Centaur Pharmaceuticals Private Limited Metformin Export Data — India (DGFT 2022–2026)

Name: Centaur Pharmaceuticals Private Limited Metformin Export Records India — #13 Exporter, 173 Shipments, $7.1M 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

Centaur Pharmaceuticals Private Limited — Metformin Exporter #13 | $7.1M Trade Value | TransData Nexus | TransData Nexus

Centaur Pharmaceuticals Private Limited — Metformin Exporter Profile

Indian Pharmaceutical Exporter · #13 for Metformin · $7.1M export value · DGFT Verified

Centaur Pharmaceuticals Private Limited is the #13 Indian exporter of Metformin with $7.1M in export value and 173 verified shipments. Centaur Pharmaceuticals Private Limited holds a 1.5% market share in Metformin exports across 5 countries. The company exports 6 pharmaceutical products worth $11.1M across 4 therapeutic categories.

Centaur Pharmaceuticals Private Limited — Metformin Export Profile: Buyers & Destinations

Centaur Pharmaceuticals Private Limited Metformin export treemap — buyers and destination countries | TransData Nexus

Where Does Centaur Pharmaceuticals Private Limited Export Metformin?

Country	Value	Shipments	Share
GERMANY	$8.9M	226	77.4%
UNITED KINGDOM	$1.9M	118	16.7%
SOUTH AFRICA	$658.5K	17	5.8%
SRI LANKA	$10.5K	2	0.1%

Who Are the Top Buyers of Metformin from Centaur Pharmaceuticals Private Limited?

Buyer	Country	Value	Orders
MERCKLE GMBH	GERMANY	$4.1M	112
BERLIN-CHEMIE AG.	GERMANY	$2.5M	65
WOCKHARDT UK LIMITED	UNITED KINGDOM	$1.8M	114
BERLIN-CHEMIE AG	GERMANY	$1.5M	34
BERLIN CHEMIE AG	GERMANY	$666.6K	15
TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS (PTY) LTD.	SOUTH AFRICA	$560.7K	15
TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS PTY LIMITED	SOUTH AFRICA	$97.7K	2
WOCKHARDT UK LIMITED.	UNITED KINGDOM	$71.7K	4
GEORGE STEUART HEALTH (PVT) LTD	SRI LANKA	$10.5K	2
TEVA PHARMACEUTICAL INVESTMENTS SIN	SINGAPORE	$7.9K	1

Centaur Pharmaceuticals Private Limited supplies Metformin to 16 buyers globally. The largest buyer is MERCKLE GMBH (GERMANY), followed by BERLIN-CHEMIE AG. (GERMANY) and WOCKHARDT UK LIMITED (UNITED KINGDOM). These buyers represent pharmaceutical distributors, hospital groups, and government procurement agencies in their respective markets.

What Metformin Formulations Does Centaur Pharmaceuticals Private Limited Export?

Product Description / Formulation	Value	Shipments
INDIAN HARMLESS MEDICINES - METFORMIN HY	$2.0M	49
METFORMAX SR 750MG / METFORMIN HYDROCHLO	$339.5K	8
INDIAN HARMLESS MEDICINES - METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE EXTENDED RELEASE TABLETS 1000MG ARTICLE NO-Z143674	$320.9K	10
METFORMIN TEVA ER 1000 MG / METFORMIN HY	$273.1K	6
INDIAN HARMLESS MEDICINES - METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE EXTENDED RELEASE TABLETS 750MG ARTICLE NO-Z143673	$260.2K	6
METFORMAX SR 1000MG / METFORMIN HYDROCHL	$230.5K	5
INDIAN HARMLESS MEDICINES METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE EXTENDED RELEASE TABLETS 500MG 1 TABLET EACH EXTENDED RELEASE TABLE	$226.6K	5
METFORMAX SR 1000MG/METFORMIN HYDROCHLOR	$205.2K	5
METFORMAX SR 1000MG / METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE EXTENDED RELEASE TABLETS 1000 MG -6X10'S - PL EACH TABLET CONTAINS: METFO	$203.2K	5
METFORMIN TEVA XR 1000 MG / METFORMIN HY	$195.7K	5

Centaur Pharmaceuticals Private Limited exports 171 distinct Metformin formulations including tablets, capsules, syrups, and combination drugs. The top formulation is INDIAN HARMLESS MEDICINES - METFORMIN HY with 49 shipments worth $2.0M.

How Does Centaur Pharmaceuticals Private Limited Compare to Nearest Metformin Exporters?

Exporters ranked immediately above and below #13 by export value

#	Supplier	Export Value	Shipments	Countries	Avg/Shipment
9	ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED	$9.8M	196	8	$50.0K
10	USV PRIVATE LIMITED	$9.2M	240	7	$38.3K
13	CENTAUR PHARMACEUTICALS PRIVATE LIMITED ★	$7.1M	173	5	$40.9K
14	AUROBINDO PHARMA LIMITED	$7.0M	251	9	$27.9K
15	HARMAN FINOCHEM LIMITED	$6.9M	295	6	$23.4K

Centaur Pharmaceuticals Private Limited ranks #13 among 528 Indian Metformin exporters. Average shipment value of $40.9K compared to the market average of $504.7K. The closest competitors by value are ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED and USV PRIVATE LIMITED.

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 Centaur Pharmaceuticals Private Limited's Metformin Exports

Centaur's export operations are currently navigating a complex geopolitical landscape. The ongoing Israel-Iran tensions have led to increased security risks in the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea–Suez Canal corridor, prompting major carriers to alter trade routes. This has resulted in extended transit times and elevated freight rates, impacting the cost-effectiveness and timeliness of pharmaceutical exports from India to Europe. (livemint.com) For Centaur, which relies heavily on these shipping lanes, such disruptions necessitate strategic adjustments in logistics and supply chain management.

In the United States, the push for pharmaceutical manufacturing reshoring and the imposition of tariffs on imported drugs have introduced additional challenges for Indian exporters. Centaur's acquisition of Bayshore Pharmaceuticals LLC can be seen as a strategic response to these developments, enabling the company to establish a local presence and potentially circumvent some of the trade barriers. (prysm.fi) This move reflects a proactive approach to maintaining competitiveness in a rapidly evolving market.

Furthermore, compliance with the European Union's falsified medicines directive requires stringent adherence to quality and safety standards. For Centaur, ensuring compliance with these regulations is crucial to sustaining and expanding its market share in the EU. The company's commitment to quality is evident in its successful USFDA audits and adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). (moneycontrol.com)

Centaur Pharmaceuticals Private Limited — Regulatory Compliance & Quality Standards

Maintaining compliance with international regulatory standards is paramount for Centaur's export operations. The company has demonstrated a strong commitment to quality, as evidenced by its Pune finished dosage facility completing a USFDA audit with zero Form 483 observations, resulting in a No Action Indicated (NAI) compliance status. (moneycontrol.com) This achievement underscores Centaur's adherence to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and its dedication to producing high-quality pharmaceutical products.

However, the evolving regulatory landscape, including the EU's falsified medicines directive and the US's emphasis on domestic manufacturing, necessitates continuous vigilance and adaptation. Centaur's proactive measures, such as acquiring U.S.-based entities and ensuring compliance with international standards, position the company to navigate these challenges 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: Centaur Pharmaceuticals Private 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 418 individual customs records matching Centaur Pharmaceuticals Private Limited exporting Metformin, covering 171 formulations to 7 countries via 16 buyers.

Government-Sourced Data

Official DGFT customs records

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Calculations fully disclosed above

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Centaur Pharmaceuticals Private Limited — Metformin Export Profile: Buyers & Destinations

Where Does Centaur Pharmaceuticals Private Limited Export Metformin?

Who Are the Top Buyers of Metformin from Centaur Pharmaceuticals Private Limited?

What Is India's Total Metformin Export Value and How Much Does Centaur Pharmaceuticals Private Limited Contribute?

What Is the Average Shipment Value for Centaur Pharmaceuticals Private Limited's Metformin Exports?

How Does Centaur Pharmaceuticals Private Limited Compare to Other Indian Metformin Exporters?

What Metformin Formulations Does Centaur Pharmaceuticals Private Limited Export?

Regulatory Requirements: Exporting Metformin to Key Markets

Germany — BfArM/EMA

United Kingdom — MHRA

South Africa — SAHPRA

How Does Centaur Pharmaceuticals Private Limited Compare to Nearest Metformin Exporters?

Which Indian Ports Ship Metformin Exports?

Geopolitical & Trade Policy Impact on Centaur Pharmaceuticals Private Limited's Metformin Exports

Centaur Pharmaceuticals Private Limited — Regulatory Compliance & Quality Standards

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