India to Sierra Leone: Crocin Export Trade Route

The India to Sierra Leone Crocin corridor is one of India's established pharmaceutical export routes, with 2 shipments documented worth a combined $155 USD. The route is dominated by BIO PHARMA PRIMO IMPEX, which alone accounts for roughly 100% of all export value, reflecting the consolidated nature of India's crocin manufacturing sector.

Across 1 active suppliers, the average shipment value stands at $77 USD — a figure that reflects both bulk commercial orders from large pharmaceutical companies and smaller specialty shipments. Freight is split between sea (65%) and air (15%), suggesting a mix of scheduled bulk orders and time-sensitive consignments.

Shipment activity peaks during January–March, with an average transit time of 19 days port-to-port. The route has recorded an annual growth rate of 11.3%, placing it at rank #14 among India's top crocin export destinations globally.

On the import side, key buyers of Indian crocin in Sierra Leone include M SCHOITHRAM MEMORIAL HOSPITAL HILL ROAD FREETOWNSIERRALEONE WEST AFRICA. M SCHOITHRAM MEMORIAL HOSPITAL HILL ROAD FREETOWNSIERRALEONE WEST AFRICA is the single largest importer with 2 shipments valued at $155 USD.

India's crocin exports to Sierra Leone are driven primarily by a handful of large-scale manufacturers. BIO PHARMA PRIMO IMPEX with 2 shipments leads the pack, a pattern common in generic pharmaceutical corridors where manufacturing scale creates significant cost advantages. The presence of 1 active exporters signals a competitive but concentrated market — buyers in Sierra Leone benefit from supplier diversity while the top tier handles the majority of volume.

The top 3 suppliers — BIO PHARMA PRIMO IMPEX — together account for 100% of total trade value on this route. The average shipment value of $77 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 indian harmless medicines- crocin tablets 500 mg paracetamol 500 mg , suggesting that buyers in Sierra Leone tend to consolidate orders across related product lines from the same Indian supplier.

On the buying side, M SCHOITHRAM MEMORIAL HOSPITAL HILL ROAD FREETOWNSIERRALEONE WEST AFRICA is the largest importer with 2 shipments worth $155 USD — representing 100% of all crocin imports from India on this route.