Japan to India: Ephedrine Import Trade Route

The Japan to India Ephedrine corridor is one of India's established pharmaceutical import routes from Japan, with 7 shipments documented worth a combined $90 USD. The route is dominated by SSP CO LIMITED , which alone accounts for roughly 98% of all import value, reflecting the consolidated nature of Japan's ephedrine export sector.

Across 2 active Japan suppliers, the average shipment value stands at $13 USD — a figure that reflects both bulk commercial orders from large pharmaceutical companies and smaller specialty shipments. Freight is split between sea (69%) and air (18%), suggesting a mix of scheduled bulk orders and time-sensitive consignments.

Shipment activity peaks during April–June, with an average transit time of 31 days port-to-port. The route has recorded an annual growth rate of 14.7%, placing it at rank #14 among India's top ephedrine import origins globally.

On the Indian buyer side, key Indian importers include SANOFI HEALTHCARE INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED , SANOFI HEALTHCARE INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED. SANOFI HEALTHCARE INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED is the single largest Indian importer with 6 shipments valued at $89 USD.

India's ephedrine imports from Japan are driven primarily by a handful of large-scale Japan manufacturers. SSP CO LIMITED with 6 shipments leads the pack, a pattern common in generic pharmaceutical corridors where manufacturing scale creates significant cost advantages. The presence of 2 active exporters signals a competitive but concentrated market — Indian buyers benefit from Japan supplier diversity while the top tier handles the majority of volume.

The top 3 suppliers — SSP CO LIMITED , SSP CO LIMITED — together account for 100% of total trade value on this route. The average shipment value of $13 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 (n.c.v.) - caffeine + chlorphenamine maleate + dihydrocodeine phosphate + methylephedrine hydrochloride-dl sugar coated and n.c.v. ascorbic acid + caffeine + chlorphenamine maleate +dihydrocodeine phosphate + ibuprofen + methylephedrine hydr, suggesting that Indian buyers tend to consolidate orders across related product lines from the same Japan supplier.

On the buying side, SANOFI HEALTHCARE INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED is the largest importer with 6 shipments worth $89 USD — representing 98% of all ephedrine imports from Japan on this route.