India to Zambia: Soframycin Export Trade Route
India has recorded 10 verified shipments of Soframycin exported to Zambia, representing a combined trade value of $2.2K USD. This corridor is served by 4 active Indian exporters, with an average shipment value of $225 USD. The leading Indian exporter is PATSONS INTERNATIONAL, which accounts for 66% of total export value with 1 shipments worth $1.5K USD. On the buying side, LUSAKA PHARMACEUTICALS LTD is the largest importer in Zambia with $1.5K USD in purchases. The top 3 suppliers — PATSONS INTERNATIONAL, STELLAR HEALTH, UNIVERSE ENTERPRISES — together control 99% 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 Zambia Soframycin corridor is one of India's established pharmaceutical export routes, with 10 shipments documented worth a combined $2.2K USD. The route is dominated by PATSONS INTERNATIONAL, which alone accounts for roughly 66% of all export value, reflecting the consolidated nature of India's soframycin manufacturing sector.
Across 4 active suppliers, the average shipment value stands at $225 USD — a figure that reflects both bulk commercial orders from large pharmaceutical companies and smaller specialty shipments. Freight is split between sea (67%) and air (16%), suggesting a mix of scheduled bulk orders and time-sensitive consignments.
Shipment activity peaks during January–March, with an average transit time of 34 days port-to-port. The route has recorded an annual growth rate of 16.8%, placing it at rank #12 among India's top soframycin export destinations globally.
On the import side, key buyers of Indian soframycin in Zambia include LUSAKA PHARMACEUTICALS LTD, SILVER LINING HEALTH CARE LIMITED, TO THE ORDER and 3 others. LUSAKA PHARMACEUTICALS LTD is the single largest importer with 1 shipments valued at $1.5K USD.
Route Characteristics
- Average transit34 days
- Peak seasonQ1
- Primary modeMulti-modal
- Top portAHEMDABAD AIR
Market Position
- Global rank#12
- Annual growth+16.8%
- Demand growth+16.3%
- Regulatory ease67/100
Top 10 Indian Soframycin Exporters to Zambia
Showing top 10 of 4 Indian suppliers exporting Soframycin to Zambia, ranked by total trade value (USD)
| Rank | Supplier (Indian Exporter) | Shipments | Total Value (USD) | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PATSONS INTERNATIONAL Avg $1.5K per shipment | 1 | $1.5K | 65.8% |
| 2 | STELLAR HEALTH Avg $79 per shipment | 5 | $395 | 17.6% |
| 3 | UNIVERSE ENTERPRISES Avg $116 per shipment | 3 | $347 | 15.5% |
| 4 | MEDICOS LIFESCIENCES Avg $27 per shipment | 1 | $27 | 1.2% |
This table shows the top 10 of 4 Indian companies exporting soframycin to Zambia, ranked by total trade value. The listed exporters are: PATSONS INTERNATIONAL, STELLAR HEALTH, UNIVERSE ENTERPRISES, MEDICOS LIFESCIENCES. PATSONS INTERNATIONAL is the dominant supplier with 1 shipments worth $1.5K USD, giving it a 66% market share. The top 3 suppliers together account for 99% of the total trade value on this route.
Top 10 Soframycin Importers in Zambia
Showing top 10 of 6 known buyers in Zambia receiving Soframycin shipments from India, ranked by import value
On the receiving end of this trade route, the leading importers of Indian soframycin in Zambia include LUSAKA PHARMACEUTICALS LTD, SILVER LINING HEALTH CARE LIMITED, TO THE ORDER, NA, To The Order, among 6 total buyers. The largest importer is LUSAKA PHARMACEUTICALS LTD, accounting for $1.5K USD across 1 shipments — representing 66% of all soframycin imports from India on this route.
| Rank | Importer / Buyer | Shipments | Import Value (USD) | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LUSAKA PHARMACEUTICALS LTD | 1 | $1.5K | 65.8% |
| 2 | SILVER LINING HEALTH CARE LIMITED | 3 | $347 | 15.5% |
| 3 | TO THE ORDER | 2 | $226 | 10.1% |
| 4 | NA | 2 | $120 | 5.3% |
| 5 | To The Order | 1 | $49 | 2.2% |
| 6 | M/S LUSAKA PHARMA CHEM SUPPLIES | 1 | $27 | 1.2% |
Top 10 Soframycin Formulations Imported by Zambia
Showing top 10 of 8 product formulations shipped on the India to Zambia Soframycin route, ranked by trade value
Zambia imports a wide range of soframycin formulations from India, spanning tablets, capsules, suspensions, and combination drugs. The top formulation — SOFRAMYCIN CREAM 30GMS (FRAMYCETIN SULPHATE 1%W/W)PCS — accounts for $1.5K USD across 1 shipments. A total of 8 product variants have been identified in the shipment records.
| Rank | Product Formulation | Shipments | Trade Value (USD) | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SOFRAMYCIN CREAM 30GMS (FRAMYCETIN SULPHATE 1%W/W)PCS | 1 | $1.5K | 65.8% |
| 2 | SOFRAMYCIN SKIN CREAM | 3 | $347 | 15.5% |
| 3 | Harmless Pharmaceutical ARTICLE / ODS / PRODUCT / ITEM Product Name:SOFRAMYCIN SKIN CRE FRAMYCETIN Batch no:3CH274 Exp Date: 12/25 Harmless | 1 | $190 | 8.5% |
| 4 | SOFRAMYCIN SKIN CRE (FRAMYCETI BATCH NO: 3CH501 EXP: 4/26 SOFRAMYCIN SKIN CRE (FRAMYCETI BATCH NO: 3CH501 EXP: 4/26NOS | 1 | $60 | 2.7% |
| 5 | Harmless Pharmaceutical ARTICLE / ODS / PRODUCT / ITEM Product Name:SOFRAMYCIN SKIN CRE FRAMYCETIN Batch no:3CH192 Exp Date: 11/25 Harmless | 1 | $60 | 2.7% |
| 6 | Soframycin Frameycetin cream Batch No 2CH233Exp Date 11 24 | 1 | $49 | 2.2% |
| 7 | Harmless Pharmaceutical ARTICLE / ODS / PRODUCT / ITEM Product Name:SOFRAMYCIN SKIN CRE FRAMYCETI Batch no:3CH274 Exp Date: 12/25 Harmless Ph | 1 | $36 | 1.6% |
| 8 | SOFRAMYCIN CREAMPCS | 1 | $27 | 1.2% |
Shipping & Logistics Analysis
Freight mode split and port-of-origin breakdown
Freight Mode Distribution
Balanced freight mix — 67% sea for bulk, 16% air for urgent orders.
Top Ports of Origin
AHEMDABAD AIR handles the highest volume with 5 shipments. Transit time averages 34 days by sea.
Market Dynamics
India's soframycin exports to Zambia are driven primarily by a handful of large-scale manufacturers. PATSONS INTERNATIONAL with 1 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 — buyers in Zambia benefit from supplier diversity while the top tier handles the majority of volume.
The top 3 suppliers — PATSONS INTERNATIONAL, STELLAR HEALTH, UNIVERSE ENTERPRISES — together account for 99% of total trade value on this route. The average shipment value of $225 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 soframycin skin cream and harmless pharmaceutical article / ods / product / item product name:soframycin skin cre framycetin batch no:3ch274 exp date: 12/25 harmless, suggesting that buyers in Zambia tend to consolidate orders across related product lines from the same Indian supplier.
On the buying side, LUSAKA PHARMACEUTICALS LTD is the largest importer with 1 shipments worth $1.5K USD — representing 66% of all soframycin imports from India on this route. A total of 6 buyers are active on this corridor.
Route Statistics
- Trade Volume
- $2.2K
- Avg. Shipment
- $225
- Suppliers
- 4
- Buyers
- 6
- Transit (Sea)
- ~34 days
- Annual Growth
- +16.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions — India to Zambia Soframycin Trade
Answers based on Indian Customs (DGFT) shipment records compiled by TransData Nexus
Q Which Indian companies export Soframycin to Zambia?
The leading Indian exporters of Soframycin to Zambia are PATSONS INTERNATIONAL, STELLAR HEALTH, UNIVERSE ENTERPRISES. PATSONS INTERNATIONAL holds the largest market share at approximately 66% of total trade value on this route.
Q What is the total value of Soframycin exports from India to Zambia?
India exports Soframycin to Zambia worth approximately $2.2K USD across 10 recorded shipments. The average value per shipment is $225 USD.
Q Which ports does India use to ship Soframycin to Zambia?
The most active port of origin is AHEMDABAD AIR with 5 shipments. Indian exporters primarily use a mix of sea and air freight for this route, with 67% of shipments going by sea and 16% by air.
Q How long does shipping take from India to Zambia for Soframycin?
The average transit time for Soframycin shipments from India to Zambia is approximately 34 days. Sea freight typically takes longer, while air freight can reduce this significantly for urgent orders. Peak shipping activity is observed during January–March.
Q Is the India to Zambia Soframycin trade route growing?
Yes — this trade corridor has seen an annual growth rate of approximately 16.8% with demand growth tracking at 16.3%. The route is ranked #12 among India's top Soframycin export destinations globally.
Q How many suppliers are active on the India to Zambia Soframycin route?
There are currently 4 active Indian suppliers exporting Soframycin to Zambia. The market is moderately concentrated with PATSONS INTERNATIONAL accounting for 66% of total shipment value.
Q Who are the main importers of Soframycin from India in Zambia?
The leading importers of Indian Soframycin in Zambia include LUSAKA PHARMACEUTICALS LTD, SILVER LINING HEALTH CARE LIMITED, TO THE ORDER, NA, To The Order. LUSAKA PHARMACEUTICALS LTD is the largest buyer with 1 shipments worth $1.5K 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 Zambia export trade corridor identified from Indian Customs (DGFT) records for Soframycin.
- 2.Supplier/Buyer Matching: 4 Indian exporters and 6 importers in Zambia matched using name normalization.
- 3.Value Aggregation: Total export value aggregated from 10 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
10 Verified Shipments
4 Indian exporters tracked
Expert-Reviewed
By pharmaceutical trade specialists