Wockhardt Limited Codeine Export Data — India (DGFT 2022–2026)

Name: Wockhardt Limited Codeine Export Records India — #1 Exporter, 191 Shipments, $9.6M FOB USD (DGFT 2022–2026)
Creator: TransData Nexus
Published: 2026-04-01T00:00:00Z
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Suresh Sormare

Codeine

India Pharmaceutical Trade Intelligence

$109.2M30 Suppliers35 CountriesHS 30049069

ExportsIndia → UNITED KINGDOM57.2%India → SOUTH AFRICA30.5%

ImportsUNITED KINGDOM → India$1.3K AUSTRALIA → India$1.2K

#1 Supplier: WOCKHARDT LIMITED #1 Buyer: WOCKHARDT UK

Wockhardt Limited — Codeine Exporter #1 | $9.6M Trade Value | TransData Nexus | TransData Nexus

Wockhardt Limited — Codeine Exporter Profile

Indian Pharmaceutical Exporter · #1 for Codeine · $9.6M export value · DGFT Verified

Wockhardt Limited is the #1 Indian exporter of Codeine with $9.6M in export value and 191 verified shipments. Wockhardt Limited holds a 8.7% market share in Codeine exports across 1 countries. The company exports 10 pharmaceutical products worth $44.5M across 7 therapeutic categories.

Wockhardt Limited — Codeine Export Profile: Buyers & Destinations

Wockhardt Limited Codeine export treemap — buyers and destination countries | TransData Nexus

Where Does India Export Codeine?

Country	Value	Shipments	Share
SOUTH AFRICA	$33.3M	967	49.3%
UNITED KINGDOM	$22.8M	456	33.7%
AUSTRALIA	$6.5M	148	9.6%
GHANA	$1.3M	26	1.9%

Who Are the Top Buyers of Codeine from India?

Buyer	Country	Value	Orders
ADCOCK INGRAM LIMITED	SOUTH AFRICA	$28.4M	855
WOCKHARDT UK LIMITED	UNITED KINGDOM	$9.6M	191
TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS (PTY) LTD	SOUTH AFRICA	$3.7M	87
MEDREICH PLC	UNITED KINGDOM	$3.4M	68
SANOFI-AVENTIS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD	AUSTRALIA	$3.0M	60
ALLOGA UK LTD	UNITED KINGDOM	$1.2M	186
VIATRIS NEW ZEALAND	NEW ZEALAND	$869.6K	30
CHARKORAN ENTERPRISE	GHANA	$450.0K	9
SANOFI AVENTIS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD	AUSTRALIA	$300.0K	6
KWADWOTENG VENTURES	GHANA	$250.0K	5

India's Codeine is purchased by 82 buyers worldwide. The top buyer is ADCOCK INGRAM LIMITED (SOUTH AFRICA), followed by WOCKHARDT UK LIMITED and TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS (PTY) LTD.

How Does Wockhardt Limited Compare to Nearest Codeine Exporters?

Exporters ranked immediately above and below #1 by export value

#	Supplier	Export Value	Shipments	Countries	Avg/Shipment
2	ADCOCK INGRAM LIMITED	$33.3M	964	3	$34.5K
1	WOCKHARDT LIMITED ★	$9.6M	191	1	$50.0K
3	MEDREICH LIMITED	$7.3M	145	4	$50.0K
4	SANOFI INDIA LIMITED	$3.8M	75	2	$50.0K

Wockhardt Limited ranks #1 among 30 Indian Codeine exporters. Average shipment value of $50.0K compared to the market average of $2.0M. The closest competitors by value are ADCOCK INGRAM LIMITED and MEDREICH LIMITED.

Which Indian Ports Ship Codeine Exports?

Port	Shipments	% Share
BANGALORE ICD	657	36.8%
BANGALORE ICD (INWFD6)	205	11.5%
NHAVA SHEVA SEA (INNSA1)	171	9.6%
JNPT/ NHAVA SHEVA SEA	135	7.6%
JNPT	114	6.4%
SAHAR AIR	80	4.5%
Bangalore	59	3.3%
Bangalore ICD	34	1.9%

Geopolitical & Trade Policy Impact on Wockhardt Limited's Codeine Exports

Wockhardt's export operations are influenced by various geopolitical factors. The Israel-Iran conflict has disrupted Red Sea shipping routes, leading to increased shipping costs and extended transit times for Indian pharmaceutical exporters. These disruptions pose challenges for time-sensitive products, particularly those requiring stringent cold-chain logistics. (pharmaceuticalcommerce.com)

In the U.S., recent tariff policies have introduced additional complexities. In August 2025, the U.S. imposed broad tariffs on imports from over 60 countries, including India, with rates reaching up to 39%. These tariffs have impacted nearly 55% of India's exports to the U.S., placing Indian pharmaceutical companies at a competitive disadvantage. (apnews.com)

Conversely, the U.S.-China trade tensions have created opportunities for Indian pharmaceutical companies to fill supply gaps in the American market. However, the overall impact of U.S. tariff policies remains a significant concern for exporters like Wockhardt.

In the European Union, compliance with the Falsified Medicines Directive (FMD) has become increasingly stringent. Indian exporters must invest in advanced serialization and traceability systems to meet these requirements, ensuring the authenticity and safety of pharmaceutical products in the EU market.

Wockhardt Limited — Regulatory Compliance & Quality Standards

The global pharmaceutical industry is witnessing heightened regulatory scrutiny, with agencies like the U.S. FDA and the European Medicines Agency (EMA) enforcing stringent quality standards. India, housing over 600 U.S. FDA-approved manufacturing sites, faces challenges in maintaining compliance. In 2023, the U.S. FDA conducted more than 200 inspections in India, with plans to increase this number in 2024. (fact.net.in)

For Wockhardt, adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and other regulatory standards is crucial to sustain its export operations. The company's strategic focus on high-impact areas necessitates continuous investment in quality control systems and infrastructure to meet evolving global standards.

Research Methodology & Data Transparency

Suresh Sormare

Verified Author

Pharmaceutical 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.

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Primary 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.Product Matching: Codeine shipments identified using fuzzy matching on DGFT product description fields, validated against Indian Pharmacopoeia nomenclature.
2.Supplier Identification: Wockhardt Limited matched across shipments using name normalization, accounting for company name formatting variations.
3.Statistical Normalization: Shipment values are statistically normalized to ensure accurate market share representation. This removes the impact of unusually large one-off transactions that could distort company rankings.

Government-Sourced Data

Official DGFT customs records

Transparent Methodology

Calculations fully disclosed above

Global Coverage

Exports to 35+ countries, 82+ buyers

Expert-Reviewed

Analyzed by pharmaceutical trade specialists

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Which Indian Ports Ship Codeine Exports?

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Geopolitical & Trade Policy Impact on Wockhardt Limited's Codeine Exports

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