India to Malaysia: Magnesium Export Trade Route
India has recorded 142 verified shipments of Magnesium exported to Malaysia, representing a combined trade value of $2.4M USD. This corridor is served by 21 active Indian exporters, with an average shipment value of $17.1K USD. The leading Indian exporter is CIPLA LIMITED, which accounts for 27% of total export value with 46 shipments worth $663.6K USD. On the buying side, DKSH MALAYSIA SDN BHD is the largest importer in Malaysia with $741.7K USD in purchases. The top 3 suppliers — CIPLA LIMITED, SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED, TORRENT PHARMACEUTICALS LTD — together control 68% 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 Malaysia Magnesium corridor is one of India's established pharmaceutical export routes, with 142 shipments documented worth a combined $2.4M USD. The route is dominated by CIPLA LIMITED, which alone accounts for roughly 27% of all export value, reflecting the consolidated nature of India's magnesium manufacturing sector.
Across 21 active suppliers, the average shipment value stands at $17.1K USD — a figure that reflects both bulk commercial orders from large pharmaceutical companies and smaller specialty shipments. Freight is split between sea (69%) and air (18%), suggesting a mix of scheduled bulk orders and time-sensitive consignments.
Shipment activity peaks during October–December, with an average transit time of 19 days port-to-port. The route has recorded an annual growth rate of 26.8%, placing it at rank #6 among India's top magnesium export destinations globally.
On the import side, key buyers of Indian magnesium in Malaysia include DKSH MALAYSIA SDN BHD, CIPLA MALAYSIA SDN BHD, RANBAXY(MALAYSIA)SDN.BHD.. and 21 others. DKSH MALAYSIA SDN BHD is the single largest importer with 13 shipments valued at $741.7K USD.
Route Characteristics
- Average transit19 days
- Peak seasonQ4
- Primary modeMulti-modal
- Top portNHAVA SHEVA SEA (INNSA1)
Market Position
- Global rank#6
- Annual growth+26.8%
- Demand growth+22.5%
- Regulatory ease70/100
Top 10 Indian Magnesium Exporters to Malaysia
Showing top 10 of 21 Indian suppliers exporting Magnesium to Malaysia, ranked by total trade value (USD)
| Rank | Supplier (Indian Exporter) | Shipments | Total Value (USD) | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CIPLA LIMITED Avg $14.4K per shipment | 46 | $663.6K | 27.4% |
| 2 | SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED Avg $130.4K per shipment | 4 | $521.7K | 21.5% |
| 3 | TORRENT PHARMACEUTICALS LTD Avg $67.0K per shipment | 7 | $469.0K | 19.3% |
| 4 | CIPLA LIMITED Avg $13.4K per shipment | 23 | $308.1K | 12.7% |
| 5 | TORRENT PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED Avg $45.4K per shipment | 6 | $272.6K | 11.2% |
| 6 | SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LTD Avg $150.1K per shipment | 1 | $150.1K | 6.2% |
| 7 | TORRENT PHARMACEUTICALS LTD Avg $30.9K per shipment | 1 | $30.9K | 1.3% |
| 8 | GLENMARK PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED Avg $1.5K per shipment | 3 | $4.4K | 0.2% |
| 9 | LIV BIO PHARMA Avg $168 per shipment | 15 | $2.5K | 0.1% |
| 10 | PROSPERA LIFE SCIENCES PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $1.4K per shipment | 1 | $1.4K | 0.1% |
This table shows the top 10 of 21 Indian companies exporting magnesium to Malaysia, ranked by total trade value. The listed exporters are: CIPLA LIMITED, SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED, TORRENT PHARMACEUTICALS LTD, CIPLA LIMITED , TORRENT PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED, SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LTD, TORRENT PHARMACEUTICALS LTD , GLENMARK PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED, LIV BIO PHARMA, PROSPERA LIFE SCIENCES PRIVATE LIMITED. CIPLA LIMITED is the dominant supplier with 46 shipments worth $663.6K USD, giving it a 27% market share. The top 3 suppliers together account for 68% of the total trade value on this route.
Showing top 10 of 21 total Indian exporters on the India to Malaysia Magnesium export route.
Top 10 Magnesium Importers in Malaysia
Showing top 10 of 24 known buyers in Malaysia receiving Magnesium shipments from India, ranked by import value
On the receiving end of this trade route, the leading importers of Indian magnesium in Malaysia include DKSH MALAYSIA SDN BHD, CIPLA MALAYSIA SDN BHD, RANBAXY(MALAYSIA)SDN.BHD.., CIPLA MALAYSIA SDN BHD , MS RANBAXY MALAYSIA SDN BHD, among 24 total buyers. The largest importer is DKSH MALAYSIA SDN BHD, accounting for $741.7K USD across 13 shipments — representing 31% of all magnesium imports from India on this route.
| Rank | Importer / Buyer | Shipments | Import Value (USD) | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DKSH MALAYSIA SDN BHD | 13 | $741.7K | 30.6% |
| 2 | CIPLA MALAYSIA SDN BHD | 46 | $663.6K | 27.4% |
| 3 | RANBAXY(MALAYSIA)SDN.BHD.. | 2 | $452.5K | 18.7% |
| 4 | CIPLA MALAYSIA SDN BHD | 23 | $308.1K | 12.7% |
| 5 | MS RANBAXY MALAYSIA SDN BHD | 1 | $150.1K | 6.2% |
| 6 | RANBAXY MALAYSIA SDN BHD | 2 | $69.3K | 2.9% |
| 7 | DKSH MALAYSIA SDN BHD | 1 | $30.9K | 1.3% |
| 8 | GLENMARK PHARMACEUTICALS (M) SDN.BH | 3 | $4.4K | 0.2% |
| 9 | WORLD ASIA LOGISTICS M SDN BHD | 1 | $1.4K | 0.1% |
| 10 | SNM DEGREE ENTERPRISE | 8 | $1.2K | 0.0% |
Showing top 10 of 24 Magnesium importers in Malaysia on this route.
Top 10 Magnesium Formulations Imported by Malaysia
Showing top 10 of 98 product formulations shipped on the India to Malaysia Magnesium route, ranked by trade value
Malaysia imports a wide range of magnesium formulations from India, spanning tablets, capsules, suspensions, and combination drugs. The top formulation — ESOZ TAB 40MG EACH TABLETS CONTAINES ESOMEPRAZOLE MAGNESIUM AMORPHOUS EQ.TO ESOMEPRAZOLE 40MG (PACK: BOX3X10S) — accounts for $295.9K USD across 1 shipments. There are 98 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 | ESOZ TAB 40MG EACH TABLETS CONTAINES ESOMEPRAZOLE MAGNESIUM AMORPHOUS EQ.TO ESOMEPRAZOLE 40MG (PACK: BOX3X10S) | 1 | $295.9K | 12.2% |
| 2 | NEXPRO 40MG TABLET ESOMEPRAZOLE MAGNESIUM 40MG NOS = 4X7 TABLETS | 3 | $226.8K | 9.3% |
| 3 | ESOMAC-40 MUPS (ESOMEPRAZOLE MAGNESIUM DIHYDRATE 40MG) [PAC SIZE:3X10X960 PAC=28800 NOS] | 1 | $180.9K | 7.5% |
| 4 | ESOZ TAB 40MG 3X10B MY ESOMEPRAZOLE MAGNESIUM GASTRO (PACK: Box3x10s) | 1 | $156.6K | 6.5% |
| 5 | ESOZ TABLETS 40MG PACK:2X7S07 BATCH:PTE2160A EACH GASTRO RESISTANT TABLETS CONTS. ESOMEPRAZOLE MAGNESIUM AMORPHOUS EQ | 1 | $150.1K | 6.2% |
| 6 | ESOMAC-20 MUPS (ESOMEPRAZOLE MAGNESIUM D | 10 | $145.2K | 6.0% |
| 7 | NEXPRO 40 MG TABLET ESOMEPRAZOLE MAGNESIUM 40MG NOS 4X7 TABLETS | 1 | $83.0K | 3.4% |
| 8 | NEXPRO 40MG TABLET (ESOMEPRAZOLE MAGNESIUM GASTRO-RESISTANT TABLETS 40MG) (NOS =4X7 TABLETS) | 1 | $79.5K | 3.3% |
| 9 | OTHERS - NEXPRO 40MG TABLET ESOMEPRAZOLE MAGNESIUM 40MG - 01 NOS = SIZE 4 x 7TABS | 1 | $77.5K | 3.2% |
| 10 | NEXPRO 40MG TABLET (ESOMEPRAZOLE MAGNESIUM GSTRO-RESISTANT TABLETS 40MG) (NOS =4X7 TABLETS) | 1 | $77.2K | 3.2% |
Showing top 10 of 98 Magnesium formulations imported by Malaysia on this route.
Shipping & Logistics Analysis
Freight mode split and port-of-origin breakdown
Freight Mode Distribution
Balanced freight mix — 69% sea for bulk, 18% air for urgent orders.
Top Ports of Origin
NHAVA SHEVA SEA (INNSA1) handles the highest volume with 21 shipments. Transit time averages 19 days by sea.
Market Dynamics
India's magnesium exports to Malaysia are driven primarily by a handful of large-scale manufacturers. CIPLA LIMITED with 46 shipments leads the pack, a pattern common in generic pharmaceutical corridors where manufacturing scale creates significant cost advantages. The presence of 21 active exporters signals a competitive but concentrated market — buyers in Malaysia benefit from supplier diversity while the top tier handles the majority of volume.
The top 3 suppliers — CIPLA LIMITED, SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED, TORRENT PHARMACEUTICALS LTD — together account for 68% of total trade value on this route. The average shipment value of $17.1K 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 nexpro 40mg tablet esomeprazole magnesium 40mg nos = 4x7 tablets and esomac-40 mups (esomeprazole magnesium dihydrate 40mg) [pac size:3x10x960 pac=28800 nos], suggesting that buyers in Malaysia tend to consolidate orders across related product lines from the same Indian supplier.
On the buying side, DKSH MALAYSIA SDN BHD is the largest importer with 13 shipments worth $741.7K USD — representing 31% of all magnesium imports from India on this route. A total of 24 buyers are active on this corridor.
Route Statistics
- Trade Volume
- $2.4M
- Avg. Shipment
- $17.1K
- Suppliers
- 21
- Buyers
- 24
- Transit (Sea)
- ~19 days
- Annual Growth
- +26.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions — India to Malaysia Magnesium Trade
Answers based on Indian Customs (DGFT) shipment records compiled by TransData Nexus
Q Which Indian companies export Magnesium to Malaysia?
The leading Indian exporters of Magnesium to Malaysia are CIPLA LIMITED, SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED, TORRENT PHARMACEUTICALS LTD. CIPLA LIMITED holds the largest market share at approximately 27% of total trade value on this route.
Q What is the total value of Magnesium exports from India to Malaysia?
India exports Magnesium to Malaysia worth approximately $2.4M USD across 142 recorded shipments. The average value per shipment is $17.1K USD.
Q Which ports does India use to ship Magnesium to Malaysia?
The most active port of origin is NHAVA SHEVA SEA (INNSA1) with 21 shipments. Indian exporters primarily use a mix of sea and air freight for this route, with 69% of shipments going by sea and 18% by air.
Q How long does shipping take from India to Malaysia for Magnesium?
The average transit time for Magnesium shipments from India to Malaysia is approximately 19 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 India to Malaysia Magnesium trade route growing?
Yes — this trade corridor has seen an annual growth rate of approximately 26.8% with demand growth tracking at 22.5%. The route is ranked #6 among India's top Magnesium export destinations globally.
Q How many suppliers are active on the India to Malaysia Magnesium route?
There are currently 21 active Indian suppliers exporting Magnesium to Malaysia. The market is moderately concentrated with CIPLA LIMITED accounting for 27% of total shipment value.
Q Who are the main importers of Magnesium from India in Malaysia?
The leading importers of Indian Magnesium in Malaysia include DKSH MALAYSIA SDN BHD, CIPLA MALAYSIA SDN BHD, RANBAXY(MALAYSIA)SDN.BHD.., CIPLA MALAYSIA SDN BHD , MS RANBAXY MALAYSIA SDN BHD. DKSH MALAYSIA SDN BHD is the largest buyer with 13 shipments worth $741.7K 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 Malaysia export trade corridor identified from Indian Customs (DGFT) records for Magnesium.
- 2.Supplier/Buyer Matching: 21 Indian exporters and 24 importers in Malaysia matched using name normalization.
- 3.Value Aggregation: Total export value aggregated from 142 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
142 Verified Shipments
21 Indian exporters tracked
Expert-Reviewed
By pharmaceutical trade specialists