India to Nigeria: Ofloxacin Export Trade Route
India has recorded 664 verified shipments of Ofloxacin exported to Nigeria, representing a combined trade value of $24.2M USD. This corridor is served by 130 active Indian exporters, with an average shipment value of $36.4K USD. The leading Indian exporter is V S INTERNATIONAL PRIVATE LIMITED, which accounts for 17% of total export value with 50 shipments worth $4.1M USD. On the buying side, FIDSON HEALTHCARE PLC is the largest importer in Nigeria with $4.3M USD in purchases. The top 3 suppliers — V S INTERNATIONAL PRIVATE LIMITED, CLAROID PHARMACEUTICALS PRIVATE LIMITED, IMPULSE PHARMA PRIVATE LIMITED — together control 36% 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 Nigeria Ofloxacin corridor is one of India's established pharmaceutical export routes, with 664 shipments documented worth a combined $24.2M USD. The route is dominated by V S INTERNATIONAL PRIVATE LIMITED, which alone accounts for roughly 17% of all export value, reflecting the consolidated nature of India's ofloxacin manufacturing sector.
Across 130 active suppliers, the average shipment value stands at $36.4K USD — a figure that reflects both bulk commercial orders from large pharmaceutical companies and smaller specialty shipments. Sea freight dominates at 71% of all shipments, consistent with ofloxacin's non-urgent bulk-order profile.
Shipment activity peaks during October–December, with an average transit time of 32 days port-to-port. The route has recorded an annual growth rate of 30.8%, placing it at rank #12 among India's top ofloxacin export destinations globally.
On the import side, key buyers of Indian ofloxacin in Nigeria include FIDSON HEALTHCARE PLC, TO THE ORDER OF PORT OF DISCHARGE, FIDSON HEALTHCARE PLC and 207 others. FIDSON HEALTHCARE PLC is the single largest importer with 52 shipments valued at $4.3M USD.
Route Characteristics
- Average transit32 days
- Peak seasonQ4
- Primary modeSea freight
- Top portNHAVA SHEVA SEA (INNSA1)
Market Position
- Global rank#12
- Annual growth+30.8%
- Demand growth+25.7%
- Regulatory ease73/100
Top 10 Indian Ofloxacin Exporters to Nigeria
Showing top 10 of 130 Indian suppliers exporting Ofloxacin to Nigeria, ranked by total trade value (USD)
| Rank | Supplier (Indian Exporter) | Shipments | Total Value (USD) | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | V S INTERNATIONAL PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $82.3K per shipment | 50 | $4.1M | 17.0% |
| 2 | CLAROID PHARMACEUTICALS PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $51.0K per shipment | 46 | $2.3M | 9.7% |
| 3 | IMPULSE PHARMA PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $70.9K per shipment | 30 | $2.1M | 8.8% |
| 4 | V S INTERNATIONAL PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $110.0K per shipment | 10 | $1.1M | 4.5% |
| 5 | ALPA LABORATORIES LIMITED Avg $28.5K per shipment | 34 | $970.0K | 4.0% |
| 6 | MCCOY PHARMA PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $35.9K per shipment | 21 | $754.9K | 3.1% |
| 7 | MICRO LABS LIMITED Avg $21.1K per shipment | 33 | $697.5K | 2.9% |
| 8 | OM EXPORTS Avg $46.2K per shipment | 12 | $554.4K | 2.3% |
| 9 | LABORATE PHARMACEUTICALS INDIA LIMITED Avg $71.8K per shipment | 7 | $502.9K | 2.1% |
| 10 | SURMOUNT LABORATORIES PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $60.3K per shipment | 8 | $482.7K | 2.0% |
This table shows the top 10 of 130 Indian companies exporting ofloxacin to Nigeria, ranked by total trade value. The listed exporters are: V S INTERNATIONAL PRIVATE LIMITED, CLAROID PHARMACEUTICALS PRIVATE LIMITED, IMPULSE PHARMA PRIVATE LIMITED, V S INTERNATIONAL PRIVATE LIMITED , ALPA LABORATORIES LIMITED, MCCOY PHARMA PRIVATE LIMITED, MICRO LABS LIMITED, OM EXPORTS, LABORATE PHARMACEUTICALS INDIA LIMITED, SURMOUNT LABORATORIES PRIVATE LIMITED. V S INTERNATIONAL PRIVATE LIMITED is the dominant supplier with 50 shipments worth $4.1M USD, giving it a 17% market share. The top 3 suppliers together account for 36% of the total trade value on this route.
Showing top 10 of 130 total Indian exporters on the India to Nigeria Ofloxacin export route.
Top 10 Ofloxacin Importers in Nigeria
Showing top 10 of 210 known buyers in Nigeria receiving Ofloxacin shipments from India, ranked by import value
On the receiving end of this trade route, the leading importers of Indian ofloxacin in Nigeria include FIDSON HEALTHCARE PLC, TO THE ORDER OF PORT OF DISCHARGE, FIDSON HEALTHCARE PLC , TO THE ORDER OF, MICRO NOVA PHARMACEUTICALS IND, among 210 total buyers. The largest importer is FIDSON HEALTHCARE PLC, accounting for $4.3M USD across 52 shipments — representing 18% of all ofloxacin imports from India on this route.
| Rank | Importer / Buyer | Shipments | Import Value (USD) | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FIDSON HEALTHCARE PLC | 52 | $4.3M | 17.8% |
| 2 | TO THE ORDER OF PORT OF DISCHARGE | 25 | $1.5M | 6.0% |
| 3 | FIDSON HEALTHCARE PLC | 10 | $1.1M | 4.5% |
| 4 | TO THE ORDER OF | 31 | $687.2K | 2.8% |
| 5 | MICRO NOVA PHARMACEUTICALS IND | 30 | $667.4K | 2.8% |
| 6 | EMBASSY PHARMACEUTICAL AND | 14 | $635.9K | 2.6% |
| 7 | TO THE ORDER | 15 | $485.6K | 2.0% |
| 8 | TO THE ORDER | 9 | $455.2K | 1.9% |
| 9 | TO THE ORDER OF.. | 15 | $436.6K | 1.8% |
| 10 | BRANDS PHARMA & GENERAL ENTERPRISES | 3 | $368.9K | 1.5% |
Showing top 10 of 210 Ofloxacin importers in Nigeria on this route.
Top 10 Ofloxacin Formulations Imported by Nigeria
Showing top 10 of 488 product formulations shipped on the India to Nigeria Ofloxacin route, ranked by trade value
Nigeria imports a wide range of ofloxacin formulations from India, spanning tablets, capsules, suspensions, and combination drugs. The top formulation — CIPROTAB 500-CIPROFLOXACIN TABLETS USP 5 — accounts for $540.0K USD across 4 shipments. There are 488 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 | CIPROTAB 500-CIPROFLOXACIN TABLETS USP 5 | 4 | $540.0K | 2.2% |
| 2 | CIPROTAB 500- CIPROFLOXACIN TABLETS USP500 MG PACK: 1X10S | 3 | $535.7K | 2.2% |
| 3 | CIPROTOP TABLETS CIPROFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE 585MG IN EQVIVALENT TO CIPROFLOCINE 500 MG AS PER INVOICE | 4 | $341.7K | 1.4% |
| 4 | CIPROTAB 500- Ciprofloxacin Tablets USP | 2 | $280.1K | 1.2% |
| 5 | SUPRAFLOX TN CIPROFLOXACIN AND TINIDAZOLE TABLETS 51000X10X1X10 51 00 000 | 2 | $256.0K | 1.1% |
| 6 | KESPROFLOX TABLETS (CIPROFLOXACIN TABLET | 12 | $245.0K | 1.0% |
| 7 | CIPROTAB 500-CIPROFLOXACIN HYDRACHLORIDE | 2 | $241.6K | 1.0% |
| 8 | CIPROTAB 500- Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride USP 500 mg | 2 | $240.0K | 1.0% |
| 9 | CIPROTAB 500- CIPROFLOXACIN TABLETS USP500 MG PACK: 1X14S | 2 | $238.2K | 1.0% |
| 10 | CIPROTAB 500- CIPROFLOXACIN TABLETS USP500 MG PACK: 1X10'SNOS | 6 | $216.3K | 0.9% |
Showing top 10 of 488 Ofloxacin formulations imported by Nigeria on this route.
Shipping & Logistics Analysis
Freight mode split and port-of-origin breakdown
Freight Mode Distribution
Sea freight dominates at 71%, typical for bulk pharmaceutical shipments.
Top Ports of Origin
NHAVA SHEVA SEA (INNSA1) handles the highest volume with 112 shipments. Transit time averages 32 days by sea.
Market Dynamics
India's ofloxacin exports to Nigeria are driven primarily by a handful of large-scale manufacturers. V S INTERNATIONAL PRIVATE LIMITED with 50 shipments leads the pack, a pattern common in generic pharmaceutical corridors where manufacturing scale creates significant cost advantages. The presence of 130 active exporters signals a competitive but concentrated market — buyers in Nigeria benefit from supplier diversity while the top tier handles the majority of volume.
The top 3 suppliers — V S INTERNATIONAL PRIVATE LIMITED, CLAROID PHARMACEUTICALS PRIVATE LIMITED, IMPULSE PHARMA PRIVATE LIMITED — together account for 36% of total trade value on this route. The average shipment value of $36.4K 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 ciprotab 500- ciprofloxacin tablets usp500 mg pack: 1x10s and ciprotop tablets ciprofloxacin hydrochloride 585mg in eqvivalent to ciproflocine 500 mg as per invoice, suggesting that buyers in Nigeria tend to consolidate orders across related product lines from the same Indian supplier.
On the buying side, FIDSON HEALTHCARE PLC is the largest importer with 52 shipments worth $4.3M USD — representing 18% of all ofloxacin imports from India on this route. A total of 210 buyers are active on this corridor.
Route Statistics
- Trade Volume
- $24.2M
- Avg. Shipment
- $36.4K
- Suppliers
- 130
- Buyers
- 210
- Transit (Sea)
- ~32 days
- Annual Growth
- +30.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions — India to Nigeria Ofloxacin Trade
Answers based on Indian Customs (DGFT) shipment records compiled by TransData Nexus
Q Which Indian companies export Ofloxacin to Nigeria?
The leading Indian exporters of Ofloxacin to Nigeria are V S INTERNATIONAL PRIVATE LIMITED, CLAROID PHARMACEUTICALS PRIVATE LIMITED, IMPULSE PHARMA PRIVATE LIMITED. V S INTERNATIONAL PRIVATE LIMITED holds the largest market share at approximately 17% of total trade value on this route.
Q What is the total value of Ofloxacin exports from India to Nigeria?
India exports Ofloxacin to Nigeria worth approximately $24.2M USD across 664 recorded shipments. The average value per shipment is $36.4K USD.
Q Which ports does India use to ship Ofloxacin to Nigeria?
The most active port of origin is NHAVA SHEVA SEA (INNSA1) with 112 shipments. Indian exporters primarily use sea freight for this route, with 71% of shipments going by sea and 20% by air.
Q How long does shipping take from India to Nigeria for Ofloxacin?
The average transit time for Ofloxacin shipments from India to Nigeria is approximately 32 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 Nigeria Ofloxacin trade route growing?
Yes — this trade corridor has seen an annual growth rate of approximately 30.8% with demand growth tracking at 25.7%. The route is ranked #12 among India's top Ofloxacin export destinations globally.
Q How many suppliers are active on the India to Nigeria Ofloxacin route?
There are currently 130 active Indian suppliers exporting Ofloxacin to Nigeria. The market is moderately concentrated with V S INTERNATIONAL PRIVATE LIMITED accounting for 17% of total shipment value.
Q Who are the main importers of Ofloxacin from India in Nigeria?
The leading importers of Indian Ofloxacin in Nigeria include FIDSON HEALTHCARE PLC, TO THE ORDER OF PORT OF DISCHARGE, FIDSON HEALTHCARE PLC , TO THE ORDER OF, MICRO NOVA PHARMACEUTICALS IND. FIDSON HEALTHCARE PLC is the largest buyer with 52 shipments worth $4.3M 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 Nigeria export trade corridor identified from Indian Customs (DGFT) records for Ofloxacin.
- 2.Supplier/Buyer Matching: 130 Indian exporters and 210 importers in Nigeria matched using name normalization.
- 3.Value Aggregation: Total export value aggregated from 664 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
664 Verified Shipments
130 Indian exporters tracked
Expert-Reviewed
By pharmaceutical trade specialists