What certifications do Indian pharmaceutical exporters need to supply Sri Lanka?

WHO-GMP certification, EU GMP approval (for EU markets), product dossier registration (CTD format), and ICH guideline compliance.

What is the average shipment value for India to Sri Lanka pharmaceutical trade?

$19.8K per consignment across 21,887 shipments.

How many Indian pharmaceutical companies export to Sri Lanka?

473 Indian companies. Largest: CIPLA LIMITED with $57.0M.

How can I find verified Indian pharmaceutical suppliers for Sri Lanka?

TransData Nexus covers 473 active exporters with shipment history and trade values at transdatanexus.com.

India to Sri Lanka Pharmaceutical Export (2026) — $433.1M, 473 Suppliers | TransData Nexus

India to Sri Lanka Pharmaceutical Export (2026) — $433.1M, 473 Suppliers | TransData Nexus | TransData Nexus

Top Pharmaceutical Formulations — India to Sri Lanka

#	Formulation	Value	Share
1	Pharmaceutical Products Daonil 5mg Tablets (6685 Packs 20x30 ), Generic Name Gl…	$37.0M	8.5%
2	Rifampicin 150 MG / Isoniazid 75 MG / Ethambutol Hydrochloride 275 MG Tablets.…	$15.9M	3.7%
3	Moxol-500 (amoxicillin Capsules BP 500 M	$5.7M	1.3%
4	Capsules.gabanin 100 (gabapentin Capsules USP	$5.6M	1.3%
5	Rifampicin Capsules BP 150mg. (10x10's)(3887 Pack)	$5.0M	1.2%
6	Tablets.ranosin (ranolazine Extended Release	$5.0M	1.2%
7	Tablets.tiglor 3x	$4.8M	1.1%
8	Zaart 50 Tablets . (inv.qty.12460 Pack 10x10s=1246000 )	$4.7M	1.1%
9	Cephadex 500 Capsules . (inv.qty.7140 Pack 10x10s=714000 )	$4.1M	0.9%
10	Deplus 2000 Tablets (vitamin D3 2000 Iu)	$4.0M	0.9%
11	Cephast 500mg	$3.9M	0.9%
12	Cephadex 500 Capsules . (inv.qty.6480 Pack 10x10s=648000 )	$3.7M	0.9%
13	Chlorpheniramine Maleate Tablets 4 MG (1	$3.6M	0.8%
14	Genimet 500	$3.3M	0.8%
15	Capsules.gabanin 300 (gabapentin Capsules USP	$2.7M	0.6%

India exports 20+ pharmaceutical formulations to Sri Lanka with a combined trade value of $433.1M. Key products include Rifampicin ($15.9M), Amoxicillin ($5.7M), Gabapentin ($5.6M), Losartan ($4.7M), Cephalexin ($4.1M). These are finished dosage forms — tablets, capsules, injectables, and combination drugs — shipped from Indian manufacturing facilities with FDA, WHO-GMP, and EU GMP certifications. Data from 21,887 verified Indian Customs (DGFT) shipment records.

Top Pharmaceutical Products — India to Sri Lanka Trade Routes

1Rifampicin$15.9M 2Amoxicillin$5.7M 3Gabapentin$5.6M 4Losartan$4.7M 5

Top Indian Exporters to Sri Lanka

1Cipla Limited

$57.0M

2Sanofi India Limited

$38.8M

3Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited

$29.2M

4Sterling Lab,

$28.6M

5Zydus Lifesciences Limited

Port Analysis — India to Sri Lanka Pharmaceutical Shipments

Indian Export Ports

CHENNAI AIR3.2%

NHAVA SHEVA SEA (INNSA1)17.8%

DELHI AIR3.2%

NHAVA SHEVA SEA1.4%

JNPT/ NHAVA SHEVA SEA10.5%

Sri Lanka Import Ports

Colombo35.3%

COLOMBO58.5%

Singapore0.0%

Ratmalana Apt-Colomb0.0%

Colombia0.0%

Trade Statistics

Total Value$433.1M

Shipments21,887

Indian Exporters473

Sri Lanka Buyers850

Avg Shipment$20K

Products15,571

Other Destinations

United States$8.8B United Kingdom$1.2B Canada$1.1B

Last updated: March 28, 2026

What is the total value of India's pharmaceutical export to Sri Lanka?

India exported pharmaceuticals worth $433.1M to Sri Lanka across 21,887 verified shipments.

Who are the top Indian pharmaceutical exporters to Sri Lanka?

1. CIPLA LIMITED — $57.0M. 2. SANOFI INDIA LIMITED — $38.8M. 3. SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED — $29.2M. Total: 473 suppliers.

Which companies in Sri Lanka import pharmaceuticals from India?

1. BREATHEFREE LANKA PVT LTD — $53.9M. 2. A,BAUR & CO,(PVT,) LTD — $37.1M. 3. SUNSHINE HEALTHCARE LANKA LIMITED — $25.3M. 850 buyers total.

What pharmaceutical products does India export most to Sri Lanka?

1. Pharmaceutical Products Daonil 5mg Tablets (6685 Packs 20x30 ), Generic Name Gl… ($37.0M, 8.5%); 2. Rifampicin 150 MG / Isoniazid 75 MG / Ethambutol Hydrochloride 275 MG Tablets.… ($15.9M, 3.7%); 3. Moxol-500 (amoxicillin Capsules BP 500 M ($5.7M, 1.3%); 4. Capsules.gabanin 100 (gabapentin Capsules USP ($5.6M, 1.3%); 5. Rifampicin Capsules BP 150mg. (10x10's)(3887 Pack) ($5.0M, 1.2%)

Which ports handle pharmaceutical shipments from India to Sri Lanka?

Export: CHENNAI AIR, NHAVA SHEVA SEA (INNSA1), DELHI AIR, NHAVA SHEVA SEA, JNPT/ NHAVA SHEVA SEA. Import: Colombo, COLOMBO, Singapore, Ratmalana Apt-Colomb, Colombia.

Why does Sri Lanka import pharmaceuticals from India?

India's cost-competitive generic drug manufacturing, WHO-GMP certified facilities, and broad product portfolio. This $433.1M corridor reflects quality compliance and pricing advantages.

Research Methodology & Data Transparency

Suresh Sormare

Verified Author

Pharmaceutical 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.

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Primary 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.Data Source: Indian Customs (DGFT) export shipping bill records covering all pharmaceutical shipments from India.
2.Country Matching: Shipments to Sri Lanka identified using destination country codes from customs declarations.
3.Statistical Normalization: Values are statistically normalized to remove outlier transactions and ensure accurate market share representation.
4.Coverage: 21,887 verified shipments from 473 Indian exporters to 850 Sri Lanka buyers.

Government-Sourced Data

Official DGFT customs records

Transparent Methodology

Calculations fully disclosed above

473 Exporters

850 buyers tracked

Expert-Reviewed

By pharmaceutical trade specialists

India to Sri Lanka Pharmaceutical Export