India to Brazil: Sodium Export Trade Route
India has recorded 507 verified shipments of Sodium exported to Brazil, representing a combined trade value of $21.7M USD. This corridor is served by 35 active Indian exporters, with an average shipment value of $42.8K USD. The leading Indian exporter is SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED , which accounts for 31% of total export value with 35 shipments worth $6.8M USD. On the buying side, RANBAXY FARMACEUTICA LTDA is the largest importer in Brazil with $6.7M USD in purchases. The top 3 suppliers — SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED , TORRENT PHARMACEUTICALS LTD, SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED — together control 58% 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 Brazil Sodium corridor is one of India's established pharmaceutical export routes, with 507 shipments documented worth a combined $21.7M USD. The route is dominated by SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED , which alone accounts for roughly 31% of all export value, reflecting the consolidated nature of India's sodium manufacturing sector.
Across 35 active suppliers, the average shipment value stands at $42.8K USD — a figure that reflects both bulk commercial orders from large pharmaceutical companies and smaller specialty shipments. Sea freight dominates at 77% of all shipments, consistent with sodium's non-urgent bulk-order profile.
Shipment activity peaks during October–December, with an average transit time of 15 days port-to-port. The route has recorded an annual growth rate of 28.3%, placing it at rank #14 among India's top sodium export destinations globally.
On the import side, key buyers of Indian sodium in Brazil include RANBAXY FARMACEUTICA LTDA , TORRENT DO BRASIL LTDA, TORRENT DO BRASIL LTDA and 71 others. RANBAXY FARMACEUTICA LTDA is the single largest importer with 30 shipments valued at $6.7M USD.
Route Characteristics
- Average transit15 days
- Peak seasonQ4
- Primary modeSea freight
- Top portNHAVA SHEVA SEA (INNSA1)
Market Position
- Global rank#14
- Annual growth+28.3%
- Demand growth+23.7%
- Regulatory ease81/100
Top 10 Indian Sodium Exporters to Brazil
Showing top 10 of 35 Indian suppliers exporting Sodium to Brazil, ranked by total trade value (USD)
| Rank | Supplier (Indian Exporter) | Shipments | Total Value (USD) | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED Avg $195.1K per shipment | 35 | $6.8M | 31.5% |
| 2 | TORRENT PHARMACEUTICALS LTD Avg $32.4K per shipment | 103 | $3.3M | 15.4% |
| 3 | SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED Avg $35.4K per shipment | 66 | $2.3M | 10.8% |
| 4 | TORRENT PHARMACEUTICALS LTD Avg $34.1K per shipment | 56 | $1.9M | 8.8% |
| 5 | ACULIFE HEALTHCARE PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $24.6K per shipment | 70 | $1.7M | 7.9% |
| 6 | GLAND PHARMA LIMITED Avg $300.1K per shipment | 5 | $1.5M | 6.9% |
| 7 | TORRENT PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED Avg $30.0K per shipment | 41 | $1.2M | 5.7% |
| 8 | ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED Avg $22.4K per shipment | 33 | $739.0K | 3.4% |
| 9 | AUROBINDO PHARMA LTD Avg $28.6K per shipment | 14 | $400.9K | 1.8% |
| 10 | MAYPHARM LIFESCIENCES PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $83.4K per shipment | 4 | $333.6K | 1.5% |
This table shows the top 10 of 35 Indian companies exporting sodium to Brazil, ranked by total trade value. The listed exporters are: SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED , TORRENT PHARMACEUTICALS LTD, SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED, TORRENT PHARMACEUTICALS LTD , ACULIFE HEALTHCARE PRIVATE LIMITED, GLAND PHARMA LIMITED, TORRENT PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED, ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED, AUROBINDO PHARMA LTD, MAYPHARM LIFESCIENCES PRIVATE LIMITED. SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED is the dominant supplier with 35 shipments worth $6.8M USD, giving it a 31% market share. The top 3 suppliers together account for 58% of the total trade value on this route.
Showing top 10 of 35 total Indian exporters on the India to Brazil Sodium export route.
Top 10 Sodium Importers in Brazil
Showing top 10 of 74 known buyers in Brazil receiving Sodium shipments from India, ranked by import value
On the receiving end of this trade route, the leading importers of Indian sodium in Brazil include RANBAXY FARMACEUTICA LTDA , TORRENT DO BRASIL LTDA, TORRENT DO BRASIL LTDA , COPERMED COMERCIAL IMPORTADORA LTDA, TORRENT DO BRASIL LIMITEDA, among 74 total buyers. The largest importer is RANBAXY FARMACEUTICA LTDA , accounting for $6.7M USD across 30 shipments — representing 31% of all sodium imports from India on this route.
| Rank | Importer / Buyer | Shipments | Import Value (USD) | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RANBAXY FARMACEUTICA LTDA | 30 | $6.7M | 30.7% |
| 2 | TORRENT DO BRASIL LTDA | 114 | $3.6M | 16.8% |
| 3 | TORRENT DO BRASIL LTDA | 56 | $1.9M | 8.8% |
| 4 | COPERMED COMERCIAL IMPORTADORA LTDA | 20 | $1.3M | 6.0% |
| 5 | TORRENT DO BRASIL LIMITEDA | 33 | $982.9K | 4.5% |
| 6 | RANBAXY FARMACEUTICA LTDA | 7 | $814.9K | 3.8% |
| 7 | ZYDUS NIKKHO FARMACEUTICA LTDA | 26 | $636.6K | 2.9% |
| 8 | RANBAXY FARMACEUTICA LIMITEDA | 6 | $602.9K | 2.8% |
| 9 | MYLAN BRASIL DIST DE MEDICAMENTOS LTD | 1 | $568.1K | 2.6% |
| 10 | MYLAN BRASIL DIST DE MEDICAMENTOS | 3 | $558.0K | 2.6% |
Showing top 10 of 74 Sodium importers in Brazil on this route.
Top 10 Sodium Formulations Imported by Brazil
Showing top 10 of 282 product formulations shipped on the India to Brazil Sodium route, ranked by trade value
Brazil imports a wide range of sodium formulations from India, spanning tablets, capsules, suspensions, and combination drugs. The top formulation — DIVALPROEX SODIUM EXTENDED RELEASE TABLE — accounts for $6.8M USD across 34 shipments. There are 282 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 | DIVALPROEX SODIUM EXTENDED RELEASE TABLE | 34 | $6.8M | 31.3% |
| 2 | DIVALPROEX SODIUM EXTENDED RELEASE TABLE | 8 | $1.1M | 5.2% |
| 3 | TORVAL CR 500 TABLETS ( SODIUM VALPROATE | 20 | $674.1K | 3.1% |
| 4 | LOW MOLECULAR WEIGHT HEPARIN ENOXAPARINSODIUM INJECTION USP, 40MG IN 0.4ML PRE-FILLED SYRINGE | 1 | $568.1K | 2.6% |
| 5 | LOW MOLECULAR WEIGHT HEPARIN ENOXAPARINSODIUM INJECTION USP 60MG IN 0 6ML PRE FILLED SYRINGE | 2 | $402.6K | 1.9% |
| 6 | LOW MOLECULAR WEIGHT HEPARIN ENOXAPARINSODIUM INJECTION USP 40MG IN 0.4ML PRE-FILLED SYRINGE | 1 | $374.6K | 1.7% |
| 7 | SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9% SOLUTION FOR IV INFUSION 100 ML PLASTIC BOTTLE | 5 | $361.4K | 1.7% |
| 8 | SODIUM CHLORIDE 0 9 SOLUTION FOR IV INFUSION 100 ML PLASTIC BOTTLE | 4 | $353.2K | 1.6% |
| 9 | SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9% SOLUTION FOR IV INFUSION 500 ML PLASTIC BOTTLE | 4 | $286.9K | 1.3% |
| 10 | TORVAL CR 500 TABLET ( SODIUM VALPROATE | 7 | $263.6K | 1.2% |
Showing top 10 of 282 Sodium formulations imported by Brazil on this route.
Shipping & Logistics Analysis
Freight mode split and port-of-origin breakdown
Freight Mode Distribution
Sea freight dominates at 77%, typical for bulk pharmaceutical shipments.
Top Ports of Origin
NHAVA SHEVA SEA (INNSA1) handles the highest volume with 118 shipments. Transit time averages 15 days by sea.
Market Dynamics
India's sodium exports to Brazil are driven primarily by a handful of large-scale manufacturers. SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED with 35 shipments leads the pack, a pattern common in generic pharmaceutical corridors where manufacturing scale creates significant cost advantages. The presence of 35 active exporters signals a competitive but concentrated market — buyers in Brazil benefit from supplier diversity while the top tier handles the majority of volume.
The top 3 suppliers — SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED , TORRENT PHARMACEUTICALS LTD, SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED — together account for 58% of total trade value on this route. The average shipment value of $42.8K 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 divalproex sodium extended release table and torval cr 500 tablets ( sodium valproate , suggesting that buyers in Brazil tend to consolidate orders across related product lines from the same Indian supplier.
On the buying side, RANBAXY FARMACEUTICA LTDA is the largest importer with 30 shipments worth $6.7M USD — representing 31% of all sodium imports from India on this route. A total of 74 buyers are active on this corridor.
Route Statistics
- Trade Volume
- $21.7M
- Avg. Shipment
- $42.8K
- Suppliers
- 35
- Buyers
- 74
- Transit (Sea)
- ~15 days
- Annual Growth
- +28.3%
Reverse Direction
Brazil → India — Sodium (Import)Other Sodium Routes
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Frequently Asked Questions — India to Brazil Sodium Trade
Answers based on Indian Customs (DGFT) shipment records compiled by TransData Nexus
Q Which Indian companies export Sodium to Brazil?
The leading Indian exporters of Sodium to Brazil are SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED , TORRENT PHARMACEUTICALS LTD, SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED. SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED holds the largest market share at approximately 31% of total trade value on this route.
Q What is the total value of Sodium exports from India to Brazil?
India exports Sodium to Brazil worth approximately $21.7M USD across 507 recorded shipments. The average value per shipment is $42.8K USD.
Q Which ports does India use to ship Sodium to Brazil?
The most active port of origin is NHAVA SHEVA SEA (INNSA1) with 118 shipments. Indian exporters primarily use sea freight for this route, with 77% of shipments going by sea and 24% by air.
Q How long does shipping take from India to Brazil for Sodium?
The average transit time for Sodium shipments from India to Brazil is approximately 15 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 Brazil Sodium trade route growing?
Yes — this trade corridor has seen an annual growth rate of approximately 28.3% with demand growth tracking at 23.7%. The route is ranked #14 among India's top Sodium export destinations globally.
Q How many suppliers are active on the India to Brazil Sodium route?
There are currently 35 active Indian suppliers exporting Sodium to Brazil. The market is moderately concentrated with SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED accounting for 31% of total shipment value.
Q Who are the main importers of Sodium from India in Brazil?
The leading importers of Indian Sodium in Brazil include RANBAXY FARMACEUTICA LTDA , TORRENT DO BRASIL LTDA, TORRENT DO BRASIL LTDA , COPERMED COMERCIAL IMPORTADORA LTDA, TORRENT DO BRASIL LIMITEDA. RANBAXY FARMACEUTICA LTDA is the largest buyer with 30 shipments worth $6.7M 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 Brazil export trade corridor identified from Indian Customs (DGFT) records for Sodium.
- 2.Supplier/Buyer Matching: 35 Indian exporters and 74 importers in Brazil matched using name normalization.
- 3.Value Aggregation: Total export value aggregated from 507 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
507 Verified Shipments
35 Indian exporters tracked
Expert-Reviewed
By pharmaceutical trade specialists