India to Benin: Diclofenac Export Trade Route

The India to Benin Diclofenac corridor is one of India's established pharmaceutical export routes, with 105 shipments documented worth a combined $9.0M USD. The route is dominated by SIFAM HEALTHCARE PRIVATE LIMITED, which alone accounts for roughly 87% of all export value, reflecting the consolidated nature of India's diclofenac manufacturing sector.

Across 29 active suppliers, the average shipment value stands at $85.4K USD — a figure that reflects both bulk commercial orders from large pharmaceutical companies and smaller specialty shipments. Freight is split between sea (67%) and air (16%), suggesting a mix of scheduled bulk orders and time-sensitive consignments.

Shipment activity peaks during July–September, with an average transit time of 15 days port-to-port. The route has recorded an annual growth rate of 21.8%, placing it at rank #17 among India's top diclofenac export destinations globally.

On the import side, key buyers of Indian diclofenac in Benin include NA, SEYDOU SALIFOU MOUHAMADOU KABIROU, TO THE ORDER and 30 others. NA is the single largest importer with 13 shipments valued at $7.9M USD.

India's diclofenac exports to Benin are driven primarily by a handful of large-scale manufacturers. SIFAM HEALTHCARE PRIVATE LIMITED with 5 shipments leads the pack, a pattern common in generic pharmaceutical corridors where manufacturing scale creates significant cost advantages. The presence of 29 active exporters signals a competitive but concentrated market — buyers in Benin benefit from supplier diversity while the top tier handles the majority of volume.

The top 3 suppliers — SIFAM HEALTHCARE PRIVATE LIMITED, ONCERA HEALTHCARE PRIVATE LIMITED , SYNCOM FORMULATIONS (INDIA) LIMITED — together account for 90% of total trade value on this route. The average shipment value of $85.4K 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 diclofenac sodium bp 50 mg tablet sifed and gededol tablet paracetamol 500 mg , diclofenac sodium 50 mg 6x1x10, suggesting that buyers in Benin tend to consolidate orders across related product lines from the same Indian supplier.

On the buying side, NA is the largest importer with 13 shipments worth $7.9M USD — representing 88% of all diclofenac imports from India on this route. A total of 33 buyers are active on this corridor.