India to United Kingdom: Codeine Export Trade Route
India has recorded 398 verified shipments of Codeine exported to United Kingdom, representing a combined trade value of $58.2M USD. This corridor is served by 4 active Indian exporters, with an average shipment value of $146.2K USD. The leading Indian exporter is WOCKHARDT LIMITED, which accounts for 91% of total export value with 179 shipments worth $52.9M USD. On the buying side, WOCKHARDT UK LIMITED is the largest importer in United Kingdom with $52.9M USD in purchases. The top 3 suppliers — WOCKHARDT LIMITED, MEDREICH LIMITED, CIPLA LIMITED — together control 100% 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 United Kingdom Codeine corridor is one of India's established pharmaceutical export routes, with 398 shipments documented worth a combined $58.2M USD. The route is dominated by WOCKHARDT LIMITED, which alone accounts for roughly 91% of all export value, reflecting the consolidated nature of India's codeine manufacturing sector.
Across 4 active suppliers, the average shipment value stands at $146.2K USD — a figure that reflects both bulk commercial orders from large pharmaceutical companies and smaller specialty shipments. Sea freight dominates at 74% of all shipments, consistent with codeine's non-urgent bulk-order profile.
Shipment activity peaks during October–December, with an average transit time of 19 days port-to-port. The route has recorded an annual growth rate of 32.9%, placing it at rank #6 among India's top codeine export destinations globally.
On the import side, key buyers of Indian codeine in United Kingdom include WOCKHARDT UK LIMITED, MEDREICH PLC, ALLOGA UK LTD and 3 others. WOCKHARDT UK LIMITED is the single largest importer with 179 shipments valued at $52.9M USD.
Route Characteristics
- Average transit19 days
- Peak seasonQ4
- Primary modeSea freight
- Top portNHAVA SHEVA SEA (INNSA1)
Market Position
- Global rank#6
- Annual growth+32.9%
- Demand growth+27.4%
- Regulatory ease77/100
Top 10 Indian Codeine Exporters to United Kingdom
Showing top 10 of 4 Indian suppliers exporting Codeine to United Kingdom, ranked by total trade value (USD)
| Rank | Supplier (Indian Exporter) | Shipments | Total Value (USD) | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WOCKHARDT LIMITED Avg $295.5K per shipment | 179 | $52.9M | 90.9% |
| 2 | MEDREICH LIMITED Avg $80.3K per shipment | 54 | $4.3M | 7.4% |
| 3 | CIPLA LIMITED Avg $5.5K per shipment | 162 | $892.6K | 1.5% |
| 4 | RUSAN PHARMA LIMITED Avg $21.5K per shipment | 3 | $64.4K | 0.1% |
This table shows the top 10 of 4 Indian companies exporting codeine to United Kingdom, ranked by total trade value. The listed exporters are: WOCKHARDT LIMITED, MEDREICH LIMITED, CIPLA LIMITED, RUSAN PHARMA LIMITED. WOCKHARDT LIMITED is the dominant supplier with 179 shipments worth $52.9M USD, giving it a 91% market share. The top 3 suppliers together account for 100% of the total trade value on this route.
Top 10 Codeine Importers in United Kingdom
Showing top 10 of 6 known buyers in United Kingdom receiving Codeine shipments from India, ranked by import value
On the receiving end of this trade route, the leading importers of Indian codeine in United Kingdom include WOCKHARDT UK LIMITED, MEDREICH PLC, ALLOGA UK LTD, MEDREICH PLC WARWICK HOUSE, CRESCENT PHARMA LIMITED, among 6 total buyers. The largest importer is WOCKHARDT UK LIMITED, accounting for $52.9M USD across 179 shipments — representing 91% of all codeine imports from India on this route.
| Rank | Importer / Buyer | Shipments | Import Value (USD) | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WOCKHARDT UK LIMITED | 179 | $52.9M | 90.9% |
| 2 | MEDREICH PLC | 52 | $4.1M | 7.0% |
| 3 | ALLOGA UK LTD | 156 | $870.2K | 1.5% |
| 4 | MEDREICH PLC WARWICK HOUSE | 2 | $236.0K | 0.4% |
| 5 | CRESCENT PHARMA LIMITED | 3 | $64.4K | 0.1% |
| 6 | ALLOGA UK LIMITED | 6 | $22.4K | 0.0% |
Top 10 Codeine Formulations Imported by United Kingdom
Showing top 10 of 164 product formulations shipped on the India to United Kingdom Codeine route, ranked by trade value
United Kingdom imports a wide range of codeine formulations from India, spanning tablets, capsules, suspensions, and combination drugs. The top formulation — CO-CODAMOL 30MG/500MG TAB (CAPLET) (EACHTAB CODEINE PHOSPHATE HEMIHYDRATE PH.EUR.30MG+ PARACETAMOL 500MG)[25684 X 100T] — accounts for $9.0M USD across 1 shipments. There are 164 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 | CO-CODAMOL 30MG/500MG TAB (CAPLET) (EACHTAB CODEINE PHOSPHATE HEMIHYDRATE PH.EUR.30MG+ PARACETAMOL 500MG)[25684 X 100T] | 1 | $9.0M | 15.5% |
| 2 | CO-CODAMOL 30MG/500MG TAB (CAPLET) (EACHTAB CODEINE PHOSPHATE HEMIHYDRATE PH.EUR.30MG+ PARACETAMOL 500MG)[25674 X 100T] | 1 | $9.0M | 15.5% |
| 3 | CO-CODAMOL 30MG/500MG TAB (CAPLET) (EACHTAB CODEINE PHOSPHATE HEMIHYDRATE PH.EUR.30MG+ PARACETAMOL 500MG)[25604 X 100T] | 1 | $9.0M | 15.4% |
| 4 | CO-CODAMOL 30MG/500MG TAB (CAPLET) (EACHTAB CODEINE PHOSPHATE HEMIHYDRATE PH.EUR.30MG+ PARACETAMOL 500MG)[25704 X 100T] | 1 | $6.3M | 10.8% |
| 5 | CO-CODAMOL 30MG/500MG TAB (CAPLET) (EACHTAB CODEINE PHOSPHATE HEMIHYDRATE PH.EUR.30MG+ PARACETAMOL 500MG)[25594 X 100T] | 1 | $6.3M | 10.8% |
| 6 | CO-CODAMOL 30MG/500MG TABLETS 100 TABLETS PACK (EACH TABLETS CONTAINS 30MG OF CODEINE PHOSPHATE AND 500MG OF | 34 | $4.7M | 8.1% |
| 7 | CO CODAMOL 30MG 500MG TABLETS 100 TABLETS PACK EACH TABLETS CONTAINS 30MG OF CODEINE PHOSPHATE AND 500MG OF | 6 | $1.5M | 2.6% |
| 8 | CO-CODAMOL 30MG/500MG TABS 100 TABS PACK(EACH TABS CONT.CODEINE PHOSPHATE HEMIHYDRATE PH.EUR 30MG & 500MG OF PARACETAMOLNOS | 45 | $1.4M | 2.3% |
| 9 | CO-CODAMOL 30MG/500MG TABLETS 100 TABLETS PACK (EACH TABLETS CONTAINS CODEINE PHOSPHATE HEMIHYDRATE PH.EUR 30MG AND 500M | 4 | $777.1K | 1.3% |
| 10 | CODEINE PHOSPHATE 30MG TABLETS 28 TABLETS PACK (EACH TABLETS CONTAINS 30MG CODEINE PHOSPHATE ) TOTAL NO OF PA | 4 | $522.9K | 0.9% |
Showing top 10 of 164 Codeine formulations imported by United Kingdom on this route.
Shipping & Logistics Analysis
Freight mode split and port-of-origin breakdown
Freight Mode Distribution
Sea freight dominates at 74%, typical for bulk pharmaceutical shipments.
Top Ports of Origin
NHAVA SHEVA SEA (INNSA1) handles the highest volume with 92 shipments. Transit time averages 19 days by sea.
Market Dynamics
India's codeine exports to United Kingdom are driven primarily by a handful of large-scale manufacturers. WOCKHARDT LIMITED with 179 shipments leads the pack, a pattern common in generic pharmaceutical corridors where manufacturing scale creates significant cost advantages. The presence of 4 active exporters signals a competitive but concentrated market — buyers in United Kingdom benefit from supplier diversity while the top tier handles the majority of volume.
The top 3 suppliers — WOCKHARDT LIMITED, MEDREICH LIMITED, CIPLA LIMITED — together account for 100% of total trade value on this route. The average shipment value of $146.2K USD reflects primarily bulk commercial orders from large pharmaceutical distributors.
Beyond the primary product category, shipments on this route include closely related formulations such as co-codamol 30mg/500mg tab (caplet) (eachtab codeine phosphate hemihydrate ph.eur.30mg+ paracetamol 500mg)[25674 x 100t] and co-codamol 30mg/500mg tab (caplet) (eachtab codeine phosphate hemihydrate ph.eur.30mg+ paracetamol 500mg)[25604 x 100t], suggesting that buyers in United Kingdom tend to consolidate orders across related product lines from the same Indian supplier.
On the buying side, WOCKHARDT UK LIMITED is the largest importer with 179 shipments worth $52.9M USD — representing 91% of all codeine imports from India on this route. A total of 6 buyers are active on this corridor.
Route Statistics
- Trade Volume
- $58.2M
- Avg. Shipment
- $146.2K
- Suppliers
- 4
- Buyers
- 6
- Transit (Sea)
- ~19 days
- Annual Growth
- +32.9%
Reverse Direction
United Kingdom → India — Codeine (Import)Other Codeine Routes
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Frequently Asked Questions — India to United Kingdom Codeine Trade
Answers based on Indian Customs (DGFT) shipment records compiled by TransData Nexus
Q Which Indian companies export Codeine to United Kingdom?
The leading Indian exporters of Codeine to United Kingdom are WOCKHARDT LIMITED, MEDREICH LIMITED, CIPLA LIMITED. WOCKHARDT LIMITED holds the largest market share at approximately 91% of total trade value on this route.
Q What is the total value of Codeine exports from India to United Kingdom?
India exports Codeine to United Kingdom worth approximately $58.2M USD across 398 recorded shipments. The average value per shipment is $146.2K USD.
Q Which ports does India use to ship Codeine to United Kingdom?
The most active port of origin is NHAVA SHEVA SEA (INNSA1) with 92 shipments. Indian exporters primarily use sea freight for this route, with 74% of shipments going by sea and 22% by air.
Q How long does shipping take from India to United Kingdom for Codeine?
The average transit time for Codeine shipments from India to United Kingdom is approximately 19 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 United Kingdom Codeine trade route growing?
Yes — this trade corridor has seen an annual growth rate of approximately 32.9% with demand growth tracking at 27.4%. The route is ranked #6 among India's top Codeine export destinations globally.
Q How many suppliers are active on the India to United Kingdom Codeine route?
There are currently 4 active Indian suppliers exporting Codeine to United Kingdom. The market is moderately concentrated with WOCKHARDT LIMITED accounting for 91% of total shipment value.
Q Who are the main importers of Codeine from India in United Kingdom?
The leading importers of Indian Codeine in United Kingdom include WOCKHARDT UK LIMITED, MEDREICH PLC, ALLOGA UK LTD, MEDREICH PLC WARWICK HOUSE, CRESCENT PHARMA LIMITED. WOCKHARDT UK LIMITED is the largest buyer with 179 shipments worth $52.9M 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 United Kingdom export trade corridor identified from Indian Customs (DGFT) records for Codeine.
- 2.Supplier/Buyer Matching: 4 Indian exporters and 6 importers in United Kingdom matched using name normalization.
- 3.Value Aggregation: Total export value aggregated from 398 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
398 Verified Shipments
4 Indian exporters tracked
Expert-Reviewed
By pharmaceutical trade specialists