India to Canada: Sodium Export Trade Route
India has recorded 785 verified shipments of Sodium exported to Canada, representing a combined trade value of $45.0M USD. This corridor is served by 65 active Indian exporters, with an average shipment value of $57.3K USD. The leading Indian exporter is INTAS PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED, which accounts for 14% of total export value with 9 shipments worth $6.4M USD. On the buying side, MANTRA DISTRIBUTIONS INC is the largest importer in Canada with $6.0M USD in purchases. The top 3 suppliers — INTAS PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED, IPCA LABORATORIES LIMITED, BIOLOGICAL E. LIMITED — together control 34% 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 Canada Sodium corridor is one of India's established pharmaceutical export routes, with 785 shipments documented worth a combined $45.0M USD. The route is dominated by INTAS PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED, which alone accounts for roughly 14% of all export value, reflecting the consolidated nature of India's sodium manufacturing sector.
Across 65 active suppliers, the average shipment value stands at $57.3K USD — a figure that reflects both bulk commercial orders from large pharmaceutical companies and smaller specialty shipments. Sea freight dominates at 71% of all shipments, consistent with sodium's non-urgent bulk-order profile.
Shipment activity peaks during April–June, with an average transit time of 18 days port-to-port. The route has recorded an annual growth rate of 23.9%, placing it at rank #20 among India's top sodium export destinations globally.
On the import side, key buyers of Indian sodium in Canada include MANTRA DISTRIBUTIONS INC, FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD , JAMP PHARMA CORP. and 104 others. MANTRA DISTRIBUTIONS INC is the single largest importer with 3 shipments valued at $6.0M USD.
Route Characteristics
- Average transit18 days
- Peak seasonQ2
- Primary modeSea freight
- Top portHYDERABAD ICD (INSNF6)
Market Position
- Global rank#20
- Annual growth+23.9%
- Demand growth+22.0%
- Regulatory ease72/100
Top 10 Indian Sodium Exporters to Canada
Showing top 10 of 65 Indian suppliers exporting Sodium to Canada, ranked by total trade value (USD)
| Rank | Supplier (Indian Exporter) | Shipments | Total Value (USD) | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | INTAS PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED Avg $709.3K per shipment | 9 | $6.4M | 14.2% |
| 2 | IPCA LABORATORIES LIMITED Avg $39.1K per shipment | 115 | $4.5M | 10.0% |
| 3 | BIOLOGICAL E. LIMITED Avg $53.1K per shipment | 82 | $4.4M | 9.7% |
| 4 | ACME GENERICS PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $201.6K per shipment | 21 | $4.2M | 9.4% |
| 5 | GLOBAL PHARMATECH PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $58.2K per shipment | 41 | $2.4M | 5.3% |
| 6 | MAIVA PHARMA PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $43.8K per shipment | 51 | $2.2M | 5.0% |
| 7 | MICRO LABS LIMITED Avg $119.8K per shipment | 16 | $1.9M | 4.3% |
| 8 | EUGIA PHARMA SPECIALITIES LIMITED Avg $54.2K per shipment | 32 | $1.7M | 3.9% |
| 9 | IPCA LABORATORIES LIMITED Avg $49.4K per shipment | 35 | $1.7M | 3.8% |
| 10 | MAIVA PHARMA PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $31.9K per shipment | 51 | $1.6M | 3.6% |
This table shows the top 10 of 65 Indian companies exporting sodium to Canada, ranked by total trade value. The listed exporters are: INTAS PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED, IPCA LABORATORIES LIMITED, BIOLOGICAL E. LIMITED , ACME GENERICS PRIVATE LIMITED, GLOBAL PHARMATECH PRIVATE LIMITED, MAIVA PHARMA PRIVATE LIMITED, MICRO LABS LIMITED, EUGIA PHARMA SPECIALITIES LIMITED, IPCA LABORATORIES LIMITED , MAIVA PHARMA PRIVATE LIMITED . INTAS PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED is the dominant supplier with 9 shipments worth $6.4M USD, giving it a 14% market share. The top 3 suppliers together account for 34% of the total trade value on this route.
Showing top 10 of 65 total Indian exporters on the India to Canada Sodium export route.
Top 10 Sodium Importers in Canada
Showing top 10 of 107 known buyers in Canada receiving Sodium shipments from India, ranked by import value
On the receiving end of this trade route, the leading importers of Indian sodium in Canada include MANTRA DISTRIBUTIONS INC, FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD , JAMP PHARMA CORP., LYNDEN INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS CO, NA, among 107 total buyers. The largest importer is MANTRA DISTRIBUTIONS INC, accounting for $6.0M USD across 3 shipments — representing 13% of all sodium imports from India on this route.
| Rank | Importer / Buyer | Shipments | Import Value (USD) | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MANTRA DISTRIBUTIONS INC | 3 | $6.0M | 13.4% |
| 2 | FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD | 79 | $4.4M | 9.7% |
| 3 | JAMP PHARMA CORP. | 23 | $4.3M | 9.7% |
| 4 | LYNDEN INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS CO | 79 | $3.8M | 8.4% |
| 5 | NA | 80 | $3.8M | 8.4% |
| 6 | LYNDEN INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS CO | 51 | $1.6M | 3.6% |
| 7 | JUNO PHARMACEUTICALS CORP | 12 | $1.4M | 3.1% |
| 8 | DORVAL | 10 | $1.4M | 3.1% |
| 9 | JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION | 32 | $1.2M | 2.7% |
| 10 | JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION. | 13 | $1.2M | 2.7% |
Showing top 10 of 107 Sodium importers in Canada on this route.
Top 10 Sodium Formulations Imported by Canada
Showing top 10 of 450 product formulations shipped on the India to Canada Sodium route, ranked by trade value
Canada imports a wide range of sodium formulations from India, spanning tablets, capsules, suspensions, and combination drugs. The top formulation — RABERPRAZOLE SODIUM DELAYED RELEASE TABLETS 20MG, BATCH NO.EG23RJC004 MFG.DEC-23, EXP.MAY-25 (12180X1X100T) — accounts for $3.4M USD across 1 shipments. There are 450 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 | RABERPRAZOLE SODIUM DELAYED RELEASE TABLETS 20MG, BATCH NO.EG23RJC004 MFG.DEC-23, EXP.MAY-25 (12180X1X100T) | 1 | $3.4M | 7.5% |
| 2 | PH.DRU.& MED.: PR M-PRAVASTATIN TABLETS20MG (EACH TABLET CONT. PRAVASTATIN SODIUM PH.EUR. 20MG) [1X100T PER PACK] | 1 | $3.2M | 7.0% |
| 3 | PH.DRU.& MED.: PR M-PRAVASTATIN TABLETS40MG (EACH TABLET CONT. PRAVASTATIN SODIUM PH.EUR. 40MG) [1X100T PER PACK] | 1 | $2.2M | 5.0% |
| 4 | 51000441 - ENOXAPARIN SODIUM INJECTION, | 24 | $1.7M | 3.8% |
| 5 | 51000440 - ENOXAPARIN SODIUM INJECTION, | 14 | $1.3M | 2.8% |
| 6 | SODIUM BICARBONATE INJ USP 84 MG/ML,50ML | 27 | $958.3K | 2.1% |
| 7 | SODIUM CHLORIDE INJ USP 90MG/10ML,10ML(S | 24 | $668.0K | 1.5% |
| 8 | PH.DRU.& MED.: PR M-PRAVASTATIN TABLETS10MG (EACH TABLET CONT. PRAVASTATIN SODIUM PH.EUR. 10MG) [1X100T PER PACK] | 1 | $608.1K | 1.4% |
| 9 | 51000441 - ENOXOPARIN SODIUM INJECTION,USP(40MG/04ML)CANADA | 5 | $595.5K | 1.3% |
| 10 | NAPROXEN SODIUM TABLETS USP 220MG TABS | 3 | $566.1K | 1.3% |
Showing top 10 of 450 Sodium formulations imported by Canada on this route.
Shipping & Logistics Analysis
Freight mode split and port-of-origin breakdown
Freight Mode Distribution
Sea freight dominates at 71%, typical for bulk pharmaceutical shipments.
Top Ports of Origin
HYDERABAD ICD (INSNF6) handles the highest volume with 118 shipments. Transit time averages 18 days by sea.
Market Dynamics
India's sodium exports to Canada are driven primarily by a handful of large-scale manufacturers. INTAS PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED with 9 shipments leads the pack, a pattern common in generic pharmaceutical corridors where manufacturing scale creates significant cost advantages. The presence of 65 active exporters signals a competitive but concentrated market — buyers in Canada benefit from supplier diversity while the top tier handles the majority of volume.
The top 3 suppliers — INTAS PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED, IPCA LABORATORIES LIMITED, BIOLOGICAL E. LIMITED — together account for 34% of total trade value on this route. The average shipment value of $57.3K USD reflects primarily bulk commercial orders from large pharmaceutical distributors.
Beyond the primary product category, shipments on this route include closely related formulations such as ph.dru.& med.: pr m-pravastatin tablets20mg (each tablet cont. pravastatin sodium ph.eur. 20mg) [1x100t per pack] and ph.dru.& med.: pr m-pravastatin tablets40mg (each tablet cont. pravastatin sodium ph.eur. 40mg) [1x100t per pack], suggesting that buyers in Canada tend to consolidate orders across related product lines from the same Indian supplier.
On the buying side, MANTRA DISTRIBUTIONS INC is the largest importer with 3 shipments worth $6.0M USD — representing 13% of all sodium imports from India on this route. A total of 107 buyers are active on this corridor.
Route Statistics
- Trade Volume
- $45.0M
- Avg. Shipment
- $57.3K
- Suppliers
- 65
- Buyers
- 107
- Transit (Sea)
- ~18 days
- Annual Growth
- +23.9%
Reverse Direction
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Frequently Asked Questions — India to Canada Sodium Trade
Answers based on Indian Customs (DGFT) shipment records compiled by TransData Nexus
Q Which Indian companies export Sodium to Canada?
The leading Indian exporters of Sodium to Canada are INTAS PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED, IPCA LABORATORIES LIMITED, BIOLOGICAL E. LIMITED . INTAS PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED holds the largest market share at approximately 14% of total trade value on this route.
Q What is the total value of Sodium exports from India to Canada?
India exports Sodium to Canada worth approximately $45.0M USD across 785 recorded shipments. The average value per shipment is $57.3K USD.
Q Which ports does India use to ship Sodium to Canada?
The most active port of origin is HYDERABAD ICD (INSNF6) with 118 shipments. Indian exporters primarily use sea freight for this route, with 71% of shipments going by sea and 19% by air.
Q How long does shipping take from India to Canada for Sodium?
The average transit time for Sodium shipments from India to Canada is approximately 18 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 Canada Sodium trade route growing?
Yes — this trade corridor has seen an annual growth rate of approximately 23.9% with demand growth tracking at 22.0%. The route is ranked #20 among India's top Sodium export destinations globally.
Q How many suppliers are active on the India to Canada Sodium route?
There are currently 65 active Indian suppliers exporting Sodium to Canada. The market is moderately concentrated with INTAS PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED accounting for 14% of total shipment value.
Q Who are the main importers of Sodium from India in Canada?
The leading importers of Indian Sodium in Canada include MANTRA DISTRIBUTIONS INC, FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD , JAMP PHARMA CORP., LYNDEN INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS CO, NA. MANTRA DISTRIBUTIONS INC is the largest buyer with 3 shipments worth $6.0M 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 Canada export trade corridor identified from Indian Customs (DGFT) records for Sodium.
- 2.Supplier/Buyer Matching: 65 Indian exporters and 107 importers in Canada matched using name normalization.
- 3.Value Aggregation: Total export value aggregated from 785 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
785 Verified Shipments
65 Indian exporters tracked
Expert-Reviewed
By pharmaceutical trade specialists