India to United Arab Emirates: Colchicine Export Trade Route
India has recorded 58 verified shipments of Colchicine exported to United Arab Emirates, representing a combined trade value of $357.4K USD. This corridor is served by 21 active Indian exporters, with an average shipment value of $6.2K USD. The leading Indian exporter is MACLEODS PHARMACEUTICALS LTD, which accounts for 56% of total export value with 3 shipments worth $200.6K USD. On the buying side, PHARMA HOUSE PHARMACEUTICALS is the largest importer in United Arab Emirates with $297.8K USD in purchases. The top 3 suppliers — MACLEODS PHARMACEUTICALS LTD, MACLEODS PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED, MEDWISE OVERSEAS PRIVATE LIMITED — together control 98% 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 Arab Emirates Colchicine corridor is one of India's established pharmaceutical export routes, with 58 shipments documented worth a combined $357.4K USD. The route is dominated by MACLEODS PHARMACEUTICALS LTD, which alone accounts for roughly 56% of all export value, reflecting the consolidated nature of India's colchicine manufacturing sector.
Across 21 active suppliers, the average shipment value stands at $6.2K USD — a figure that reflects both bulk commercial orders from large pharmaceutical companies and smaller specialty shipments. Sea freight dominates at 75% of all shipments, consistent with colchicine's non-urgent bulk-order profile.
Shipment activity peaks during January–March, with an average transit time of 25 days port-to-port. The route has recorded an annual growth rate of 10.1%, placing it at rank #10 among India's top colchicine export destinations globally.
On the import side, key buyers of Indian colchicine in United Arab Emirates include PHARMA HOUSE PHARMACEUTICALS, PHARMA HOUSE PHARMACEUTICALS WAREHOUSE, DAWAA DRUG STORE LLC and 9 others. PHARMA HOUSE PHARMACEUTICALS is the single largest importer with 8 shipments valued at $297.8K USD.
Route Characteristics
- Average transit25 days
- Peak seasonQ1
- Primary modeSea freight
- Top portSAHAR AIR
Market Position
- Global rank#10
- Annual growth+10.1%
- Demand growth+10.9%
- Regulatory ease78/100
Top 10 Indian Colchicine Exporters to United Arab Emirates
Showing top 10 of 21 Indian suppliers exporting Colchicine to United Arab Emirates, ranked by total trade value (USD)
| Rank | Supplier (Indian Exporter) | Shipments | Total Value (USD) | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MACLEODS PHARMACEUTICALS LTD Avg $66.9K per shipment | 3 | $200.6K | 56.1% |
| 2 | MACLEODS PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED Avg $23.8K per shipment | 6 | $142.6K | 39.9% |
| 3 | MEDWISE OVERSEAS PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $2.9K per shipment | 2 | $5.7K | 1.6% |
| 4 | ANR HEALTH CARE PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $2.4K per shipment | 2 | $4.8K | 1.4% |
| 5 | RMPL PHARMA LLP Avg $2.8K per shipment | 1 | $2.8K | 0.8% |
| 6 | TORO PHARMACEUTICALS PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $157 per shipment | 3 | $471 | 0.1% |
| 7 | M. CARE Avg $139 per shipment | 1 | $139 | 0.0% |
| 8 | RIZLIFE HEALTHCARE Avg $112 per shipment | 1 | $112 | 0.0% |
| 9 | RITE CARE Avg $11 per shipment | 3 | $32 | 0.0% |
| 10 | SATNAM TRADING COMPANY Avg $6 per shipment | 4 | $26 | 0.0% |
This table shows the top 10 of 21 Indian companies exporting colchicine to United Arab Emirates, ranked by total trade value. The listed exporters are: MACLEODS PHARMACEUTICALS LTD, MACLEODS PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED, MEDWISE OVERSEAS PRIVATE LIMITED, ANR HEALTH CARE PRIVATE LIMITED, RMPL PHARMA LLP, TORO PHARMACEUTICALS PRIVATE LIMITED, M. CARE, RIZLIFE HEALTHCARE, RITE CARE, SATNAM TRADING COMPANY. MACLEODS PHARMACEUTICALS LTD is the dominant supplier with 3 shipments worth $200.6K USD, giving it a 56% market share. The top 3 suppliers together account for 98% of the total trade value on this route.
Showing top 10 of 21 total Indian exporters on the India to United Arab Emirates Colchicine export route.
Top 10 Colchicine Importers in United Arab Emirates
Showing top 10 of 12 known buyers in United Arab Emirates receiving Colchicine shipments from India, ranked by import value
On the receiving end of this trade route, the leading importers of Indian colchicine in United Arab Emirates include PHARMA HOUSE PHARMACEUTICALS, PHARMA HOUSE PHARMACEUTICALS WAREHOUSE, DAWAA DRUG STORE LLC, TO., TO, among 12 total buyers. The largest importer is PHARMA HOUSE PHARMACEUTICALS, accounting for $297.8K USD across 8 shipments — representing 83% of all colchicine imports from India on this route.
| Rank | Importer / Buyer | Shipments | Import Value (USD) | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PHARMA HOUSE PHARMACEUTICALS | 8 | $297.8K | 83.3% |
| 2 | PHARMA HOUSE PHARMACEUTICALS WAREHOUSE | 1 | $45.3K | 12.7% |
| 3 | DAWAA DRUG STORE LLC | 1 | $4.5K | 1.2% |
| 4 | TO. | 1 | $2.9K | 0.8% |
| 5 | TO | 1 | $2.8K | 0.8% |
| 6 | TO THE ORDER OF INVOICE RAISED TO | 1 | $2.8K | 0.8% |
| 7 | EMIRATES POST COMPANY | 22 | $536 | 0.2% |
| 8 | DAWAA DRUG STORE LLC C/O MEDISAL | 1 | $372 | 0.1% |
| 9 | DELTA LOGISTICS FZCO | 1 | $139 | 0.0% |
| 10 | MEDZONE GENERAL TRADING FZCO | 1 | $112 | 0.0% |
Showing top 10 of 12 Colchicine importers in United Arab Emirates on this route.
Top 10 Colchicine Formulations Imported by United Arab Emirates
Showing top 10 of 43 product formulations shipped on the India to United Arab Emirates Colchicine route, ranked by trade value
United Arab Emirates imports a wide range of colchicine formulations from India, spanning tablets, capsules, suspensions, and combination drugs. The top formulation — COLCHICINE 0.5MG TABLETS, NET CONT: COLCHICINE: 0.0401 KG, PACK SIZE: 1X30S — accounts for $139.2K USD across 1 shipments. There are 43 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 | COLCHICINE 0.5MG TABLETS, NET CONT: COLCHICINE: 0.0401 KG, PACK SIZE: 1X30S | 1 | $139.2K | 39.0% |
| 2 | COLCHICINE 0.5MG TABLETS (NET CONTENT: 0.6908 KGS COLCHICINE) PS: 1X30S | 1 | $75.2K | 21.1% |
| 3 | COLCHICINE 0.5MG TABLETS NET CONTENT: 0.4163 KGS COLCHICINEPS: 1X30S | 1 | $45.3K | 12.7% |
| 4 | COLCHICINE 0 5MG TABLETS NET CONTENT 0 3720 KGS COLCHICINE PS 1X30S | 1 | $40.6K | 11.4% |
| 5 | COLCHICINE 0.5MG TABLETS (NET CONTENT: 0 | 1 | $16.1K | 4.5% |
| 6 | COLCHICINE 0.5MG TABLETS (NET CONTENT: 0.1387 KGS COLCHICINE) PS: 1X30SNOS | 3 | $15.1K | 4.2% |
| 7 | COLCHICINE 0 5MG TABLETS NET CONTENT 0 1066 KGS COLCHICINE PS 1X30S | 1 | $11.6K | 3.2% |
| 8 | ZYCOLCHIN TAB COLCHICINE 0.5MG B 1303454 M JUL-23 E JUN-25 | 1 | $4.5K | 1.2% |
| 9 | COLCHICINE WISE 0.5 (COLCHICINE TABLETSUSP 0.5 MG) (BATCH NO: SMT5006) | 1 | $2.9K | 0.8% |
| 10 | COLCHICINE WISE 0 5 COLCHICINE TABLETSUSP 0 5 MG BATCH NO SMT5006 | 1 | $2.8K | 0.8% |
Showing top 10 of 43 Colchicine formulations imported by United Arab Emirates on this route.
Shipping & Logistics Analysis
Freight mode split and port-of-origin breakdown
Freight Mode Distribution
Sea freight dominates at 75%, typical for bulk pharmaceutical shipments.
Top Ports of Origin
SAHAR AIR handles the highest volume with 19 shipments. Transit time averages 25 days by sea.
Market Dynamics
India's colchicine exports to United Arab Emirates are driven primarily by a handful of large-scale manufacturers. MACLEODS PHARMACEUTICALS LTD with 3 shipments leads the pack, a pattern common in generic pharmaceutical corridors where manufacturing scale creates significant cost advantages. The presence of 21 active exporters signals a competitive but concentrated market — buyers in United Arab Emirates benefit from supplier diversity while the top tier handles the majority of volume.
The top 3 suppliers — MACLEODS PHARMACEUTICALS LTD, MACLEODS PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED, MEDWISE OVERSEAS PRIVATE LIMITED — together account for 98% of total trade value on this route. The average shipment value of $6.2K 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 colchicine 0.5mg tablets (net content: 0.6908 kgs colchicine) ps: 1x30s and colchicine 0.5mg tablets net content: 0.4163 kgs colchicineps: 1x30s, suggesting that buyers in United Arab Emirates tend to consolidate orders across related product lines from the same Indian supplier.
On the buying side, PHARMA HOUSE PHARMACEUTICALS is the largest importer with 8 shipments worth $297.8K USD — representing 83% of all colchicine imports from India on this route. A total of 12 buyers are active on this corridor.
Route Statistics
- Trade Volume
- $357.4K
- Avg. Shipment
- $6.2K
- Suppliers
- 21
- Buyers
- 12
- Transit (Sea)
- ~25 days
- Annual Growth
- +10.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions — India to United Arab Emirates Colchicine Trade
Answers based on Indian Customs (DGFT) shipment records compiled by TransData Nexus
Q Which Indian companies export Colchicine to United Arab Emirates?
The leading Indian exporters of Colchicine to United Arab Emirates are MACLEODS PHARMACEUTICALS LTD, MACLEODS PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED, MEDWISE OVERSEAS PRIVATE LIMITED. MACLEODS PHARMACEUTICALS LTD holds the largest market share at approximately 56% of total trade value on this route.
Q What is the total value of Colchicine exports from India to United Arab Emirates?
India exports Colchicine to United Arab Emirates worth approximately $357.4K USD across 58 recorded shipments. The average value per shipment is $6.2K USD.
Q Which ports does India use to ship Colchicine to United Arab Emirates?
The most active port of origin is SAHAR AIR with 19 shipments. Indian exporters primarily use sea freight for this route, with 75% of shipments going by sea and 23% by air.
Q How long does shipping take from India to United Arab Emirates for Colchicine?
The average transit time for Colchicine shipments from India to United Arab Emirates is approximately 25 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 United Arab Emirates Colchicine trade route growing?
Yes — this trade corridor has seen an annual growth rate of approximately 10.1% with demand growth tracking at 10.9%. The route is ranked #10 among India's top Colchicine export destinations globally.
Q How many suppliers are active on the India to United Arab Emirates Colchicine route?
There are currently 21 active Indian suppliers exporting Colchicine to United Arab Emirates. The market is moderately concentrated with MACLEODS PHARMACEUTICALS LTD accounting for 56% of total shipment value.
Q Who are the main importers of Colchicine from India in United Arab Emirates?
The leading importers of Indian Colchicine in United Arab Emirates include PHARMA HOUSE PHARMACEUTICALS, PHARMA HOUSE PHARMACEUTICALS WAREHOUSE, DAWAA DRUG STORE LLC, TO., TO. PHARMA HOUSE PHARMACEUTICALS is the largest buyer with 8 shipments worth $297.8K 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 Arab Emirates export trade corridor identified from Indian Customs (DGFT) records for Colchicine.
- 2.Supplier/Buyer Matching: 21 Indian exporters and 12 importers in United Arab Emirates matched using name normalization.
- 3.Value Aggregation: Total export value aggregated from 58 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
58 Verified Shipments
21 Indian exporters tracked
Expert-Reviewed
By pharmaceutical trade specialists