India to United States: Metoprolol Export Trade Route
India has recorded 2,820 verified shipments of Metoprolol exported to United States, representing a combined trade value of $723.4M USD. This corridor is served by 31 active Indian exporters, with an average shipment value of $256.5K USD. The leading Indian exporter is RUBICON RESEARCH PRIVATE LIMITED, which accounts for 37% of total export value with 355 shipments worth $267.4M USD. On the buying side, CIPLA USA INC UPS SUPPLY CHAIN SOLU is the largest importer in United States with $219.9M USD in purchases. The top 3 suppliers — RUBICON RESEARCH PRIVATE LIMITED, CIPLA LIMITED, ALKEM LABORATORIES LIMITED — together control 81% 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 United States Metoprolol corridor is one of India's established pharmaceutical export routes, with 2,820 shipments documented worth a combined $723.4M USD. The route is dominated by RUBICON RESEARCH PRIVATE LIMITED, which alone accounts for roughly 37% of all export value, reflecting the consolidated nature of India's metoprolol manufacturing sector.
Across 31 active suppliers, the average shipment value stands at $256.5K USD — a figure that reflects both bulk commercial orders from large pharmaceutical companies and smaller specialty shipments. Sea freight dominates at 75% of all shipments, consistent with metoprolol's non-urgent bulk-order profile.
Shipment activity peaks during July–September, with an average transit time of 17 days port-to-port. The route has recorded an annual growth rate of 27.1%, placing it at rank #9 among India's top metoprolol export destinations globally.
On the import side, key buyers of Indian metoprolol in United States include CIPLA USA INC UPS SUPPLY CHAIN SOLU, RELIABLE HEALTHCARE LOGISTICS LLC, EVERSANA LIFE SCIENCES SERVICES LLC and 140 others. CIPLA USA INC UPS SUPPLY CHAIN SOLU is the single largest importer with 201 shipments valued at $219.9M USD.
Route Characteristics
- Average transit17 days
- Peak seasonQ3
- Primary modeSea freight
- Top portHYDERABAD ICD
Market Position
- Global rank#9
- Annual growth+27.1%
- Demand growth+24.6%
- Regulatory ease78/100
Top 10 Indian Metoprolol Exporters to United States
Showing top 10 of 31 Indian suppliers exporting Metoprolol to United States, ranked by total trade value (USD)
| Rank | Supplier (Indian Exporter) | Shipments | Total Value (USD) | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RUBICON RESEARCH PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $753.3K per shipment | 355 | $267.4M | 37.0% |
| 2 | CIPLA LIMITED Avg $829.4K per shipment | 268 | $222.3M | 30.7% |
| 3 | ALKEM LABORATORIES LIMITED Avg $384.3K per shipment | 245 | $94.2M | 13.0% |
| 4 | MYLAN LABORATORIES LIMITED Avg $309.1K per shipment | 198 | $61.2M | 8.5% |
| 5 | DR.REDDY'S LABORATORIES LTD Avg $46.8K per shipment | 476 | $22.3M | 3.1% |
| 6 | DR REDDYS LABORATORIES LIMITED Avg $72.1K per shipment | 108 | $7.8M | 1.1% |
| 7 | AUROBINDO PHARMA LTD Avg $36.4K per shipment | 204 | $7.4M | 1.0% |
| 8 | GRANULES INDIA LIMITED Avg $50.5K per shipment | 147 | $7.4M | 1.0% |
| 9 | ALEMBIC PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED Avg $26.1K per shipment | 194 | $5.1M | 0.7% |
| 10 | DR.REDDY'S LABORATORIES LIMITED Avg $44.4K per shipment | 107 | $4.7M | 0.7% |
This table shows the top 10 of 31 Indian companies exporting metoprolol to United States, ranked by total trade value. The listed exporters are: RUBICON RESEARCH PRIVATE LIMITED, CIPLA LIMITED, ALKEM LABORATORIES LIMITED, MYLAN LABORATORIES LIMITED, DR.REDDY'S LABORATORIES LTD, DR REDDYS LABORATORIES LIMITED, AUROBINDO PHARMA LTD, GRANULES INDIA LIMITED, ALEMBIC PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED, DR.REDDY'S LABORATORIES LIMITED. RUBICON RESEARCH PRIVATE LIMITED is the dominant supplier with 355 shipments worth $267.4M USD, giving it a 37% market share. The top 3 suppliers together account for 81% of the total trade value on this route.
Showing top 10 of 31 total Indian exporters on the India to United States Metoprolol export route.
Top 10 Metoprolol Importers in United States
Showing top 10 of 143 known buyers in United States receiving Metoprolol shipments from India, ranked by import value
On the receiving end of this trade route, the leading importers of Indian metoprolol in United States include CIPLA USA INC UPS SUPPLY CHAIN SOLU, RELIABLE HEALTHCARE LOGISTICS LLC, EVERSANA LIFE SCIENCES SERVICES LLC, ASCEND LABORATORIES, LLC, MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC,, among 143 total buyers. The largest importer is CIPLA USA INC UPS SUPPLY CHAIN SOLU, accounting for $219.9M USD across 201 shipments — representing 30% of all metoprolol imports from India on this route.
| Rank | Importer / Buyer | Shipments | Import Value (USD) | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CIPLA USA INC UPS SUPPLY CHAIN SOLU | 201 | $219.9M | 30.4% |
| 2 | RELIABLE HEALTHCARE LOGISTICS LLC | 26 | $172.6M | 23.9% |
| 3 | EVERSANA LIFE SCIENCES SERVICES LLC | 282 | $94.2M | 13.0% |
| 4 | ASCEND LABORATORIES, LLC | 8 | $78.1M | 10.8% |
| 5 | MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC, | 77 | $55.5M | 7.7% |
| 6 | ASCEND LABOATORIES,LLC C/O UPS | 4 | $11.7M | 1.6% |
| 7 | DR REDDYS LABORATORIES INC | 96 | $7.6M | 1.1% |
| 8 | NORTHSTAR DISTRIBUTION CENTER 8912 | 190 | $6.3M | 0.9% |
| 9 | DR REDDYS LABORATORIES,INC | 115 | $5.4M | 0.7% |
| 10 | MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC | 102 | $5.1M | 0.7% |
Showing top 10 of 143 Metoprolol importers in United States on this route.
Top 10 Metoprolol Formulations Imported by United States
Showing top 10 of 1,506 product formulations shipped on the India to United States Metoprolol route, ranked by trade value
United States imports a wide range of metoprolol formulations from India, spanning tablets, capsules, suspensions, and combination drugs. The top formulation — METOPROLOL SUCCINATE EXTENDED RELEASE TABS USP 100 MG; NDC NO. 69097-408-15; ANDA NO. 207465 PACK SIZE 1 X 1000S — accounts for $159.8M USD across 3 shipments. There are 1,506 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 | METOPROLOL SUCCINATE EXTENDED RELEASE TABS USP 100 MG; NDC NO. 69097-408-15; ANDA NO. 207465 PACK SIZE 1 X 1000S | 3 | $159.8M | 22.1% |
| 2 | METOPROLOL TARTRATE TABLETS USP 25MG [1000'S TABS PER BOTTLE] (BATCH NO. 30347HK1) | 1 | $73.2M | 10.1% |
| 3 | METOPROLOL TARTRATE TABLETS USP 25MG [1000'S TABS PER BOTTLE] (BATCH NO. 30324HK1) | 1 | $57.0M | 7.9% |
| 4 | METOPROLOL SUCCINATE ER TABLETS USP 50MG(METOPROLOL SUCCINATE EXTENDED RELEASETABLETS USP 50MG) [13404 X 500'S] | 1 | $56.8M | 7.8% |
| 5 | METOPROLOL SUCCINATE EXTENDED RELEASE TABS USP 100MG;NDC NO.69097-408-15;ANDANO.207465[P/ S:1X1000X1500 PAC=1500000 NOS] | 1 | $53.6M | 7.4% |
| 6 | METOPROLOL TARTRATE TABLETS USP 25 MG 500BT TAB 46152 PACKS | 1 | $52.7M | 7.3% |
| 7 | METOPROLOL TARTRATE TABLETS USP 50MG [1000'S TABS PER BOTTLE] (BATCH NO. 30128HK1) | 1 | $35.6M | 4.9% |
| 8 | METOPROLOL TARTRATE TABLETS USP 100MG [1000'S TABS PER BOTTLE] (BATCH NO. 30222HK1) | 1 | $25.4M | 3.5% |
| 9 | METOPROLOL TARTRATE TABLETS USP 100MG [1000'S TABS PER BOTTLE] (BATCH NO. 30223HK1) | 1 | $25.4M | 3.5% |
| 10 | METOPROLOL TARTRATE TABLETS USP 100MG [1000'S TABS PER BOTTLE] (BATCH NO. 30221HK1) | 1 | $25.2M | 3.5% |
Showing top 10 of 1,506 Metoprolol formulations imported by United States on this route.
Shipping & Logistics Analysis
Freight mode split and port-of-origin breakdown
Freight Mode Distribution
Sea freight dominates at 75%, typical for bulk pharmaceutical shipments.
Top Ports of Origin
HYDERABAD ICD handles the highest volume with 504 shipments. Transit time averages 17 days by sea.
Market Dynamics
India's metoprolol exports to United States are driven primarily by a handful of large-scale manufacturers. RUBICON RESEARCH PRIVATE LIMITED with 355 shipments leads the pack, a pattern common in generic pharmaceutical corridors where manufacturing scale creates significant cost advantages. The presence of 31 active exporters signals a competitive but concentrated market — buyers in United States benefit from supplier diversity while the top tier handles the majority of volume.
The top 3 suppliers — RUBICON RESEARCH PRIVATE LIMITED, CIPLA LIMITED, ALKEM LABORATORIES LIMITED — together account for 81% of total trade value on this route. The average shipment value of $256.5K USD reflects primarily bulk commercial orders from large pharmaceutical distributors.
Beyond the primary product category, shipments on this route include closely related formulations such as metoprolol tartrate tablets usp 25mg [1000's tabs per bottle] (batch no. 30347hk1) and metoprolol tartrate tablets usp 25mg [1000's tabs per bottle] (batch no. 30324hk1), suggesting that buyers in United States tend to consolidate orders across related product lines from the same Indian supplier.
On the buying side, CIPLA USA INC UPS SUPPLY CHAIN SOLU is the largest importer with 201 shipments worth $219.9M USD — representing 30% of all metoprolol imports from India on this route. A total of 143 buyers are active on this corridor.
Route Statistics
- Trade Volume
- $723.4M
- Avg. Shipment
- $256.5K
- Suppliers
- 31
- Buyers
- 143
- Transit (Sea)
- ~17 days
- Annual Growth
- +27.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions — India to United States Metoprolol Trade
Answers based on Indian Customs (DGFT) shipment records compiled by TransData Nexus
Q Which Indian companies export Metoprolol to United States?
The leading Indian exporters of Metoprolol to United States are RUBICON RESEARCH PRIVATE LIMITED, CIPLA LIMITED, ALKEM LABORATORIES LIMITED. RUBICON RESEARCH PRIVATE LIMITED holds the largest market share at approximately 37% of total trade value on this route.
Q What is the total value of Metoprolol exports from India to United States?
India exports Metoprolol to United States worth approximately $723.4M USD across 2,820 recorded shipments. The average value per shipment is $256.5K USD.
Q Which ports does India use to ship Metoprolol to United States?
The most active port of origin is HYDERABAD ICD with 504 shipments. Indian exporters primarily use sea freight for this route, with 75% of shipments going by sea and 23% by air.
Q How long does shipping take from India to United States for Metoprolol?
The average transit time for Metoprolol shipments from India to United States is approximately 17 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 United States Metoprolol trade route growing?
Yes — this trade corridor has seen an annual growth rate of approximately 27.1% with demand growth tracking at 24.6%. The route is ranked #9 among India's top Metoprolol export destinations globally.
Q How many suppliers are active on the India to United States Metoprolol route?
There are currently 31 active Indian suppliers exporting Metoprolol to United States. The market is moderately concentrated with RUBICON RESEARCH PRIVATE LIMITED accounting for 37% of total shipment value.
Q Who are the main importers of Metoprolol from India in United States?
The leading importers of Indian Metoprolol in United States include CIPLA USA INC UPS SUPPLY CHAIN SOLU, RELIABLE HEALTHCARE LOGISTICS LLC, EVERSANA LIFE SCIENCES SERVICES LLC, ASCEND LABORATORIES, LLC, MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC,. CIPLA USA INC UPS SUPPLY CHAIN SOLU is the largest buyer with 201 shipments worth $219.9M 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 United States export trade corridor identified from Indian Customs (DGFT) records for Metoprolol.
- 2.Supplier/Buyer Matching: 31 Indian exporters and 143 importers in United States matched using name normalization.
- 3.Value Aggregation: Total export value aggregated from 2,820 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
2,820 Verified Shipments
31 Indian exporters tracked
Expert-Reviewed
By pharmaceutical trade specialists