India to Sri Lanka: Folic Export Trade Route
India has recorded 65 verified shipments of Folic exported to Sri Lanka, representing a combined trade value of $1.7M USD. This corridor is served by 17 active Indian exporters, with an average shipment value of $26.1K USD. The leading Indian exporter is NIBBLEN LIFE SCIENCES PRIVATE LIMITED, which accounts for 36% of total export value with 15 shipments worth $608.3K USD. On the buying side, COMMERCIAL BANK OF CEYLON PLC is the largest importer in Sri Lanka with $297.7K USD in purchases. The top 3 suppliers — NIBBLEN LIFE SCIENCES PRIVATE LIMITED, ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED, BIOPLUS LIFE SCIENCES PRIVATE LIMITED — together control 80% 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 Sri Lanka Folic corridor is one of India's established pharmaceutical export routes, with 65 shipments documented worth a combined $1.7M USD. The route is dominated by NIBBLEN LIFE SCIENCES PRIVATE LIMITED, which alone accounts for roughly 36% of all export value, reflecting the consolidated nature of India's folic manufacturing sector.
Across 17 active suppliers, the average shipment value stands at $26.1K USD — a figure that reflects both bulk commercial orders from large pharmaceutical companies and smaller specialty shipments. Sea freight dominates at 74% of all shipments, consistent with folic's non-urgent bulk-order profile.
Shipment activity peaks during April–June, with an average transit time of 20 days port-to-port. The route has recorded an annual growth rate of 13.9%, placing it at rank #15 among India's top folic export destinations globally.
On the import side, key buyers of Indian folic in Sri Lanka include COMMERCIAL BANK OF CEYLON PLC, HEMAS PHARMACEUTICALS (PVT) LTD, TO THE ORDER and 27 others. COMMERCIAL BANK OF CEYLON PLC is the single largest importer with 7 shipments valued at $297.7K USD.
Route Characteristics
- Average transit20 days
- Peak seasonQ2
- Primary modeSea freight
- Top portCHENNAI SEA
Market Position
- Global rank#15
- Annual growth+13.9%
- Demand growth+12.2%
- Regulatory ease76/100
Top 10 Indian Folic Exporters to Sri Lanka
Showing top 10 of 17 Indian suppliers exporting Folic to Sri Lanka, ranked by total trade value (USD)
| Rank | Supplier (Indian Exporter) | Shipments | Total Value (USD) | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NIBBLEN LIFE SCIENCES PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $40.6K per shipment | 15 | $608.3K | 35.8% |
| 2 | ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED Avg $73.5K per shipment | 7 | $514.6K | 30.3% |
| 3 | BIOPLUS LIFE SCIENCES PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $227.0K per shipment | 1 | $227.0K | 13.4% |
| 4 | SWISS GARNIER LIFE SCIENCES Avg $17.0K per shipment | 6 | $102.0K | 6.0% |
| 5 | CADILA HEALTHCARE LIMITED Avg $57.0K per shipment | 1 | $57.0K | 3.4% |
| 6 | MMC HEALTH CARE LIMITED Avg $5.7K per shipment | 9 | $51.5K | 3.0% |
| 7 | EMCURE PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED Avg $11.1K per shipment | 4 | $44.6K | 2.6% |
| 8 | WESTCOAST PHARMACEUTICAL WORKS LIMITED Avg $30.8K per shipment | 1 | $30.8K | 1.8% |
| 9 | INGA LABORATORIES PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $4.1K per shipment | 5 | $20.5K | 1.2% |
| 10 | WEST COAST PHARMACEUTICAL WORKS LIMITED Avg $13.9K per shipment | 1 | $13.9K | 0.8% |
This table shows the top 10 of 17 Indian companies exporting folic to Sri Lanka, ranked by total trade value. The listed exporters are: NIBBLEN LIFE SCIENCES PRIVATE LIMITED, ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED, BIOPLUS LIFE SCIENCES PRIVATE LIMITED, SWISS GARNIER LIFE SCIENCES, CADILA HEALTHCARE LIMITED, MMC HEALTH CARE LIMITED, EMCURE PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED, WESTCOAST PHARMACEUTICAL WORKS LIMITED, INGA LABORATORIES PRIVATE LIMITED, WEST COAST PHARMACEUTICAL WORKS LIMITED. NIBBLEN LIFE SCIENCES PRIVATE LIMITED is the dominant supplier with 15 shipments worth $608.3K USD, giving it a 36% market share. The top 3 suppliers together account for 80% of the total trade value on this route.
Showing top 10 of 17 total Indian exporters on the India to Sri Lanka Folic export route.
Top 10 Folic Importers in Sri Lanka
Showing top 10 of 30 known buyers in Sri Lanka receiving Folic shipments from India, ranked by import value
On the receiving end of this trade route, the leading importers of Indian folic in Sri Lanka include COMMERCIAL BANK OF CEYLON PLC, HEMAS PHARMACEUTICALS (PVT) LTD, TO THE ORDER, HEMAS PHARMACEUTICAL (PVT) LTD., DFCC BANK PLC, among 30 total buyers. The largest importer is COMMERCIAL BANK OF CEYLON PLC, accounting for $297.7K USD across 7 shipments — representing 18% of all folic imports from India on this route.
| Rank | Importer / Buyer | Shipments | Import Value (USD) | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | COMMERCIAL BANK OF CEYLON PLC | 7 | $297.7K | 17.5% |
| 2 | HEMAS PHARMACEUTICALS (PVT) LTD | 3 | $280.5K | 16.5% |
| 3 | TO THE ORDER | 1 | $227.0K | 13.4% |
| 4 | HEMAS PHARMACEUTICAL (PVT) LTD. | 3 | $179.3K | 10.6% |
| 5 | DFCC BANK PLC | 1 | $81.9K | 4.8% |
| 6 | GEORGE STEUART HEALTH PVT LTD | 4 | $71.8K | 4.2% |
| 7 | COMMERCIALBANK OF CEYLO | 2 | $69.5K | 4.1% |
| 8 | AVENIERR PHARMA PRIVATE LIMITED | 2 | $64.6K | 3.8% |
| 9 | HEMAS PHARMACEUTICALS PRIVATE LIMITED | 1 | $57.0K | 3.4% |
| 10 | HEMAS PHARMACEUTICALS (PRIVATE) LIMITED | 1 | $54.9K | 3.2% |
Showing top 10 of 30 Folic importers in Sri Lanka on this route.
Top 10 Folic Formulations Imported by Sri Lanka
Showing top 10 of 55 product formulations shipped on the India to Sri Lanka Folic route, ranked by trade value
Sri Lanka imports a wide range of folic formulations from India, spanning tablets, capsules, suspensions, and combination drugs. The top formulation — 1924CARTON BOXES IRON (FERROUS FUMARATE) 60MG AND FOLIC ACID 400 MCG TABLETS(100'S JAR PACK ) — accounts for $227.0K USD across 1 shipments. There are 55 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 | 1924CARTON BOXES IRON (FERROUS FUMARATE) 60MG AND FOLIC ACID 400 MCG TABLETS(100'S JAR PACK ) | 1 | $227.0K | 13.4% |
| 2 | FERUP SG 4X30 CAPSULES,(FERROUS FUMARATEB.P. 152MG,FOLIC ACID 400MCG, ZINCE SULPHATE BP 15MG & VITAMIN B12BP.0015MG) | 2 | $224.9K | 13.2% |
| 3 | FERUP SG 4X30 CAPSULES (FERROUS FUMARATEB.P. 152MG,FOLIC ACID 400MCG, ZINCE SULPHATE BP 15MG & VITAMIN B12BP.0015MG) 4X | 3 | $179.3K | 10.6% |
| 4 | NERVEX BT SOFTGELATIN CAPSULES MECOBALAMIN ALA BENFOTIAMINE B6 FOLIC ACID INOSITOL FREE UNITS QTY 1245 | 1 | $81.9K | 4.8% |
| 5 | NERVEX BT-SOFTGELATIN CAPSULES(MECOBALAMIN, ALA,BENFOTIAMINE,B6+FOLIC ACID+INOSITOL) & FREE UNITS QTY:1255 AS PER INV | 1 | $81.4K | 4.8% |
| 6 | FERUP SG CAPSULES FERROUS FUMARATE B.P.152MG FOLIC ACID 400MCG ZINCE SULPHATEBP 15MG & VITAMIN B12BP.0015MG 4X30 UN | 1 | $57.0K | 3.4% |
| 7 | FERUP SG 4X30 CAPSULES,(FERROUS FUMARATEB.P. 152MG,FOLIC ACID 400MCG, ZINCE,B NO.CYA1019,CYA1020,MFG.03/24,EXP.02/26 | 1 | $55.6K | 3.3% |
| 8 | FERUP SG 4X30 CAPSULES(FERROUS FUMARATEB.P. 152MGFOLIC ACID 400MCG ZINCE SULPHATE BP 15MG & VITAMIN B12BP.0015MG)NOS | 1 | $54.9K | 3.2% |
| 9 | NERVEX BT-SOFTGELATIN CAPSULES(MECOBALAMIN, ALA,BENFOTIAMINE,B6+FOLIC ACID+INOSITOL)& FREE UNITS QTY: 640 AS PER INV | 1 | $43.4K | 2.6% |
| 10 | PHARMACEUTICAL ARTICLE / ODS / PRODUCT / ITEM WITH FREE SAMPLES FOLIC ACID TABLETS BP 1MG FOLEE-1 3X10'S QTY 296554 BOXES | 1 | $41.8K | 2.5% |
Showing top 10 of 55 Folic formulations imported by Sri Lanka on this route.
Shipping & Logistics Analysis
Freight mode split and port-of-origin breakdown
Freight Mode Distribution
Sea freight dominates at 74%, typical for bulk pharmaceutical shipments.
Top Ports of Origin
CHENNAI SEA handles the highest volume with 16 shipments. Transit time averages 20 days by sea.
Market Dynamics
India's folic exports to Sri Lanka are driven primarily by a handful of large-scale manufacturers. NIBBLEN LIFE SCIENCES PRIVATE LIMITED with 15 shipments leads the pack, a pattern common in generic pharmaceutical corridors where manufacturing scale creates significant cost advantages. The presence of 17 active exporters signals a competitive but concentrated market — buyers in Sri Lanka benefit from supplier diversity while the top tier handles the majority of volume.
The top 3 suppliers — NIBBLEN LIFE SCIENCES PRIVATE LIMITED, ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED, BIOPLUS LIFE SCIENCES PRIVATE LIMITED — together account for 80% of total trade value on this route. The average shipment value of $26.1K 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 ferup sg 4x30 capsules,(ferrous fumarateb.p. 152mg,folic acid 400mcg, zince sulphate bp 15mg & vitamin b12bp.0015mg) and ferup sg 4x30 capsules (ferrous fumarateb.p. 152mg,folic acid 400mcg, zince sulphate bp 15mg & vitamin b12bp.0015mg) 4x, suggesting that buyers in Sri Lanka tend to consolidate orders across related product lines from the same Indian supplier.
On the buying side, COMMERCIAL BANK OF CEYLON PLC is the largest importer with 7 shipments worth $297.7K USD — representing 18% of all folic imports from India on this route. A total of 30 buyers are active on this corridor.
Route Statistics
- Trade Volume
- $1.7M
- Avg. Shipment
- $26.1K
- Suppliers
- 17
- Buyers
- 30
- Transit (Sea)
- ~20 days
- Annual Growth
- +13.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions — India to Sri Lanka Folic Trade
Answers based on Indian Customs (DGFT) shipment records compiled by TransData Nexus
Q Which Indian companies export Folic to Sri Lanka?
The leading Indian exporters of Folic to Sri Lanka are NIBBLEN LIFE SCIENCES PRIVATE LIMITED, ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED, BIOPLUS LIFE SCIENCES PRIVATE LIMITED. NIBBLEN LIFE SCIENCES PRIVATE LIMITED holds the largest market share at approximately 36% of total trade value on this route.
Q What is the total value of Folic exports from India to Sri Lanka?
India exports Folic to Sri Lanka worth approximately $1.7M USD across 65 recorded shipments. The average value per shipment is $26.1K USD.
Q Which ports does India use to ship Folic to Sri Lanka?
The most active port of origin is CHENNAI SEA with 16 shipments. Indian exporters primarily use sea freight for this route, with 74% of shipments going by sea and 21% by air.
Q How long does shipping take from India to Sri Lanka for Folic?
The average transit time for Folic shipments from India to Sri Lanka is approximately 20 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 Sri Lanka Folic trade route growing?
Yes — this trade corridor has seen an annual growth rate of approximately 13.9% with demand growth tracking at 12.2%. The route is ranked #15 among India's top Folic export destinations globally.
Q How many suppliers are active on the India to Sri Lanka Folic route?
There are currently 17 active Indian suppliers exporting Folic to Sri Lanka. The market is moderately concentrated with NIBBLEN LIFE SCIENCES PRIVATE LIMITED accounting for 36% of total shipment value.
Q Who are the main importers of Folic from India in Sri Lanka?
The leading importers of Indian Folic in Sri Lanka include COMMERCIAL BANK OF CEYLON PLC, HEMAS PHARMACEUTICALS (PVT) LTD, TO THE ORDER, HEMAS PHARMACEUTICAL (PVT) LTD., DFCC BANK PLC. COMMERCIAL BANK OF CEYLON PLC is the largest buyer with 7 shipments worth $297.7K 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 Sri Lanka export trade corridor identified from Indian Customs (DGFT) records for Folic.
- 2.Supplier/Buyer Matching: 17 Indian exporters and 30 importers in Sri Lanka matched using name normalization.
- 3.Value Aggregation: Total export value aggregated from 65 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
65 Verified Shipments
17 Indian exporters tracked
Expert-Reviewed
By pharmaceutical trade specialists