India to Angola: Iron Export Trade Route
India has recorded 99 verified shipments of Iron exported to Angola, representing a combined trade value of $4.0M USD. This corridor is served by 38 active Indian exporters, with an average shipment value of $40.7K USD. The leading Indian exporter is UMAVIDA PHARMA PRIVATE LIMITED, which accounts for 88% of total export value with 15 shipments worth $3.5M USD. On the buying side, PRINCE FARMA, LDA is the largest importer in Angola with $3.5M USD in purchases. The top 3 suppliers — UMAVIDA PHARMA PRIVATE LIMITED, KANCHAN SAGAR PHARMACEUTICALS , UMAVIDA PHARMA PRIVATE LIMITED — together control 94% 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 Angola Iron corridor is one of India's established pharmaceutical export routes, with 99 shipments documented worth a combined $4.0M USD. The route is dominated by UMAVIDA PHARMA PRIVATE LIMITED, which alone accounts for roughly 88% of all export value, reflecting the consolidated nature of India's iron manufacturing sector.
Across 38 active suppliers, the average shipment value stands at $40.7K USD — a figure that reflects both bulk commercial orders from large pharmaceutical companies and smaller specialty shipments. Sea freight dominates at 85% of all shipments, consistent with iron's non-urgent bulk-order profile.
Shipment activity peaks during July–September, with an average transit time of 24 days port-to-port. The route has recorded an annual growth rate of 24.6%, placing it at rank #14 among India's top iron export destinations globally.
On the import side, key buyers of Indian iron in Angola include PRINCE FARMA, LDA, Organizaes RCA DLA,lda , PRINCE FARMA, LDA and 37 others. PRINCE FARMA, LDA is the single largest importer with 8 shipments valued at $3.5M USD.
Route Characteristics
- Average transit24 days
- Peak seasonQ3
- Primary modeSea freight
- Top portJNPT
Market Position
- Global rank#14
- Annual growth+24.6%
- Demand growth+20.8%
- Regulatory ease90/100
Top 10 Indian Iron Exporters to Angola
Showing top 10 of 38 Indian suppliers exporting Iron to Angola, ranked by total trade value (USD)
| Rank | Supplier (Indian Exporter) | Shipments | Total Value (USD) | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UMAVIDA PHARMA PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $235.8K per shipment | 15 | $3.5M | 87.9% |
| 2 | KANCHAN SAGAR PHARMACEUTICALS Avg $54.8K per shipment | 3 | $164.5K | 4.1% |
| 3 | UMAVIDA PHARMA PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $12.2K per shipment | 6 | $73.3K | 1.8% |
| 4 | RONAK HEALTHCARE P LIMITED Avg $8.6K per shipment | 5 | $43.0K | 1.1% |
| 5 | AFRINEXT OVERSEAS PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $3.8K per shipment | 7 | $26.8K | 0.7% |
| 6 | ZENKO LIFE SCIENCE LLP Avg $6.2K per shipment | 3 | $18.7K | 0.5% |
| 7 | S.G.BIOPHARM PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $8.3K per shipment | 2 | $16.7K | 0.4% |
| 8 | VIAN INTERNATIONAL Avg $6.3K per shipment | 2 | $12.7K | 0.3% |
| 9 | AFRINEXT OVERSEAS PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $3.1K per shipment | 4 | $12.4K | 0.3% |
| 10 | RONAK HEALTHCARE PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $6.0K per shipment | 2 | $12.1K | 0.3% |
This table shows the top 10 of 38 Indian companies exporting iron to Angola, ranked by total trade value. The listed exporters are: UMAVIDA PHARMA PRIVATE LIMITED, KANCHAN SAGAR PHARMACEUTICALS , UMAVIDA PHARMA PRIVATE LIMITED , RONAK HEALTHCARE P LIMITED, AFRINEXT OVERSEAS PRIVATE LIMITED, ZENKO LIFE SCIENCE LLP, S.G.BIOPHARM PRIVATE LIMITED, VIAN INTERNATIONAL, AFRINEXT OVERSEAS PRIVATE LIMITED , RONAK HEALTHCARE PRIVATE LIMITED . UMAVIDA PHARMA PRIVATE LIMITED is the dominant supplier with 15 shipments worth $3.5M USD, giving it a 88% market share. The top 3 suppliers together account for 94% of the total trade value on this route.
Showing top 10 of 38 total Indian exporters on the India to Angola Iron export route.
Top 10 Iron Importers in Angola
Showing top 10 of 40 known buyers in Angola receiving Iron shipments from India, ranked by import value
On the receiving end of this trade route, the leading importers of Indian iron in Angola include PRINCE FARMA, LDA, Organizaes RCA DLA,lda , PRINCE FARMA, LDA , TO THE ORDER, PRINCE FARMA LDA, among 40 total buyers. The largest importer is PRINCE FARMA, LDA, accounting for $3.5M USD across 8 shipments — representing 87% of all iron imports from India on this route.
| Rank | Importer / Buyer | Shipments | Import Value (USD) | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PRINCE FARMA, LDA | 8 | $3.5M | 86.7% |
| 2 | Organizaes RCA DLA,lda | 3 | $164.5K | 4.1% |
| 3 | PRINCE FARMA, LDA | 6 | $73.3K | 1.8% |
| 4 | TO THE ORDER | 7 | $52.2K | 1.3% |
| 5 | PRINCE FARMA LDA | 3 | $25.4K | 0.6% |
| 6 | TO THE ORDER OF, | 5 | $22.2K | 0.6% |
| 7 | PRINCE FARMA, SA | 4 | $19.5K | 0.5% |
| 8 | TRADEMAX COMERCIO GERAL (SU),LDA | 3 | $18.7K | 0.5% |
| 9 | TO THE ORDER OF | 4 | $17.6K | 0.4% |
| 10 | TO THE ORDER, | 2 | $16.7K | 0.4% |
Showing top 10 of 40 Iron importers in Angola on this route.
Top 10 Iron Formulations Imported by Angola
Showing top 10 of 70 product formulations shipped on the India to Angola Iron route, ranked by trade value
Angola imports a wide range of iron formulations from India, spanning tablets, capsules, suspensions, and combination drugs. The top formulation — Iron, Folic Acid, Vitamin B12 & Zinc Ton — accounts for $3.5M USD across 6 shipments. There are 70 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 | Iron, Folic Acid, Vitamin B12 & Zinc Ton | 6 | $3.5M | 86.4% |
| 2 | FE-ROCE (Iron Sucrose Inj USP)5ML AMP (T | 1 | $95.1K | 2.4% |
| 3 | FE-ROCE (Iron Sucrose Inj USP)5ML AMP(TA | 1 | $69.3K | 1.7% |
| 4 | Iron, Folic Acid, Vitamin B12 & Zinc Ton | 5 | $62.0K | 1.5% |
| 5 | MEDICINE FOR HUMAN USAGE: CORTIRON 30GM | 2 | $31.6K | 0.8% |
| 6 | Iron Folic Vitamins Syrup HEMOPRIN SYRUP Units 200 ML | 2 | $22.5K | 0.6% |
| 7 | Iron, Folic & Vitamins Syrup (HEMOPRIN S | 1 | $11.2K | 0.3% |
| 8 | NON HARMFUL PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS FORHUMAN CONSUMPTION ZILDACTON 100 (SPIRONOLACTONE TABLETS 100 MG) ( PACK 6 X 10) | 1 | $11.0K | 0.3% |
| 9 | HARMLESS MEDICINES FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION IRON HYDROXY TABLET GSTIN23AAACO6768Q1ZS INV NO 165 22 23 DATE10 03 2023 | 3 | $10.9K | 0.3% |
| 10 | MEDICINE FOR HUMAN USAGE - COTRIRONAK 30 | 2 | $10.6K | 0.3% |
Showing top 10 of 70 Iron formulations imported by Angola on this route.
Shipping & Logistics Analysis
Freight mode split and port-of-origin breakdown
Freight Mode Distribution
Sea freight dominates at 85%, typical for bulk pharmaceutical shipments.
Top Ports of Origin
JNPT handles the highest volume with 12 shipments. Transit time averages 24 days by sea.
Market Dynamics
India's iron exports to Angola are driven primarily by a handful of large-scale manufacturers. UMAVIDA PHARMA PRIVATE LIMITED with 15 shipments leads the pack, a pattern common in generic pharmaceutical corridors where manufacturing scale creates significant cost advantages. The presence of 38 active exporters signals a competitive but concentrated market — buyers in Angola benefit from supplier diversity while the top tier handles the majority of volume.
The top 3 suppliers — UMAVIDA PHARMA PRIVATE LIMITED, KANCHAN SAGAR PHARMACEUTICALS , UMAVIDA PHARMA PRIVATE LIMITED — together account for 94% of total trade value on this route. The average shipment value of $40.7K 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 fe-roce (iron sucrose inj usp)5ml amp (t and fe-roce (iron sucrose inj usp)5ml amp(ta , suggesting that buyers in Angola tend to consolidate orders across related product lines from the same Indian supplier.
On the buying side, PRINCE FARMA, LDA is the largest importer with 8 shipments worth $3.5M USD — representing 87% of all iron imports from India on this route. A total of 40 buyers are active on this corridor.
Route Statistics
- Trade Volume
- $4.0M
- Avg. Shipment
- $40.7K
- Suppliers
- 38
- Buyers
- 40
- Transit (Sea)
- ~24 days
- Annual Growth
- +24.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions — India to Angola Iron Trade
Answers based on Indian Customs (DGFT) shipment records compiled by TransData Nexus
Q Which Indian companies export Iron to Angola?
The leading Indian exporters of Iron to Angola are UMAVIDA PHARMA PRIVATE LIMITED, KANCHAN SAGAR PHARMACEUTICALS , UMAVIDA PHARMA PRIVATE LIMITED . UMAVIDA PHARMA PRIVATE LIMITED holds the largest market share at approximately 88% of total trade value on this route.
Q What is the total value of Iron exports from India to Angola?
India exports Iron to Angola worth approximately $4.0M USD across 99 recorded shipments. The average value per shipment is $40.7K USD.
Q Which ports does India use to ship Iron to Angola?
The most active port of origin is JNPT with 12 shipments. Indian exporters primarily use sea freight for this route, with 85% of shipments going by sea and 30% by air.
Q How long does shipping take from India to Angola for Iron?
The average transit time for Iron shipments from India to Angola is approximately 24 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 Angola Iron trade route growing?
Yes — this trade corridor has seen an annual growth rate of approximately 24.6% with demand growth tracking at 20.8%. The route is ranked #14 among India's top Iron export destinations globally.
Q How many suppliers are active on the India to Angola Iron route?
There are currently 38 active Indian suppliers exporting Iron to Angola. The market is moderately concentrated with UMAVIDA PHARMA PRIVATE LIMITED accounting for 88% of total shipment value.
Q Who are the main importers of Iron from India in Angola?
The leading importers of Indian Iron in Angola include PRINCE FARMA, LDA, Organizaes RCA DLA,lda , PRINCE FARMA, LDA , TO THE ORDER, PRINCE FARMA LDA. PRINCE FARMA, LDA is the largest buyer with 8 shipments worth $3.5M 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 Angola export trade corridor identified from Indian Customs (DGFT) records for Iron.
- 2.Supplier/Buyer Matching: 38 Indian exporters and 40 importers in Angola matched using name normalization.
- 3.Value Aggregation: Total export value aggregated from 99 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
99 Verified Shipments
38 Indian exporters tracked
Expert-Reviewed
By pharmaceutical trade specialists