United States to India: Salmeterol Import Trade Route
India has recorded 34 verified shipments of Salmeterol imported from United States, representing a combined trade value of $294.7K USD. This corridor is served by 9 active United States exporters, with an average shipment value of $8.7K USD. The leading United States supplier is SPRING BIO SOLUTION,, which accounts for 40% of total import value with 1 shipments worth $117.8K USD. On the buying side, CIPLA LIMITED is the largest Indian importer with $128.5K USD in purchases. The top 3 suppliers — SPRING BIO SOLUTION,, ESPEE BIOPHARMA FINECHEM LLC, ESPEE BIOPHARMA & FINECHEM LLC — together control 80% 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 United States to India Salmeterol corridor is one of India's established pharmaceutical import routes from United States, with 34 shipments documented worth a combined $294.7K USD. The route is dominated by SPRING BIO SOLUTION,, which alone accounts for roughly 40% of all import value, reflecting the consolidated nature of United States's salmeterol export sector.
Across 9 active United States suppliers, the average shipment value stands at $8.7K 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 July–September, with an average transit time of 28 days port-to-port. The route has recorded an annual growth rate of 19.7%, placing it at rank #1 among India's top salmeterol import origins globally.
On the Indian buyer side, key Indian importers include CIPLA LIMITED, GLENMARK PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED, CIPLA LIMITED. and 3 others. CIPLA LIMITED is the single largest Indian importer with 10 shipments valued at $128.5K USD.
Route Characteristics
- Average transit28 days
- Peak seasonQ3
- Primary modeMulti-modal
- Top port of entrySAHAR AIR CARGO ACC (INBOM4)
Market Position
- Global rank#1
- Annual growth+19.7%
- Demand growth+16.8%
- Regulatory ease70/100
Top 10 Salmeterol Exporters from United States to India
Showing top 10 of 9 United States suppliers exporting Salmeterol to India, ranked by total trade value (USD)
| Rank | Supplier (United States Exporter) | Shipments | Total Value (USD) | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SPRING BIO SOLUTION, Avg $117.8K per shipment | 1 | $117.8K | 40.0% |
| 2 | ESPEE BIOPHARMA FINECHEM LLC Avg $31.6K per shipment | 2 | $63.2K | 21.4% |
| 3 | ESPEE BIOPHARMA & FINECHEM LLC Avg $13.9K per shipment | 4 | $55.7K | 18.9% |
| 4 | ESPEE BIOPHARMA & FINECHEM LLC. Avg $8.4K per shipment | 3 | $25.2K | 8.5% |
| 5 | ZYDUS HEALTHCARE USA LLC Avg $10.7K per shipment | 1 | $10.7K | 3.6% |
| 6 | INVAGEN PHARMACEUTICAL, INC Avg $2.4K per shipment | 4 | $9.6K | 3.3% |
| 7 | M/S. ESPEE BIOPHARMA & FINCHEM LLC Avg $2.1K per shipment | 3 | $6.2K | 2.1% |
| 8 | ZYDUS HEALTHCARE (USA) LLC Avg $356 per shipment | 15 | $5.3K | 1.8% |
| 9 | GOOD HEALTH PHARMA SUPPLIES Avg $967 per shipment | 1 | $967 | 0.3% |
This table shows the top 10 of 9 United States companies exporting salmeterol to India, ranked by total trade value. The listed exporters are: SPRING BIO SOLUTION,, ESPEE BIOPHARMA FINECHEM LLC, ESPEE BIOPHARMA & FINECHEM LLC, ESPEE BIOPHARMA & FINECHEM LLC., ZYDUS HEALTHCARE USA LLC, INVAGEN PHARMACEUTICAL, INC, M/S. ESPEE BIOPHARMA & FINCHEM LLC, ZYDUS HEALTHCARE (USA) LLC, GOOD HEALTH PHARMA SUPPLIES. SPRING BIO SOLUTION, is the dominant supplier with 1 shipments worth $117.8K USD, giving it a 40% market share. The top 3 suppliers together account for 80% of the total trade value on this route.
Top 10 Indian Salmeterol Importers from United States
Showing top 10 of 6 known Indian buyers receiving Salmeterol shipments from United States, ranked by import value
On the receiving end of this trade route, the leading Indian importers of United States salmeterol include CIPLA LIMITED, GLENMARK PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED, CIPLA LIMITED., CADILA HEALTHCARE LIMITED, SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED, among 6 total buyers. The largest importer is CIPLA LIMITED, accounting for $128.5K USD across 10 shipments — representing 44% of all salmeterol imports from United States on this route.
| Rank | Indian Importer / Buyer | Shipments | Import Value (USD) | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CIPLA LIMITED | 10 | $128.5K | 43.6% |
| 2 | GLENMARK PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED | 1 | $117.8K | 40.0% |
| 3 | CIPLA LIMITED. | 3 | $25.2K | 8.5% |
| 4 | CADILA HEALTHCARE LIMITED | 16 | $16.0K | 5.4% |
| 5 | SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED | 3 | $6.2K | 2.1% |
| 6 | HETERO LABS LIMITED | 1 | $967 | 0.3% |
Top 10 Salmeterol Formulations Imported from United States
Showing top 10 of 32 product formulations shipped on the United States to India Salmeterol route, ranked by trade value
India imports a wide range of salmeterol formulations from United States, spanning tablets, capsules, suspensions, and combination drugs. The top formulation — ADVAIR HFA FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE AND SALMETEROL INHALATIONAEROSOL 45MCG/21 MCG PER ACTUATION (BATCH NO.WL7H) (350 PACK — accounts for $117.8K USD across 1 shipments. There are 32 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 | ADVAIR HFA FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE AND SALMETEROL INHALATIONAEROSOL 45MCG/21 MCG PER ACTUATION (BATCH NO.WL7H) (350 PACK | 1 | $117.8K | 40.0% |
| 2 | ADVAIR DISKUS-FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE AND SALMETEROL POWDER (STRENGHT 50UG/250UG)1IN1 CARTON (60 IN 1 INHALER)ADVAIR DISKUS-FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE AND SALMETEROL POWDER ( | 1 | $31.8K | 10.8% |
| 3 | ADVAIR DISKUS FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE AND SALMETEROL INHALATION POWDER 250MCG 50MCG 60 BLISTERS FOR TESTING PURPOSADVAIR DISKUS FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE AND SALMETEROL INHALAT | 1 | $31.6K | 10.7% |
| 4 | ADVAIR DISKUS FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE AND SALMETEROL POWDER 50UG 250UG 1 IN 1 CARTON 60 IN 1 INHALER FOR TESTINGADVAIR DISKUS FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE AND SALMETEROL POWDER | 1 | $31.6K | 10.7% |
| 5 | ADVAIR 500 DISKUS-FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE & SALMETEROL (SALMETEROL XINAFOATE) POWDER (STRENGHT 500MCG ACT & 50MCG ACT) BOADVAIR 500 DISKUS-FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE & SALMETEROL (SALME | 1 | $11.6K | 3.9% |
| 6 | ADVAIR DISKUS FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE AND SALMETEROL INHALATION POWDER 100 MCG+50 MCG TL NO: TL/AZ/23/000268 FOR R& | 1 | $10.7K | 3.6% |
| 7 | ADVAIR HFA (FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE AND SALMETEROL INHALATIONPOWDER) (50UG/500UG) (1 DISKUS INHALATION DEVICE CONTAINING | 1 | $10.6K | 3.6% |
| 8 | ADVAIR 250DISKUS-FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE & SALMETEROL (SALMETEROL XINAFOATE) POWDER (STRENGTH 250MCG/ACT & 50MCG ACT ) BOADVAIR 250DISKUS-FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE & SALMETEROL (SALMET | 1 | $8.1K | 2.7% |
| 9 | ADVAIR HFA (FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE AND SALMETEROL INHALATIONPOWDER) (250UG/50UG) (1 DISKUS INHALATION DEVICE CONTAINING | 1 | $8.1K | 2.7% |
| 10 | ADVAIR HFA (FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE AND SALMETEROL INHALATIONPOWDER) (50UG/100UG) (1 DISKUS INHALATION DEVICE CONTAINING | 1 | $6.5K | 2.2% |
Showing top 10 of 32 Salmeterol formulations imported from United States on this route.
Shipping & Logistics Analysis
Freight mode split and port-of-origin breakdown
Freight Mode Distribution
Balanced freight mix — 69% sea for bulk, 18% air for urgent orders.
Top Indian Ports of Entry
SAHAR AIR CARGO ACC (INBOM4) handles the highest volume with 30 shipments. Transit time averages 28 days by sea.
Market Dynamics
India's salmeterol imports from United States are driven primarily by a handful of large-scale United States manufacturers. SPRING BIO SOLUTION, with 1 shipments leads the pack, a pattern common in generic pharmaceutical corridors where manufacturing scale creates significant cost advantages. The presence of 9 active exporters signals a competitive but concentrated market — Indian buyers benefit from United States supplier diversity while the top tier handles the majority of volume.
The top 3 suppliers — SPRING BIO SOLUTION,, ESPEE BIOPHARMA FINECHEM LLC, ESPEE BIOPHARMA & FINECHEM LLC — together account for 80% of total trade value on this route. The average shipment value of $8.7K 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 advair diskus-fluticasone propionate and salmeterol powder (strenght 50ug/250ug)1in1 carton (60 in 1 inhaler)advair diskus-fluticasone propionate and salmeterol powder ( and advair diskus fluticasone propionate and salmeterol inhalation powder 250mcg 50mcg 60 blisters for testing purposadvair diskus fluticasone propionate and salmeterol inhalat, suggesting that Indian buyers tend to consolidate orders across related product lines from the same United States supplier.
On the buying side, CIPLA LIMITED is the largest importer with 10 shipments worth $128.5K USD — representing 44% of all salmeterol imports from United States on this route. A total of 6 buyers are active on this corridor.
Route Statistics
- Trade Volume
- $294.7K
- Avg. Shipment
- $8.7K
- Suppliers
- 9
- Buyers
- 6
- Transit (Sea)
- ~28 days
- Annual Growth
- +19.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions — United States to India Salmeterol Trade
Answers based on Indian Customs (DGFT) shipment records compiled by TransData Nexus
Q Which United States companies export Salmeterol to India?
The leading United States exporters of Salmeterol to India are SPRING BIO SOLUTION,, ESPEE BIOPHARMA FINECHEM LLC, ESPEE BIOPHARMA & FINECHEM LLC. SPRING BIO SOLUTION, holds the largest market share at approximately 40% of total trade value on this route.
Q What is the total value of Salmeterol imports from United States to India?
India imports Salmeterol from United States worth approximately $294.7K USD across 34 recorded shipments. The average value per shipment is $8.7K USD.
Q Which Indian ports receive Salmeterol from United States?
The most active Indian port of entry is SAHAR AIR CARGO ACC (INBOM4) with 30 shipments. United States exporters primarily use a mix of sea and air freight for this route, with 69% of shipments going by sea and 18% by air.
Q How long does shipping take from United States to India for Salmeterol?
The average transit time for Salmeterol shipments from United States to India is approximately 28 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 United States to India Salmeterol import route growing?
Yes — this trade corridor has seen an annual growth rate of approximately 19.7% with demand growth tracking at 16.8%. The route is ranked #1 among India's top Salmeterol import origins globally.
Q How many United States suppliers are active on this Salmeterol import route?
There are currently 9 active United States suppliers exporting Salmeterol to India. The market is moderately concentrated with SPRING BIO SOLUTION, accounting for 40% of total shipment value.
Q Who are the main Indian importers of Salmeterol from United States?
The leading Indian importers of Salmeterol from United States include CIPLA LIMITED, GLENMARK PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED, CIPLA LIMITED., CADILA HEALTHCARE LIMITED, SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED. CIPLA LIMITED is the largest buyer with 10 shipments worth $128.5K 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 Salmeterol.
- 2.Supplier/Buyer Matching: 9 Indian exporters and 6 importers in United States matched using name normalization.
- 3.Value Aggregation: Total export value aggregated from 34 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
34 Verified Shipments
9 Indian exporters tracked
Expert-Reviewed
By pharmaceutical trade specialists