India to Iraq: Metoprolol Export Trade Route
India has recorded 22 verified shipments of Metoprolol exported to Iraq, representing a combined trade value of $651.9K USD. This corridor is served by 11 active Indian exporters, with an average shipment value of $29.6K USD. The leading Indian exporter is AJANTA PHARMA LIMITED , which accounts for 87% of total export value with 2 shipments worth $570.2K USD. On the buying side, Al-Thuraya Scientific Drug Bureau is the largest importer in Iraq with $570.2K USD in purchases. The top 3 suppliers — AJANTA PHARMA LIMITED , 4CARE LIFESCIENCE PRIVATE LIMITED, S D PHARMACEUTICALS — together control 94% 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 Iraq Metoprolol corridor is one of India's established pharmaceutical export routes, with 22 shipments documented worth a combined $651.9K USD. The route is dominated by AJANTA PHARMA LIMITED , which alone accounts for roughly 87% of all export value, reflecting the consolidated nature of India's metoprolol manufacturing sector.
Across 11 active suppliers, the average shipment value stands at $29.6K USD — a figure that reflects both bulk commercial orders from large pharmaceutical companies and smaller specialty shipments. Sea freight dominates at 84% of all shipments, consistent with metoprolol's non-urgent bulk-order profile.
Shipment activity peaks during July–September, with an average transit time of 21 days port-to-port. The route has recorded an annual growth rate of 20.4%, placing it at rank #7 among India's top metoprolol export destinations globally.
On the import side, key buyers of Indian metoprolol in Iraq include Al-Thuraya Scientific Drug Bureau , NA, DIAMOND SCIENTIFIC BUREAU LIMITED and 11 others. Al-Thuraya Scientific Drug Bureau is the single largest importer with 2 shipments valued at $570.2K USD.
Route Characteristics
- Average transit21 days
- Peak seasonQ3
- Primary modeSea freight
- Top portSAHAR AIR CARGO ACC (INBOM4)
Market Position
- Global rank#7
- Annual growth+20.4%
- Demand growth+17.4%
- Regulatory ease89/100
Top 10 Indian Metoprolol Exporters to Iraq
Showing top 10 of 11 Indian suppliers exporting Metoprolol to Iraq, ranked by total trade value (USD)
| Rank | Supplier (Indian Exporter) | Shipments | Total Value (USD) | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AJANTA PHARMA LIMITED Avg $285.1K per shipment | 2 | $570.2K | 87.5% |
| 2 | 4CARE LIFESCIENCE PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $14.5K per shipment | 2 | $29.1K | 4.5% |
| 3 | S D PHARMACEUTICALS Avg $6.6K per shipment | 2 | $13.1K | 2.0% |
| 4 | NIXI LABORATORIES PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $6.1K per shipment | 2 | $12.1K | 1.9% |
| 5 | KWALITY PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED Avg $10.4K per shipment | 1 | $10.4K | 1.6% |
| 6 | OCEAN PHARMACEUTICAL Avg $8.6K per shipment | 1 | $8.6K | 1.3% |
| 7 | VERVE HUMAN CARE LABORATORIES Avg $8.0K per shipment | 1 | $8.0K | 1.2% |
| 8 | SHREE RAJESHWAR PHARMA Avg $70 per shipment | 3 | $209 | 0.0% |
| 9 | SHREE RAJESHWAR PHARMA Avg $30 per shipment | 4 | $122 | 0.0% |
| 10 | NARANG MEDICAL LIMITED Avg $12 per shipment | 3 | $35 | 0.0% |
This table shows the top 10 of 11 Indian companies exporting metoprolol to Iraq, ranked by total trade value. The listed exporters are: AJANTA PHARMA LIMITED , 4CARE LIFESCIENCE PRIVATE LIMITED, S D PHARMACEUTICALS, NIXI LABORATORIES PRIVATE LIMITED, KWALITY PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED, OCEAN PHARMACEUTICAL, VERVE HUMAN CARE LABORATORIES, SHREE RAJESHWAR PHARMA , SHREE RAJESHWAR PHARMA, NARANG MEDICAL LIMITED. AJANTA PHARMA LIMITED is the dominant supplier with 2 shipments worth $570.2K USD, giving it a 87% market share. The top 3 suppliers together account for 94% of the total trade value on this route.
Showing top 10 of 11 total Indian exporters on the India to Iraq Metoprolol export route.
Top 10 Metoprolol Importers in Iraq
Showing top 10 of 14 known buyers in Iraq receiving Metoprolol shipments from India, ranked by import value
On the receiving end of this trade route, the leading importers of Indian metoprolol in Iraq include Al-Thuraya Scientific Drug Bureau , NA, DIAMOND SCIENTIFIC BUREAU LIMITED, ADAM PHARMA SCIENTIFIC BUREAU, TAJ PHARMA SCIENTIFIC BUREAU, among 14 total buyers. The largest importer is Al-Thuraya Scientific Drug Bureau , accounting for $570.2K USD across 2 shipments — representing 87% of all metoprolol imports from India on this route.
| Rank | Importer / Buyer | Shipments | Import Value (USD) | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al-Thuraya Scientific Drug Bureau | 2 | $570.2K | 87.5% |
| 2 | NA | 2 | $29.1K | 4.5% |
| 3 | DIAMOND SCIENTIFIC BUREAU LIMITED | 2 | $13.1K | 2.0% |
| 4 | ADAM PHARMA SCIENTIFIC BUREAU | 1 | $10.4K | 1.6% |
| 5 | TAJ PHARMA SCIENTIFIC BUREAU | 1 | $8.6K | 1.3% |
| 6 | PHARMA INDEX SCIENTIFIC BUREAU | 1 | $8.0K | 1.2% |
| 7 | SAFENAT AL-NAZAT SCIENTIFIC BUREAU AL BATTWEEN THE PARRALLEL | 1 | $6.1K | 0.9% |
| 8 | SAFENAT AL-NAJAT SCIENTIFIC BUREAU AL BATTWEEN THE PARRALLEL | 1 | $6.0K | 0.9% |
| 9 | AVI LTD COMPANY | 3 | $209 | 0.0% |
| 10 | SKIN LINE LOGISTIC | 2 | $49 | 0.0% |
Showing top 10 of 14 Metoprolol importers in Iraq on this route.
Top 10 Metoprolol Formulations Imported by Iraq
Showing top 10 of 14 product formulations shipped on the India to Iraq Metoprolol route, ranked by trade value
Iraq imports a wide range of metoprolol formulations from India, spanning tablets, capsules, suspensions, and combination drugs. The top formulation — SHIPMENT UNDER CONSIGNMENT SALE:MET XL TABLETS 50MG[122910PACx3X10=3687300TABS]METOPROLOL SUCCINATE EXTENDED RELEASE TAB — accounts for $337.5K USD across 1 shipments. There are 14 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 | SHIPMENT UNDER CONSIGNMENT SALE:MET XL TABLETS 50MG[122910PACx3X10=3687300TABS]METOPROLOL SUCCINATE EXTENDED RELEASE TAB | 1 | $337.5K | 51.8% |
| 2 | SHIPMENT UNDER CONSIGNMENT SALE,MET XL 100MG[METOPROLOL SUCCINATE EXTENDED RELEASE TABLETS 100[50000x3x10=1500000TABLETS | 1 | $232.7K | 35.7% |
| 3 | HARMLESS MEDICINES / PHARMACEUTICALS GOODS METOPROLOL (CR) 50 MG TABLET BETOLACCR 50MGOTHERDETAILSAS PER INVOICE AND PL | 1 | $16.8K | 2.6% |
| 4 | METOPROLOL TARTRATE INJECTION USP 1MG/MLBATCH NO. GN2282GN2283 MANUFACTURING :09/2023 EXP: 08/2026 PACKING:- 5 X 2 QTY : 5 | 2 | $13.1K | 2.0% |
| 5 | HARMLESS MEDICINES / PHARMACEUTICALS GOODS METOPROLOL (CR) 100 MG TABLET BETOLACCR 100MG OTHER DETAILSASPERINVPL | 1 | $12.3K | 1.9% |
| 6 | METOPROLOL INJECTION METOPROLOL TARTRATE 1MG/ML USP B/N:A23GZ001 MD:Aug-23 ED:Jul-26 | 2 | $12.1K | 1.9% |
| 7 | METOPROLOL TARTRATE INJECTION (EACH ML CONTAINS: METOPROLOL TARTRATE 1 MG)BATCHNO : GN3586 TO GN3588, MFG: 06/2024, EXP | 1 | $10.4K | 1.6% |
| 8 | METOPROLOL TARTRATE INJ USP5MG/5ML | 1 | $8.6K | 1.3% |
| 9 | PHARMA.BRAND.VERPROLOLINJ.METOPROLOL TA | 1 | $8.0K | 1.2% |
| 10 | METOLAR INJ. METOPROLOL TARTRATE INJECTI | 5 | $258 | 0.0% |
Showing top 10 of 14 Metoprolol formulations imported by Iraq on this route.
Shipping & Logistics Analysis
Freight mode split and port-of-origin breakdown
Freight Mode Distribution
Sea freight dominates at 84%, typical for bulk pharmaceutical shipments.
Top Ports of Origin
SAHAR AIR CARGO ACC (INBOM4) handles the highest volume with 5 shipments. Transit time averages 21 days by sea.
Market Dynamics
India's metoprolol exports to Iraq are driven primarily by a handful of large-scale manufacturers. AJANTA PHARMA LIMITED with 2 shipments leads the pack, a pattern common in generic pharmaceutical corridors where manufacturing scale creates significant cost advantages. The presence of 11 active exporters signals a competitive but concentrated market — buyers in Iraq benefit from supplier diversity while the top tier handles the majority of volume.
The top 3 suppliers — AJANTA PHARMA LIMITED , 4CARE LIFESCIENCE PRIVATE LIMITED, S D PHARMACEUTICALS — together account for 94% of total trade value on this route. The average shipment value of $29.6K 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 shipment under consignment sale,met xl 100mg[metoprolol succinate extended release tablets 100[50000x3x10=1500000tablets and harmless medicines / pharmaceuticals goods metoprolol (cr) 50 mg tablet betolaccr 50mgotherdetailsas per invoice and pl, suggesting that buyers in Iraq tend to consolidate orders across related product lines from the same Indian supplier.
On the buying side, Al-Thuraya Scientific Drug Bureau is the largest importer with 2 shipments worth $570.2K USD — representing 87% of all metoprolol imports from India on this route. A total of 14 buyers are active on this corridor.
Route Statistics
- Trade Volume
- $651.9K
- Avg. Shipment
- $29.6K
- Suppliers
- 11
- Buyers
- 14
- Transit (Sea)
- ~21 days
- Annual Growth
- +20.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions — India to Iraq Metoprolol Trade
Answers based on Indian Customs (DGFT) shipment records compiled by TransData Nexus
Q Which Indian companies export Metoprolol to Iraq?
The leading Indian exporters of Metoprolol to Iraq are AJANTA PHARMA LIMITED , 4CARE LIFESCIENCE PRIVATE LIMITED, S D PHARMACEUTICALS. AJANTA PHARMA LIMITED holds the largest market share at approximately 87% of total trade value on this route.
Q What is the total value of Metoprolol exports from India to Iraq?
India exports Metoprolol to Iraq worth approximately $651.9K USD across 22 recorded shipments. The average value per shipment is $29.6K USD.
Q Which ports does India use to ship Metoprolol to Iraq?
The most active port of origin is SAHAR AIR CARGO ACC (INBOM4) with 5 shipments. Indian exporters primarily use sea freight for this route, with 84% of shipments going by sea and 29% by air.
Q How long does shipping take from India to Iraq for Metoprolol?
The average transit time for Metoprolol shipments from India to Iraq is approximately 21 days. Sea freight typically takes longer, while air freight can reduce this significantly for urgent orders. Peak shipping activity is observed during July–September.
Q Is the India to Iraq Metoprolol trade route growing?
Yes — this trade corridor has seen an annual growth rate of approximately 20.4% with demand growth tracking at 17.4%. The route is ranked #7 among India's top Metoprolol export destinations globally.
Q How many suppliers are active on the India to Iraq Metoprolol route?
There are currently 11 active Indian suppliers exporting Metoprolol to Iraq. The market is moderately concentrated with AJANTA PHARMA LIMITED accounting for 87% of total shipment value.
Q Who are the main importers of Metoprolol from India in Iraq?
The leading importers of Indian Metoprolol in Iraq include Al-Thuraya Scientific Drug Bureau , NA, DIAMOND SCIENTIFIC BUREAU LIMITED, ADAM PHARMA SCIENTIFIC BUREAU, TAJ PHARMA SCIENTIFIC BUREAU. Al-Thuraya Scientific Drug Bureau is the largest buyer with 2 shipments worth $570.2K 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 Iraq export trade corridor identified from Indian Customs (DGFT) records for Metoprolol.
- 2.Supplier/Buyer Matching: 11 Indian exporters and 14 importers in Iraq matched using name normalization.
- 3.Value Aggregation: Total export value aggregated from 22 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
22 Verified Shipments
11 Indian exporters tracked
Expert-Reviewed
By pharmaceutical trade specialists