India to United States: Famotidine Export Trade Route
India has recorded 1,164 verified shipments of Famotidine exported to United States, representing a combined trade value of $37.5M USD. This corridor is served by 32 active Indian exporters, with an average shipment value of $32.2K USD. The leading Indian exporter is VKT PHARMA PRIVATE LIMITED, which accounts for 23% of total export value with 135 shipments worth $8.8M USD. On the buying side, TO THE ORDER OF.... is the largest importer in United States with $3.0M USD in purchases. The top 3 suppliers — VKT PHARMA PRIVATE LIMITED, ANNORA PHARMA PRIVATE LIMITED, MYLAN LABORATORIES LIMITED — together control 53% 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 States Famotidine corridor is one of India's established pharmaceutical export routes, with 1,164 shipments documented worth a combined $37.5M USD. The route is dominated by VKT PHARMA PRIVATE LIMITED, which alone accounts for roughly 23% of all export value, reflecting the consolidated nature of India's famotidine manufacturing sector.
Across 32 active suppliers, the average shipment value stands at $32.2K USD — a figure that reflects both bulk commercial orders from large pharmaceutical companies and smaller specialty shipments. Sea freight dominates at 81% of all shipments, consistent with famotidine's non-urgent bulk-order profile.
Shipment activity peaks during April–June, with an average transit time of 28 days port-to-port. The route has recorded an annual growth rate of 24.6%, placing it at rank #16 among India's top famotidine export destinations globally.
On the import side, key buyers of Indian famotidine in United States include TO THE ORDER OF...., J. KNIPPER & COMPANY, MYLAN INSTITUTIONAL INC and 90 others. TO THE ORDER OF.... is the single largest importer with 149 shipments valued at $3.0M USD.
Route Characteristics
- Average transit28 days
- Peak seasonQ2
- Primary modeSea freight
- Top portHYDERABAD ICD
Market Position
- Global rank#16
- Annual growth+24.6%
- Demand growth+22.6%
- Regulatory ease85/100
Top 10 Indian Famotidine Exporters to United States
Showing top 10 of 32 Indian suppliers exporting Famotidine to United States, ranked by total trade value (USD)
| Rank | Supplier (Indian Exporter) | Shipments | Total Value (USD) | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VKT PHARMA PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $65.0K per shipment | 135 | $8.8M | 23.4% |
| 2 | ANNORA PHARMA PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $17.6K per shipment | 380 | $6.7M | 17.8% |
| 3 | MYLAN LABORATORIES LIMITED Avg $35.0K per shipment | 125 | $4.4M | 11.7% |
| 4 | ALEMBIC PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED Avg $40.1K per shipment | 105 | $4.2M | 11.2% |
| 5 | APOTHECON PHARMACEUTICALS PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $117.1K per shipment | 16 | $1.9M | 5.0% |
| 6 | DR.REDDY'S LABORATORIES LTD Avg $21.9K per shipment | 65 | $1.4M | 3.8% |
| 7 | ALKEM LABORATORIES LIMITED Avg $41.3K per shipment | 33 | $1.4M | 3.6% |
| 8 | AUROBINDO PHARMA LIMITED Avg $155.3K per shipment | 8 | $1.2M | 3.3% |
| 9 | APL HEALTHCARE LIMITED Avg $55.9K per shipment | 20 | $1.1M | 3.0% |
| 10 | LUPIN LIMITED Avg $62.0K per shipment | 17 | $1.1M | 2.8% |
This table shows the top 10 of 32 Indian companies exporting famotidine to United States, ranked by total trade value. The listed exporters are: VKT PHARMA PRIVATE LIMITED, ANNORA PHARMA PRIVATE LIMITED, MYLAN LABORATORIES LIMITED, ALEMBIC PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED, APOTHECON PHARMACEUTICALS PRIVATE LIMITED, DR.REDDY'S LABORATORIES LTD, ALKEM LABORATORIES LIMITED, AUROBINDO PHARMA LIMITED, APL HEALTHCARE LIMITED, LUPIN LIMITED. VKT PHARMA PRIVATE LIMITED is the dominant supplier with 135 shipments worth $8.8M USD, giving it a 23% market share. The top 3 suppliers together account for 53% of the total trade value on this route.
Showing top 10 of 32 total Indian exporters on the India to United States Famotidine export route.
Top 10 Famotidine Importers in United States
Showing top 10 of 93 known buyers in United States receiving Famotidine shipments from India, ranked by import value
On the receiving end of this trade route, the leading importers of Indian famotidine in United States include TO THE ORDER OF...., J. KNIPPER & COMPANY, MYLAN INSTITUTIONAL INC, TO THE ORDER, M S ASCEND LABORATORIES LLC, among 93 total buyers. The largest importer is TO THE ORDER OF...., accounting for $3.0M USD across 149 shipments — representing 8% of all famotidine imports from India on this route.
| Rank | Importer / Buyer | Shipments | Import Value (USD) | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TO THE ORDER OF.... | 149 | $3.0M | 8.1% |
| 2 | J. KNIPPER & COMPANY | 60 | $2.6M | 7.0% |
| 3 | MYLAN INSTITUTIONAL INC | 71 | $2.5M | 6.8% |
| 4 | TO THE ORDER | 42 | $2.4M | 6.4% |
| 5 | M S ASCEND LABORATORIES LLC | 25 | $2.2M | 5.8% |
| 6 | TO THE ORDER OF | 133 | $2.0M | 5.3% |
| 7 | MYLAN INSTITUTIONAL INC 2898 | 54 | $1.8M | 4.9% |
| 8 | TO THE ORDER OF NAVINTA LLC | 16 | $1.8M | 4.8% |
| 9 | XXROHXXLTHXXLC | 8 | $1.2M | 3.3% |
| 10 | GLENMARK THERAPEUTICS INC., USA | 16 | $1.1M | 2.9% |
Showing top 10 of 93 Famotidine importers in United States on this route.
Top 10 Famotidine Formulations Imported by United States
Showing top 10 of 565 product formulations shipped on the India to United States Famotidine route, ranked by trade value
United States imports a wide range of famotidine formulations from India, spanning tablets, capsules, suspensions, and combination drugs. The top formulation — FAMOTIDINE TABS — accounts for $2.5M USD across 145 shipments. There are 565 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 | FAMOTIDINE TABS | 145 | $2.5M | 6.7% |
| 2 | FAMOTIDINE TABLETS 20 MG 200'S PACK | 3 | $879.7K | 2.3% |
| 3 | FAMOTIDINE TABS USP 40MG 100T BT_AP US | 17 | $830.3K | 2.2% |
| 4 | FAMOTIDINE 40MG TABS | 26 | $816.7K | 2.2% |
| 5 | FAMOTIDINE FOR ORAL SUSPENSION USP 40 MG | 7 | $800.7K | 2.1% |
| 6 | FAMOTIDINE TABSNOS | 99 | $756.5K | 2.0% |
| 7 | FAMOTIDINE 20MG TABS | 34 | $737.6K | 2.0% |
| 8 | FAMOTIDINE TABLETS USP 40 MG - 1 X 1000. | 8 | $668.7K | 1.8% |
| 9 | PHARMA : FAMOTIDINE F.O.S.USP 40MG/5ML US FAMOTIDINE FOR ORAL SUSPENSION USP40MG/5ML - 1BTLx50ML OTHER-ANTIULCER | 2 | $659.6K | 1.8% |
| 10 | FAMOTIDINE TABLETS, USP 20mg, NDC NO:72657011320 (INV.QTY:123432X200=24686400 No's) UNIT SIZE: 200's,B/N.FA2024056D, FA2 | 2 | $620.8K | 1.7% |
Showing top 10 of 565 Famotidine formulations imported by United States on this route.
Shipping & Logistics Analysis
Freight mode split and port-of-origin breakdown
Freight Mode Distribution
Sea freight dominates at 81%, typical for bulk pharmaceutical shipments.
Top Ports of Origin
HYDERABAD ICD handles the highest volume with 250 shipments. Transit time averages 28 days by sea.
Market Dynamics
India's famotidine exports to United States are driven primarily by a handful of large-scale manufacturers. VKT PHARMA PRIVATE LIMITED with 135 shipments leads the pack, a pattern common in generic pharmaceutical corridors where manufacturing scale creates significant cost advantages. The presence of 32 active exporters signals a competitive but concentrated market — buyers in United States benefit from supplier diversity while the top tier handles the majority of volume.
The top 3 suppliers — VKT PHARMA PRIVATE LIMITED, ANNORA PHARMA PRIVATE LIMITED, MYLAN LABORATORIES LIMITED — together account for 53% of total trade value on this route. The average shipment value of $32.2K 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 famotidine tablets 20 mg 200's pack and famotidine tabs usp 40mg 100t bt_ap us, suggesting that buyers in United States tend to consolidate orders across related product lines from the same Indian supplier.
On the buying side, TO THE ORDER OF.... is the largest importer with 149 shipments worth $3.0M USD — representing 8% of all famotidine imports from India on this route. A total of 93 buyers are active on this corridor.
Route Statistics
- Trade Volume
- $37.5M
- Avg. Shipment
- $32.2K
- Suppliers
- 32
- Buyers
- 93
- Transit (Sea)
- ~28 days
- Annual Growth
- +24.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions — India to United States Famotidine Trade
Answers based on Indian Customs (DGFT) shipment records compiled by TransData Nexus
Q Which Indian companies export Famotidine to United States?
The leading Indian exporters of Famotidine to United States are VKT PHARMA PRIVATE LIMITED, ANNORA PHARMA PRIVATE LIMITED, MYLAN LABORATORIES LIMITED. VKT PHARMA PRIVATE LIMITED holds the largest market share at approximately 23% of total trade value on this route.
Q What is the total value of Famotidine exports from India to United States?
India exports Famotidine to United States worth approximately $37.5M USD across 1,164 recorded shipments. The average value per shipment is $32.2K USD.
Q Which ports does India use to ship Famotidine to United States?
The most active port of origin is HYDERABAD ICD with 250 shipments. Indian exporters primarily use sea freight for this route, with 81% of shipments going by sea and 27% by air.
Q How long does shipping take from India to United States for Famotidine?
The average transit time for Famotidine shipments from India to United States is approximately 28 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 United States Famotidine trade route growing?
Yes — this trade corridor has seen an annual growth rate of approximately 24.6% with demand growth tracking at 22.6%. The route is ranked #16 among India's top Famotidine export destinations globally.
Q How many suppliers are active on the India to United States Famotidine route?
There are currently 32 active Indian suppliers exporting Famotidine to United States. The market is moderately concentrated with VKT PHARMA PRIVATE LIMITED accounting for 23% of total shipment value.
Q Who are the main importers of Famotidine from India in United States?
The leading importers of Indian Famotidine in United States include TO THE ORDER OF...., J. KNIPPER & COMPANY, MYLAN INSTITUTIONAL INC, TO THE ORDER, M S ASCEND LABORATORIES LLC. TO THE ORDER OF.... is the largest buyer with 149 shipments worth $3.0M 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 States export trade corridor identified from Indian Customs (DGFT) records for Famotidine.
- 2.Supplier/Buyer Matching: 32 Indian exporters and 93 importers in United States matched using name normalization.
- 3.Value Aggregation: Total export value aggregated from 1,164 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
1,164 Verified Shipments
32 Indian exporters tracked
Expert-Reviewed
By pharmaceutical trade specialists