India to United States: Iron Export Trade Route
India has recorded 2,087 verified shipments of Iron exported to United States, representing a combined trade value of $340.4M USD. This corridor is served by 34 active Indian exporters, with an average shipment value of $163.1K USD. The leading Indian exporter is ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED, which accounts for 38% of total export value with 370 shipments worth $130.3M USD. On the buying side, EVERSANA LIFE SCIENCE SERVICES is the largest importer in United States with $136.6M USD in purchases. The top 3 suppliers — ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED, UNICHEM LABORATORIES LIMITED, AMNEAL PHARMACEUTICALS PRIVATE LIMITED — together control 80% 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 United States Iron corridor is one of India's established pharmaceutical export routes, with 2,087 shipments documented worth a combined $340.4M USD. The route is dominated by ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED, which alone accounts for roughly 38% of all export value, reflecting the consolidated nature of India's iron manufacturing sector.
Across 34 active suppliers, the average shipment value stands at $163.1K USD — a figure that reflects both bulk commercial orders from large pharmaceutical companies and smaller specialty shipments. Sea freight dominates at 79% of all shipments, consistent with iron'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 13.1%, placing it at rank #6 among India's top iron export destinations globally.
On the import side, key buyers of Indian iron in United States include EVERSANA LIFE SCIENCE SERVICES, UNICHEM PHARMACEUTICALS (USA) INC., UNICHEM PHARMACEUTICALS(USA)INC and 74 others. EVERSANA LIFE SCIENCE SERVICES is the single largest importer with 431 shipments valued at $136.6M USD.
Route Characteristics
- Average transit31 days
- Peak seasonQ2
- Primary modeSea freight
- Top portMUNDRA SEA
Market Position
- Global rank#6
- Annual growth+13.1%
- Demand growth+11.6%
- Regulatory ease83/100
Top 10 Indian Iron Exporters to United States
Showing top 10 of 34 Indian suppliers exporting Iron to United States, ranked by total trade value (USD)
| Rank | Supplier (Indian Exporter) | Shipments | Total Value (USD) | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED Avg $352.2K per shipment | 370 | $130.3M | 38.3% |
| 2 | UNICHEM LABORATORIES LIMITED Avg $232.1K per shipment | 487 | $113.0M | 33.2% |
| 3 | AMNEAL PHARMACEUTICALS PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $95.1K per shipment | 292 | $27.8M | 8.2% |
| 4 | AUROBINDO PHARMA LTD Avg $80.4K per shipment | 149 | $12.0M | 3.5% |
| 5 | MYLAN LABORATORIES LIMITED Avg $211.7K per shipment | 55 | $11.6M | 3.4% |
| 6 | KAUSIKH THERAPEUTICS PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $2.9M per shipment | 4 | $11.6M | 3.4% |
| 7 | RUBICON RESEARCH PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $31.4K per shipment | 230 | $7.2M | 2.1% |
| 8 | AUROBINDO PHARMA LIMITED Avg $71.0K per shipment | 101 | $7.2M | 2.1% |
| 9 | CADILA HEALTHCARE LIMITED Avg $89.2K per shipment | 57 | $5.1M | 1.5% |
| 10 | STRIDES ALATHUR PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $65.0K per shipment | 71 | $4.6M | 1.4% |
This table shows the top 10 of 34 Indian companies exporting iron to United States, ranked by total trade value. The listed exporters are: ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED, UNICHEM LABORATORIES LIMITED, AMNEAL PHARMACEUTICALS PRIVATE LIMITED, AUROBINDO PHARMA LTD, MYLAN LABORATORIES LIMITED, KAUSIKH THERAPEUTICS PRIVATE LIMITED, RUBICON RESEARCH PRIVATE LIMITED, AUROBINDO PHARMA LIMITED, CADILA HEALTHCARE LIMITED, STRIDES ALATHUR PRIVATE LIMITED. ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED is the dominant supplier with 370 shipments worth $130.3M USD, giving it a 38% market share. The top 3 suppliers together account for 80% of the total trade value on this route.
Showing top 10 of 34 total Indian exporters on the India to United States Iron export route.
Top 10 Iron Importers in United States
Showing top 10 of 77 known buyers in United States receiving Iron shipments from India, ranked by import value
On the receiving end of this trade route, the leading importers of Indian iron in United States include EVERSANA LIFE SCIENCE SERVICES, UNICHEM PHARMACEUTICALS (USA) INC., UNICHEM PHARMACEUTICALS(USA)INC, AMNEAL PHARMACEUTICALS, LLC (KY), M/S. GERICARE PHARMACEUTICALS, among 77 total buyers. The largest importer is EVERSANA LIFE SCIENCE SERVICES, accounting for $136.6M USD across 431 shipments — representing 40% of all iron imports from India on this route.
| Rank | Importer / Buyer | Shipments | Import Value (USD) | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EVERSANA LIFE SCIENCE SERVICES | 431 | $136.6M | 40.1% |
| 2 | UNICHEM PHARMACEUTICALS (USA) INC. | 190 | $55.1M | 16.2% |
| 3 | UNICHEM PHARMACEUTICALS(USA)INC | 16 | $46.4M | 13.6% |
| 4 | AMNEAL PHARMACEUTICALS, LLC (KY) | 138 | $12.4M | 3.7% |
| 5 | M/S. GERICARE PHARMACEUTICALS | 4 | $11.6M | 3.4% |
| 6 | MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC, | 12 | $11.2M | 3.3% |
| 7 | AMNEAL PHARMACEUTICALS LLC KY | 65 | $6.6M | 2.0% |
| 8 | UNICHEM PHARMACEUTICALS USA INC | 159 | $6.2M | 1.8% |
| 9 | AUROLOGISTICS LLC (AUROBINDO PHARMA | 58 | $5.2M | 1.5% |
| 10 | STRIDES PHARMA INC | 97 | $5.1M | 1.5% |
Showing top 10 of 77 Iron importers in United States on this route.
Top 10 Iron Formulations Imported by United States
Showing top 10 of 1,144 product formulations shipped on the India to United States Iron route, ranked by trade value
United States imports a wide range of iron formulations from India, spanning tablets, capsules, suspensions, and combination drugs. The top formulation — SPIRONOLACTONE TABLETS 50MG 1X500 BNO;Z305193,Z305194(5340 PACKS) — accounts for $48.2M USD across 1 shipments. There are 1,144 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 | SPIRONOLACTONE TABLETS 50MG 1X500 BNO;Z305193,Z305194(5340 PACKS) | 1 | $48.2M | 14.2% |
| 2 | BUSPIRONE HCL TABLETS USP 15MG [8628 BTLX 500T] BATCH NO. ZBUH23104; ZBUH23105& ZBUH23106 MFG DT. 12/23 EXP DT. 11/25 | 1 | $25.9M | 7.6% |
| 3 | SPIRONOLACTONE TABLETS 50MG 1X500 BNO;Z305938(2688 PACKS) | 1 | $24.3M | 7.1% |
| 4 | PHARMA : BUSPIRONE HCL TABLETS USP 15MG(BUSPIRONE HYDROCHLORIDE USP 15MG) - 4416 PAC x 1x500 TABS | 1 | $22.5M | 6.6% |
| 5 | BUSPIRONE HCL 15MG TABLETS 500T BUSPIRONE HCL TABLET USP 15MG,B.NO-ZBUH23099.ZBUH23100,ZBUH23101(7260 BT) | 1 | $21.8M | 6.4% |
| 6 | SPIRONOLACTONE TABLETS 50MG 1X100 BNO;Z305939,Z306107,Z306108,Z306109(53424 PACKS) | 1 | $18.8M | 5.5% |
| 7 | BUSPIRONE HCL TABLETS USP 30MG (PACK OF500TX2736BTL=1368000TABLETS)(BN.ZBUV23050 MFG DT 11/2023 EXP DT 10/2025) | 1 | $15.2M | 4.5% |
| 8 | BUSPIRONE HCL TABLETS USP 30MG 500T BUSPIRONE HCL TABLET USP 30MG,B.NO-ZBUV23051(2736 BT) | 1 | $15.2M | 4.5% |
| 9 | IRON TABS(FERROUS SULFATE 325 MG)(720X25 | 4 | $11.6M | 3.4% |
| 10 | BUSPIRONE HCL 15MG TABLETS 500T BUSPIRONE HCL TABLETS USP 15MG BNO;ZBUH23102(2904 BT) | 1 | $8.7M | 2.6% |
Showing top 10 of 1,144 Iron formulations imported by United States on this route.
Shipping & Logistics Analysis
Freight mode split and port-of-origin breakdown
Freight Mode Distribution
Sea freight dominates at 79%, typical for bulk pharmaceutical shipments.
Top Ports of Origin
MUNDRA SEA handles the highest volume with 300 shipments. Transit time averages 31 days by sea.
Market Dynamics
India's iron exports to United States are driven primarily by a handful of large-scale manufacturers. ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED with 370 shipments leads the pack, a pattern common in generic pharmaceutical corridors where manufacturing scale creates significant cost advantages. The presence of 34 active exporters signals a competitive but concentrated market — buyers in United States benefit from supplier diversity while the top tier handles the majority of volume.
The top 3 suppliers — ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED, UNICHEM LABORATORIES LIMITED, AMNEAL PHARMACEUTICALS PRIVATE LIMITED — together account for 80% of total trade value on this route. The average shipment value of $163.1K 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 buspirone hcl tablets usp 15mg [8628 btlx 500t] batch no. zbuh23104; zbuh23105& zbuh23106 mfg dt. 12/23 exp dt. 11/25 and spironolactone tablets 50mg 1x500 bno;z305938(2688 packs), suggesting that buyers in United States tend to consolidate orders across related product lines from the same Indian supplier.
On the buying side, EVERSANA LIFE SCIENCE SERVICES is the largest importer with 431 shipments worth $136.6M USD — representing 40% of all iron imports from India on this route. A total of 77 buyers are active on this corridor.
Route Statistics
- Trade Volume
- $340.4M
- Avg. Shipment
- $163.1K
- Suppliers
- 34
- Buyers
- 77
- Transit (Sea)
- ~31 days
- Annual Growth
- +13.1%
Reverse Direction
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Frequently Asked Questions — India to United States Iron Trade
Answers based on Indian Customs (DGFT) shipment records compiled by TransData Nexus
Q Which Indian companies export Iron to United States?
The leading Indian exporters of Iron to United States are ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED, UNICHEM LABORATORIES LIMITED, AMNEAL PHARMACEUTICALS PRIVATE LIMITED. ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED holds the largest market share at approximately 38% of total trade value on this route.
Q What is the total value of Iron exports from India to United States?
India exports Iron to United States worth approximately $340.4M USD across 2,087 recorded shipments. The average value per shipment is $163.1K USD.
Q Which ports does India use to ship Iron to United States?
The most active port of origin is MUNDRA SEA with 300 shipments. Indian exporters primarily use sea freight for this route, with 79% of shipments going by sea and 26% by air.
Q How long does shipping take from India to United States for Iron?
The average transit time for Iron shipments from India to United States 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 United States Iron trade route growing?
Yes — this trade corridor has seen an annual growth rate of approximately 13.1% with demand growth tracking at 11.6%. The route is ranked #6 among India's top Iron export destinations globally.
Q How many suppliers are active on the India to United States Iron route?
There are currently 34 active Indian suppliers exporting Iron to United States. The market is moderately concentrated with ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED accounting for 38% of total shipment value.
Q Who are the main importers of Iron from India in United States?
The leading importers of Indian Iron in United States include EVERSANA LIFE SCIENCE SERVICES, UNICHEM PHARMACEUTICALS (USA) INC., UNICHEM PHARMACEUTICALS(USA)INC, AMNEAL PHARMACEUTICALS, LLC (KY), M/S. GERICARE PHARMACEUTICALS. EVERSANA LIFE SCIENCE SERVICES is the largest buyer with 431 shipments worth $136.6M 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 United States export trade corridor identified from Indian Customs (DGFT) records for Iron.
- 2.Supplier/Buyer Matching: 34 Indian exporters and 77 importers in United States matched using name normalization.
- 3.Value Aggregation: Total export value aggregated from 2,087 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
2,087 Verified Shipments
34 Indian exporters tracked
Expert-Reviewed
By pharmaceutical trade specialists