India to United States: Gabapentin Export Trade Route
India has recorded 2,899 verified shipments of Gabapentin exported to United States, representing a combined trade value of $494.1M USD. This corridor is served by 26 active Indian exporters, with an average shipment value of $170.4K USD. The leading Indian exporter is ALKEM LABORATORIES LIMITED, which accounts for 54% of total export value with 342 shipments worth $267.7M USD. On the buying side, ASCEND LABORATORIES,LLC is the largest importer in United States with $248.2M USD in purchases. The top 3 suppliers — ALKEM LABORATORIES LIMITED, STRIDES PHARMA SCIENCE LIMITED, ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED — together control 73% 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 Gabapentin corridor is one of India's established pharmaceutical export routes, with 2,899 shipments documented worth a combined $494.1M USD. The route is dominated by ALKEM LABORATORIES LIMITED, which alone accounts for roughly 54% of all export value, reflecting the consolidated nature of India's gabapentin manufacturing sector.
Across 26 active suppliers, the average shipment value stands at $170.4K 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 gabapentin's non-urgent bulk-order profile.
Shipment activity peaks during April–June, with an average transit time of 15 days port-to-port. The route has recorded an annual growth rate of 16.9%, placing it at rank #8 among India's top gabapentin export destinations globally.
On the import side, key buyers of Indian gabapentin in United States include ASCEND LABORATORIES,LLC, ACI HEALTHCARE USA.,, EVERSANA LIFE SCIENCE SERVICES and 86 others. ASCEND LABORATORIES,LLC is the single largest importer with 138 shipments valued at $248.2M USD.
Route Characteristics
- Average transit15 days
- Peak seasonQ2
- Primary modeSea freight
- Top portJNPT/ NHAVA SHEVA SEA
Market Position
- Global rank#8
- Annual growth+16.9%
- Demand growth+14.6%
- Regulatory ease76/100
Top 10 Indian Gabapentin Exporters to United States
Showing top 10 of 26 Indian suppliers exporting Gabapentin to United States, ranked by total trade value (USD)
| Rank | Supplier (Indian Exporter) | Shipments | Total Value (USD) | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ALKEM LABORATORIES LIMITED Avg $782.8K per shipment | 342 | $267.7M | 54.2% |
| 2 | STRIDES PHARMA SCIENCE LIMITED Avg $587.1K per shipment | 109 | $64.0M | 13.0% |
| 3 | ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED Avg $541.8K per shipment | 56 | $30.3M | 6.1% |
| 4 | GLENMARK PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED Avg $90.2K per shipment | 266 | $24.0M | 4.9% |
| 5 | AMNEAL PHARMACEUTICALS PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $99.5K per shipment | 227 | $22.6M | 4.6% |
| 6 | WATSON PHARMA PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $46.4K per shipment | 422 | $19.6M | 4.0% |
| 7 | GRAVITI PHARMACEUTICALS PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $27.6K per shipment | 666 | $18.4M | 3.7% |
| 8 | GRANULES INDIA LIMITED Avg $116.7K per shipment | 104 | $12.1M | 2.5% |
| 9 | HETERO LABS LIMITED Avg $44.4K per shipment | 223 | $9.9M | 2.0% |
| 10 | MARKSANS PHARMA LIMITED Avg $44.1K per shipment | 137 | $6.0M | 1.2% |
This table shows the top 10 of 26 Indian companies exporting gabapentin to United States, ranked by total trade value. The listed exporters are: ALKEM LABORATORIES LIMITED, STRIDES PHARMA SCIENCE LIMITED, ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED, GLENMARK PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED, AMNEAL PHARMACEUTICALS PRIVATE LIMITED, WATSON PHARMA PRIVATE LIMITED, GRAVITI PHARMACEUTICALS PRIVATE LIMITED, GRANULES INDIA LIMITED, HETERO LABS LIMITED, MARKSANS PHARMA LIMITED. ALKEM LABORATORIES LIMITED is the dominant supplier with 342 shipments worth $267.7M USD, giving it a 54% market share. The top 3 suppliers together account for 73% of the total trade value on this route.
Showing top 10 of 26 total Indian exporters on the India to United States Gabapentin export route.
Top 10 Gabapentin Importers in United States
Showing top 10 of 89 known buyers in United States receiving Gabapentin shipments from India, ranked by import value
On the receiving end of this trade route, the leading importers of Indian gabapentin in United States include ASCEND LABORATORIES,LLC, ACI HEALTHCARE USA.,, EVERSANA LIFE SCIENCE SERVICES, AMNEAL PHARMACEUTICALS, LLC (KY), ACTAVIS LLC., among 89 total buyers. The largest importer is ASCEND LABORATORIES,LLC, accounting for $248.2M USD across 138 shipments — representing 50% of all gabapentin imports from India on this route.
| Rank | Importer / Buyer | Shipments | Import Value (USD) | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ASCEND LABORATORIES,LLC | 138 | $248.2M | 50.2% |
| 2 | ACI HEALTHCARE USA., | 24 | $59.9M | 12.1% |
| 3 | EVERSANA LIFE SCIENCE SERVICES | 43 | $29.1M | 5.9% |
| 4 | AMNEAL PHARMACEUTICALS, LLC (KY) | 169 | $14.7M | 3.0% |
| 5 | ACTAVIS LLC. | 270 | $12.5M | 2.5% |
| 6 | RISING PHARMA HOLDINGS, INC. | 505 | $11.5M | 2.3% |
| 7 | ASCEND LABORATORIES LLC | 100 | $9.4M | 1.9% |
| 8 | TO THE ORDER OF | 164 | $8.9M | 1.8% |
| 9 | ACTAVIS LLC | 181 | $8.4M | 1.7% |
| 10 | SKY PACKAGING | 38 | $7.2M | 1.5% |
Showing top 10 of 89 Gabapentin importers in United States on this route.
Top 10 Gabapentin Formulations Imported by United States
Showing top 10 of 1,732 product formulations shipped on the India to United States Gabapentin route, ranked by trade value
United States imports a wide range of gabapentin formulations from India, spanning tablets, capsules, suspensions, and combination drugs. The top formulation — PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS: GABAPENTIN 300MG CAPSULES (500'S)US ANDA NDC NO67877022305 — accounts for $105.7M USD across 5 shipments. There are 1,732 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 | PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS: GABAPENTIN 300MG CAPSULES (500'S)US ANDA NDC NO67877022305 | 5 | $105.7M | 21.4% |
| 2 | PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS:GABAPENTIN 300MGCAPSULES (500'S)US ANDA NDC No67877022305 | 1 | $105.1M | 21.3% |
| 3 | PHARMA PRODUCTS-GABAPENTIN TABLETS USP 600MG (500'S) USDATA LOGGER NO.0010012310300214,BATCH NO. 23143639,SHIPPER NO.240 | 1 | $28.7M | 5.8% |
| 4 | GABAPENTIN TABLETS 600MG (GABAPENTIN 600MG) (ONCE-DAILY) - 5184 PAC X 1X90 TABS | 1 | $18.4M | 3.7% |
| 5 | GABAPENTIN CAPSULES USP 100MG 500S (9492 | 4 | $15.9M | 3.2% |
| 6 | GABAPENTIN CAPSULES USP 300MG 500S (4512 | 4 | $14.2M | 2.9% |
| 7 | GABAPENTIN CAPSULES USP 300MG 100S ( 231 | 2 | $8.0M | 1.6% |
| 8 | GABAPENTIN CAPSULES USP 300MG 100S (1147 | 4 | $7.9M | 1.6% |
| 9 | GABAPENTIN CAPSULE | 113 | $7.0M | 1.4% |
| 10 | GABAPENTIN CAPSULES USP 100MG 500S ( 417 | 4 | $7.0M | 1.4% |
Showing top 10 of 1,732 Gabapentin 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 74%, typical for bulk pharmaceutical shipments.
Top Ports of Origin
JNPT/ NHAVA SHEVA SEA handles the highest volume with 408 shipments. Transit time averages 15 days by sea.
Market Dynamics
India's gabapentin exports to United States are driven primarily by a handful of large-scale manufacturers. ALKEM LABORATORIES LIMITED with 342 shipments leads the pack, a pattern common in generic pharmaceutical corridors where manufacturing scale creates significant cost advantages. The presence of 26 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 — ALKEM LABORATORIES LIMITED, STRIDES PHARMA SCIENCE LIMITED, ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED — together account for 73% of total trade value on this route. The average shipment value of $170.4K 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 pharmaceutical products:gabapentin 300mgcapsules (500's)us anda ndc no67877022305 and pharma products-gabapentin tablets usp 600mg (500's) usdata logger no.0010012310300214,batch no. 23143639,shipper no.240, suggesting that buyers in United States tend to consolidate orders across related product lines from the same Indian supplier.
On the buying side, ASCEND LABORATORIES,LLC is the largest importer with 138 shipments worth $248.2M USD — representing 50% of all gabapentin imports from India on this route. A total of 89 buyers are active on this corridor.
Route Statistics
- Trade Volume
- $494.1M
- Avg. Shipment
- $170.4K
- Suppliers
- 26
- Buyers
- 89
- Transit (Sea)
- ~15 days
- Annual Growth
- +16.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions — India to United States Gabapentin Trade
Answers based on Indian Customs (DGFT) shipment records compiled by TransData Nexus
Q Which Indian companies export Gabapentin to United States?
The leading Indian exporters of Gabapentin to United States are ALKEM LABORATORIES LIMITED, STRIDES PHARMA SCIENCE LIMITED, ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED. ALKEM LABORATORIES LIMITED holds the largest market share at approximately 54% of total trade value on this route.
Q What is the total value of Gabapentin exports from India to United States?
India exports Gabapentin to United States worth approximately $494.1M USD across 2,899 recorded shipments. The average value per shipment is $170.4K USD.
Q Which ports does India use to ship Gabapentin to United States?
The most active port of origin is JNPT/ NHAVA SHEVA SEA with 408 shipments. Indian exporters primarily use sea freight for this route, with 74% of shipments going by sea and 22% by air.
Q How long does shipping take from India to United States for Gabapentin?
The average transit time for Gabapentin shipments from India to United States is approximately 15 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 Gabapentin trade route growing?
Yes — this trade corridor has seen an annual growth rate of approximately 16.9% with demand growth tracking at 14.6%. The route is ranked #8 among India's top Gabapentin export destinations globally.
Q How many suppliers are active on the India to United States Gabapentin route?
There are currently 26 active Indian suppliers exporting Gabapentin to United States. The market is moderately concentrated with ALKEM LABORATORIES LIMITED accounting for 54% of total shipment value.
Q Who are the main importers of Gabapentin from India in United States?
The leading importers of Indian Gabapentin in United States include ASCEND LABORATORIES,LLC, ACI HEALTHCARE USA.,, EVERSANA LIFE SCIENCE SERVICES, AMNEAL PHARMACEUTICALS, LLC (KY), ACTAVIS LLC.. ASCEND LABORATORIES,LLC is the largest buyer with 138 shipments worth $248.2M 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 Gabapentin.
- 2.Supplier/Buyer Matching: 26 Indian exporters and 89 importers in United States matched using name normalization.
- 3.Value Aggregation: Total export value aggregated from 2,899 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
2,899 Verified Shipments
26 Indian exporters tracked
Expert-Reviewed
By pharmaceutical trade specialists