India to Sri Lanka: Ipratropium Export Trade Route
India has recorded 57 verified shipments of Ipratropium exported to Sri Lanka, representing a combined trade value of $376.8K USD. This corridor is served by 8 active Indian exporters, with an average shipment value of $6.6K USD. The leading Indian exporter is CIPLA LIMITED, which accounts for 54% of total export value with 11 shipments worth $201.8K USD. On the buying side, BREATHEFREE LANKA PVT LTD is the largest importer in Sri Lanka with $152.1K USD in purchases. The top 3 suppliers — CIPLA LIMITED, CIPLA LIMITED , ALVITA PHARMA PRIVATE LIMITED — together control 93% 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 Sri Lanka Ipratropium corridor is one of India's established pharmaceutical export routes, with 57 shipments documented worth a combined $376.8K USD. The route is dominated by CIPLA LIMITED, which alone accounts for roughly 54% of all export value, reflecting the consolidated nature of India's ipratropium manufacturing sector.
Across 8 active suppliers, the average shipment value stands at $6.6K USD — a figure that reflects both bulk commercial orders from large pharmaceutical companies and smaller specialty shipments. Sea freight dominates at 75% of all shipments, consistent with ipratropium's non-urgent bulk-order profile.
Shipment activity peaks during April–June, with an average transit time of 31 days port-to-port. The route has recorded an annual growth rate of 14.4%, placing it at rank #19 among India's top ipratropium export destinations globally.
On the import side, key buyers of Indian ipratropium in Sri Lanka include BREATHEFREE LANKA PVT LTD, BREATHEFREE LANKA PVT LTD , BREATHEFREE LANKA PRIVATE LIMITED and 10 others. BREATHEFREE LANKA PVT LTD is the single largest importer with 7 shipments valued at $152.1K USD.
Route Characteristics
- Average transit31 days
- Peak seasonQ2
- Primary modeSea freight
- Top portCHENNAI AIR CARGO ACC (INMAA4)
Market Position
- Global rank#19
- Annual growth+14.4%
- Demand growth+12.6%
- Regulatory ease77/100
Top 10 Indian Ipratropium Exporters to Sri Lanka
Showing top 10 of 8 Indian suppliers exporting Ipratropium to Sri Lanka, ranked by total trade value (USD)
| Rank | Supplier (Indian Exporter) | Shipments | Total Value (USD) | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CIPLA LIMITED Avg $18.3K per shipment | 11 | $201.8K | 53.6% |
| 2 | CIPLA LIMITED Avg $12.7K per shipment | 10 | $127.1K | 33.7% |
| 3 | ALVITA PHARMA PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $11.5K per shipment | 2 | $23.0K | 6.1% |
| 4 | PLEASANT EXPORTS Avg $1.3K per shipment | 14 | $18.3K | 4.9% |
| 5 | PLEASANT EXPORTS Avg $598 per shipment | 10 | $6.0K | 1.6% |
| 6 | MEDMALL PHARMACY PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $74 per shipment | 4 | $294 | 0.1% |
| 7 | MEDMALL PHARMACY PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $73 per shipment | 4 | $293 | 0.1% |
| 8 | ASPAR PHARMACEUTICALS Avg $61 per shipment | 2 | $122 | 0.0% |
This table shows the top 10 of 8 Indian companies exporting ipratropium to Sri Lanka, ranked by total trade value. The listed exporters are: CIPLA LIMITED, CIPLA LIMITED , ALVITA PHARMA PRIVATE LIMITED, PLEASANT EXPORTS , PLEASANT EXPORTS, MEDMALL PHARMACY PRIVATE LIMITED, MEDMALL PHARMACY PRIVATE LIMITED , ASPAR PHARMACEUTICALS . CIPLA LIMITED is the dominant supplier with 11 shipments worth $201.8K USD, giving it a 54% market share. The top 3 suppliers together account for 93% of the total trade value on this route.
Top 10 Ipratropium Importers in Sri Lanka
Showing top 10 of 13 known buyers in Sri Lanka receiving Ipratropium shipments from India, ranked by import value
On the receiving end of this trade route, the leading importers of Indian ipratropium in Sri Lanka include BREATHEFREE LANKA PVT LTD, BREATHEFREE LANKA PVT LTD , BREATHEFREE LANKA PRIVATE LIMITED, THE ESSES PHARMACY (PVT) LTD , MS CHAMEE CHEMIST, among 13 total buyers. The largest importer is BREATHEFREE LANKA PVT LTD, accounting for $152.1K USD across 7 shipments — representing 40% of all ipratropium imports from India on this route.
| Rank | Importer / Buyer | Shipments | Import Value (USD) | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BREATHEFREE LANKA PVT LTD | 7 | $152.1K | 40.4% |
| 2 | BREATHEFREE LANKA PVT LTD | 10 | $127.1K | 33.7% |
| 3 | BREATHEFREE LANKA PRIVATE LIMITED | 4 | $49.7K | 13.2% |
| 4 | THE ESSES PHARMACY (PVT) LTD | 14 | $18.3K | 4.9% |
| 5 | MS CHAMEE CHEMIST | 1 | $15.5K | 4.1% |
| 6 | M S CHAMEE CHEMIST | 1 | $7.5K | 2.0% |
| 7 | THE ESSES PHARMACY (PVT) LTD | 6 | $2.7K | 0.7% |
| 8 | THE ESSES PHARMACY PVT LTD | 3 | $2.2K | 0.6% |
| 9 | THE ESSES PHARMACY PRIVATE LIMITED | 1 | $1.1K | 0.3% |
| 10 | TO THE ORDER OF. | 4 | $293 | 0.1% |
Showing top 10 of 13 Ipratropium importers in Sri Lanka on this route.
Top 10 Ipratropium Formulations Imported by Sri Lanka
Showing top 10 of 31 product formulations shipped on the India to Sri Lanka Ipratropium route, ranked by trade value
Sri Lanka imports a wide range of ipratropium formulations from India, spanning tablets, capsules, suspensions, and combination drugs. The top formulation — IPRAVENT 20 HFA INHALER (IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE 20MCG) (1X200 MD) — accounts for $53.2K USD across 1 shipments. There are 31 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 | IPRAVENT 20 HFA INHALER (IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE 20MCG) (1X200 MD) | 1 | $53.2K | 14.1% |
| 2 | IPRAVENT 20 HFA INHALER ( IPRATROPIUM BR | 3 | $53.1K | 14.1% |
| 3 | IPRAVENT 20 HFA INHALER (IPRATROPIUM BRO | 4 | $45.4K | 12.0% |
| 4 | IPRAVENT 20 HFA INHALER IPRATROPIUM BR | 2 | $45.0K | 11.9% |
| 5 | IPRAVENT RESPULES ( IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE | 3 | $28.6K | 7.6% |
| 6 | IPRAVENT RESPIRATOR SOLUTION IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE RESPIRATORY SOLUTION 250MCG/ML 30630 PACK 1 X 15 ML | 1 | $25.9K | 6.9% |
| 7 | IPRAVENT RESPIRATOR SOLUTION IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE RESPIRATORY SOLUTION 250MCG/ML 30420 PACK 1 X 15 ML | 1 | $25.7K | 6.8% |
| 8 | IPRAVENT RESPIRATOR SOLUTION IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE RESPIRATORY SOLUTION 250MCG/ML 30090 PACK 1 X 15 ML | 1 | $25.4K | 6.7% |
| 9 | IPRATROPIUM NEBULISER SOLUTION BP 250 MCG/ML-1x15ml | 2 | $23.0K | 6.1% |
| 10 | IPRAVENT RESPIRATOR SOLUTION IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE RESPIRATORY SOLUTION 250MCG/ML 15510 PACK 1 X 15 ML | 1 | $13.1K | 3.5% |
Showing top 10 of 31 Ipratropium formulations imported by Sri Lanka on this route.
Shipping & Logistics Analysis
Freight mode split and port-of-origin breakdown
Freight Mode Distribution
Sea freight dominates at 75%, typical for bulk pharmaceutical shipments.
Top Ports of Origin
CHENNAI AIR CARGO ACC (INMAA4) handles the highest volume with 15 shipments. Transit time averages 31 days by sea.
Market Dynamics
India's ipratropium exports to Sri Lanka are driven primarily by a handful of large-scale manufacturers. CIPLA LIMITED with 11 shipments leads the pack, a pattern common in generic pharmaceutical corridors where manufacturing scale creates significant cost advantages. The presence of 8 active exporters signals a competitive but concentrated market — buyers in Sri Lanka benefit from supplier diversity while the top tier handles the majority of volume.
The top 3 suppliers — CIPLA LIMITED, CIPLA LIMITED , ALVITA PHARMA PRIVATE LIMITED — together account for 93% of total trade value on this route. The average shipment value of $6.6K 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 ipravent 20 hfa inhaler ( ipratropium br and ipravent 20 hfa inhaler (ipratropium bro , suggesting that buyers in Sri Lanka tend to consolidate orders across related product lines from the same Indian supplier.
On the buying side, BREATHEFREE LANKA PVT LTD is the largest importer with 7 shipments worth $152.1K USD — representing 40% of all ipratropium imports from India on this route. A total of 13 buyers are active on this corridor.
Route Statistics
- Trade Volume
- $376.8K
- Avg. Shipment
- $6.6K
- Suppliers
- 8
- Buyers
- 13
- Transit (Sea)
- ~31 days
- Annual Growth
- +14.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions — India to Sri Lanka Ipratropium Trade
Answers based on Indian Customs (DGFT) shipment records compiled by TransData Nexus
Q Which Indian companies export Ipratropium to Sri Lanka?
The leading Indian exporters of Ipratropium to Sri Lanka are CIPLA LIMITED, CIPLA LIMITED , ALVITA PHARMA PRIVATE LIMITED. CIPLA LIMITED holds the largest market share at approximately 54% of total trade value on this route.
Q What is the total value of Ipratropium exports from India to Sri Lanka?
India exports Ipratropium to Sri Lanka worth approximately $376.8K USD across 57 recorded shipments. The average value per shipment is $6.6K USD.
Q Which ports does India use to ship Ipratropium to Sri Lanka?
The most active port of origin is CHENNAI AIR CARGO ACC (INMAA4) with 15 shipments. Indian exporters primarily use sea freight for this route, with 75% of shipments going by sea and 22% by air.
Q How long does shipping take from India to Sri Lanka for Ipratropium?
The average transit time for Ipratropium shipments from India to Sri Lanka is approximately 31 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 Sri Lanka Ipratropium trade route growing?
Yes — this trade corridor has seen an annual growth rate of approximately 14.4% with demand growth tracking at 12.6%. The route is ranked #19 among India's top Ipratropium export destinations globally.
Q How many suppliers are active on the India to Sri Lanka Ipratropium route?
There are currently 8 active Indian suppliers exporting Ipratropium to Sri Lanka. The market is moderately concentrated with CIPLA LIMITED accounting for 54% of total shipment value.
Q Who are the main importers of Ipratropium from India in Sri Lanka?
The leading importers of Indian Ipratropium in Sri Lanka include BREATHEFREE LANKA PVT LTD, BREATHEFREE LANKA PVT LTD , BREATHEFREE LANKA PRIVATE LIMITED, THE ESSES PHARMACY (PVT) LTD , MS CHAMEE CHEMIST. BREATHEFREE LANKA PVT LTD is the largest buyer with 7 shipments worth $152.1K 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 Sri Lanka export trade corridor identified from Indian Customs (DGFT) records for Ipratropium.
- 2.Supplier/Buyer Matching: 8 Indian exporters and 13 importers in Sri Lanka matched using name normalization.
- 3.Value Aggregation: Total export value aggregated from 57 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
57 Verified Shipments
8 Indian exporters tracked
Expert-Reviewed
By pharmaceutical trade specialists