India to Russia: Strip Export Trade Route
India has recorded 359 verified shipments of Strip exported to Russia, representing a combined trade value of $51.9M USD. This corridor is served by 9 active Indian exporters, with an average shipment value of $144.6K USD. The leading Indian exporter is SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED, which accounts for 73% of total export value with 276 shipments worth $38.0M USD. On the buying side, AO RANBAXY is the largest importer in Russia with $26.8M USD in purchases. The top 3 suppliers — SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED, SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED , SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LTD — together control 100% 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 Russia Strip corridor is one of India's established pharmaceutical export routes, with 359 shipments documented worth a combined $51.9M USD. The route is dominated by SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED, which alone accounts for roughly 73% of all export value, reflecting the consolidated nature of India's strip manufacturing sector.
Across 9 active suppliers, the average shipment value stands at $144.6K USD — a figure that reflects both bulk commercial orders from large pharmaceutical companies and smaller specialty shipments. Sea freight dominates at 84% of all shipments, consistent with strip's non-urgent bulk-order profile.
Shipment activity peaks during January–March, with an average transit time of 18 days port-to-port. The route has recorded an annual growth rate of 15.8%, placing it at rank #14 among India's top strip export destinations globally.
On the import side, key buyers of Indian strip in Russia include AO RANBAXY, AO "RANBAXY", AO "RANBAXY" and 9 others. AO RANBAXY is the single largest importer with 194 shipments valued at $26.8M USD.
Route Characteristics
- Average transit18 days
- Peak seasonQ1
- Primary modeSea freight
- Top portDHANNAD ICD
Market Position
- Global rank#14
- Annual growth+15.8%
- Demand growth+15.6%
- Regulatory ease89/100
Top 10 Indian Strip Exporters to Russia
Showing top 10 of 9 Indian suppliers exporting Strip to Russia, ranked by total trade value (USD)
| Rank | Supplier (Indian Exporter) | Shipments | Total Value (USD) | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED Avg $137.6K per shipment | 276 | $38.0M | 73.2% |
| 2 | SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED Avg $236.5K per shipment | 36 | $8.5M | 16.4% |
| 3 | SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LTD Avg $309.7K per shipment | 17 | $5.3M | 10.1% |
| 4 | CONTACARE OPHTHALMICS AND DIAGNOSTICS Avg $8.4K per shipment | 13 | $109.7K | 0.2% |
| 5 | CONTACARE OPHTHALMICS DIAGNOSTICS Avg $4.8K per shipment | 8 | $38.7K | 0.1% |
| 6 | CONTACARE OPHTHALMICS AND DIAGNOSTICS Avg $1.5K per shipment | 2 | $3.1K | 0.0% |
| 7 | AEGIS LIFESCIENCES PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $12 per shipment | 1 | $12 | 0.0% |
| 8 | AGIO PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED Avg $1 per shipment | 5 | $5 | 0.0% |
| 9 | UNICHEM LABORATORIES LIMITED Avg $0 per shipment | 1 | $0 | 0.0% |
This table shows the top 10 of 9 Indian companies exporting strip to Russia, ranked by total trade value. The listed exporters are: SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED, SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED , SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LTD, CONTACARE OPHTHALMICS AND DIAGNOSTICS, CONTACARE OPHTHALMICS DIAGNOSTICS, CONTACARE OPHTHALMICS AND DIAGNOSTICS , AEGIS LIFESCIENCES PRIVATE LIMITED , AGIO PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED, UNICHEM LABORATORIES LIMITED. SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED is the dominant supplier with 276 shipments worth $38.0M USD, giving it a 73% market share. The top 3 suppliers together account for 100% of the total trade value on this route.
Top 10 Strip Importers in Russia
Showing top 10 of 12 known buyers in Russia receiving Strip shipments from India, ranked by import value
On the receiving end of this trade route, the leading importers of Indian strip in Russia include AO RANBAXY, AO "RANBAXY", AO "RANBAXY" , M S AO RANBAXY, M/S. AO "RANBAXY", among 12 total buyers. The largest importer is AO RANBAXY, accounting for $26.8M USD across 194 shipments — representing 52% of all strip imports from India on this route.
| Rank | Importer / Buyer | Shipments | Import Value (USD) | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AO RANBAXY | 194 | $26.8M | 51.6% |
| 2 | AO "RANBAXY" | 83 | $12.0M | 23.1% |
| 3 | AO "RANBAXY" | 32 | $7.6M | 14.7% |
| 4 | M S AO RANBAXY | 10 | $3.0M | 5.7% |
| 5 | M/S. AO "RANBAXY" | 4 | $899.6K | 1.7% |
| 6 | AO "RANBAXY",- | 4 | $866.3K | 1.7% |
| 7 | AO "RANBAXY",- | 2 | $618.8K | 1.2% |
| 8 | OOO KOM SPAN | 21 | $148.4K | 0.3% |
| 9 | OOO KOM SPAN | 2 | $3.1K | 0.0% |
| 10 | NMT LLC | 1 | $12 | 0.0% |
Showing top 10 of 12 Strip importers in Russia on this route.
Top 10 Strip Formulations Imported by Russia
Showing top 10 of 241 product formulations shipped on the India to Russia Strip route, ranked by trade value
Russia imports a wide range of strip formulations from India, spanning tablets, capsules, suspensions, and combination drugs. The top formulation — COLDACT FLU PLUS CAPSULE PACK:10s STRIP — accounts for $4.1M USD across 13 shipments. There are 241 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 | COLDACT FLU PLUS CAPSULE PACK:10s STRIP | 13 | $4.1M | 7.9% |
| 2 | COLDACT FLU PLUS CAPSULE PACK:10s STRIP | 3 | $1.1M | 2.2% |
| 3 | CIFRAN CT TAB PACK: 10s Strip BATCH: DFE | 4 | $986.6K | 1.9% |
| 4 | CIFRAN CT TAB PACK: 10s Strip BATCH: DFE2452A DFE2453A DFE2701A DFE2804A EACHTABLET CONT. CIPROFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORID | 2 | $979.5K | 1.9% |
| 5 | CIFRAN CT TAB PACK: 10s STRIP BATCH: DFD | 2 | $773.6K | 1.5% |
| 6 | COLDACT FLU PLUS CAPSULE PACK:10s STRIPBATCH:DFE3044A EACH CAP CONTS. PARACETAMOL 200MGAS PARACETAMOL PELLETSCHOLORPH | 2 | $742.6K | 1.4% |
| 7 | COLDACT FLU PLUS CAPSULE PACK : 10S STRIP BATCH : DFF0262A, DFF0263A EACH CAP CONTS. PARACETAMOL 200MG (AS PARACETAMOL PPCS | 3 | $727.7K | 1.4% |
| 8 | PRAJISUN 200 MG PACK:10s STRIP BATCH:HAD | 4 | $666.3K | 1.3% |
| 9 | CIFRAN CT TAB PACK: 10s Strip BATCH: DFE4825A, DFE5178A, DFE5179A EACH TABLET CONT. CIPROFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE EQ. TO C | 2 | $655.6K | 1.3% |
| 10 | CIFRAN CT TAB PACK: 10s Strip BATCH: DFE | 2 | $618.8K | 1.2% |
Showing top 10 of 241 Strip formulations imported by Russia on this route.
Shipping & Logistics Analysis
Freight mode split and port-of-origin breakdown
Freight Mode Distribution
Sea freight dominates at 84%, typical for bulk pharmaceutical shipments.
Top Ports of Origin
DHANNAD ICD handles the highest volume with 127 shipments. Transit time averages 18 days by sea.
Market Dynamics
India's strip exports to Russia are driven primarily by a handful of large-scale manufacturers. SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED with 276 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 — buyers in Russia benefit from supplier diversity while the top tier handles the majority of volume.
The top 3 suppliers — SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED, SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED , SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LTD — together account for 100% of total trade value on this route. The average shipment value of $144.6K 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 coldact flu plus capsule pack:10s strip and cifran ct tab pack: 10s strip batch: dfe , suggesting that buyers in Russia tend to consolidate orders across related product lines from the same Indian supplier.
On the buying side, AO RANBAXY is the largest importer with 194 shipments worth $26.8M USD — representing 52% of all strip imports from India on this route. A total of 12 buyers are active on this corridor.
Route Statistics
- Trade Volume
- $51.9M
- Avg. Shipment
- $144.6K
- Suppliers
- 9
- Buyers
- 12
- Transit (Sea)
- ~18 days
- Annual Growth
- +15.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions — India to Russia Strip Trade
Answers based on Indian Customs (DGFT) shipment records compiled by TransData Nexus
Q Which Indian companies export Strip to Russia?
The leading Indian exporters of Strip to Russia are SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED, SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED , SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LTD. SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED holds the largest market share at approximately 73% of total trade value on this route.
Q What is the total value of Strip exports from India to Russia?
India exports Strip to Russia worth approximately $51.9M USD across 359 recorded shipments. The average value per shipment is $144.6K USD.
Q Which ports does India use to ship Strip to Russia?
The most active port of origin is DHANNAD ICD with 127 shipments. Indian exporters primarily use sea freight for this route, with 84% of shipments going by sea and 29% by air.
Q How long does shipping take from India to Russia for Strip?
The average transit time for Strip shipments from India to Russia 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 January–March.
Q Is the India to Russia Strip trade route growing?
Yes — this trade corridor has seen an annual growth rate of approximately 15.8% with demand growth tracking at 15.6%. The route is ranked #14 among India's top Strip export destinations globally.
Q How many suppliers are active on the India to Russia Strip route?
There are currently 9 active Indian suppliers exporting Strip to Russia. The market is moderately concentrated with SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED accounting for 73% of total shipment value.
Q Who are the main importers of Strip from India in Russia?
The leading importers of Indian Strip in Russia include AO RANBAXY, AO "RANBAXY", AO "RANBAXY" , M S AO RANBAXY, M/S. AO "RANBAXY". AO RANBAXY is the largest buyer with 194 shipments worth $26.8M 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 Russia export trade corridor identified from Indian Customs (DGFT) records for Strip.
- 2.Supplier/Buyer Matching: 9 Indian exporters and 12 importers in Russia matched using name normalization.
- 3.Value Aggregation: Total export value aggregated from 359 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
359 Verified Shipments
9 Indian exporters tracked
Expert-Reviewed
By pharmaceutical trade specialists