buying side, PLANET PHARMA is the largest importer with 37 shipments worth $840.6K USD — representing 19% of all ciprofloxacin imports from India on this route. A total of 53 buyers are active on this corridor.
Route Statistics
- Trade Volume
- $4.3M
- Avg. Shipment
- $21.6K
- Suppliers
- 46
- Buyers
- 53
- Transit (Sea)
- ~17 days
- Annual Growth
- +12.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions — India to France Ciprofloxacin Trade
Answers based on Indian Customs (DGFT) shipment records compiled by TransData Nexus
Q Which Indian companies export Ciprofloxacin to France?
The leading Indian exporters of Ciprofloxacin to France are ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED, LINCOLN PHARMACEUTICALS LTD, LINCOLN PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED. ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED holds the largest market share at approximately 15% of total trade value on this route.
Q What is the total value of Ciprofloxacin exports from India to France?
India exports Ciprofloxacin to France worth approximately $4.3M USD across 200 recorded shipments. The average value per shipment is $21.6K USD.
Q Which ports does India use to ship Ciprofloxacin to France?
The most active port of origin is AHEMDABAD ICD with 30 shipments. Indian exporters primarily use sea freight for this route, with 81% of shipments going by sea and 27% by air.
Q How long does shipping take from India to France for Ciprofloxacin?
The average transit time for Ciprofloxacin shipments from India to France is approximately 17 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 France Ciprofloxacin trade route growing?
Yes — this trade corridor has seen an annual growth rate of approximately 12.6% with demand growth tracking at 13.0%. The route is ranked #19 among India's top Ciprofloxacin export destinations globally.
Q How many suppliers are active on the India to France Ciprofloxacin route?
There are currently 46 active Indian suppliers exporting Ciprofloxacin to France. The market is moderately concentrated with ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED accounting for 15% of total shipment value.
Q Who are the main importers of Ciprofloxacin from India in France?
The leading importers of Indian Ciprofloxacin in France include PLANET PHARMA, PLANET PHARMA , CENTRE SP?CIALIT?S PHARMACEUTIQUES, CENTRE SP CIALIT S PHARMACEUTIQUES, BALGUERIA. PLANET PHARMA is the largest buyer with 37 shipments worth $840.6K 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 France export trade corridor identified from Indian Customs (DGFT) records for Ciprofloxacin.
- 2.Supplier/Buyer Matching: 46 Indian exporters and 53 importers in France matched using name normalization.
- 3.Value Aggregation: Total export value aggregated from 200 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
200 Verified Shipments
46 Indian exporters tracked
Expert-Reviewed
By pharmaceutical trade specialists