India to Kenya: Guaifenesin Export Trade Route
India has recorded 31 verified shipments of Guaifenesin exported to Kenya, representing a combined trade value of $363.9K USD. This corridor is served by 9 active Indian exporters, with an average shipment value of $11.7K USD. The leading Indian exporter is ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED, which accounts for 38% of total export value with 11 shipments worth $137.7K USD. On the buying side, ABACUS PHARMA (AFRICA) LTD is the largest importer in Kenya with $80.3K USD in purchases. The top 3 suppliers — ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED, ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED , CADILA HEALTHCARE LIMITED — together control 83% 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 Kenya Guaifenesin corridor is one of India's established pharmaceutical export routes, with 31 shipments documented worth a combined $363.9K USD. The route is dominated by ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED, which alone accounts for roughly 38% of all export value, reflecting the consolidated nature of India's guaifenesin manufacturing sector.
Across 9 active suppliers, the average shipment value stands at $11.7K USD — a figure that reflects both bulk commercial orders from large pharmaceutical companies and smaller specialty shipments. Freight is split between sea (68%) and air (17%), suggesting a mix of scheduled bulk orders and time-sensitive consignments.
Shipment activity peaks during July–September, with an average transit time of 23 days port-to-port. The route has recorded an annual growth rate of 30.1%, placing it at rank #20 among India's top guaifenesin export destinations globally.
On the import side, key buyers of Indian guaifenesin in Kenya include ABACUS PHARMA (AFRICA) LTD, ABACUS PHARMA AFRICA LTD, ABACUS PHARMA AFRICA LIMITED and 10 others. ABACUS PHARMA (AFRICA) LTD is the single largest importer with 6 shipments valued at $80.3K USD.
Route Characteristics
- Average transit23 days
- Peak seasonQ3
- Primary modeMulti-modal
- Top portNHAVA SHEVA SEA (INNSA1)
Market Position
- Global rank#20
- Annual growth+30.1%
- Demand growth+27.0%
- Regulatory ease69/100
Top 10 Indian Guaifenesin Exporters to Kenya
Showing top 10 of 9 Indian suppliers exporting Guaifenesin to Kenya, ranked by total trade value (USD)
| Rank | Supplier (Indian Exporter) | Shipments | Total Value (USD) | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED Avg $12.5K per shipment | 11 | $137.7K | 37.8% |
| 2 | ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED Avg $49.8K per shipment | 2 | $99.6K | 27.4% |
| 3 | CADILA HEALTHCARE LIMITED Avg $16.1K per shipment | 4 | $64.5K | 17.7% |
| 4 | CADILA HEALTHCARE LTD Avg $14.5K per shipment | 2 | $29.0K | 8.0% |
| 5 | CACHET PHARMACEUTICALS PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $2.5K per shipment | 5 | $12.6K | 3.5% |
| 6 | VAISHALI LIFECARE PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $3.9K per shipment | 3 | $11.7K | 3.2% |
| 7 | OTO MOTIVE PRODUCTS (INDIA) PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $3.9K per shipment | 1 | $3.9K | 1.1% |
| 8 | EVEREST HEALTH CARE Avg $1.3K per shipment | 2 | $2.6K | 0.7% |
| 9 | CENTURION HEALTHCARE PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $2.1K per shipment | 1 | $2.1K | 0.6% |
This table shows the top 10 of 9 Indian companies exporting guaifenesin to Kenya, ranked by total trade value. The listed exporters are: ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED, ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED , CADILA HEALTHCARE LIMITED, CADILA HEALTHCARE LTD, CACHET PHARMACEUTICALS PRIVATE LIMITED, VAISHALI LIFECARE PRIVATE LIMITED, OTO MOTIVE PRODUCTS (INDIA) PRIVATE LIMITED, EVEREST HEALTH CARE, CENTURION HEALTHCARE PRIVATE LIMITED. ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED is the dominant supplier with 11 shipments worth $137.7K USD, giving it a 38% market share. The top 3 suppliers together account for 83% of the total trade value on this route.
Top 10 Guaifenesin Importers in Kenya
Showing top 10 of 13 known buyers in Kenya receiving Guaifenesin shipments from India, ranked by import value
On the receiving end of this trade route, the leading importers of Indian guaifenesin in Kenya include ABACUS PHARMA (AFRICA) LTD, ABACUS PHARMA AFRICA LTD, ABACUS PHARMA AFRICA LIMITED, ABACUS PHARMA (AFRICA) LTD , GALAXY PHARMACEUTICAL LIMITED , among 13 total buyers. The largest importer is ABACUS PHARMA (AFRICA) LTD, accounting for $80.3K USD across 6 shipments — representing 22% of all guaifenesin imports from India on this route.
| Rank | Importer / Buyer | Shipments | Import Value (USD) | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ABACUS PHARMA (AFRICA) LTD | 6 | $80.3K | 22.1% |
| 2 | ABACUS PHARMA AFRICA LTD | 5 | $67.3K | 18.5% |
| 3 | ABACUS PHARMA AFRICA LIMITED | 4 | $64.5K | 17.7% |
| 4 | ABACUS PHARMA (AFRICA) LTD | 1 | $59.1K | 16.2% |
| 5 | GALAXY PHARMACEUTICAL LIMITED | 1 | $40.5K | 11.1% |
| 6 | ABACUS PHARMA (AFRICA) LTD. | 2 | $19.1K | 5.3% |
| 7 | PHILLIPS THERAPEUTICS LTD | 4 | $12.6K | 3.5% |
| 8 | M/S. VEERAM HEALTHCARE (U) LTD, | 2 | $6.6K | 1.8% |
| 9 | M/S. VEERAM HEALTHCARE (U) LTD | 1 | $5.2K | 1.4% |
| 10 | SAI PHARMACEUTICALS (K) LIMITED | 1 | $3.9K | 1.1% |
Showing top 10 of 13 Guaifenesin importers in Kenya on this route.
Top 10 Guaifenesin Formulations Imported by Kenya
Showing top 10 of 27 product formulations shipped on the India to Kenya Guaifenesin route, ranked by trade value
Kenya imports a wide range of guaifenesin formulations from India, spanning tablets, capsules, suspensions, and combination drugs. The top formulation — MUCOSIL BR SYRUP (SALBUTAMOL, BROMHEXINEHYDROCHLORIDE GUAIFENESIN & MENTHOL SYRUP) 1 X 100ML — accounts for $59.1K USD across 1 shipments. There are 27 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 | MUCOSIL BR SYRUP (SALBUTAMOL, BROMHEXINEHYDROCHLORIDE GUAIFENESIN & MENTHOL SYRUP) 1 X 100ML | 1 | $59.1K | 16.2% |
| 2 | MUCOSIL AM SYRUP (TERBUTALINE SULFATE, GUAIFENESIN, AMBROXOL HYDROCHLORIDE & MENTHOL) 1X100ML | 2 | $44.0K | 12.1% |
| 3 | CADISTIN EXPECTORANT 100ML (Chlorpheniramine Maleate USP 2MG,Guaifenesin USP 80MG,Ammonium Chloride BP 100MG,Sodium Citr | 1 | $40.5K | 11.1% |
| 4 | CADISTIN EXPECTORANT 100ML (CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE USP 2MG, GUAIFENESIN USP 80MG, AMMONIUM CHLORIDE BP 100MG, SODIUM C | 2 | $23.0K | 6.3% |
| 5 | MUCOSIL BR SYRUP 100ML TERBUTALINE SULFATE GUAIFENESIN AMBROXOL HYDROHLORIDE& MENTHOL 1 X 100ML | 1 | $17.8K | 4.9% |
| 6 | MUCOSIL AM SYRUP 100ML TERBUTALINE SULFATE GUAIFENESIN AMBROXOL HYDROHLORIDE& MENTHOL 1X100ML | 1 | $17.7K | 4.9% |
| 7 | CADISTIN EXPECTORANT 60ML (CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE USP 2MG, GUAIFENESIN USP 80MG QTY.42,000.000-AS PER INVOICE | 1 | $17.6K | 4.8% |
| 8 | CADISTIN EXPECTORANT 100ML CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE USP 2MG,GUAIFENESINUSP 80MG,AMMONIUM CHLORIDE BP 100MG QTY.30,000.0 | 1 | $16.5K | 4.5% |
| 9 | CADISTIN EXPECTORANT 100MLCHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE USP 2MG GUAIFENESIN USP 80MG AMMONIUM QTY.30000.000 AS PER DOCUMENT | 1 | $16.5K | 4.5% |
| 10 | CADISTIN EXPECTORANT 100ML CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE USP 2MG GUAIFENESIN USP 80MG AMMONIUM CHLORIDE BP 100MG SODIUM C | 1 | $16.2K | 4.5% |
Showing top 10 of 27 Guaifenesin formulations imported by Kenya on this route.
Shipping & Logistics Analysis
Freight mode split and port-of-origin breakdown
Freight Mode Distribution
Balanced freight mix — 68% sea for bulk, 17% air for urgent orders.
Top Ports of Origin
NHAVA SHEVA SEA (INNSA1) handles the highest volume with 6 shipments. Transit time averages 23 days by sea.
Market Dynamics
India's guaifenesin exports to Kenya are driven primarily by a handful of large-scale manufacturers. ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED with 11 shipments leads the pack, a pattern common in generic pharmaceutical corridors where manufacturing scale creates significant cost advantages. The presence of 9 active exporters signals a competitive but concentrated market — buyers in Kenya benefit from supplier diversity while the top tier handles the majority of volume.
The top 3 suppliers — ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED, ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED , CADILA HEALTHCARE LIMITED — together account for 83% of total trade value on this route. The average shipment value of $11.7K 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 mucosil am syrup (terbutaline sulfate, guaifenesin, ambroxol hydrochloride & menthol) 1x100ml and cadistin expectorant 100ml (chlorpheniramine maleate usp 2mg,guaifenesin usp 80mg,ammonium chloride bp 100mg,sodium citr, suggesting that buyers in Kenya tend to consolidate orders across related product lines from the same Indian supplier.
On the buying side, ABACUS PHARMA (AFRICA) LTD is the largest importer with 6 shipments worth $80.3K USD — representing 22% of all guaifenesin imports from India on this route. A total of 13 buyers are active on this corridor.
Route Statistics
- Trade Volume
- $363.9K
- Avg. Shipment
- $11.7K
- Suppliers
- 9
- Buyers
- 13
- Transit (Sea)
- ~23 days
- Annual Growth
- +30.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions — India to Kenya Guaifenesin Trade
Answers based on Indian Customs (DGFT) shipment records compiled by TransData Nexus
Q Which Indian companies export Guaifenesin to Kenya?
The leading Indian exporters of Guaifenesin to Kenya are ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED, ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED , CADILA HEALTHCARE LIMITED. ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED holds the largest market share at approximately 38% of total trade value on this route.
Q What is the total value of Guaifenesin exports from India to Kenya?
India exports Guaifenesin to Kenya worth approximately $363.9K USD across 31 recorded shipments. The average value per shipment is $11.7K USD.
Q Which ports does India use to ship Guaifenesin to Kenya?
The most active port of origin is NHAVA SHEVA SEA (INNSA1) with 6 shipments. Indian exporters primarily use a mix of sea and air freight for this route, with 68% of shipments going by sea and 17% by air.
Q How long does shipping take from India to Kenya for Guaifenesin?
The average transit time for Guaifenesin shipments from India to Kenya is approximately 23 days. Sea freight typically takes longer, while air freight can reduce this significantly for urgent orders. Peak shipping activity is observed during July–September.
Q Is the India to Kenya Guaifenesin trade route growing?
Yes — this trade corridor has seen an annual growth rate of approximately 30.1% with demand growth tracking at 27.0%. The route is ranked #20 among India's top Guaifenesin export destinations globally.
Q How many suppliers are active on the India to Kenya Guaifenesin route?
There are currently 9 active Indian suppliers exporting Guaifenesin to Kenya. The market is moderately concentrated with ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED accounting for 38% of total shipment value.
Q Who are the main importers of Guaifenesin from India in Kenya?
The leading importers of Indian Guaifenesin in Kenya include ABACUS PHARMA (AFRICA) LTD, ABACUS PHARMA AFRICA LTD, ABACUS PHARMA AFRICA LIMITED, ABACUS PHARMA (AFRICA) LTD , GALAXY PHARMACEUTICAL LIMITED . ABACUS PHARMA (AFRICA) LTD is the largest buyer with 6 shipments worth $80.3K 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 Kenya export trade corridor identified from Indian Customs (DGFT) records for Guaifenesin.
- 2.Supplier/Buyer Matching: 9 Indian exporters and 13 importers in Kenya matched using name normalization.
- 3.Value Aggregation: Total export value aggregated from 31 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
31 Verified Shipments
9 Indian exporters tracked
Expert-Reviewed
By pharmaceutical trade specialists