Bulgaria to India: Ras Import Trade Route
India has recorded 7 verified shipments of Ras imported from Bulgaria, representing a combined trade value of $151.5K USD. This corridor is served by 5 active Bulgaria exporters, with an average shipment value of $21.6K USD. The leading Bulgaria supplier is NEWLIFE BIOPHARMA LIMITED, which accounts for 90% of total import value with 1 shipments worth $137.1K USD. On the buying side, INTAS PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED is the largest Indian importer with $137.1K USD in purchases. The top 3 suppliers — NEWLIFE BIOPHARMA LIMITED, BALKANPHARMA-DUPNITSA AD, RX SOLUTION LIMITED — together control 100% of total trade value on this route. All data sourced from Indian Customs (DGFT) shipping bill of entry records. Values reported in FOB USD.

Route Intelligence Overview
The Bulgaria to India Ras corridor is one of India's established pharmaceutical import routes from Bulgaria, with 7 shipments documented worth a combined $151.5K USD. The route is dominated by NEWLIFE BIOPHARMA LIMITED, which alone accounts for roughly 90% of all import value, reflecting the consolidated nature of Bulgaria's ras export sector.
Across 5 active Bulgaria suppliers, the average shipment value stands at $21.6K 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 ras's non-urgent bulk-order profile.
Shipment activity peaks during July–September, with an average transit time of 23 days port-to-port. The route has recorded an annual growth rate of 19.9%, placing it at rank #8 among India's top ras import origins globally.
On the Indian buyer side, key Indian importers include INTAS PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED, ACTAVIS PHARMA DEVELOPMENT CENTRE PRIVATE LIMITED, MICRO LABS LIMITED and 2 others. INTAS PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED is the single largest Indian importer with 1 shipments valued at $137.1K USD.
Route Characteristics
- Average transit23 days
- Peak seasonQ3
- Primary modeSea freight
- Top port of entryDELHI AIR CARGO ACC (INDEL4)
Market Position
- Global rank#8
- Annual growth+19.9%
- Demand growth+17.0%
- Regulatory ease76/100
Top 10 Ras Exporters from Bulgaria to India
Showing top 10 of 5 Bulgaria suppliers exporting Ras to India, ranked by total trade value (USD)
| Rank | Supplier (Bulgaria Exporter) | Shipments | Total Value (USD) | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NEWLIFE BIOPHARMA LIMITED Avg $137.1K per shipment | 1 | $137.1K | 90.5% |
| 2 | BALKANPHARMA-DUPNITSA AD Avg $13.1K per shipment | 1 | $13.1K | 8.6% |
| 3 | RX SOLUTION LIMITED Avg $594 per shipment | 2 | $1.2K | 0.8% |
| 4 | BTL INDUSTRIES JSC Avg $50 per shipment | 2 | $100 | 0.1% |
| 5 | BTL INDUSTRIES JSC Avg $45 per shipment | 1 | $45 | 0.0% |
This table shows the top 10 of 5 Bulgaria companies exporting ras to India, ranked by total trade value. The listed exporters are: NEWLIFE BIOPHARMA LIMITED, BALKANPHARMA-DUPNITSA AD, RX SOLUTION LIMITED, BTL INDUSTRIES JSC , BTL INDUSTRIES JSC. NEWLIFE BIOPHARMA LIMITED is the dominant supplier with 1 shipments worth $137.1K USD, giving it a 90% market share. The top 3 suppliers together account for 100% of the total trade value on this route.
Top 10 Indian Ras Importers from Bulgaria
Showing top 10 of 5 known Indian buyers receiving Ras shipments from Bulgaria, ranked by import value
On the receiving end of this trade route, the leading Indian importers of Bulgaria ras include INTAS PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED, ACTAVIS PHARMA DEVELOPMENT CENTRE PRIVATE LIMITED, MICRO LABS LIMITED, BTL INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED , BTL INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED. The largest importer is INTAS PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED, accounting for $137.1K USD across 1 shipments — representing 90% of all ras imports from Bulgaria on this route.
| Rank | Indian Importer / Buyer | Shipments | Import Value (USD) | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | INTAS PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED | 1 | $137.1K | 90.5% |
| 2 | ACTAVIS PHARMA DEVELOPMENT CENTRE PRIVATE LIMITED | 1 | $13.1K | 8.6% |
| 3 | MICRO LABS LIMITED | 2 | $1.2K | 0.8% |
| 4 | BTL INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED | 2 | $100 | 0.1% |
| 5 | BTL INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED | 1 | $45 | 0.0% |
Top 10 Ras Formulations Imported from Bulgaria
Showing top 10 of 5 product formulations shipped on the Bulgaria to India Ras route, ranked by trade value
India imports a wide range of ras formulations from Bulgaria, spanning tablets, capsules, suspensions, and combination drugs. The top formulation — FG2591 TRASTUZUMAB 600 MG HERCEPTIN VIA 90 PACK FOR CLINICAL TRIAL FG2591 TRASTUZUMAB 600 MG HERCEPTIN VIA 90 PACK FOR CLI — accounts for $137.1K USD across 1 shipments. A total of 5 product variants have been identified in the shipment records.
| Rank | Product Formulation | Shipments | Trade Value (USD) | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FG2591 TRASTUZUMAB 600 MG HERCEPTIN VIA 90 PACK FOR CLINICAL TRIAL FG2591 TRASTUZUMAB 600 MG HERCEPTIN VIA 90 PACK FOR CLI | 1 | $137.1K | 90.5% |
| 2 | 100% EOU FOC ESOMEPRASOLE MD 20MG GRT X 100 CH - BATCH NO.141121/2000084692 FOR RESEARCH & TESTING PURPOSES ONLY | 1 | $13.1K | 8.6% |
| 3 | AZILECT TABLETS 1MG (RASAGILINE MESYLATE TABLET 1MG) (28,S)(R&D PURPOSE NOT FOR SALE) | 1 | $652 | 0.4% |
| 4 | RASAGILINE MESYLATE TABLETS 1MG (AZILECT TABLETS 1MG) (28,S)(R&D PURPOSE NOT FOR SALE) | 1 | $536 | 0.4% |
| 5 | ULTRASOUND AND SWT GEL( USE IN PHYSIOTHERAPY INSTRUMENT) | 3 | $145 | 0.1% |
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 Indian Ports of Entry
DELHI AIR CARGO ACC (INDEL4) handles the highest volume with 2 shipments. Transit time averages 23 days by sea.
Market Dynamics
India's ras imports from Bulgaria are driven primarily by a handful of large-scale Bulgaria manufacturers. NEWLIFE BIOPHARMA LIMITED with 1 shipments leads the pack, a pattern common in generic pharmaceutical corridors where manufacturing scale creates significant cost advantages. The presence of 5 active exporters signals a competitive but concentrated market — Indian buyers benefit from Bulgaria supplier diversity while the top tier handles the majority of volume.
The top 3 suppliers — NEWLIFE BIOPHARMA LIMITED, BALKANPHARMA-DUPNITSA AD, RX SOLUTION LIMITED — together account for 100% of total trade value on this route. The average shipment value of $21.6K 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 100% eou foc esomeprasole md 20mg grt x 100 ch - batch no.141121/2000084692 for research & testing purposes only and azilect tablets 1mg (rasagiline mesylate tablet 1mg) (28,s)(r&d purpose not for sale), suggesting that Indian buyers tend to consolidate orders across related product lines from the same Bulgaria supplier.
On the buying side, INTAS PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED is the largest importer with 1 shipments worth $137.1K USD — representing 90% of all ras imports from Bulgaria on this route.
Route Statistics
- Trade Volume
- $151.5K
- Avg. Shipment
- $21.6K
- Suppliers
- 5
- Buyers
- 5
- Transit (Sea)
- ~23 days
- Annual Growth
- +19.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions — Bulgaria to India Ras Trade
Answers based on Indian Customs (DGFT) shipment records compiled by TransData Nexus
Q Which Bulgaria companies export Ras to India?
The leading Bulgaria exporters of Ras to India are NEWLIFE BIOPHARMA LIMITED, BALKANPHARMA-DUPNITSA AD, RX SOLUTION LIMITED. NEWLIFE BIOPHARMA LIMITED holds the largest market share at approximately 90% of total trade value on this route.
Q What is the total value of Ras imports from Bulgaria to India?
India imports Ras from Bulgaria worth approximately $151.5K USD across 7 recorded shipments. The average value per shipment is $21.6K USD.
Q Which Indian ports receive Ras from Bulgaria?
The most active Indian port of entry is DELHI AIR CARGO ACC (INDEL4) with 2 shipments. Bulgaria 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 Bulgaria to India for Ras?
The average transit time for Ras shipments from Bulgaria to India is approximately 23 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 Bulgaria to India Ras import route growing?
Yes — this trade corridor has seen an annual growth rate of approximately 19.9% with demand growth tracking at 17.0%. The route is ranked #8 among India's top Ras import origins globally.
Q How many Bulgaria suppliers are active on this Ras import route?
There are currently 5 active Bulgaria suppliers exporting Ras to India. The market is moderately concentrated with NEWLIFE BIOPHARMA LIMITED accounting for 90% of total shipment value.
Q Who are the main Indian importers of Ras from Bulgaria?
The leading Indian importers of Ras from Bulgaria include INTAS PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED, ACTAVIS PHARMA DEVELOPMENT CENTRE PRIVATE LIMITED, MICRO LABS LIMITED, BTL INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED , BTL INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED. INTAS PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED is the largest buyer with 1 shipments worth $137.1K 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 Bulgaria export trade corridor identified from Indian Customs (DGFT) records for Ras.
- 2.Supplier/Buyer Matching: 5 Indian exporters and 5 importers in Bulgaria matched using name normalization.
- 3.Value Aggregation: Total export value aggregated from 7 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
7 Verified Shipments
5 Indian exporters tracked
Expert-Reviewed
By pharmaceutical trade specialists