United States to India: Kit Import Trade Route
India has recorded 3,869 verified shipments of Kit imported from United States, representing a combined trade value of $20.0M USD. This corridor is served by 252 active United States exporters, with an average shipment value of $5.2K USD. The leading United States supplier is QIAGEN SCIENCES LLC, which accounts for 14% of total import value with 24 shipments worth $2.7M USD. On the buying side, QIAGEN INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED is the largest Indian importer with $2.8M USD in purchases. The top 3 suppliers — QIAGEN SCIENCES LLC, PRIME DENTAL MANUFACTURING INC, QUIDEL CORPORATION — together control 38% of total trade value on this route. All data sourced from Indian Customs (DGFT) shipping bill of entry records. Values reported in FOB USD.

Route Intelligence Overview
The United States to India Kit corridor is one of India's established pharmaceutical import routes from United States, with 3,869 shipments documented worth a combined $20.0M USD. The route is dominated by QIAGEN SCIENCES LLC, which alone accounts for roughly 14% of all import value, reflecting the consolidated nature of United States's kit export sector.
Across 252 active United States suppliers, the average shipment value stands at $5.2K USD — a figure that reflects both bulk commercial orders from large pharmaceutical companies and smaller specialty shipments. Sea freight dominates at 74% of all shipments, consistent with kit's non-urgent bulk-order profile.
Shipment activity peaks during October–December, with an average transit time of 25 days port-to-port. The route has recorded an annual growth rate of 25.4%, placing it at rank #11 among India's top kit import origins globally.
On the Indian buyer side, key Indian importers include QIAGEN INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED, UNICORN DENMART LIMITED, PAREXEL INTERNATIONAL CLINICAL RESEARCH PRIVATE LI and 171 others. QIAGEN INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED is the single largest Indian importer with 25 shipments valued at $2.8M USD.
Route Characteristics
- Average transit25 days
- Peak seasonQ4
- Primary modeSea freight
- Top port of entrySAHAR AIR CARGO ACC (INBOM4)
Market Position
- Global rank#11
- Annual growth+25.4%
- Demand growth+21.4%
- Regulatory ease76/100
Top 10 Kit Exporters from United States to India
Showing top 10 of 252 United States suppliers exporting Kit to India, ranked by total trade value (USD)
| Rank | Supplier (United States Exporter) | Shipments | Total Value (USD) | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | QIAGEN SCIENCES LLC Avg $113.4K per shipment | 24 | $2.7M | 13.6% |
| 2 | PRIME DENTAL MANUFACTURING INC Avg $1.3M per shipment | 2 | $2.6M | 13.0% |
| 3 | QUIDEL CORPORATION Avg $49.9K per shipment | 46 | $2.3M | 11.5% |
| 4 | ESPEE BIOPHARMA & FINECHEM LLC Avg $263.4K per shipment | 7 | $1.8M | 9.2% |
| 5 | REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC., Avg $484.6K per shipment | 3 | $1.5M | 7.3% |
| 6 | ORMCO CORPORATION Avg $6.7K per shipment | 146 | $985.4K | 4.9% |
| 7 | BIOIVT,LLC Avg $15.1K per shipment | 59 | $890.5K | 4.5% |
| 8 | M/S. REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC Avg $436.7K per shipment | 2 | $873.4K | 4.4% |
| 9 | JANSSEN PHARMACEUTICA N.V. Avg $22.5K per shipment | 16 | $359.6K | 1.8% |
| 10 | ESPEE BIOPHARMA FINECHEM LLC Avg $43.1K per shipment | 6 | $258.3K | 1.3% |
This table shows the top 10 of 252 United States companies exporting kit to India, ranked by total trade value. The listed exporters are: QIAGEN SCIENCES LLC, PRIME DENTAL MANUFACTURING INC, QUIDEL CORPORATION, ESPEE BIOPHARMA & FINECHEM LLC, REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.,, ORMCO CORPORATION, BIOIVT,LLC, M/S. REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC, JANSSEN PHARMACEUTICA N.V., ESPEE BIOPHARMA FINECHEM LLC. QIAGEN SCIENCES LLC is the dominant supplier with 24 shipments worth $2.7M USD, giving it a 14% market share. The top 3 suppliers together account for 38% of the total trade value on this route.
Showing top 10 of 252 total United States exporters on the United States to India Kit import route.
Top 10 Indian Kit Importers from United States
Showing top 10 of 174 known Indian buyers receiving Kit shipments from United States, ranked by import value
On the receiving end of this trade route, the leading Indian importers of United States kit include QIAGEN INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED, UNICORN DENMART LIMITED, PAREXEL INTERNATIONAL CLINICAL RESEARCH PRIVATE LI, PAREKH INTEGRATED SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED, DR.REDDY'S LABORATORIES LTD, among 174 total buyers. The largest importer is QIAGEN INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED, accounting for $2.8M USD across 25 shipments — representing 14% of all kit imports from United States on this route.
| Rank | Indian Importer / Buyer | Shipments | Import Value (USD) | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | QIAGEN INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED | 25 | $2.8M | 13.8% |
| 2 | UNICORN DENMART LIMITED | 2 | $2.6M | 13.0% |
| 3 | PAREXEL INTERNATIONAL CLINICAL RESEARCH PRIVATE LI | 5 | $2.3M | 11.7% |
| 4 | PAREKH INTEGRATED SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED | 23 | $1.9M | 9.4% |
| 5 | DR.REDDY'S LABORATORIES LTD | 3 | $1.8M | 8.9% |
| 6 | KRISHGEN BIOSYSTEMS PRIVATE LIMITED | 475 | $1.3M | 6.3% |
| 7 | NOBEL BIOCARE INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED | 140 | $962.3K | 4.8% |
| 8 | MERIL DIAGNOSTICS PRIVATE LIMITED | 205 | $556.0K | 2.8% |
| 9 | PAREKH INTEGRATED SERVICES PVT LTD | 12 | $405.3K | 2.0% |
| 10 | JOHNSON & JOHNSON PRIVATE LIMITED | 13 | $311.6K | 1.6% |
Showing top 10 of 174 Indian Kit importers from United States on this route.
Top 10 Kit Formulations Imported from United States
Showing top 10 of 2,753 product formulations shipped on the United States to India Kit route, ranked by trade value
India imports a wide range of kit formulations from United States, spanning tablets, capsules, suspensions, and combination drugs. The top formulation — DENTAL VLC HYBRID COMPOSITE KIT-7 SHADES INCISAL A12-A2A3A3.5B2INCISALITEM CODE:001-03MD-15:IMP/MD/2023/000181 — accounts for $2.3M USD across 1 shipments. There are 2,753 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 | DENTAL VLC HYBRID COMPOSITE KIT-7 SHADES INCISAL A12-A2A3A3.5B2INCISALITEM CODE:001-03MD-15:IMP/MD/2023/000181 | 1 | $2.3M | 11.6% |
| 2 | 622180 - QFT-PLUS 2 PLATE KIT ELISAELISA Kit-NOTN LIST :3SL NO:125IVD | 4 | $2.1M | 10.7% |
| 3 | 98600EU- TRIAGE TROPONIN I WHOLE BLOOD TEST KIT NOTN. LIST 3 83 | 14 | $1.7M | 8.6% |
| 4 | OCTREOTIDE ACETATE FOR INJECTABLE SUSPENSION (SANDOSTATIN LAR DEPOT) 30MG/VIAL (PACK SIZE: 1 IN 1 KIT) | 1 | $1.4M | 7.0% |
| 5 | ECULIZUMAB CONCENTRATE INJECTION FOR INTRAVENOUS USE VIAL (SOLIRIS) (300 MG/30 ML (10 MG/ML) (200 KITS) (FOC)ECULIZUMAB CONCENTRATE INJECTION FOR INTRAVENOUS USE VIAL (S | 1 | $1.4M | 6.8% |
| 6 | ECULIZUMAB CONCENTRATE INJECTION FOR INTRAVENOUS USE VIAL (SOLIRIS) (300 MG/30 ML (10 MG/ML) (125 KITS) (FOC)ECULIZUMAB CONCENTRATE INJECTION FOR INTRAVENOUS USE VIAL (S | 1 | $850.0K | 4.3% |
| 7 | KIT- ENLIGHT SAMPLE 2-1371 2-1372 KERR 28711 | 18 | $470.7K | 2.4% |
| 8 | KIT- ENLIGHT SAMPLE 2-1371, 2-1372 KERR 28711 DENTAL ADHESHIVE | 89 | $464.8K | 2.3% |
| 9 | Laboratory reagents and kits for research in medical and pharmaceuticals purpose catalogue number M00995-P Male HumanLaboratory reagents and kits for research in medical and pha | 4 | $440.6K | 2.2% |
| 10 | LENVIMA-LENVATINIB KIT 24 MG DAILY DOSE (PACK SIZE:6 IN 1 BOX (1 IN 1 BLISTER PACK (10 MG 10 & 4 MG-5))CAPSULES FOR TEST & ANALYSIS PURPOSE | 1 | $365.5K | 1.8% |
Showing top 10 of 2,753 Kit formulations imported from United States on this route.
Shipping & Logistics Analysis
Freight mode split and port-of-origin breakdown
Freight Mode Distribution
Sea freight dominates at 74%, typical for bulk pharmaceutical shipments.
Top Indian Ports of Entry
SAHAR AIR CARGO ACC (INBOM4) handles the highest volume with 927 shipments. Transit time averages 25 days by sea.
Market Dynamics
India's kit imports from United States are driven primarily by a handful of large-scale United States manufacturers. QIAGEN SCIENCES LLC with 24 shipments leads the pack, a pattern common in generic pharmaceutical corridors where manufacturing scale creates significant cost advantages. The presence of 252 active exporters signals a competitive but concentrated market — Indian buyers benefit from United States supplier diversity while the top tier handles the majority of volume.
The top 3 suppliers — QIAGEN SCIENCES LLC, PRIME DENTAL MANUFACTURING INC, QUIDEL CORPORATION — together account for 38% of total trade value on this route. The average shipment value of $5.2K 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 622180 - qft-plus 2 plate kit elisaelisa kit-notn list :3sl no:125ivd and 98600eu- triage troponin i whole blood test kit notn. list 3 83, suggesting that Indian buyers tend to consolidate orders across related product lines from the same United States supplier.
On the buying side, QIAGEN INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED is the largest importer with 25 shipments worth $2.8M USD — representing 14% of all kit imports from United States on this route. A total of 174 buyers are active on this corridor.
Route Statistics
- Trade Volume
- $20.0M
- Avg. Shipment
- $5.2K
- Suppliers
- 252
- Buyers
- 174
- Transit (Sea)
- ~25 days
- Annual Growth
- +25.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions — United States to India Kit Trade
Answers based on Indian Customs (DGFT) shipment records compiled by TransData Nexus
Q Which United States companies export Kit to India?
The leading United States exporters of Kit to India are QIAGEN SCIENCES LLC, PRIME DENTAL MANUFACTURING INC, QUIDEL CORPORATION. QIAGEN SCIENCES LLC holds the largest market share at approximately 14% of total trade value on this route.
Q What is the total value of Kit imports from United States to India?
India imports Kit from United States worth approximately $20.0M USD across 3,869 recorded shipments. The average value per shipment is $5.2K USD.
Q Which Indian ports receive Kit from United States?
The most active Indian port of entry is SAHAR AIR CARGO ACC (INBOM4) with 927 shipments. United States exporters primarily use sea freight for this route, with 74% of shipments going by sea and 22% by air.
Q How long does shipping take from United States to India for Kit?
The average transit time for Kit shipments from United States to India is approximately 25 days. Sea freight typically takes longer, while air freight can reduce this significantly for urgent orders. Peak shipping activity is observed during October–December.
Q Is the United States to India Kit import route growing?
Yes — this trade corridor has seen an annual growth rate of approximately 25.4% with demand growth tracking at 21.4%. The route is ranked #11 among India's top Kit import origins globally.
Q How many United States suppliers are active on this Kit import route?
There are currently 252 active United States suppliers exporting Kit to India. The market is moderately concentrated with QIAGEN SCIENCES LLC accounting for 14% of total shipment value.
Q Who are the main Indian importers of Kit from United States?
The leading Indian importers of Kit from United States include QIAGEN INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED, UNICORN DENMART LIMITED, PAREXEL INTERNATIONAL CLINICAL RESEARCH PRIVATE LI, PAREKH INTEGRATED SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED, DR.REDDY'S LABORATORIES LTD. QIAGEN INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED is the largest buyer with 25 shipments worth $2.8M 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 Kit.
- 2.Supplier/Buyer Matching: 252 Indian exporters and 174 importers in United States matched using name normalization.
- 3.Value Aggregation: Total export value aggregated from 3,869 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
3,869 Verified Shipments
252 Indian exporters tracked
Expert-Reviewed
By pharmaceutical trade specialists