India to Malta: Citalopram Export Trade Route
India has recorded 827 verified shipments of Citalopram exported to Malta, representing a combined trade value of $5.2M USD. This corridor is served by 9 active Indian exporters, with an average shipment value of $6.3K USD. The leading Indian exporter is AUROBINDO PHARMA LTD, which accounts for 32% of total export value with 345 shipments worth $1.6M USD. On the buying side, APL SWIFT SERVICES (MALTA) LTD., is the largest importer in Malta with $1.4M USD in purchases. The top 3 suppliers — AUROBINDO PHARMA LTD, TORRENT PHARMACEUTICALS LTD, AUROBINDO PHARMA LIMITED — together control 72% 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 Malta Citalopram corridor is one of India's established pharmaceutical export routes, with 827 shipments documented worth a combined $5.2M USD. The route is dominated by AUROBINDO PHARMA LTD, which alone accounts for roughly 32% of all export value, reflecting the consolidated nature of India's citalopram manufacturing sector.
Across 9 active suppliers, the average shipment value stands at $6.3K USD — a figure that reflects both bulk commercial orders from large pharmaceutical companies and smaller specialty shipments. Freight is split between sea (66%) and air (15%), suggesting a mix of scheduled bulk orders and time-sensitive consignments.
Shipment activity peaks during April–June, with an average transit time of 22 days port-to-port. The route has recorded an annual growth rate of 22.1%, placing it at rank #20 among India's top citalopram export destinations globally.
On the import side, key buyers of Indian citalopram in Malta include APL SWIFT SERVICES (MALTA) LTD.,, HEUMANN PHARMA GMBH CO. GENERICA KG, HEUMANN PHARMA GMBH CO GENERICA KG and 27 others. APL SWIFT SERVICES (MALTA) LTD., is the single largest importer with 267 shipments valued at $1.4M USD.
Route Characteristics
- Average transit22 days
- Peak seasonQ2
- Primary modeMulti-modal
- Top portHYDERABAD ICD
Market Position
- Global rank#20
- Annual growth+22.1%
- Demand growth+20.6%
- Regulatory ease66/100
Top 10 Indian Citalopram Exporters to Malta
Showing top 10 of 9 Indian suppliers exporting Citalopram to Malta, ranked by total trade value (USD)
| Rank | Supplier (Indian Exporter) | Shipments | Total Value (USD) | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AUROBINDO PHARMA LTD Avg $4.7K per shipment | 345 | $1.6M | 31.5% |
| 2 | TORRENT PHARMACEUTICALS LTD Avg $23.6K per shipment | 51 | $1.2M | 23.2% |
| 3 | AUROBINDO PHARMA LIMITED Avg $4.8K per shipment | 184 | $882.6K | 17.0% |
| 4 | AUROBINDO PHARMA LTD Avg $8.3K per shipment | 86 | $717.0K | 13.8% |
| 5 | TORRENT PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED Avg $19.9K per shipment | 30 | $597.4K | 11.5% |
| 6 | TORRENT PHARMACEUTICALS LTD Avg $25.8K per shipment | 6 | $154.7K | 3.0% |
| 7 | INTAS PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED Avg $8 per shipment | 76 | $607 | 0.0% |
| 8 | INTAS PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED Avg $4 per shipment | 48 | $210 | 0.0% |
| 9 | INTAS PHARMACEUTICALS LTD Avg $12 per shipment | 1 | $12 | 0.0% |
This table shows the top 10 of 9 Indian companies exporting citalopram to Malta, ranked by total trade value. The listed exporters are: AUROBINDO PHARMA LTD, TORRENT PHARMACEUTICALS LTD, AUROBINDO PHARMA LIMITED, AUROBINDO PHARMA LTD , TORRENT PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED, TORRENT PHARMACEUTICALS LTD , INTAS PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED, INTAS PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED , INTAS PHARMACEUTICALS LTD. AUROBINDO PHARMA LTD is the dominant supplier with 345 shipments worth $1.6M USD, giving it a 32% market share. The top 3 suppliers together account for 72% of the total trade value on this route.
Top 10 Citalopram Importers in Malta
Showing top 10 of 30 known buyers in Malta receiving Citalopram shipments from India, ranked by import value
On the receiving end of this trade route, the leading importers of Indian citalopram in Malta include APL SWIFT SERVICES (MALTA) LTD.,, HEUMANN PHARMA GMBH CO. GENERICA KG, HEUMANN PHARMA GMBH CO GENERICA KG, APL Swift Services Malta Ltd , APL Swift Services Malta LIMITED, among 30 total buyers. The largest importer is APL SWIFT SERVICES (MALTA) LTD.,, accounting for $1.4M USD across 267 shipments — representing 27% of all citalopram imports from India on this route.
| Rank | Importer / Buyer | Shipments | Import Value (USD) | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | APL SWIFT SERVICES (MALTA) LTD., | 267 | $1.4M | 27.3% |
| 2 | HEUMANN PHARMA GMBH CO. GENERICA KG | 28 | $817.8K | 15.7% |
| 3 | HEUMANN PHARMA GMBH CO GENERICA KG | 30 | $616.4K | 11.9% |
| 4 | APL Swift Services Malta Ltd | 60 | $578.5K | 11.1% |
| 5 | APL Swift Services Malta LIMITED | 85 | $469.4K | 9.0% |
| 6 | HEUMANN PHARMA GMBH | 11 | $341.2K | 6.6% |
| 7 | APL Swift Services Malta Ltd | 20 | $179.6K | 3.5% |
| 8 | APL SWIFT SERVICES MALTA LTD | 13 | $140.2K | 2.7% |
| 9 | APL SWIFT SERVICES (MALTA) LTD., | 20 | $138.5K | 2.7% |
| 10 | HEUMANN PHARMA GMBH CO. GENERICA KG | 5 | $116.7K | 2.2% |
Showing top 10 of 30 Citalopram importers in Malta on this route.
Top 10 Citalopram Formulations Imported by Malta
Showing top 10 of 531 product formulations shipped on the India to Malta Citalopram route, ranked by trade value
Malta imports a wide range of citalopram formulations from India, spanning tablets, capsules, suspensions, and combination drugs. The top formulation — OTHER - ESCITALOPRAM HEUMANN 10 MG FILMTABLETTEN ESCITALOPRAM 10MG NOS SIZE10X10 TABLETS — accounts for $281.9K USD across 5 shipments. There are 531 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 | OTHER - ESCITALOPRAM HEUMANN 10 MG FILMTABLETTEN ESCITALOPRAM 10MG NOS SIZE10X10 TABLETS | 5 | $281.9K | 5.4% |
| 2 | ESCITALOPRAM 20 MG TABLETS (Escitalopram | 25 | $237.8K | 4.6% |
| 3 | ESCITALOPRAM TABLETS USP 10MG (Escitalop | 8 | $228.0K | 4.4% |
| 4 | OTHER - ESCITALOPRAM HEUMANN 10 MG FILMT | 4 | $131.4K | 2.5% |
| 5 | OTHER - ESCITALOPRAM HEUMANN 20 MG FILMT | 3 | $131.0K | 2.5% |
| 6 | PHARMACEUTICAL ARTICLE / ODS / PRODUCT / ITEM Escitalopram Heu | 8 | $124.6K | 2.4% |
| 7 | ESCITALOPRAM 10 MG TABLETS(30024PAK)(10X10'S)(Escitalopram Aurobindo 10 mg Filmomhulde tabletten) | 2 | $108.9K | 2.1% |
| 8 | ESCITALOPRAM HEUMANN 10 MG FILMTABLETTEN( ESCITALOPRAM 10MG )NOS SIZE 10X10 TABLETS | 1 | $108.4K | 2.1% |
| 9 | OTHER - ESCITALOPRAM HEUMANN 10 MG FILMT | 3 | $87.6K | 1.7% |
| 10 | ESCITALOPRAM TABLETS USP 10MG(33004PAK)(8X7'S)(Escitalopram Aurobindo 10 mg Comprimido revestido por pelicula) | 2 | $86.2K | 1.7% |
Showing top 10 of 531 Citalopram formulations imported by Malta on this route.
Shipping & Logistics Analysis
Freight mode split and port-of-origin breakdown
Freight Mode Distribution
Balanced freight mix — 66% sea for bulk, 15% air for urgent orders.
Top Ports of Origin
HYDERABAD ICD handles the highest volume with 217 shipments. Transit time averages 22 days by sea.
Market Dynamics
India's citalopram exports to Malta are driven primarily by a handful of large-scale manufacturers. AUROBINDO PHARMA LTD with 345 shipments leads the pack, a pattern common in generic pharmaceutical corridors where manufacturing scale creates significant cost advantages. The presence of 9 active exporters signals a competitive but concentrated market — buyers in Malta benefit from supplier diversity while the top tier handles the majority of volume.
The top 3 suppliers — AUROBINDO PHARMA LTD, TORRENT PHARMACEUTICALS LTD, AUROBINDO PHARMA LIMITED — together account for 72% of total trade value on this route. The average shipment value of $6.3K 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 escitalopram 20 mg tablets (escitalopram and escitalopram tablets usp 10mg (escitalop , suggesting that buyers in Malta tend to consolidate orders across related product lines from the same Indian supplier.
On the buying side, APL SWIFT SERVICES (MALTA) LTD., is the largest importer with 267 shipments worth $1.4M USD — representing 27% of all citalopram imports from India on this route. A total of 30 buyers are active on this corridor.
Route Statistics
- Trade Volume
- $5.2M
- Avg. Shipment
- $6.3K
- Suppliers
- 9
- Buyers
- 30
- Transit (Sea)
- ~22 days
- Annual Growth
- +22.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions — India to Malta Citalopram Trade
Answers based on Indian Customs (DGFT) shipment records compiled by TransData Nexus
Q Which Indian companies export Citalopram to Malta?
The leading Indian exporters of Citalopram to Malta are AUROBINDO PHARMA LTD, TORRENT PHARMACEUTICALS LTD, AUROBINDO PHARMA LIMITED. AUROBINDO PHARMA LTD holds the largest market share at approximately 32% of total trade value on this route.
Q What is the total value of Citalopram exports from India to Malta?
India exports Citalopram to Malta worth approximately $5.2M USD across 827 recorded shipments. The average value per shipment is $6.3K USD.
Q Which ports does India use to ship Citalopram to Malta?
The most active port of origin is HYDERABAD ICD with 217 shipments. Indian exporters primarily use a mix of sea and air freight for this route, with 66% of shipments going by sea and 15% by air.
Q How long does shipping take from India to Malta for Citalopram?
The average transit time for Citalopram shipments from India to Malta is approximately 22 days. Sea freight typically takes longer, while air freight can reduce this significantly for urgent orders. Peak shipping activity is observed during April–June.
Q Is the India to Malta Citalopram trade route growing?
Yes — this trade corridor has seen an annual growth rate of approximately 22.1% with demand growth tracking at 20.6%. The route is ranked #20 among India's top Citalopram export destinations globally.
Q How many suppliers are active on the India to Malta Citalopram route?
There are currently 9 active Indian suppliers exporting Citalopram to Malta. The market is moderately concentrated with AUROBINDO PHARMA LTD accounting for 32% of total shipment value.
Q Who are the main importers of Citalopram from India in Malta?
The leading importers of Indian Citalopram in Malta include APL SWIFT SERVICES (MALTA) LTD.,, HEUMANN PHARMA GMBH CO. GENERICA KG, HEUMANN PHARMA GMBH CO GENERICA KG, APL Swift Services Malta Ltd , APL Swift Services Malta LIMITED. APL SWIFT SERVICES (MALTA) LTD., is the largest buyer with 267 shipments worth $1.4M 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 Malta export trade corridor identified from Indian Customs (DGFT) records for Citalopram.
- 2.Supplier/Buyer Matching: 9 Indian exporters and 30 importers in Malta matched using name normalization.
- 3.Value Aggregation: Total export value aggregated from 827 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
827 Verified Shipments
9 Indian exporters tracked
Expert-Reviewed
By pharmaceutical trade specialists