India to Canada: Hydrochlorothiazide Export Trade Route
India has recorded 121 verified shipments of Hydrochlorothiazide exported to Canada, representing a combined trade value of $60.8M USD. This corridor is served by 13 active Indian exporters, with an average shipment value of $502.4K USD. The leading Indian exporter is UNICHEM LABORATORIES LIMITED, which accounts for 97% of total export value with 5 shipments worth $58.9M USD. On the buying side, PHARMASCIENCE INC. is the largest importer in Canada with $58.8M USD in purchases. The top 3 suppliers — UNICHEM LABORATORIES LIMITED, SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED, SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED — together control 99% 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 Canada Hydrochlorothiazide corridor is one of India's established pharmaceutical export routes, with 121 shipments documented worth a combined $60.8M USD. The route is dominated by UNICHEM LABORATORIES LIMITED, which alone accounts for roughly 97% of all export value, reflecting the consolidated nature of India's hydrochlorothiazide manufacturing sector.
Across 13 active suppliers, the average shipment value stands at $502.4K USD — a figure that reflects both bulk commercial orders from large pharmaceutical companies and smaller specialty shipments. Sea freight dominates at 73% of all shipments, consistent with hydrochlorothiazide'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 15.3%, placing it at rank #17 among India's top hydrochlorothiazide export destinations globally.
On the import side, key buyers of Indian hydrochlorothiazide in Canada include PHARMASCIENCE INC., SUN PHARMA CANADA INC, SUN PHARMA CANADA INC and 18 others. PHARMASCIENCE INC. is the single largest importer with 3 shipments valued at $58.8M USD.
Route Characteristics
- Average transit15 days
- Peak seasonQ2
- Primary modeSea freight
- Top portDELHI AIR
Market Position
- Global rank#17
- Annual growth+15.3%
- Demand growth+13.4%
- Regulatory ease76/100
Top 10 Indian Hydrochlorothiazide Exporters to Canada
Showing top 10 of 13 Indian suppliers exporting Hydrochlorothiazide to Canada, ranked by total trade value (USD)
| Rank | Supplier (Indian Exporter) | Shipments | Total Value (USD) | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UNICHEM LABORATORIES LIMITED Avg $11.8M per shipment | 5 | $58.9M | 96.9% |
| 2 | SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED Avg $15.7K per shipment | 58 | $910.7K | 1.5% |
| 3 | SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED Avg $31.1K per shipment | 12 | $373.8K | 0.6% |
| 4 | UNICHEM LABORATORIES LIMITED Avg $34.8K per shipment | 6 | $208.6K | 0.3% |
| 5 | MACLEODS PHARMACEUTICALS LTD Avg $56.6K per shipment | 3 | $169.7K | 0.3% |
| 6 | IPCA LABORATORIES LIMITED Avg $7.9K per shipment | 9 | $71.2K | 0.1% |
| 7 | ALEMBIC PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED Avg $9.3K per shipment | 7 | $65.2K | 0.1% |
| 8 | GRACURE PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED Avg $6.5K per shipment | 4 | $26.1K | 0.0% |
| 9 | AUROBINDO PHARMA LTD Avg $8.7K per shipment | 3 | $26.0K | 0.0% |
| 10 | ACME GENERICS PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $4.7K per shipment | 5 | $23.5K | 0.0% |
This table shows the top 10 of 13 Indian companies exporting hydrochlorothiazide to Canada, ranked by total trade value. The listed exporters are: UNICHEM LABORATORIES LIMITED, SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED, SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED , UNICHEM LABORATORIES LIMITED , MACLEODS PHARMACEUTICALS LTD, IPCA LABORATORIES LIMITED, ALEMBIC PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED, GRACURE PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED, AUROBINDO PHARMA LTD, ACME GENERICS PRIVATE LIMITED. UNICHEM LABORATORIES LIMITED is the dominant supplier with 5 shipments worth $58.9M USD, giving it a 97% market share. The top 3 suppliers together account for 99% of the total trade value on this route.
Showing top 10 of 13 total Indian exporters on the India to Canada Hydrochlorothiazide export route.
Top 10 Hydrochlorothiazide Importers in Canada
Showing top 10 of 21 known buyers in Canada receiving Hydrochlorothiazide shipments from India, ranked by import value
On the receiving end of this trade route, the leading importers of Indian hydrochlorothiazide in Canada include PHARMASCIENCE INC., SUN PHARMA CANADA INC, SUN PHARMA CANADA INC , JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION, SUN PHARMA CANADA INC.,, among 21 total buyers. The largest importer is PHARMASCIENCE INC., accounting for $58.8M USD across 3 shipments — representing 97% of all hydrochlorothiazide imports from India on this route.
| Rank | Importer / Buyer | Shipments | Import Value (USD) | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PHARMASCIENCE INC. | 3 | $58.8M | 96.7% |
| 2 | SUN PHARMA CANADA INC | 14 | $319.5K | 0.5% |
| 3 | SUN PHARMA CANADA INC | 10 | $319.3K | 0.5% |
| 4 | JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION | 13 | $223.0K | 0.4% |
| 5 | SUN PHARMA CANADA INC., | 21 | $220.0K | 0.4% |
| 6 | PHARMASCIENCE INC. | 6 | $208.6K | 0.3% |
| 7 | SUN PHARMA CANADA LNC | 14 | $194.8K | 0.3% |
| 8 | M S SUN PHARMA CANADA INC | 3 | $90.1K | 0.1% |
| 9 | NA | 9 | $71.2K | 0.1% |
| 10 | PHARMASCIENCE INC | 2 | $70.8K | 0.1% |
Showing top 10 of 21 Hydrochlorothiazide importers in Canada on this route.
Top 10 Hydrochlorothiazide Formulations Imported by Canada
Showing top 10 of 74 product formulations shipped on the India to Canada Hydrochlorothiazide route, ranked by trade value
Canada imports a wide range of hydrochlorothiazide formulations from India, spanning tablets, capsules, suspensions, and combination drugs. The top formulation — HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE TABLETS USP 25MG BOTTLE OF 1000T — accounts for $57.4M USD across 1 shipments. There are 74 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 | HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE TABLETS USP 25MG BOTTLE OF 1000T | 1 | $57.4M | 94.4% |
| 2 | HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE 50MG TAB - 100T BOTTLE OF 100T | 2 | $1.4M | 2.3% |
| 3 | RAMIPRIL AND HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE TABLETS | 12 | $373.8K | 0.6% |
| 4 | MEDICINE: IRBESARTAN 300MG + HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE 12.50MG TABLETS (Net content:584.76 kgs Irbesartan) Pack Size: 1X100 | 1 | $126.4K | 0.2% |
| 5 | HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE 25MG TABLETS- 1000T | 2 | $114.7K | 0.2% |
| 6 | RAMIPRIL AND HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE TABLETS5+12.5MG (TARO RAMIPRIL+HCTZ TAB 5+12.5MG)EACH TABLETCONTIANS**NOS | 6 | $73.8K | 0.1% |
| 7 | TARO RAMIPRIL HCTZ TABLETS 5 12 5MG RAMIPRIL HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE TABLETS 5 12 5MG 5160 PACK X 100 S BOTTLES BATCH | 1 | $59.4K | 0.1% |
| 8 | HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE 25MG TABLETS - 1000T | 1 | $57.6K | 0.1% |
| 9 | HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE TABLETS USP 25MG BOTTLE OF 1000T - HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE 25MGTABLETS- 1000T | 1 | $56.5K | 0.1% |
| 10 | HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE 25MG TABLETS- 1000THydrochlorothiazide Tablets USP 25mg BOTTLE OF 1000T-(QTY.14532.00 PAC X1000T= 1 | 1 | $53.7K | 0.1% |
Showing top 10 of 74 Hydrochlorothiazide formulations imported by Canada on this route.
Shipping & Logistics Analysis
Freight mode split and port-of-origin breakdown
Freight Mode Distribution
Sea freight dominates at 73%, typical for bulk pharmaceutical shipments.
Top Ports of Origin
DELHI AIR handles the highest volume with 48 shipments. Transit time averages 15 days by sea.
Market Dynamics
India's hydrochlorothiazide exports to Canada are driven primarily by a handful of large-scale manufacturers. UNICHEM LABORATORIES LIMITED with 5 shipments leads the pack, a pattern common in generic pharmaceutical corridors where manufacturing scale creates significant cost advantages. The presence of 13 active exporters signals a competitive but concentrated market — buyers in Canada benefit from supplier diversity while the top tier handles the majority of volume.
The top 3 suppliers — UNICHEM LABORATORIES LIMITED, SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED, SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED — together account for 99% of total trade value on this route. The average shipment value of $502.4K 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 hydrochlorothiazide 50mg tab - 100t bottle of 100t and ramipril and hydrochlorothiazide tablets , suggesting that buyers in Canada tend to consolidate orders across related product lines from the same Indian supplier.
On the buying side, PHARMASCIENCE INC. is the largest importer with 3 shipments worth $58.8M USD — representing 97% of all hydrochlorothiazide imports from India on this route. A total of 21 buyers are active on this corridor.
Route Statistics
- Trade Volume
- $60.8M
- Avg. Shipment
- $502.4K
- Suppliers
- 13
- Buyers
- 21
- Transit (Sea)
- ~15 days
- Annual Growth
- +15.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions — India to Canada Hydrochlorothiazide Trade
Answers based on Indian Customs (DGFT) shipment records compiled by TransData Nexus
Q Which Indian companies export Hydrochlorothiazide to Canada?
The leading Indian exporters of Hydrochlorothiazide to Canada are UNICHEM LABORATORIES LIMITED, SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED, SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED . UNICHEM LABORATORIES LIMITED holds the largest market share at approximately 97% of total trade value on this route.
Q What is the total value of Hydrochlorothiazide exports from India to Canada?
India exports Hydrochlorothiazide to Canada worth approximately $60.8M USD across 121 recorded shipments. The average value per shipment is $502.4K USD.
Q Which ports does India use to ship Hydrochlorothiazide to Canada?
The most active port of origin is DELHI AIR with 48 shipments. Indian exporters primarily use sea freight for this route, with 73% of shipments going by sea and 21% by air.
Q How long does shipping take from India to Canada for Hydrochlorothiazide?
The average transit time for Hydrochlorothiazide shipments from India to Canada 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 Canada Hydrochlorothiazide trade route growing?
Yes — this trade corridor has seen an annual growth rate of approximately 15.3% with demand growth tracking at 13.4%. The route is ranked #17 among India's top Hydrochlorothiazide export destinations globally.
Q How many suppliers are active on the India to Canada Hydrochlorothiazide route?
There are currently 13 active Indian suppliers exporting Hydrochlorothiazide to Canada. The market is moderately concentrated with UNICHEM LABORATORIES LIMITED accounting for 97% of total shipment value.
Q Who are the main importers of Hydrochlorothiazide from India in Canada?
The leading importers of Indian Hydrochlorothiazide in Canada include PHARMASCIENCE INC., SUN PHARMA CANADA INC, SUN PHARMA CANADA INC , JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION, SUN PHARMA CANADA INC.,. PHARMASCIENCE INC. is the largest buyer with 3 shipments worth $58.8M 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 Canada export trade corridor identified from Indian Customs (DGFT) records for Hydrochlorothiazide.
- 2.Supplier/Buyer Matching: 13 Indian exporters and 21 importers in Canada matched using name normalization.
- 3.Value Aggregation: Total export value aggregated from 121 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
121 Verified Shipments
13 Indian exporters tracked
Expert-Reviewed
By pharmaceutical trade specialists