India to Australia: Metoprolol Export Trade Route
India has recorded 59 verified shipments of Metoprolol exported to Australia, representing a combined trade value of $2.1M USD. This corridor is served by 12 active Indian exporters, with an average shipment value of $36.3K USD. The leading Indian exporter is IPCA LABORATORIES LIMITED , which accounts for 45% of total export value with 12 shipments worth $969.2K USD. On the buying side, NA is the largest importer in Australia with $876.7K USD in purchases. The top 3 suppliers — IPCA LABORATORIES LIMITED , IPCA LABORATORIES LIMITED, MYLAN LABORATORIES LIMITED — together control 91% 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 Metoprolol corridor is one of India's established pharmaceutical export routes, with 59 shipments documented worth a combined $2.1M USD. The route is dominated by IPCA LABORATORIES LIMITED , which alone accounts for roughly 45% of all export value, reflecting the consolidated nature of India's metoprolol manufacturing sector.
Across 12 active suppliers, the average shipment value stands at $36.3K USD — a figure that reflects both bulk commercial orders from large pharmaceutical companies and smaller specialty shipments. Sea freight dominates at 72% of all shipments, consistent with metoprolol's non-urgent bulk-order profile.
Shipment activity peaks during October–December, with an average transit time of 30 days port-to-port. The route has recorded an annual growth rate of 33.1%, placing it at rank #9 among India's top metoprolol export destinations globally.
On the import side, key buyers of Indian metoprolol in Australia include NA, APOTEX PTY LTD , APOTEX PTY LTD and 16 others. NA is the single largest importer with 21 shipments valued at $876.7K USD.
Route Characteristics
- Average transit30 days
- Peak seasonQ4
- Primary modeSea freight
- Top portNHAVA SHEVA SEA (INNSA1)
Market Position
- Global rank#9
- Annual growth+33.1%
- Demand growth+29.4%
- Regulatory ease74/100
Top 10 Indian Metoprolol Exporters to Australia
Showing top 10 of 12 Indian suppliers exporting Metoprolol to Australia, ranked by total trade value (USD)
| Rank | Supplier (Indian Exporter) | Shipments | Total Value (USD) | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IPCA LABORATORIES LIMITED Avg $80.8K per shipment | 12 | $969.2K | 45.3% |
| 2 | IPCA LABORATORIES LIMITED Avg $32.9K per shipment | 26 | $855.7K | 40.0% |
| 3 | MYLAN LABORATORIES LIMITED Avg $42.3K per shipment | 3 | $127.0K | 5.9% |
| 4 | STERISCIENCE SPECIALTIES PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $39.6K per shipment | 2 | $79.1K | 3.7% |
| 5 | ALKEM LABORATORIES LIMITED Avg $33.9K per shipment | 2 | $67.9K | 3.2% |
| 6 | STERISCIENCE SPECIALTIES PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $40.2K per shipment | 1 | $40.2K | 1.9% |
| 7 | SYNERGY TRADING Avg $48 per shipment | 2 | $96 | 0.0% |
| 8 | TULSI MEDICAL GENERAL STORES Avg $12 per shipment | 3 | $36 | 0.0% |
| 9 | DOSHI MEDICARE PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $23 per shipment | 1 | $23 | 0.0% |
| 10 | TULSI MEDICAL & GENERAL STORES Avg $5 per shipment | 4 | $19 | 0.0% |
This table shows the top 10 of 12 Indian companies exporting metoprolol to Australia, ranked by total trade value. The listed exporters are: IPCA LABORATORIES LIMITED , IPCA LABORATORIES LIMITED, MYLAN LABORATORIES LIMITED, STERISCIENCE SPECIALTIES PRIVATE LIMITED, ALKEM LABORATORIES LIMITED, STERISCIENCE SPECIALTIES PRIVATE LIMITED , SYNERGY TRADING, TULSI MEDICAL GENERAL STORES, DOSHI MEDICARE PRIVATE LIMITED, TULSI MEDICAL & GENERAL STORES. IPCA LABORATORIES LIMITED is the dominant supplier with 12 shipments worth $969.2K USD, giving it a 45% market share. The top 3 suppliers together account for 91% of the total trade value on this route.
Showing top 10 of 12 total Indian exporters on the India to Australia Metoprolol export route.
Top 10 Metoprolol Importers in Australia
Showing top 10 of 19 known buyers in Australia receiving Metoprolol shipments from India, ranked by import value
On the receiving end of this trade route, the leading importers of Indian metoprolol in Australia include NA, APOTEX PTY LTD , APOTEX PTY LTD, TO THE ORDER, ALPHAPHARMA PTY LTD, among 19 total buyers. The largest importer is NA, accounting for $876.7K USD across 21 shipments — representing 41% of all metoprolol imports from India on this route.
| Rank | Importer / Buyer | Shipments | Import Value (USD) | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NA | 21 | $876.7K | 41.0% |
| 2 | APOTEX PTY LTD | 6 | $629.2K | 29.4% |
| 3 | APOTEX PTY LTD | 5 | $193.9K | 9.1% |
| 4 | TO THE ORDER | 6 | $125.1K | 5.8% |
| 5 | ALPHAPHARMA PTY LTD | 2 | $79.1K | 3.7% |
| 6 | MYLAN AUSTRALIA | 2 | $73.1K | 3.4% |
| 7 | PHARMACOR PTY LTD | 2 | $67.9K | 3.2% |
| 8 | ALPHAPHARM PTY LTD | 1 | $53.9K | 2.5% |
| 9 | ALPHAPHARMA PTY LTD | 1 | $40.2K | 1.9% |
| 10 | REPUBLIC OF NAURU HOSPITAL | 2 | $96 | 0.0% |
Showing top 10 of 19 Metoprolol importers in Australia on this route.
Top 10 Metoprolol Formulations Imported by Australia
Showing top 10 of 44 product formulations shipped on the India to Australia Metoprolol route, ranked by trade value
Australia imports a wide range of metoprolol formulations from India, spanning tablets, capsules, suspensions, and combination drugs. The top formulation — HARMLESS MEDICINES:APO-METOPROLOL 50mg ( — accounts for $407.7K USD across 4 shipments. There are 44 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 | HARMLESS MEDICINES:APO-METOPROLOL 50mg ( | 4 | $407.7K | 19.1% |
| 2 | HARMLESS MEDICINES:METOPROLOL 50mg Table | 1 | $191.6K | 9.0% |
| 3 | HARMLESS MEDICINES:METOPROLOL TARTRATE 50MG TABLETS(75096X10X10'S PACK= 7509600TABLETS)NOS | 6 | $125.1K | 5.8% |
| 4 | HARMLESS MEDICINES:Metoprolol-WGR 50mg (Metoprolol Tartrate 50mg Tablets)(152640x10x10's Pack=15264000 Tablets) R.B.D: M | 1 | $119.2K | 5.6% |
| 5 | HARMLESS MEDICINES:APO-METOPROLOL 50MG TABLETS (METOPROLOL TARTRATE TABLETS 50MG)(146264X10X10'S PACK=14626400 TABLETS)NOS | 3 | $117.3K | 5.5% |
| 6 | Metoprolol WGR 50mg Metoprolol Tartrate50mg Tablets 112752x10x10 s Pack 11275200 Tablets | 1 | $82.6K | 3.9% |
| 7 | HARMLESS MEDICINES APO METOPROLOL 50mg Metoprolol Tartrate Tablets 50mg 75610x10x10s Pack 7561000 Tablets | 1 | $66.6K | 3.1% |
| 8 | HARMLESS MEDICINES:APO-METOPROLOL 50mg T | 2 | $63.3K | 3.0% |
| 9 | HARMLESS MEDICINES:APO-METOPROLOL 50mg (Metoprolol Tartrate Tablets 50mg)(75053x10x10's PACK=7505300 TABLETS) | 1 | $62.2K | 2.9% |
| 10 | Metoprolol-WGR 50mg (Metoprolol Tartrate50mg Tablets)(77040x10x10's Pack=7704000 Tablets) | 1 | $60.4K | 2.8% |
Showing top 10 of 44 Metoprolol formulations imported by Australia on this route.
Shipping & Logistics Analysis
Freight mode split and port-of-origin breakdown
Freight Mode Distribution
Sea freight dominates at 72%, typical for bulk pharmaceutical shipments.
Top Ports of Origin
NHAVA SHEVA SEA (INNSA1) handles the highest volume with 15 shipments. Transit time averages 30 days by sea.
Market Dynamics
India's metoprolol exports to Australia are driven primarily by a handful of large-scale manufacturers. IPCA LABORATORIES LIMITED with 12 shipments leads the pack, a pattern common in generic pharmaceutical corridors where manufacturing scale creates significant cost advantages. The presence of 12 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 — IPCA LABORATORIES LIMITED , IPCA LABORATORIES LIMITED, MYLAN LABORATORIES LIMITED — together account for 91% of total trade value on this route. The average shipment value of $36.3K 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 harmless medicines:metoprolol 50mg table and harmless medicines:metoprolol tartrate 50mg tablets(75096x10x10's pack= 7509600tablets)nos, suggesting that buyers in Australia tend to consolidate orders across related product lines from the same Indian supplier.
On the buying side, NA is the largest importer with 21 shipments worth $876.7K USD — representing 41% of all metoprolol imports from India on this route. A total of 19 buyers are active on this corridor.
Route Statistics
- Trade Volume
- $2.1M
- Avg. Shipment
- $36.3K
- Suppliers
- 12
- Buyers
- 19
- Transit (Sea)
- ~30 days
- Annual Growth
- +33.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions — India to Australia Metoprolol Trade
Answers based on Indian Customs (DGFT) shipment records compiled by TransData Nexus
Q Which Indian companies export Metoprolol to Australia?
The leading Indian exporters of Metoprolol to Australia are IPCA LABORATORIES LIMITED , IPCA LABORATORIES LIMITED, MYLAN LABORATORIES LIMITED. IPCA LABORATORIES LIMITED holds the largest market share at approximately 45% of total trade value on this route.
Q What is the total value of Metoprolol exports from India to Australia?
India exports Metoprolol to Australia worth approximately $2.1M USD across 59 recorded shipments. The average value per shipment is $36.3K USD.
Q Which ports does India use to ship Metoprolol to Australia?
The most active port of origin is NHAVA SHEVA SEA (INNSA1) with 15 shipments. Indian exporters primarily use sea freight for this route, with 72% of shipments going by sea and 21% by air.
Q How long does shipping take from India to Australia for Metoprolol?
The average transit time for Metoprolol shipments from India to Australia is approximately 30 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 Metoprolol trade route growing?
Yes — this trade corridor has seen an annual growth rate of approximately 33.1% with demand growth tracking at 29.4%. The route is ranked #9 among India's top Metoprolol export destinations globally.
Q How many suppliers are active on the India to Australia Metoprolol route?
There are currently 12 active Indian suppliers exporting Metoprolol to Australia. The market is moderately concentrated with IPCA LABORATORIES LIMITED accounting for 45% of total shipment value.
Q Who are the main importers of Metoprolol from India in Australia?
The leading importers of Indian Metoprolol in Australia include NA, APOTEX PTY LTD , APOTEX PTY LTD, TO THE ORDER, ALPHAPHARMA PTY LTD. NA is the largest buyer with 21 shipments worth $876.7K 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 Australia export trade corridor identified from Indian Customs (DGFT) records for Metoprolol.
- 2.Supplier/Buyer Matching: 12 Indian exporters and 19 importers in Australia matched using name normalization.
- 3.Value Aggregation: Total export value aggregated from 59 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
59 Verified Shipments
12 Indian exporters tracked
Expert-Reviewed
By pharmaceutical trade specialists