India to Australia: Meloxicam Export Trade Route
India has recorded 255 verified shipments of Meloxicam exported to Australia, representing a combined trade value of $3.1M USD. This corridor is served by 9 active Indian exporters, with an average shipment value of $12.2K USD. The leading Indian exporter is CIPLA LIMITED, which accounts for 21% of total export value with 92 shipments worth $654.6K USD. On the buying side, GENERIC PARTNERS PTY LTD is the largest importer in Australia with $526.9K USD in purchases. The top 3 suppliers — CIPLA LIMITED, GRACURE PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED , CIPLA LIMITED — together control 58% 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 Australia Meloxicam corridor is one of India's established pharmaceutical export routes, with 255 shipments documented worth a combined $3.1M USD. The route is dominated by CIPLA LIMITED, which alone accounts for roughly 21% of all export value, reflecting the consolidated nature of India's meloxicam manufacturing sector.
Across 9 active suppliers, the average shipment value stands at $12.2K USD — a figure that reflects both bulk commercial orders from large pharmaceutical companies and smaller specialty shipments. Freight is split between sea (68%) and air (17%), suggesting a mix of scheduled bulk orders and time-sensitive consignments.
Shipment activity peaks during October–December, with an average transit time of 31 days port-to-port. The route has recorded an annual growth rate of 34.4%, placing it at rank #2 among India's top meloxicam export destinations globally.
On the import side, key buyers of Indian meloxicam in Australia include GENERIC PARTNERS PTY LTD , SANDOZ PTY LTD, , GENERIC PARTNERS PTY LTD and 27 others. GENERIC PARTNERS PTY LTD is the single largest importer with 14 shipments valued at $526.9K USD.
Route Characteristics
- Average transit31 days
- Peak seasonQ4
- Primary modeMulti-modal
- Top portNHAVA SHEVA SEA (INNSA1)
Market Position
- Global rank#2
- Annual growth+34.4%
- Demand growth+29.6%
- Regulatory ease68/100
Top 10 Indian Meloxicam Exporters to Australia
Showing top 10 of 9 Indian suppliers exporting Meloxicam to Australia, ranked by total trade value (USD)
| Rank | Supplier (Indian Exporter) | Shipments | Total Value (USD) | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CIPLA LIMITED Avg $7.1K per shipment | 92 | $654.6K | 21.1% |
| 2 | GRACURE PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED Avg $37.9K per shipment | 16 | $606.6K | 19.6% |
| 3 | CIPLA LIMITED Avg $12.7K per shipment | 42 | $533.2K | 17.2% |
| 4 | STRIDES PHARMA SCIENCE LIMITED Avg $10.3K per shipment | 49 | $504.0K | 16.3% |
| 5 | GRACURE PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED Avg $18.0K per shipment | 24 | $432.8K | 14.0% |
| 6 | STRIDES PHARMA SCIENCE LIMITED Avg $15.6K per shipment | 15 | $233.4K | 7.5% |
| 7 | SITE NO.19/1, 19/3, ALIBOMMASANDRA, Avg $15.8K per shipment | 4 | $63.3K | 2.0% |
| 8 | IND SWIFT LIMITED Avg $29.0K per shipment | 2 | $58.1K | 1.9% |
| 9 | ASHISH LIFE SCIENCE PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $1.2K per shipment | 11 | $13.3K | 0.4% |
This table shows the top 10 of 9 Indian companies exporting meloxicam to Australia, ranked by total trade value. The listed exporters are: CIPLA LIMITED, GRACURE PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED , CIPLA LIMITED , STRIDES PHARMA SCIENCE LIMITED, GRACURE PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED, STRIDES PHARMA SCIENCE LIMITED , SITE NO.19/1, 19/3, ALIBOMMASANDRA,, IND SWIFT LIMITED, ASHISH LIFE SCIENCE PRIVATE LIMITED. CIPLA LIMITED is the dominant supplier with 92 shipments worth $654.6K USD, giving it a 21% market share. The top 3 suppliers together account for 58% of the total trade value on this route.
Top 10 Meloxicam Importers in Australia
Showing top 10 of 30 known buyers in Australia receiving Meloxicam shipments from India, ranked by import value
On the receiving end of this trade route, the leading importers of Indian meloxicam in Australia include GENERIC PARTNERS PTY LTD , SANDOZ PTY LTD, , GENERIC PARTNERS PTY LTD, APOTEX PTY LTD., , SANDOZ PTY LIMITED, among 30 total buyers. The largest importer is GENERIC PARTNERS PTY LTD , accounting for $526.9K USD across 14 shipments — representing 17% of all meloxicam imports from India on this route.
| Rank | Importer / Buyer | Shipments | Import Value (USD) | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GENERIC PARTNERS PTY LTD | 14 | $526.9K | 17.0% |
| 2 | SANDOZ PTY LTD, | 34 | $446.7K | 14.4% |
| 3 | GENERIC PARTNERS PTY LTD | 18 | $316.9K | 10.2% |
| 4 | APOTEX PTY LTD., | 9 | $172.3K | 5.6% |
| 5 | SANDOZ PTY LIMITED | 13 | $165.1K | 5.3% |
| 6 | SANDOZ PTY LTD. SANDOZ | 30 | $138.8K | 4.5% |
| 7 | APOTEX PTY LTD., | 10 | $116.0K | 3.7% |
| 8 | SANDOZ PTY LTD | 8 | $105.6K | 3.4% |
| 9 | ARROW PHARMACEUTICALS PTY LTD, | 9 | $104.6K | 3.4% |
| 10 | ARROW PHARMACEUTICALS PTY LTD., | 11 | $103.3K | 3.3% |
Showing top 10 of 30 Meloxicam importers in Australia on this route.
Top 10 Meloxicam Formulations Imported by Australia
Showing top 10 of 127 product formulations shipped on the India to Australia Meloxicam route, ranked by trade value
Australia imports a wide range of meloxicam formulations from India, spanning tablets, capsules, suspensions, and combination drugs. The top formulation — MELOXICAM SANDOZ 15MG CAPSULES( MELOXICA — accounts for $229.7K USD across 3 shipments. There are 127 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 | MELOXICAM SANDOZ 15MG CAPSULES( MELOXICA | 3 | $229.7K | 7.4% |
| 2 | MELOXICAM SANDOZ 15 MG TABLET. (INV.QTY | 14 | $207.7K | 6.7% |
| 3 | MELOXICAM SANDOZ 7.5 MG TABLET (MELOXICA | 17 | $188.3K | 6.1% |
| 4 | APO MELOXICAM 15MG CAPSULES ( MELOXICAMCAPSULES 15 MG) 3X10/PAC | 3 | $110.8K | 3.6% |
| 5 | MELOXICAM SANDOZ 15 MG TABLET. DOCUMENT QTY | 8 | $108.9K | 3.5% |
| 6 | APO MELOXICAM CAPSULES (MELOXICAM CAPSU | 4 | $95.2K | 3.1% |
| 7 | APO MELOXICAM CAPSULES (MELOXICAM CAPSUL | 2 | $75.8K | 2.4% |
| 8 | MELOXICAM SANDOZ 15MG CAPSULES(MELOXICAM | 2 | $73.0K | 2.4% |
| 9 | MELOXICAM SANDOZ 15 MG TABLET. (INV.QTY. | 5 | $69.3K | 2.2% |
| 10 | APX- MELOXICAM Meloxicam Tablets [15mg]8 | 2 | $67.6K | 2.2% |
Showing top 10 of 127 Meloxicam formulations imported by Australia on this route.
Shipping & Logistics Analysis
Freight mode split and port-of-origin breakdown
Freight Mode Distribution
Balanced freight mix — 68% sea for bulk, 17% air for urgent orders.
Top Ports of Origin
NHAVA SHEVA SEA (INNSA1) handles the highest volume with 63 shipments. Transit time averages 31 days by sea.
Market Dynamics
India's meloxicam exports to Australia are driven primarily by a handful of large-scale manufacturers. CIPLA LIMITED with 92 shipments leads the pack, a pattern common in generic pharmaceutical corridors where manufacturing scale creates significant cost advantages. The presence of 9 active exporters signals a competitive but concentrated market — buyers in Australia benefit from supplier diversity while the top tier handles the majority of volume.
The top 3 suppliers — CIPLA LIMITED, GRACURE PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED , CIPLA LIMITED — together account for 58% of total trade value on this route. The average shipment value of $12.2K 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 meloxicam sandoz 15 mg tablet. (inv.qty and meloxicam sandoz 7.5 mg tablet (meloxica , suggesting that buyers in Australia tend to consolidate orders across related product lines from the same Indian supplier.
On the buying side, GENERIC PARTNERS PTY LTD is the largest importer with 14 shipments worth $526.9K USD — representing 17% of all meloxicam imports from India on this route. A total of 30 buyers are active on this corridor.
Route Statistics
- Trade Volume
- $3.1M
- Avg. Shipment
- $12.2K
- Suppliers
- 9
- Buyers
- 30
- Transit (Sea)
- ~31 days
- Annual Growth
- +34.4%
Reverse Direction
Australia → India — Meloxicam (Import)Other Meloxicam Routes
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Frequently Asked Questions — India to Australia Meloxicam Trade
Answers based on Indian Customs (DGFT) shipment records compiled by TransData Nexus
Q Which Indian companies export Meloxicam to Australia?
The leading Indian exporters of Meloxicam to Australia are CIPLA LIMITED, GRACURE PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED , CIPLA LIMITED . CIPLA LIMITED holds the largest market share at approximately 21% of total trade value on this route.
Q What is the total value of Meloxicam exports from India to Australia?
India exports Meloxicam to Australia worth approximately $3.1M USD across 255 recorded shipments. The average value per shipment is $12.2K USD.
Q Which ports does India use to ship Meloxicam to Australia?
The most active port of origin is NHAVA SHEVA SEA (INNSA1) with 63 shipments. Indian exporters primarily use a mix of sea and air freight for this route, with 68% of shipments going by sea and 17% by air.
Q How long does shipping take from India to Australia for Meloxicam?
The average transit time for Meloxicam shipments from India to Australia 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 October–December.
Q Is the India to Australia Meloxicam trade route growing?
Yes — this trade corridor has seen an annual growth rate of approximately 34.4% with demand growth tracking at 29.6%. The route is ranked #2 among India's top Meloxicam export destinations globally.
Q How many suppliers are active on the India to Australia Meloxicam route?
There are currently 9 active Indian suppliers exporting Meloxicam to Australia. The market is moderately concentrated with CIPLA LIMITED accounting for 21% of total shipment value.
Q Who are the main importers of Meloxicam from India in Australia?
The leading importers of Indian Meloxicam in Australia include GENERIC PARTNERS PTY LTD , SANDOZ PTY LTD, , GENERIC PARTNERS PTY LTD, APOTEX PTY LTD., , SANDOZ PTY LIMITED. GENERIC PARTNERS PTY LTD is the largest buyer with 14 shipments worth $526.9K 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 Australia export trade corridor identified from Indian Customs (DGFT) records for Meloxicam.
- 2.Supplier/Buyer Matching: 9 Indian exporters and 30 importers in Australia matched using name normalization.
- 3.Value Aggregation: Total export value aggregated from 255 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
255 Verified Shipments
9 Indian exporters tracked
Expert-Reviewed
By pharmaceutical trade specialists