Alkem Laboratories Limited Metformin Export Data — India (DGFT 2022–2026)

Name: Alkem Laboratories Limited Metformin Export Records India — #8 Exporter, 289 Shipments, $13.3M FOB USD (DGFT 2022–2026)
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Published: 2026-05-01T00:00:00Z
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Suresh Sormare

Metformin

India Pharmaceutical Trade Intelligence

$466.4M528 Suppliers160 CountriesHS 30049099

ExportsIndia → UNITED STATES36.7%India → GEORGIA9.7%

ImportsGREECE → India$37.7B GERMANY → India$15.6M

#1 Supplier: GRANULES INDIA

Alkem Laboratories Limited — Metformin Exporter #8 | $13.3M Trade Value | TransData Nexus | TransData Nexus

Alkem Laboratories Limited — Metformin Exporter Profile

Indian Pharmaceutical Exporter · #8 for Metformin · $13.3M export value · DGFT Verified

Alkem Laboratories Limited is the #8 Indian exporter of Metformin with $13.3M in export value and 289 verified shipments. Alkem Laboratories Limited holds a 2.8% market share in Metformin exports across 4 countries. The company exports 30 pharmaceutical products worth $247.0M across 15 therapeutic categories.

Alkem Laboratories Limited — Metformin Export Profile: Buyers & Destinations

Alkem Laboratories Limited Metformin export treemap — buyers and destination countries | TransData Nexus

Where Does Alkem Laboratories Limited Export Metformin?

Country	Value	Shipments	Share
UNITED STATES	$12.1M	328	71.7%
AUSTRALIA	$2.6M	121	15.2%
CHILE	$2.2M	75	12.8%
UNITED KINGDOM	$22.7K	1	0.1%

Who Are the Top Buyers of Metformin from Alkem Laboratories Limited?

Buyer	Country	Value	Orders
ASCEND LABORATORIES,LLC	UNITED STATES	$7.8M	212
ASCEND LABORATORIES LLC	UNITED STATES	$3.8M	95
ASCEND LABORATORIES SPA	CHILE	$1.5M	53
PHARMACOR PTY LTD	AUSTRALIA	$863.5K	32
PHARMACOR PTY LTD,	AUSTRALIA	$760.4K	42
PHARMACOR PTY LTD.,.	AUSTRALIA	$549.5K	28
PHARMACOR PTY LIMITED	AUSTRALIA	$387.0K	19
ASCEND LABORATORIES SPA.-	CHILE	$315.7K	12
ASCEND LABORATORIESLLC	UNITED STATES	$268.2K	14
ASCEND LABORATORIES SPA,-	CHILE	$251.7K	8

Alkem Laboratories Limited supplies Metformin to 15 buyers globally. The largest buyer is ASCEND LABORATORIES,LLC (UNITED STATES), followed by ASCEND LABORATORIES LLC (UNITED STATES) and ASCEND LABORATORIES SPA (CHILE). These buyers represent pharmaceutical distributors, hospital groups, and government procurement agencies in their respective markets.

What Metformin Formulations Does Alkem Laboratories Limited Export?

Product Description / Formulation	Value	Shipments
PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS: METFORMIN HCL E	$1.8M	49
PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS:METFORMIN HCL ER	$1.4M	36
PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS METFORMIN HCL ER	$1.3M	30
PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS : METFORMIN HCL	$556.1K	13
METFORMIN HCL ER TABS 750 MG (100S) USA	$500.9K	19
PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS: METFORMIN HCL ER TABS 750MG 100'S USA NDC No67877041401	$435.6K	11
METFORMIN HCL ER TABS 500 MG (500S) USA	$400.8K	10
METFORMIN HCL ER TABS 500 MG (100S) USA	$380.9K	8
PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS METFORMIN HCL ER TABS 500MG 500S USA NDC No67877041305	$245.0K	5
PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS: METFORMIN XR TAB 1000MG (50?10'S) AS CL	$201.6K	5

Alkem Laboratories Limited exports 145 distinct Metformin formulations including tablets, capsules, syrups, and combination drugs. The top formulation is PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS: METFORMIN HCL E with 49 shipments worth $1.8M.

How Does Alkem Laboratories Limited Compare to Nearest Metformin Exporters?

Exporters ranked immediately above and below #8 by export value

#	Supplier	Export Value	Shipments	Countries	Avg/Shipment
7	MICRO LABS LIMITED	$16.2M	552	31	$29.4K
6	AUROBINDO PHARMA LTD	$14.8M	296	9	$50.0K
8	ALKEM LABORATORIES LIMITED ★	$13.3M	289	4	$45.9K
9	ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED	$9.8M	196	8	$50.0K
10	USV PRIVATE LIMITED	$9.2M	240	7	$38.3K

Alkem Laboratories Limited ranks #8 among 528 Indian Metformin exporters. Average shipment value of $45.9K compared to the market average of $504.7K. The closest competitors by value are MICRO LABS LIMITED and AUROBINDO PHARMA LTD.

Which Indian Ports Ship Metformin Exports?

Port	Shipments	% Share
NHAVA SHEVA SEA (INNSA1)	2,284	15.2%
SAHAR AIR CARGO ACC (INBOM4)	1,638	10.9%
HYDERABAD ICD (INSNF6)	1,593	10.6%
DELHI AIR CARGO ACC (INDEL4)	1,355	9.0%
SAHAR AIR	1,015	6.8%
JNPT/ NHAVA SHEVA SEA	843	5.6%
DELHI AIR	711	4.7%
Bombay Air	695	4.6%

Geopolitical & Trade Policy Impact on Alkem Laboratories Limited's Metformin Exports

The current geopolitical climate presents both challenges and opportunities for Indian pharmaceutical exporters like Alkem Laboratories. Escalating tensions in the Red Sea region, particularly due to Houthi attacks, have disrupted traditional shipping routes, leading to increased freight costs and extended delivery timelines. Major carriers have rerouted vessels around the Cape of Good Hope, adding 10–20 days to transit times and raising freight rates by 40–50% on key India–Europe routes (livemint.com). This logistical upheaval necessitates strategic adjustments in supply chain management to mitigate delays and cost escalations.

Conversely, the ongoing US-China trade tensions have prompted the United States to diversify its pharmaceutical supply sources, potentially benefiting Indian exporters. Alkem's established presence in the US market positions it to capitalize on this shift, provided it maintains stringent compliance with US regulatory standards. Additionally, the recent India–European Union Free Trade Agreement, signed in January 2026, aims to eliminate tariffs on pharmaceuticals, enhancing the competitiveness of Indian exporters in the EU market (en.wikipedia.org). However, compliance with the EU's Falsified Medicines Directive remains imperative to ensure market access.

Alkem Laboratories Limited — Regulatory Compliance & Quality Standards

Regulatory compliance is paramount for sustaining export operations in stringent markets like the US and EU. Alkem's subsidiary, Enzene Biosciences, recently underwent a USFDA inspection at its Chakan facility, resulting in six procedural observations but no data integrity issues (m.economictimes.com). This outcome underscores the company's commitment to quality assurance and regulatory adherence. Continuous investment in compliance infrastructure and proactive engagement with regulatory bodies are essential for Alkem to navigate the evolving global regulatory landscape effectively.

Research Methodology & Data Transparency

Suresh Sormare

Verified Author

Pharmaceutical 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.

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Primary 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.Product Matching: Metformin shipments identified using fuzzy matching on DGFT product description fields, validated against Indian Pharmacopoeia nomenclature.
2.Supplier Identification: Alkem Laboratories Limited matched across shipments using name normalization, accounting for company name formatting variations.
3.Statistical Normalization: Shipment values are statistically normalized to ensure accurate market share representation. This removes the impact of unusually large one-off transactions that could distort company rankings.
4.Verified Records: This page is backed by 528 individual customs records matching Alkem Laboratories Limited exporting Metformin, covering 145 formulations to 5 countries via 15 buyers.

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Official DGFT customs records

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Calculations fully disclosed above

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What Is India's Total Metformin Export Value and How Much Does Alkem Laboratories Limited Contribute?

What Is the Average Shipment Value for Alkem Laboratories Limited's Metformin Exports?

How Does Alkem Laboratories Limited Compare to Other Indian Metformin Exporters?

What Metformin Formulations Does Alkem Laboratories Limited Export?

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How Does Alkem Laboratories Limited Compare to Nearest Metformin Exporters?

Which Indian Ports Ship Metformin Exports?

Geopolitical & Trade Policy Impact on Alkem Laboratories Limited's Metformin Exports

Alkem Laboratories Limited — Regulatory Compliance & Quality Standards

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