India to Kenya: Omeprazole Export Trade Route
India has recorded 956 verified shipments of Omeprazole exported to Kenya, representing a combined trade value of $20.9M USD. This corridor is served by 139 active Indian exporters, with an average shipment value of $21.8K USD. The leading Indian exporter is CIPLA LIMITED, which accounts for 23% of total export value with 28 shipments worth $4.8M USD. On the buying side, CIPLA KENYA LTD C/O IMPERIAL MANAGE is the largest importer in Kenya with $4.0M USD in purchases. The top 3 suppliers — CIPLA LIMITED, FREDUN PHARMACEUTICALS LTD, INNOVA CAPTAB LIMITED — together control 54% 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 Kenya Omeprazole corridor is one of India's established pharmaceutical export routes, with 956 shipments documented worth a combined $20.9M USD. The route is dominated by CIPLA LIMITED, which alone accounts for roughly 23% of all export value, reflecting the consolidated nature of India's omeprazole manufacturing sector.
Across 139 active suppliers, the average shipment value stands at $21.8K USD — a figure that reflects both bulk commercial orders from large pharmaceutical companies and smaller specialty shipments. Sea freight dominates at 74% of all shipments, consistent with omeprazole's non-urgent bulk-order profile.
Shipment activity peaks during April–June, with an average transit time of 20 days port-to-port. The route has recorded an annual growth rate of 15.1%, placing it at rank #11 among India's top omeprazole export destinations globally.
On the import side, key buyers of Indian omeprazole in Kenya include CIPLA KENYA LTD C/O IMPERIAL MANAGE, GALAXY PHARMACEUTICALS LTD, TO THE ORDER OF and 219 others. CIPLA KENYA LTD C/O IMPERIAL MANAGE is the single largest importer with 7 shipments valued at $4.0M USD.
Route Characteristics
- Average transit20 days
- Peak seasonQ2
- Primary modeSea freight
- Top portNHAVA SHEVA SEA (INNSA1)
Market Position
- Global rank#11
- Annual growth+15.1%
- Demand growth+13.2%
- Regulatory ease76/100
Top 10 Indian Omeprazole Exporters to Kenya
Showing top 10 of 139 Indian suppliers exporting Omeprazole to Kenya, ranked by total trade value (USD)
| Rank | Supplier (Indian Exporter) | Shipments | Total Value (USD) | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CIPLA LIMITED Avg $171.7K per shipment | 28 | $4.8M | 23.0% |
| 2 | FREDUN PHARMACEUTICALS LTD Avg $581.6K per shipment | 6 | $3.5M | 16.7% |
| 3 | INNOVA CAPTAB LIMITED Avg $155.5K per shipment | 19 | $3.0M | 14.2% |
| 4 | MICRO LABS LIMITED Avg $19.8K per shipment | 59 | $1.2M | 5.6% |
| 5 | ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED Avg $26.5K per shipment | 34 | $901.8K | 4.3% |
| 6 | CIPLA LIMITED Avg $72.1K per shipment | 12 | $865.7K | 4.2% |
| 7 | AFROWAY PHARMA Avg $7.6K per shipment | 87 | $660.9K | 3.2% |
| 8 | ANANT PHARMACEUTICS Avg $215.5K per shipment | 3 | $646.6K | 3.1% |
| 9 | SUNRISE INTERNATIONAL LABS LIMITED Avg $15.1K per shipment | 19 | $287.3K | 1.4% |
| 10 | SCOTT EDIL PHARMACIA LIMITED Avg $9.7K per shipment | 28 | $271.4K | 1.3% |
This table shows the top 10 of 139 Indian companies exporting omeprazole to Kenya, ranked by total trade value. The listed exporters are: CIPLA LIMITED, FREDUN PHARMACEUTICALS LTD, INNOVA CAPTAB LIMITED, MICRO LABS LIMITED, ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED, CIPLA LIMITED , AFROWAY PHARMA, ANANT PHARMACEUTICS, SUNRISE INTERNATIONAL LABS LIMITED, SCOTT EDIL PHARMACIA LIMITED. CIPLA LIMITED is the dominant supplier with 28 shipments worth $4.8M USD, giving it a 23% market share. The top 3 suppliers together account for 54% of the total trade value on this route.
Showing top 10 of 139 total Indian exporters on the India to Kenya Omeprazole export route.
Top 10 Omeprazole Importers in Kenya
Showing top 10 of 222 known buyers in Kenya receiving Omeprazole shipments from India, ranked by import value
On the receiving end of this trade route, the leading importers of Indian omeprazole in Kenya include CIPLA KENYA LTD C/O IMPERIAL MANAGE, GALAXY PHARMACEUTICALS LTD, TO THE ORDER OF, CIPLA KENYA LTD , NESHER PHARMA LTD., among 222 total buyers. The largest importer is CIPLA KENYA LTD C/O IMPERIAL MANAGE, accounting for $4.0M USD across 7 shipments — representing 19% of all omeprazole imports from India on this route.
| Rank | Importer / Buyer | Shipments | Import Value (USD) | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CIPLA KENYA LTD C/O IMPERIAL MANAGE | 7 | $4.0M | 19.3% |
| 2 | GALAXY PHARMACEUTICALS LTD | 5 | $3.3M | 16.0% |
| 3 | TO THE ORDER OF | 54 | $2.9M | 14.1% |
| 4 | CIPLA KENYA LTD | 6 | $724.2K | 3.5% |
| 5 | NESHER PHARMA LTD. | 2 | $641.3K | 3.1% |
| 6 | ABACUS PHARMA AFRICA LTD | 14 | $550.6K | 2.6% |
| 7 | CIPLA KENYA LTD C/O IMPERIAL | 15 | $503.7K | 2.4% |
| 8 | M/S LABOREX KENYA LIMITED | 22 | $486.7K | 2.3% |
| 9 | M S LABOREX KENYA LIMITED | 21 | $479.7K | 2.3% |
| 10 | THE MANAGER, | 11 | $292.7K | 1.4% |
Showing top 10 of 222 Omeprazole importers in Kenya on this route.
Top 10 Omeprazole Formulations Imported by Kenya
Showing top 10 of 659 product formulations shipped on the India to Kenya Omeprazole route, ranked by trade value
Kenya imports a wide range of omeprazole formulations from India, spanning tablets, capsules, suspensions, and combination drugs. The top formulation — ESCLAM KIT(AMOXICILLIN 1000MG TABLETS,CLARITHROMYCIN 500MG & ESOMEPRAZOLE 20MG DR TABLETS)[PS:7X1X6X10100PAC=424200 NOS] — accounts for $3.2M USD across 2 shipments. There are 659 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 | ESCLAM KIT(AMOXICILLIN 1000MG TABLETS,CLARITHROMYCIN 500MG & ESOMEPRAZOLE 20MG DR TABLETS)[PS:7X1X6X10100PAC=424200 NOS] | 2 | $3.2M | 15.5% |
| 2 | HELI-CURE ESOMEPRAZOLE 40MG/ CLARITHROMY | 2 | $2.6M | 12.5% |
| 3 | PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS AS PER PROFORMAINVOICE NO. 01083/23-24 DT. 21.10.2023 -OPRAZ, Omeprazole 20 mg Capsule | 1 | $2.0M | 9.4% |
| 4 | PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS AS PER PROFORMAINVOICE NO. 01084/23-24 DT. 21.10.2023- OPRAZ, OMEPRAZOLE 20 MG CAPSULE | 1 | $1.4M | 6.6% |
| 5 | ESOMAC 40 MG TABLETS (ESOMEPRAZOLE 40MG | 6 | $724.2K | 3.5% |
| 6 | ESOMAC 20 MG TABLETS (ESOMEPRAZOLE 20MG)(PACK SIZE:2X14X22650 PACK=634200 NOS) | 1 | $710.3K | 3.4% |
| 7 | ESONEA 40(ESOMEPRAZOLE TABLETS 40 MG) BA | 2 | $641.3K | 3.1% |
| 8 | OMENA 20 OMEPRAZOLE CAPSULES USP 20 MG B | 4 | $249.2K | 1.2% |
| 9 | OCID 20MG CAPSULE OMEPRAZOLE 10X10 | 12 | $244.9K | 1.2% |
| 10 | OCID IV 40MG INJECTION OMEPRAZOLE 40 MG VIAL 1X1 VIAL SHIPMENT UNDER LUT NO AD240325032308E dated 17 03 2025 valid | 2 | $164.9K | 0.8% |
Showing top 10 of 659 Omeprazole formulations imported by Kenya on this route.
Shipping & Logistics Analysis
Freight mode split and port-of-origin breakdown
Freight Mode Distribution
Sea freight dominates at 74%, typical for bulk pharmaceutical shipments.
Top Ports of Origin
NHAVA SHEVA SEA (INNSA1) handles the highest volume with 119 shipments. Transit time averages 20 days by sea.
Market Dynamics
India's omeprazole exports to Kenya are driven primarily by a handful of large-scale manufacturers. CIPLA LIMITED with 28 shipments leads the pack, a pattern common in generic pharmaceutical corridors where manufacturing scale creates significant cost advantages. The presence of 139 active exporters signals a competitive but concentrated market — buyers in Kenya benefit from supplier diversity while the top tier handles the majority of volume.
The top 3 suppliers — CIPLA LIMITED, FREDUN PHARMACEUTICALS LTD, INNOVA CAPTAB LIMITED — together account for 54% of total trade value on this route. The average shipment value of $21.8K 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 heli-cure esomeprazole 40mg/ clarithromy and pharmaceutical products as per proformainvoice no. 01083/23-24 dt. 21.10.2023 -opraz, omeprazole 20 mg capsule, suggesting that buyers in Kenya tend to consolidate orders across related product lines from the same Indian supplier.
On the buying side, CIPLA KENYA LTD C/O IMPERIAL MANAGE is the largest importer with 7 shipments worth $4.0M USD — representing 19% of all omeprazole imports from India on this route. A total of 222 buyers are active on this corridor.
Route Statistics
- Trade Volume
- $20.9M
- Avg. Shipment
- $21.8K
- Suppliers
- 139
- Buyers
- 222
- Transit (Sea)
- ~20 days
- Annual Growth
- +15.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions — India to Kenya Omeprazole Trade
Answers based on Indian Customs (DGFT) shipment records compiled by TransData Nexus
Q Which Indian companies export Omeprazole to Kenya?
The leading Indian exporters of Omeprazole to Kenya are CIPLA LIMITED, FREDUN PHARMACEUTICALS LTD, INNOVA CAPTAB LIMITED. CIPLA LIMITED holds the largest market share at approximately 23% of total trade value on this route.
Q What is the total value of Omeprazole exports from India to Kenya?
India exports Omeprazole to Kenya worth approximately $20.9M USD across 956 recorded shipments. The average value per shipment is $21.8K USD.
Q Which ports does India use to ship Omeprazole to Kenya?
The most active port of origin is NHAVA SHEVA SEA (INNSA1) with 119 shipments. Indian exporters primarily use sea freight for this route, with 74% of shipments going by sea and 22% by air.
Q How long does shipping take from India to Kenya for Omeprazole?
The average transit time for Omeprazole shipments from India to Kenya is approximately 20 days. Sea freight typically takes longer, while air freight can reduce this significantly for urgent orders. Peak shipping activity is observed during April–June.
Q Is the India to Kenya Omeprazole trade route growing?
Yes — this trade corridor has seen an annual growth rate of approximately 15.1% with demand growth tracking at 13.2%. The route is ranked #11 among India's top Omeprazole export destinations globally.
Q How many suppliers are active on the India to Kenya Omeprazole route?
There are currently 139 active Indian suppliers exporting Omeprazole to Kenya. The market is moderately concentrated with CIPLA LIMITED accounting for 23% of total shipment value.
Q Who are the main importers of Omeprazole from India in Kenya?
The leading importers of Indian Omeprazole in Kenya include CIPLA KENYA LTD C/O IMPERIAL MANAGE, GALAXY PHARMACEUTICALS LTD, TO THE ORDER OF, CIPLA KENYA LTD , NESHER PHARMA LTD.. CIPLA KENYA LTD C/O IMPERIAL MANAGE is the largest buyer with 7 shipments worth $4.0M 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 Kenya export trade corridor identified from Indian Customs (DGFT) records for Omeprazole.
- 2.Supplier/Buyer Matching: 139 Indian exporters and 222 importers in Kenya matched using name normalization.
- 3.Value Aggregation: Total export value aggregated from 956 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
956 Verified Shipments
139 Indian exporters tracked
Expert-Reviewed
By pharmaceutical trade specialists