India to Philippines: Hydrocortisone Export Trade Route
India has recorded 134 verified shipments of Hydrocortisone exported to Philippines, representing a combined trade value of $2.2M USD. This corridor is served by 26 active Indian exporters, with an average shipment value of $16.7K USD. The leading Indian exporter is UMEDICA LABORATORIES PRIVATE LIMITED, which accounts for 29% of total export value with 35 shipments worth $641.3K USD. On the buying side, SUHITAS PHARMACEUTICALS INC is the largest importer in Philippines with $318.7K USD in purchases. The top 3 suppliers — UMEDICA LABORATORIES PRIVATE LIMITED, UMEDICA LABORATORIES PRIVATE LIMITED , KARNATAKA ANTIBIOTICS AND PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED — together control 55% 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 Philippines Hydrocortisone corridor is one of India's established pharmaceutical export routes, with 134 shipments documented worth a combined $2.2M USD. The route is dominated by UMEDICA LABORATORIES PRIVATE LIMITED, which alone accounts for roughly 29% of all export value, reflecting the consolidated nature of India's hydrocortisone manufacturing sector.
Across 26 active suppliers, the average shipment value stands at $16.7K USD — a figure that reflects both bulk commercial orders from large pharmaceutical companies and smaller specialty shipments. Sea freight dominates at 77% of all shipments, consistent with hydrocortisone's non-urgent bulk-order profile.
Shipment activity peaks during January–March, with an average transit time of 32 days port-to-port. The route has recorded an annual growth rate of 11.4%, placing it at rank #6 among India's top hydrocortisone export destinations globally.
On the import side, key buyers of Indian hydrocortisone in Philippines include SUHITAS PHARMACEUTICALS INC, PHIL PHARMA WEALTH, INC., SUHITAS PHARMACEUTICALS INC., and 33 others. SUHITAS PHARMACEUTICALS INC is the single largest importer with 19 shipments valued at $318.7K USD.
Route Characteristics
- Average transit32 days
- Peak seasonQ1
- Primary modeSea freight
- Top portNHAVA SHEVA SEA (INNSA1)
Market Position
- Global rank#6
- Annual growth+11.4%
- Demand growth+10.2%
- Regulatory ease80/100
Top 10 Indian Hydrocortisone Exporters to Philippines
Showing top 10 of 26 Indian suppliers exporting Hydrocortisone to Philippines, ranked by total trade value (USD)
| Rank | Supplier (Indian Exporter) | Shipments | Total Value (USD) | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UMEDICA LABORATORIES PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $18.3K per shipment | 35 | $641.3K | 28.7% |
| 2 | UMEDICA LABORATORIES PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $13.5K per shipment | 22 | $296.6K | 13.3% |
| 3 | KARNATAKA ANTIBIOTICS AND PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED Avg $41.0K per shipment | 7 | $287.1K | 12.9% |
| 4 | LYKA LABS LIMITED Avg $39.2K per shipment | 6 | $235.2K | 10.5% |
| 5 | S KANT HEALTHCARE LIMITED Avg $15.8K per shipment | 8 | $126.1K | 5.6% |
| 6 | KARNATAKA ANTIBIOTICS AND PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED Avg $18.1K per shipment | 5 | $90.4K | 4.0% |
| 7 | SKYMAP HEALTHCARE PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $88.1K per shipment | 1 | $88.1K | 3.9% |
| 8 | SWISS PARENTERALS LIMITED Avg $15.1K per shipment | 4 | $60.3K | 2.7% |
| 9 | UNITED BIOTECH PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $4.6K per shipment | 13 | $59.9K | 2.7% |
| 10 | CIRON DRUGS AND PHARMACEUTICALS PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $11.3K per shipment | 5 | $56.5K | 2.5% |
This table shows the top 10 of 26 Indian companies exporting hydrocortisone to Philippines, ranked by total trade value. The listed exporters are: UMEDICA LABORATORIES PRIVATE LIMITED, UMEDICA LABORATORIES PRIVATE LIMITED , KARNATAKA ANTIBIOTICS AND PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED, LYKA LABS LIMITED, S KANT HEALTHCARE LIMITED, KARNATAKA ANTIBIOTICS AND PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED , SKYMAP HEALTHCARE PRIVATE LIMITED, SWISS PARENTERALS LIMITED, UNITED BIOTECH PRIVATE LIMITED, CIRON DRUGS AND PHARMACEUTICALS PRIVATE LIMITED. UMEDICA LABORATORIES PRIVATE LIMITED is the dominant supplier with 35 shipments worth $641.3K USD, giving it a 29% market share. The top 3 suppliers together account for 55% of the total trade value on this route.
Showing top 10 of 26 total Indian exporters on the India to Philippines Hydrocortisone export route.
Top 10 Hydrocortisone Importers in Philippines
Showing top 10 of 36 known buyers in Philippines receiving Hydrocortisone shipments from India, ranked by import value
On the receiving end of this trade route, the leading importers of Indian hydrocortisone in Philippines include SUHITAS PHARMACEUTICALS INC, PHIL PHARMA WEALTH, INC., SUHITAS PHARMACEUTICALS INC.,, BLUE GLOBAL FZE, SUHITAS PHARMACEUTICALS INC., , among 36 total buyers. The largest importer is SUHITAS PHARMACEUTICALS INC, accounting for $318.7K USD across 19 shipments — representing 14% of all hydrocortisone imports from India on this route.
| Rank | Importer / Buyer | Shipments | Import Value (USD) | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUHITAS PHARMACEUTICALS INC | 19 | $318.7K | 14.3% |
| 2 | PHIL PHARMA WEALTH, INC. | 7 | $287.1K | 12.9% |
| 3 | SUHITAS PHARMACEUTICALS INC., | 13 | $262.2K | 11.7% |
| 4 | BLUE GLOBAL FZE | 4 | $182.1K | 8.2% |
| 5 | SUHITAS PHARMACEUTICALS INC., | 9 | $174.2K | 7.8% |
| 6 | SUHITAS PHARMACEUTICALS INC | 12 | $117.8K | 5.3% |
| 7 | TO THE ORDER | 11 | $106.0K | 4.7% |
| 8 | PHIL PHARMA WEALTH, INC. | 5 | $90.4K | 4.0% |
| 9 | AMB HK ENTERPRISES INC | 1 | $88.1K | 3.9% |
| 10 | SUHITAS PHARMACEUTICALS INC, | 4 | $82.8K | 3.7% |
Showing top 10 of 36 Hydrocortisone importers in Philippines on this route.
Top 10 Hydrocortisone Formulations Imported by Philippines
Showing top 10 of 104 product formulations shipped on the India to Philippines Hydrocortisone route, ranked by trade value
Philippines imports a wide range of hydrocortisone formulations from India, spanning tablets, capsules, suspensions, and combination drugs. The top formulation — INJ.LYCORTIS 100MG INJ. HYDROCORTISONE — accounts for $175.5K USD across 2 shipments. There are 104 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 | INJ.LYCORTIS 100MG INJ. HYDROCORTISONE | 2 | $175.5K | 7.9% |
| 2 | HYDROCORTISONE(AS SODIUM SUCCINATE)250MG | 1 | $97.7K | 4.4% |
| 3 | HYDROCORTISONE (AS SODIUM SUCCINATE) 250MG POWDER FOR INJ (IM/IV) STERICORT EACH VIAL CONTAINS:HYDROCORTISONE 250 MG | 2 | $97.7K | 4.4% |
| 4 | QORTISOL HYDROCORTISONE (AS SODIUM SUCCI | 1 | $88.1K | 3.9% |
| 5 | HYCORT-250 ( HYDROCORTISONE SOD. SUCC.FO | 3 | $72.8K | 3.3% |
| 6 | GORTIZONE-250 (HYDROCORTISONE SOD.SUCC.FOR INJECTION USP 250MG) (BOX OF 10 VIALS) | 2 | $60.5K | 2.7% |
| 7 | HYDROCORTISONE (AS SODIUM SUCCINATE) 100MG POWDER FOR INJ (IM/IV) STERICORT,EACHVIAL CONTAINS:HYDROCORTISONE 100 MG | 3 | $53.0K | 2.4% |
| 8 | IVCORT ( HYDROCORTISONE SOD. SUCC.FOR INJECTION USP 100MG) (BOX OF 10 VIALS) | 1 | $46.3K | 2.1% |
| 9 | IVCORT ( HYDROCORTISONE SOD. SUCC.FOR IN | 1 | $45.8K | 2.1% |
| 10 | HYDROBET (HYDROCORTISONE SOD. SUCC.FOR I | 2 | $45.6K | 2.0% |
Showing top 10 of 104 Hydrocortisone formulations imported by Philippines on this route.
Shipping & Logistics Analysis
Freight mode split and port-of-origin breakdown
Freight Mode Distribution
Sea freight dominates at 77%, typical for bulk pharmaceutical shipments.
Top Ports of Origin
NHAVA SHEVA SEA (INNSA1) handles the highest volume with 38 shipments. Transit time averages 32 days by sea.
Market Dynamics
India's hydrocortisone exports to Philippines are driven primarily by a handful of large-scale manufacturers. UMEDICA LABORATORIES PRIVATE LIMITED with 35 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 Philippines benefit from supplier diversity while the top tier handles the majority of volume.
The top 3 suppliers — UMEDICA LABORATORIES PRIVATE LIMITED, UMEDICA LABORATORIES PRIVATE LIMITED , KARNATAKA ANTIBIOTICS AND PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED — together account for 55% of total trade value on this route. The average shipment value of $16.7K 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 hydrocortisone(as sodium succinate)250mg and hydrocortisone (as sodium succinate) 250mg powder for inj (im/iv) stericort each vial contains:hydrocortisone 250 mg, suggesting that buyers in Philippines tend to consolidate orders across related product lines from the same Indian supplier.
On the buying side, SUHITAS PHARMACEUTICALS INC is the largest importer with 19 shipments worth $318.7K USD — representing 14% of all hydrocortisone imports from India on this route. A total of 36 buyers are active on this corridor.
Route Statistics
- Trade Volume
- $2.2M
- Avg. Shipment
- $16.7K
- Suppliers
- 26
- Buyers
- 36
- Transit (Sea)
- ~32 days
- Annual Growth
- +11.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions — India to Philippines Hydrocortisone Trade
Answers based on Indian Customs (DGFT) shipment records compiled by TransData Nexus
Q Which Indian companies export Hydrocortisone to Philippines?
The leading Indian exporters of Hydrocortisone to Philippines are UMEDICA LABORATORIES PRIVATE LIMITED, UMEDICA LABORATORIES PRIVATE LIMITED , KARNATAKA ANTIBIOTICS AND PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED. UMEDICA LABORATORIES PRIVATE LIMITED holds the largest market share at approximately 29% of total trade value on this route.
Q What is the total value of Hydrocortisone exports from India to Philippines?
India exports Hydrocortisone to Philippines worth approximately $2.2M USD across 134 recorded shipments. The average value per shipment is $16.7K USD.
Q Which ports does India use to ship Hydrocortisone to Philippines?
The most active port of origin is NHAVA SHEVA SEA (INNSA1) with 38 shipments. Indian exporters primarily use sea freight for this route, with 77% of shipments going by sea and 24% by air.
Q How long does shipping take from India to Philippines for Hydrocortisone?
The average transit time for Hydrocortisone shipments from India to Philippines is approximately 32 days. Sea freight typically takes longer, while air freight can reduce this significantly for urgent orders. Peak shipping activity is observed during January–March.
Q Is the India to Philippines Hydrocortisone trade route growing?
Yes — this trade corridor has seen an annual growth rate of approximately 11.4% with demand growth tracking at 10.2%. The route is ranked #6 among India's top Hydrocortisone export destinations globally.
Q How many suppliers are active on the India to Philippines Hydrocortisone route?
There are currently 26 active Indian suppliers exporting Hydrocortisone to Philippines. The market is moderately concentrated with UMEDICA LABORATORIES PRIVATE LIMITED accounting for 29% of total shipment value.
Q Who are the main importers of Hydrocortisone from India in Philippines?
The leading importers of Indian Hydrocortisone in Philippines include SUHITAS PHARMACEUTICALS INC, PHIL PHARMA WEALTH, INC., SUHITAS PHARMACEUTICALS INC.,, BLUE GLOBAL FZE, SUHITAS PHARMACEUTICALS INC., . SUHITAS PHARMACEUTICALS INC is the largest buyer with 19 shipments worth $318.7K 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 Philippines export trade corridor identified from Indian Customs (DGFT) records for Hydrocortisone.
- 2.Supplier/Buyer Matching: 26 Indian exporters and 36 importers in Philippines matched using name normalization.
- 3.Value Aggregation: Total export value aggregated from 134 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
134 Verified Shipments
26 Indian exporters tracked
Expert-Reviewed
By pharmaceutical trade specialists