India to Sri Lanka: Isosorbide Export Trade Route
India has recorded 42 verified shipments of Isosorbide exported to Sri Lanka, representing a combined trade value of $752.1K USD. This corridor is served by 11 active Indian exporters, with an average shipment value of $17.9K USD. The leading Indian exporter is ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED, which accounts for 38% of total export value with 10 shipments worth $286.1K USD. On the buying side, STATE PHARMACEUTICALS is the largest importer in Sri Lanka with $149.9K USD in purchases. The top 3 suppliers — ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED, ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED , TORRENT PHARMACEUTICALS LTD — together control 81% 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 Isosorbide corridor is one of India's established pharmaceutical export routes, with 42 shipments documented worth a combined $752.1K 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 isosorbide manufacturing sector.
Across 11 active suppliers, the average shipment value stands at $17.9K USD — a figure that reflects both bulk commercial orders from large pharmaceutical companies and smaller specialty shipments. Freight is split between sea (66%) and air (16%), suggesting a mix of scheduled bulk orders and time-sensitive consignments.
Shipment activity peaks during July–September, with an average transit time of 23 days port-to-port. The route has recorded an annual growth rate of 30.8%, placing it at rank #17 among India's top isosorbide export destinations globally.
On the import side, key buyers of Indian isosorbide in Sri Lanka include STATE PHARMACEUTICALS , STATE PHARMACEUTICALS, SUNSHINE HEALTHCARE LANKA LIMITED and 13 others. STATE PHARMACEUTICALS is the single largest importer with 5 shipments valued at $149.9K USD.
Route Characteristics
- Average transit23 days
- Peak seasonQ3
- Primary modeMulti-modal
- Top portNHAVA SHEVA SEA (INNSA1)
Market Position
- Global rank#17
- Annual growth+30.8%
- Demand growth+27.6%
- Regulatory ease66/100
Top 10 Indian Isosorbide Exporters to Sri Lanka
Showing top 10 of 11 Indian suppliers exporting Isosorbide to Sri Lanka, ranked by total trade value (USD)
| Rank | Supplier (Indian Exporter) | Shipments | Total Value (USD) | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED Avg $28.6K per shipment | 10 | $286.1K | 38.0% |
| 2 | ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED Avg $16.8K per shipment | 15 | $252.7K | 33.6% |
| 3 | TORRENT PHARMACEUTICALS LTD Avg $72.3K per shipment | 1 | $72.3K | 9.6% |
| 4 | CADILA HEALTHCARE LTD Avg $61.9K per shipment | 1 | $61.9K | 8.2% |
| 5 | MICRO LABS LIMITED Avg $7.2K per shipment | 6 | $43.4K | 5.8% |
| 6 | CADILA HEALTHCARE LIMITED Avg $34.2K per shipment | 1 | $34.2K | 4.5% |
| 7 | MEDMALL PHARMACY PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $427 per shipment | 2 | $853 | 0.1% |
| 8 | WALLACE PHARMACEUTICALS PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $714 per shipment | 1 | $714 | 0.1% |
| 9 | 3CUBE MEDICARE PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $3 per shipment | 3 | $8 | 0.0% |
| 10 | TULSI MEDICAL & GENERAL STORES Avg $1 per shipment | 1 | $1 | 0.0% |
This table shows the top 10 of 11 Indian companies exporting isosorbide to Sri Lanka, ranked by total trade value. The listed exporters are: ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED, ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED , TORRENT PHARMACEUTICALS LTD, CADILA HEALTHCARE LTD, MICRO LABS LIMITED, CADILA HEALTHCARE LIMITED, MEDMALL PHARMACY PRIVATE LIMITED, WALLACE PHARMACEUTICALS PRIVATE LIMITED, 3CUBE MEDICARE PRIVATE LIMITED, TULSI MEDICAL & GENERAL STORES. ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED is the dominant supplier with 10 shipments worth $286.1K USD, giving it a 38% market share. The top 3 suppliers together account for 81% of the total trade value on this route.
Showing top 10 of 11 total Indian exporters on the India to Sri Lanka Isosorbide export route.
Top 10 Isosorbide Importers in Sri Lanka
Showing top 10 of 16 known buyers in Sri Lanka receiving Isosorbide shipments from India, ranked by import value
On the receiving end of this trade route, the leading importers of Indian isosorbide in Sri Lanka include STATE PHARMACEUTICALS , STATE PHARMACEUTICALS, SUNSHINE HEALTHCARE LANKA LIMITED, SUNSHINE HEALTHCARE LANKA LIMITED , STATE PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION, among 16 total buyers. The largest importer is STATE PHARMACEUTICALS , accounting for $149.9K USD across 5 shipments — representing 20% of all isosorbide imports from India on this route.
| Rank | Importer / Buyer | Shipments | Import Value (USD) | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STATE PHARMACEUTICALS | 5 | $149.9K | 19.9% |
| 2 | STATE PHARMACEUTICALS | 3 | $144.4K | 19.2% |
| 3 | SUNSHINE HEALTHCARE LANKA LIMITED | 7 | $141.7K | 18.8% |
| 4 | SUNSHINE HEALTHCARE LANKA LIMITED | 10 | $102.8K | 13.7% |
| 5 | STATE PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION | 2 | $96.0K | 12.8% |
| 6 | HATTON NATIONAL BANK PLC | 1 | $72.3K | 9.6% |
| 7 | MICRO HEALTHCARE (PRIVATE) LIMITED | 4 | $27.9K | 3.7% |
| 8 | MICRO HEALTHCARE PRIVATE LIMITED | 2 | $15.5K | 2.1% |
| 9 | EMAR PHARMA (PVT) LTD | 1 | $714 | 0.1% |
| 10 | JB TRADERS REG | 1 | $536 | 0.1% |
Showing top 10 of 16 Isosorbide importers in Sri Lanka on this route.
Top 10 Isosorbide Formulations Imported by Sri Lanka
Showing top 10 of 33 product formulations shipped on the India to Sri Lanka Isosorbide route, ranked by trade value
Sri Lanka imports a wide range of isosorbide formulations from India, spanning tablets, capsules, suspensions, and combination drugs. The top formulation — ISOSORBIDE MONONITRATE EXTENDED REL.TAB. — accounts for $90.2K USD across 2 shipments. There are 33 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 | ISOSORBIDE MONONITRATE EXTENDED REL.TAB. | 2 | $90.2K | 12.0% |
| 2 | VASOTRATE 60 OD TABLET ISOSORBIDE MONONITRATE SUSTAINED RELEASE 60MGNOS=7X2X7TAB | 1 | $72.3K | 9.6% |
| 3 | ISOSORBIDE MONONITRATE EX.RELEASE TABLETS USP 30MG ISOSORBIDE 12 X 10 T UNDERLUT NO.AD300323000664T DT.16.03.2023 VAL | 1 | $61.9K | 8.2% |
| 4 | ISOSORBIDE MONONITRATE EX.RELEASE TABLET | 3 | $59.9K | 8.0% |
| 5 | SOLOTRATE SR 60 (ISOSORBIDE MONONITRATEEXTENDED RELEASE TEABLETS USP 60MG) 12X10 T SHIPMENT UNDER LUT No.AD300324000860 | 1 | $54.2K | 7.2% |
| 6 | ISOSORBIDE MONONITRATE EXTENDED REL.TAB | 1 | $45.2K | 6.0% |
| 7 | SOLOTRATE SR 60 TABS 12X10T (ISOSORBIDE | 4 | $45.1K | 6.0% |
| 8 | ISOSORBIDE MONONITRATE EXTENDED REL.TAB. | 1 | $44.9K | 6.0% |
| 9 | SOLOTRATE SR 30MG TABLETS (ISOSORBIDE MONONITRATE EXTENDED RELEASE TABLETS USP30MG) 12X10 T UNDER LUT NO.AD3003230006 | 1 | $40.1K | 5.3% |
| 10 | SOLOTRATE SR 30MG TABLETS 12X10(ISOSORBIDE)(12 X 10 T) | 2 | $39.4K | 5.2% |
Showing top 10 of 33 Isosorbide formulations imported by Sri Lanka on this route.
Shipping & Logistics Analysis
Freight mode split and port-of-origin breakdown
Freight Mode Distribution
Balanced freight mix — 66% sea for bulk, 16% air for urgent orders.
Top Ports of Origin
NHAVA SHEVA SEA (INNSA1) handles the highest volume with 17 shipments. Transit time averages 23 days by sea.
Market Dynamics
India's isosorbide exports to Sri Lanka are driven primarily by a handful of large-scale manufacturers. ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED with 10 shipments leads the pack, a pattern common in generic pharmaceutical corridors where manufacturing scale creates significant cost advantages. The presence of 11 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 — ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED, ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED , TORRENT PHARMACEUTICALS LTD — together account for 81% of total trade value on this route. The average shipment value of $17.9K 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 vasotrate 60 od tablet isosorbide mononitrate sustained release 60mgnos=7x2x7tab and isosorbide mononitrate ex.release tablets usp 30mg isosorbide 12 x 10 t underlut no.ad300323000664t dt.16.03.2023 val, suggesting that buyers in Sri Lanka tend to consolidate orders across related product lines from the same Indian supplier.
On the buying side, STATE PHARMACEUTICALS is the largest importer with 5 shipments worth $149.9K USD — representing 20% of all isosorbide imports from India on this route. A total of 16 buyers are active on this corridor.
Route Statistics
- Trade Volume
- $752.1K
- Avg. Shipment
- $17.9K
- Suppliers
- 11
- Buyers
- 16
- Transit (Sea)
- ~23 days
- Annual Growth
- +30.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions — India to Sri Lanka Isosorbide Trade
Answers based on Indian Customs (DGFT) shipment records compiled by TransData Nexus
Q Which Indian companies export Isosorbide to Sri Lanka?
The leading Indian exporters of Isosorbide to Sri Lanka are ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED, ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED , TORRENT PHARMACEUTICALS LTD. 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 Isosorbide exports from India to Sri Lanka?
India exports Isosorbide to Sri Lanka worth approximately $752.1K USD across 42 recorded shipments. The average value per shipment is $17.9K USD.
Q Which ports does India use to ship Isosorbide to Sri Lanka?
The most active port of origin is NHAVA SHEVA SEA (INNSA1) with 17 shipments. Indian exporters primarily use a mix of sea and air freight for this route, with 66% of shipments going by sea and 16% by air.
Q How long does shipping take from India to Sri Lanka for Isosorbide?
The average transit time for Isosorbide shipments from India to Sri Lanka is approximately 23 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 Sri Lanka Isosorbide trade route growing?
Yes — this trade corridor has seen an annual growth rate of approximately 30.8% with demand growth tracking at 27.6%. The route is ranked #17 among India's top Isosorbide export destinations globally.
Q How many suppliers are active on the India to Sri Lanka Isosorbide route?
There are currently 11 active Indian suppliers exporting Isosorbide to Sri Lanka. The market is moderately concentrated with ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED accounting for 38% of total shipment value.
Q Who are the main importers of Isosorbide from India in Sri Lanka?
The leading importers of Indian Isosorbide in Sri Lanka include STATE PHARMACEUTICALS , STATE PHARMACEUTICALS, SUNSHINE HEALTHCARE LANKA LIMITED, SUNSHINE HEALTHCARE LANKA LIMITED , STATE PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION. STATE PHARMACEUTICALS is the largest buyer with 5 shipments worth $149.9K 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 Isosorbide.
- 2.Supplier/Buyer Matching: 11 Indian exporters and 16 importers in Sri Lanka matched using name normalization.
- 3.Value Aggregation: Total export value aggregated from 42 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
42 Verified Shipments
11 Indian exporters tracked
Expert-Reviewed
By pharmaceutical trade specialists