Ireland to India: Phenylephrine Import Trade Route

The Ireland to India Phenylephrine corridor is one of India's established pharmaceutical import routes from Ireland, with 20 shipments documented worth a combined $185 USD. The route is dominated by M/S. BAXTER HEALTHCARE SA, which alone accounts for roughly 35% of all import value, reflecting the consolidated nature of Ireland's phenylephrine export sector.

Across 4 active Ireland suppliers, the average shipment value stands at $9 USD — a figure that reflects both bulk commercial orders from large pharmaceutical companies and smaller specialty shipments. Freight is split between sea (69%) and air (18%), suggesting a mix of scheduled bulk orders and time-sensitive consignments.

Shipment activity peaks during October–December, with an average transit time of 28 days port-to-port. The route has recorded an annual growth rate of 27.7%, placing it at rank #5 among India's top phenylephrine import origins globally.

On the Indian buyer side, key Indian importers include ARAGEN LIFE SCIENCES LIMITED , BAXTER PHARMACEUTICALS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED . ARAGEN LIFE SCIENCES LIMITED is the single largest Indian importer with 16 shipments valued at $141 USD.

India's phenylephrine imports from Ireland are driven primarily by a handful of large-scale Ireland manufacturers. M/S. BAXTER HEALTHCARE SA with 6 shipments leads the pack, a pattern common in generic pharmaceutical corridors where manufacturing scale creates significant cost advantages. The presence of 4 active exporters signals a competitive but concentrated market — Indian buyers benefit from Ireland supplier diversity while the top tier handles the majority of volume.

The top 3 suppliers — M/S. BAXTER HEALTHCARE SA, BAXTER HEALTHCARE S.A. , BAXTER HEALTHCARE SA — together account for 83% of total trade value on this route. The average shipment value of $9 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 phenylephrine hydrochloride injection 0.16mg/ml in 0.9% sodium chloride(250ml)t.no: tl/az/22/001711(foc)(r&d)b.n:bx08491 eur and phenylephrine hydrochloride injection 0.20mg/ml in 0.9% sodium chloride(250ml)t.no: tl/az/22/001711(foc)(r&d)b.n:bx08501 eur , suggesting that Indian buyers tend to consolidate orders across related product lines from the same Ireland supplier.

On the buying side, ARAGEN LIFE SCIENCES LIMITED is the largest importer with 16 shipments worth $141 USD — representing 76% of all phenylephrine imports from Ireland on this route.