India to United Arab Emirates: Strip Export Trade Route
India has recorded 317 verified shipments of Strip exported to United Arab Emirates, representing a combined trade value of $966.6K USD. This corridor is served by 52 active Indian exporters, with an average shipment value of $3.0K USD. The leading Indian exporter is SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED, which accounts for 47% of total export value with 4 shipments worth $456.3K USD. On the buying side, M/S. GIGI MEDICAL STORE LLC , is the largest importer in United Arab Emirates with $353.7K USD in purchases. The top 3 suppliers — SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED, 3S CORPORATION, UNIVERSAL HEALTHCARE & SUPPLIERS — together control 78% 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 United Arab Emirates Strip corridor is one of India's established pharmaceutical export routes, with 317 shipments documented worth a combined $966.6K USD. The route is dominated by SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED, which alone accounts for roughly 47% of all export value, reflecting the consolidated nature of India's strip manufacturing sector.
Across 52 active suppliers, the average shipment value stands at $3.0K USD — a figure that reflects both bulk commercial orders from large pharmaceutical companies and smaller specialty shipments. Sea freight dominates at 74% of all shipments, consistent with strip's non-urgent bulk-order profile.
Shipment activity peaks during April–June, with an average transit time of 32 days port-to-port. The route has recorded an annual growth rate of 14.6%, placing it at rank #3 among India's top strip export destinations globally.
On the import side, key buyers of Indian strip in United Arab Emirates include M/S. GIGI MEDICAL STORE LLC ,, MS GIGI MEDICAL STORE LLC, FOR THE ORDER OF --- NAVIO SHIPPING and 56 others. M/S. GIGI MEDICAL STORE LLC , is the single largest importer with 3 shipments valued at $353.7K USD.
Route Characteristics
- Average transit32 days
- Peak seasonQ2
- Primary modeSea freight
- Top portSAHAR AIR
Market Position
- Global rank#3
- Annual growth+14.6%
- Demand growth+12.8%
- Regulatory ease76/100
Top 10 Indian Strip Exporters to United Arab Emirates
Showing top 10 of 52 Indian suppliers exporting Strip to United Arab Emirates, ranked by total trade value (USD)
| Rank | Supplier (Indian Exporter) | Shipments | Total Value (USD) | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED Avg $114.1K per shipment | 4 | $456.3K | 47.2% |
| 2 | 3S CORPORATION Avg $28.5K per shipment | 8 | $227.9K | 23.6% |
| 3 | UNIVERSAL HEALTHCARE & SUPPLIERS Avg $1.8K per shipment | 42 | $73.7K | 7.6% |
| 4 | ZIM LABORATORIES LIMITED. Avg $16.5K per shipment | 3 | $49.5K | 5.1% |
| 5 | CHANDRA BHAGAT PHARMA PVT LTD Avg $16.5K per shipment | 2 | $33.0K | 3.4% |
| 6 | ESSKO PHARMACEUTICS PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $1.9K per shipment | 12 | $22.3K | 2.3% |
| 7 | KOOTHADEES TRADE PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $233 per shipment | 85 | $19.8K | 2.0% |
| 8 | VEDANT INCORPORATION Avg $6.3K per shipment | 3 | $19.0K | 2.0% |
| 9 | NASCENT GLOBAL IMPEX LLP Avg $1.2K per shipment | 13 | $15.9K | 1.6% |
| 10 | VILARSH HEALTHCARE PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $14.4K per shipment | 1 | $14.4K | 1.5% |
This table shows the top 10 of 52 Indian companies exporting strip to United Arab Emirates, ranked by total trade value. The listed exporters are: SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED, 3S CORPORATION, UNIVERSAL HEALTHCARE & SUPPLIERS, ZIM LABORATORIES LIMITED., CHANDRA BHAGAT PHARMA PVT LTD, ESSKO PHARMACEUTICS PRIVATE LIMITED, KOOTHADEES TRADE PRIVATE LIMITED, VEDANT INCORPORATION, NASCENT GLOBAL IMPEX LLP, VILARSH HEALTHCARE PRIVATE LIMITED. SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED is the dominant supplier with 4 shipments worth $456.3K USD, giving it a 47% market share. The top 3 suppliers together account for 78% of the total trade value on this route.
Showing top 10 of 52 total Indian exporters on the India to United Arab Emirates Strip export route.
Top 10 Strip Importers in United Arab Emirates
Showing top 10 of 59 known buyers in United Arab Emirates receiving Strip shipments from India, ranked by import value
On the receiving end of this trade route, the leading importers of Indian strip in United Arab Emirates include M/S. GIGI MEDICAL STORE LLC ,, MS GIGI MEDICAL STORE LLC, FOR THE ORDER OF --- NAVIO SHIPPING, FOR THE ORDER OF --, MASTER LOGISTICS FZCO, among 59 total buyers. The largest importer is M/S. GIGI MEDICAL STORE LLC ,, accounting for $353.7K USD across 3 shipments — representing 37% of all strip imports from India on this route.
| Rank | Importer / Buyer | Shipments | Import Value (USD) | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M/S. GIGI MEDICAL STORE LLC , | 3 | $353.7K | 36.6% |
| 2 | MS GIGI MEDICAL STORE LLC | 1 | $102.6K | 10.6% |
| 3 | FOR THE ORDER OF --- NAVIO SHIPPING | 3 | $100.6K | 10.4% |
| 4 | FOR THE ORDER OF -- | 3 | $99.4K | 10.3% |
| 5 | MASTER LOGISTICS FZCO | 23 | $46.5K | 4.8% |
| 6 | NA | 3 | $33.5K | 3.5% |
| 7 | BLUE PRISM GENERAL TRADING LLC | 1 | $32.5K | 3.4% |
| 8 | TO THE ORDER | 10 | $31.7K | 3.3% |
| 9 | FUSION CRAFT FZ-LLC | 12 | $22.3K | 2.3% |
| 10 | HEALTH CARE HERBAL TRADING PPC LLC | 85 | $19.8K | 2.0% |
Showing top 10 of 59 Strip importers in United Arab Emirates on this route.
Top 10 Strip Formulations Imported by United Arab Emirates
Showing top 10 of 264 product formulations shipped on the India to United Arab Emirates Strip route, ranked by trade value
United Arab Emirates imports a wide range of strip formulations from India, spanning tablets, capsules, suspensions, and combination drugs. The top formulation — CEROXIM TABLETS 500MG PACK:10s STRIP BATCH:DFF6982B EACH TAB CONTS.CEFUROXIME AXETIL USP EQ TO 500MG OF CEFUROXIME 500M — accounts for $182.5K USD across 1 shipments. There are 264 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 | CEROXIM TABLETS 500MG PACK:10s STRIP BATCH:DFF6982B EACH TAB CONTS.CEFUROXIME AXETIL USP EQ TO 500MG OF CEFUROXIME 500M | 1 | $182.5K | 18.9% |
| 2 | CEPODEM TABLETS 200MG PACK:10s STRIP BAT | 1 | $117.2K | 12.1% |
| 3 | CEPODEM TABLETS 200MG PACK: 10s Strip BATCH: DFE3221A EACH TABLET CONT.: CEFPODOXIME PROXETIL EQ. TO 200MG | 1 | $102.6K | 10.6% |
| 4 | AMOXYCILLIN & POTASSIUM CLAVULANATE TABLETS USP (1,50,000 STRIPS)(OTHER DETAIL SAS PER INV AND PL)NOS | 3 | $100.6K | 10.4% |
| 5 | AMOXYCILLIN & POTASSIUM CLAVULANATE TABLETS USP (150000 STRIPS )(OTHER DETAILS AS PER INV AND PL)NOS | 3 | $99.4K | 10.3% |
| 6 | CIRFRAN TABLETS 500MG PACK:10s STRIP BATCH:PTF5799A EACH FILM COATED TAB CONTS.CIPROFLOXACIN HCL PH EUR EQ TO CIPROFLOXA | 1 | $54.1K | 5.6% |
| 7 | COMBAVIT-B12 (METHYLCOBALAMIN ORALLY DISINTEGRATING STRIPS 1000MCG) | 1 | $32.5K | 3.4% |
| 8 | PHARMACEUTICAL ARTICLE / ODS / PRODUCT / ITEM CYCLOSPORINECAPSULES IP 100MG BRAND-CONIMUNE ME 100CAPSULES 12246 STRIPS=61230 CAPS | 1 | $20.2K | 2.1% |
| 9 | TRAZODONE HYDROCHLORIDE TABLETS IP 50 MG150000 Strips OTHER DETAIL S AS PER DOCUMENT AND PL | 1 | $19.9K | 2.1% |
| 10 | DANAZOLE TABS 200MG PACKING 5X10 ALU ALUSTRIP WITH INSERT BATCH NO CDZC 2001 MFG DATE 12 2022 EXP DATE 11 2024 | 1 | $14.4K | 1.5% |
Showing top 10 of 264 Strip formulations imported by United Arab Emirates on this route.
Shipping & Logistics Analysis
Freight mode split and port-of-origin breakdown
Freight Mode Distribution
Sea freight dominates at 74%, typical for bulk pharmaceutical shipments.
Top Ports of Origin
SAHAR AIR handles the highest volume with 59 shipments. Transit time averages 32 days by sea.
Market Dynamics
India's strip exports to United Arab Emirates are driven primarily by a handful of large-scale manufacturers. SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED with 4 shipments leads the pack, a pattern common in generic pharmaceutical corridors where manufacturing scale creates significant cost advantages. The presence of 52 active exporters signals a competitive but concentrated market — buyers in United Arab Emirates benefit from supplier diversity while the top tier handles the majority of volume.
The top 3 suppliers — SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED, 3S CORPORATION, UNIVERSAL HEALTHCARE & SUPPLIERS — together account for 78% of total trade value on this route. The average shipment value of $3.0K 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 cepodem tablets 200mg pack:10s strip bat and cepodem tablets 200mg pack: 10s strip batch: dfe3221a each tablet cont.: cefpodoxime proxetil eq. to 200mg, suggesting that buyers in United Arab Emirates tend to consolidate orders across related product lines from the same Indian supplier.
On the buying side, M/S. GIGI MEDICAL STORE LLC , is the largest importer with 3 shipments worth $353.7K USD — representing 37% of all strip imports from India on this route. A total of 59 buyers are active on this corridor.
Route Statistics
- Trade Volume
- $966.6K
- Avg. Shipment
- $3.0K
- Suppliers
- 52
- Buyers
- 59
- Transit (Sea)
- ~32 days
- Annual Growth
- +14.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions — India to United Arab Emirates Strip Trade
Answers based on Indian Customs (DGFT) shipment records compiled by TransData Nexus
Q Which Indian companies export Strip to United Arab Emirates?
The leading Indian exporters of Strip to United Arab Emirates are SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED, 3S CORPORATION, UNIVERSAL HEALTHCARE & SUPPLIERS. SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED holds the largest market share at approximately 47% of total trade value on this route.
Q What is the total value of Strip exports from India to United Arab Emirates?
India exports Strip to United Arab Emirates worth approximately $966.6K USD across 317 recorded shipments. The average value per shipment is $3.0K USD.
Q Which ports does India use to ship Strip to United Arab Emirates?
The most active port of origin is SAHAR AIR with 59 shipments. Indian exporters primarily use sea freight for this route, with 74% of shipments going by sea and 22% by air.
Q How long does shipping take from India to United Arab Emirates for Strip?
The average transit time for Strip shipments from India to United Arab Emirates is approximately 32 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 United Arab Emirates Strip trade route growing?
Yes — this trade corridor has seen an annual growth rate of approximately 14.6% with demand growth tracking at 12.8%. The route is ranked #3 among India's top Strip export destinations globally.
Q How many suppliers are active on the India to United Arab Emirates Strip route?
There are currently 52 active Indian suppliers exporting Strip to United Arab Emirates. The market is moderately concentrated with SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED accounting for 47% of total shipment value.
Q Who are the main importers of Strip from India in United Arab Emirates?
The leading importers of Indian Strip in United Arab Emirates include M/S. GIGI MEDICAL STORE LLC ,, MS GIGI MEDICAL STORE LLC, FOR THE ORDER OF --- NAVIO SHIPPING, FOR THE ORDER OF --, MASTER LOGISTICS FZCO. M/S. GIGI MEDICAL STORE LLC , is the largest buyer with 3 shipments worth $353.7K 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 Arab Emirates export trade corridor identified from Indian Customs (DGFT) records for Strip.
- 2.Supplier/Buyer Matching: 52 Indian exporters and 59 importers in United Arab Emirates matched using name normalization.
- 3.Value Aggregation: Total export value aggregated from 317 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
317 Verified Shipments
52 Indian exporters tracked
Expert-Reviewed
By pharmaceutical trade specialists