India to Ethiopia: Dextromethorphan Export Trade Route
India has recorded 12 verified shipments of Dextromethorphan exported to Ethiopia, representing a combined trade value of $383.0K USD. This corridor is served by 4 active Indian exporters, with an average shipment value of $31.9K USD. The leading Indian exporter is SCOTT EDIL PHARMACIA LIMITED , which accounts for 44% of total export value with 1 shipments worth $166.7K USD. On the buying side, NA is the largest importer in Ethiopia with $178.1K USD in purchases. The top 3 suppliers — SCOTT EDIL PHARMACIA LIMITED , SCOTT EDIL PHARMACIA LIMITED, CACHET PHARMACEUTICALS PRIVATE LIMITED — together control 95% 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 Ethiopia Dextromethorphan corridor is one of India's established pharmaceutical export routes, with 12 shipments documented worth a combined $383.0K USD. The route is dominated by SCOTT EDIL PHARMACIA LIMITED , which alone accounts for roughly 44% of all export value, reflecting the consolidated nature of India's dextromethorphan manufacturing sector.
Across 4 active suppliers, the average shipment value stands at $31.9K USD — a figure that reflects both bulk commercial orders from large pharmaceutical companies and smaller specialty shipments. Sea freight dominates at 72% of all shipments, consistent with dextromethorphan's non-urgent bulk-order profile.
Shipment activity peaks during April–June, with an average transit time of 17 days port-to-port. The route has recorded an annual growth rate of 15.4%, placing it at rank #13 among India's top dextromethorphan export destinations globally.
On the import side, key buyers of Indian dextromethorphan in Ethiopia include NA, TO THE ORDER OF, TO THE ORDER OF and 4 others. NA is the single largest importer with 2 shipments valued at $178.1K USD.
Route Characteristics
- Average transit17 days
- Peak seasonQ2
- Primary modeSea freight
- Top portCHAWAPAYAL ICD (INCPR6)
Market Position
- Global rank#13
- Annual growth+15.4%
- Demand growth+13.4%
- Regulatory ease74/100
Top 10 Indian Dextromethorphan Exporters to Ethiopia
Showing top 10 of 4 Indian suppliers exporting Dextromethorphan to Ethiopia, ranked by total trade value (USD)
| Rank | Supplier (Indian Exporter) | Shipments | Total Value (USD) | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SCOTT EDIL PHARMACIA LIMITED Avg $166.7K per shipment | 1 | $166.7K | 43.5% |
| 2 | SCOTT EDIL PHARMACIA LIMITED Avg $19.9K per shipment | 7 | $139.6K | 36.4% |
| 3 | CACHET PHARMACEUTICALS PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $18.7K per shipment | 3 | $56.1K | 14.6% |
| 4 | CACHET PHARMACEUTICALS PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $20.6K per shipment | 1 | $20.6K | 5.4% |
This table shows the top 10 of 4 Indian companies exporting dextromethorphan to Ethiopia, ranked by total trade value. The listed exporters are: SCOTT EDIL PHARMACIA LIMITED , SCOTT EDIL PHARMACIA LIMITED, CACHET PHARMACEUTICALS PRIVATE LIMITED, CACHET PHARMACEUTICALS PRIVATE LIMITED . SCOTT EDIL PHARMACIA LIMITED is the dominant supplier with 1 shipments worth $166.7K USD, giving it a 44% market share. The top 3 suppliers together account for 95% of the total trade value on this route.
Top 10 Dextromethorphan Importers in Ethiopia
Showing top 10 of 7 known buyers in Ethiopia receiving Dextromethorphan shipments from India, ranked by import value
On the receiving end of this trade route, the leading importers of Indian dextromethorphan in Ethiopia include NA, TO THE ORDER OF, TO THE ORDER OF, TO THE ORDER OF AWASH BANK S.C., TO THE ORDER OF COMMERCIAL BANK OF , among 7 total buyers. The largest importer is NA, accounting for $178.1K USD across 2 shipments — representing 47% of all dextromethorphan imports from India on this route.
| Rank | Importer / Buyer | Shipments | Import Value (USD) | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NA | 2 | $178.1K | 46.5% |
| 2 | TO THE ORDER OF | 3 | $84.7K | 22.1% |
| 3 | TO THE ORDER OF | 2 | $37.8K | 9.9% |
| 4 | TO THE ORDER OF AWASH BANK S.C. | 2 | $30.5K | 8.0% |
| 5 | TO THE ORDER OF COMMERCIAL BANK OF | 1 | $20.6K | 5.4% |
| 6 | TO THE ORDER OF WEGAGEN BANK S C | 1 | $18.0K | 4.7% |
| 7 | TO THE ORDER OF AHADU BANK S.C., | 1 | $13.2K | 3.5% |
Top 10 Dextromethorphan Formulations Imported by Ethiopia
Showing top 10 of 12 product formulations shipped on the India to Ethiopia Dextromethorphan route, ranked by trade value
Ethiopia imports a wide range of dextromethorphan formulations from India, spanning tablets, capsules, suspensions, and combination drugs. The top formulation — DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE SYRUP 15 — accounts for $166.7K USD across 1 shipments. There are 12 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 | DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE SYRUP 15 | 1 | $166.7K | 43.5% |
| 2 | HARMLESS PHARMACEUTICAL MEDICINES FINISHED FORMULATION, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE SYRUP 15MG/ 5ML 2417753L005 | 1 | $37.3K | 9.8% |
| 3 | SCOTTUS 15MG 5ML SYRUP 125ML PT BT DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDR SYRUP 15MG 5MG B NO 2317753L001 | 1 | $28.5K | 7.4% |
| 4 | PHARMACEUTICAL FORMULATIONS:EASCOF DM (DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 15MG/5ML)(PACKING: 100 ML)(BATCH NO.ESDS25002E MFG. | 1 | $24.9K | 6.5% |
| 5 | PHARMACEUTICAL FORMULATIONS:EASCOF DM (DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 15MG/5ML)(PACKING: 100 ML)(BATCH NO.ESDS24003E MFG. | 1 | $20.6K | 5.4% |
| 6 | HARMLESS PHARMACEUTICAL MEDICINES FINISHED FORMULATION DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE SYRUP 15MG/5 ML 2517753L001 | 1 | $19.0K | 4.9% |
| 7 | HARMLESS PHARMACEUTICAL MEDICINES FINISHED FORMULATION DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE SYRUP 15MG/5ML | 1 | $18.9K | 4.9% |
| 8 | HARM PHARMA MEDICINES FINISHED FORMULATION DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE SYRUP 15MG/5ML 2517753L002 | 1 | $18.9K | 4.9% |
| 9 | PHARMACEUTICAL FORMULATIONS EASCOF D SYRUP SUGAR FREE DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE C | 1 | $18.0K | 4.7% |
| 10 | PHARMACEUTICAL FORMULATIONS:EASCOF-D SYRUP (SUGAR FREE) (DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE & CH | 1 | $13.2K | 3.5% |
Showing top 10 of 12 Dextromethorphan formulations imported by Ethiopia on this route.
Shipping & Logistics Analysis
Freight mode split and port-of-origin breakdown
Freight Mode Distribution
Sea freight dominates at 72%, typical for bulk pharmaceutical shipments.
Top Ports of Origin
CHAWAPAYAL ICD (INCPR6) handles the highest volume with 5 shipments. Transit time averages 17 days by sea.
Market Dynamics
India's dextromethorphan exports to Ethiopia are driven primarily by a handful of large-scale manufacturers. SCOTT EDIL PHARMACIA LIMITED with 1 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 Ethiopia benefit from supplier diversity while the top tier handles the majority of volume.
The top 3 suppliers — SCOTT EDIL PHARMACIA LIMITED , SCOTT EDIL PHARMACIA LIMITED, CACHET PHARMACEUTICALS PRIVATE LIMITED — together account for 95% of total trade value on this route. The average shipment value of $31.9K 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 harmless pharmaceutical medicines finished formulation, dextromethorphan hydrobromide syrup 15mg/ 5ml 2417753l005 and scottus 15mg 5ml syrup 125ml pt bt dextromethorphan hydr syrup 15mg 5mg b no 2317753l001, suggesting that buyers in Ethiopia tend to consolidate orders across related product lines from the same Indian supplier.
On the buying side, NA is the largest importer with 2 shipments worth $178.1K USD — representing 47% of all dextromethorphan imports from India on this route. A total of 7 buyers are active on this corridor.
Route Statistics
- Trade Volume
- $383.0K
- Avg. Shipment
- $31.9K
- Suppliers
- 4
- Buyers
- 7
- Transit (Sea)
- ~17 days
- Annual Growth
- +15.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions — India to Ethiopia Dextromethorphan Trade
Answers based on Indian Customs (DGFT) shipment records compiled by TransData Nexus
Q Which Indian companies export Dextromethorphan to Ethiopia?
The leading Indian exporters of Dextromethorphan to Ethiopia are SCOTT EDIL PHARMACIA LIMITED , SCOTT EDIL PHARMACIA LIMITED, CACHET PHARMACEUTICALS PRIVATE LIMITED. SCOTT EDIL PHARMACIA LIMITED holds the largest market share at approximately 44% of total trade value on this route.
Q What is the total value of Dextromethorphan exports from India to Ethiopia?
India exports Dextromethorphan to Ethiopia worth approximately $383.0K USD across 12 recorded shipments. The average value per shipment is $31.9K USD.
Q Which ports does India use to ship Dextromethorphan to Ethiopia?
The most active port of origin is CHAWAPAYAL ICD (INCPR6) with 5 shipments. Indian exporters primarily use sea freight for this route, with 72% of shipments going by sea and 21% by air.
Q How long does shipping take from India to Ethiopia for Dextromethorphan?
The average transit time for Dextromethorphan shipments from India to Ethiopia is approximately 17 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 Ethiopia Dextromethorphan trade route growing?
Yes — this trade corridor has seen an annual growth rate of approximately 15.4% with demand growth tracking at 13.4%. The route is ranked #13 among India's top Dextromethorphan export destinations globally.
Q How many suppliers are active on the India to Ethiopia Dextromethorphan route?
There are currently 4 active Indian suppliers exporting Dextromethorphan to Ethiopia. The market is moderately concentrated with SCOTT EDIL PHARMACIA LIMITED accounting for 44% of total shipment value.
Q Who are the main importers of Dextromethorphan from India in Ethiopia?
The leading importers of Indian Dextromethorphan in Ethiopia include NA, TO THE ORDER OF, TO THE ORDER OF, TO THE ORDER OF AWASH BANK S.C., TO THE ORDER OF COMMERCIAL BANK OF . NA is the largest buyer with 2 shipments worth $178.1K 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 Ethiopia export trade corridor identified from Indian Customs (DGFT) records for Dextromethorphan.
- 2.Supplier/Buyer Matching: 4 Indian exporters and 7 importers in Ethiopia matched using name normalization.
- 3.Value Aggregation: Total export value aggregated from 12 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
12 Verified Shipments
4 Indian exporters tracked
Expert-Reviewed
By pharmaceutical trade specialists