India to Sri Lanka: Sulfasalazine Export Trade Route
India has recorded 28 verified shipments of Sulfasalazine exported to Sri Lanka, representing a combined trade value of $809.7K USD. This corridor is served by 7 active Indian exporters, with an average shipment value of $28.9K USD. The leading Indian exporter is WALLACE PHARMACEUTICALS PRIVATE LIMITED, which accounts for 37% of total export value with 6 shipments worth $295.7K USD. On the buying side, NA is the largest importer in Sri Lanka with $237.5K USD in purchases. The top 3 suppliers — WALLACE PHARMACEUTICALS PRIVATE LIMITED, INDOCO REMEDIES LIMITED, THE MADRAS PHARMACEUTICALS — together control 74% 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 Sri Lanka Sulfasalazine corridor is one of India's established pharmaceutical export routes, with 28 shipments documented worth a combined $809.7K USD. The route is dominated by WALLACE PHARMACEUTICALS PRIVATE LIMITED, which alone accounts for roughly 37% of all export value, reflecting the consolidated nature of India's sulfasalazine manufacturing sector.
Across 7 active suppliers, the average shipment value stands at $28.9K USD — a figure that reflects both bulk commercial orders from large pharmaceutical companies and smaller specialty shipments. Sea freight dominates at 82% of all shipments, consistent with sulfasalazine's non-urgent bulk-order profile.
Shipment activity peaks during April–June, with an average transit time of 29 days port-to-port. The route has recorded an annual growth rate of 23.0%, placing it at rank #3 among India's top sulfasalazine export destinations globally.
On the import side, key buyers of Indian sulfasalazine in Sri Lanka include NA, EMAR PHARMA (PVT) LTD, M/S.PHARMA ASSOCIATES and 8 others. NA is the single largest importer with 10 shipments valued at $237.5K USD.
Route Characteristics
- Average transit29 days
- Peak seasonQ2
- Primary modeSea freight
- Top portJNPT/ NHAVA SHEVA SEA
Market Position
- Global rank#3
- Annual growth+23.0%
- Demand growth+21.3%
- Regulatory ease86/100
Top 10 Indian Sulfasalazine Exporters to Sri Lanka
Showing top 10 of 7 Indian suppliers exporting Sulfasalazine to Sri Lanka, ranked by total trade value (USD)
| Rank | Supplier (Indian Exporter) | Shipments | Total Value (USD) | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WALLACE PHARMACEUTICALS PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $49.3K per shipment | 6 | $295.7K | 36.5% |
| 2 | INDOCO REMEDIES LIMITED Avg $20.7K per shipment | 9 | $186.6K | 23.0% |
| 3 | THE MADRAS PHARMACEUTICALS Avg $28.9K per shipment | 4 | $115.6K | 14.3% |
| 4 | THE MADRAS PHARMACEUTICALS Avg $19.5K per shipment | 4 | $78.2K | 9.7% |
| 5 | INDOCO REMEDIES LIMITED Avg $36.2K per shipment | 2 | $72.4K | 8.9% |
| 6 | MCW HEALTH CARE PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $18.0K per shipment | 2 | $35.9K | 4.4% |
| 7 | WALLACE PHARMACEUTICALS PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $25.3K per shipment | 1 | $25.3K | 3.1% |
This table shows the top 10 of 7 Indian companies exporting sulfasalazine to Sri Lanka, ranked by total trade value. The listed exporters are: WALLACE PHARMACEUTICALS PRIVATE LIMITED, INDOCO REMEDIES LIMITED, THE MADRAS PHARMACEUTICALS, THE MADRAS PHARMACEUTICALS , INDOCO REMEDIES LIMITED , MCW HEALTH CARE PRIVATE LIMITED, WALLACE PHARMACEUTICALS PRIVATE LIMITED . WALLACE PHARMACEUTICALS PRIVATE LIMITED is the dominant supplier with 6 shipments worth $295.7K USD, giving it a 37% market share. The top 3 suppliers together account for 74% of the total trade value on this route.
Top 10 Sulfasalazine Importers in Sri Lanka
Showing top 10 of 11 known buyers in Sri Lanka receiving Sulfasalazine shipments from India, ranked by import value
On the receiving end of this trade route, the leading importers of Indian sulfasalazine in Sri Lanka include NA, EMAR PHARMA (PVT) LTD, M/S.PHARMA ASSOCIATES , M/S.PHARMA ASSOCIATES, STATE PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION, among 11 total buyers. The largest importer is NA, accounting for $237.5K USD across 10 shipments — representing 29% of all sulfasalazine imports from India on this route.
| Rank | Importer / Buyer | Shipments | Import Value (USD) | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NA | 10 | $237.5K | 29.3% |
| 2 | EMAR PHARMA (PVT) LTD | 3 | $133.6K | 16.5% |
| 3 | M/S.PHARMA ASSOCIATES | 4 | $78.2K | 9.7% |
| 4 | M/S.PHARMA ASSOCIATES | 3 | $77.0K | 9.5% |
| 5 | STATE PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION | 1 | $71.3K | 8.8% |
| 6 | M s EMAR PHARMA PRIVATE LIMITED | 1 | $45.4K | 5.6% |
| 7 | M/S EMAR PHARMA (PVT) LTD. | 1 | $45.3K | 5.6% |
| 8 | MSPHARMA ASSOCIATES | 1 | $38.7K | 4.8% |
| 9 | BMCI EMILE ZOLA | 2 | $35.9K | 4.4% |
| 10 | STATE PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION | 1 | $25.3K | 3.1% |
Showing top 10 of 11 Sulfasalazine importers in Sri Lanka on this route.
Top 10 Sulfasalazine Formulations Imported by Sri Lanka
Showing top 10 of 20 product formulations shipped on the India to Sri Lanka Sulfasalazine route, ranked by trade value
Sri Lanka imports a wide range of sulfasalazine formulations from India, spanning tablets, capsules, suspensions, and combination drugs. The top formulation — WESTERN DRUGS - SAZO EN 500, SULFASALAZINE DELAYED-RELEASE TABLETS U.S.P. 500 MG. — accounts for $133.6K USD across 3 shipments. There are 20 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 | WESTERN DRUGS - SAZO EN 500, SULFASALAZINE DELAYED-RELEASE TABLETS U.S.P. 500 MG. | 3 | $133.6K | 16.5% |
| 2 | SALAZ SULFASALAZINE DELAYED RELEASE TABL | 3 | $76.6K | 9.5% |
| 3 | LAZO (SULFASALAZINE DELAYED RELEASE TABL | 2 | $73.1K | 9.0% |
| 4 | SULFASALAZINE DELAYED RELEASE TABLETS USP 500MG (10X10S) | 1 | $71.3K | 8.8% |
| 5 | SALAZ SULFASALAZINE DELAYED RELEASE TABLETS USP 500MG PACK OF 10 X10(EACH ENTERIC COATED TABLET CONTAINS: SU | 1 | $49.5K | 6.1% |
| 6 | SAZO EN 500 SULFASALAZINE DELAYED-RELEASE TABLETS U.S.P. 500 MG. Batch No. SNL009DE SNL010DE | 1 | $45.4K | 5.6% |
| 7 | SAZO EN 500 - SULFASALAZINE DELAYED-RELEASE TABLETS U.S.P. 500 MG. (PACK SIZE- 10X10S) - AS PER INVOICE | 1 | $45.3K | 5.6% |
| 8 | SALAZ TAB 500MG PACK OF 10X10S EACH ENTERIC COATED TABLET CONTAINS SULFASALAZINE USP 500MG SULFASALAZINE DE | 1 | $41.7K | 5.2% |
| 9 | SALAZ TABLET 500MG, PACK OF 10X10S(SULFASALAZINE DELAYED RELEASE TABLETS USP 500 MG) | 1 | $40.7K | 5.0% |
| 10 | LAZO (SULFASALAZINE DELAYED RELEASE TABLETS USP 500 MG) 10X10`SPCS | 1 | $38.7K | 4.8% |
Showing top 10 of 20 Sulfasalazine formulations imported by Sri Lanka on this route.
Shipping & Logistics Analysis
Freight mode split and port-of-origin breakdown
Freight Mode Distribution
Sea freight dominates at 82%, typical for bulk pharmaceutical shipments.
Top Ports of Origin
JNPT/ NHAVA SHEVA SEA handles the highest volume with 7 shipments. Transit time averages 29 days by sea.
Market Dynamics
India's sulfasalazine exports to Sri Lanka are driven primarily by a handful of large-scale manufacturers. WALLACE PHARMACEUTICALS PRIVATE LIMITED with 6 shipments leads the pack, a pattern common in generic pharmaceutical corridors where manufacturing scale creates significant cost advantages. The presence of 7 active exporters signals a competitive but concentrated market — buyers in Sri Lanka benefit from supplier diversity while the top tier handles the majority of volume.
The top 3 suppliers — WALLACE PHARMACEUTICALS PRIVATE LIMITED, INDOCO REMEDIES LIMITED, THE MADRAS PHARMACEUTICALS — together account for 74% of total trade value on this route. The average shipment value of $28.9K 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 salaz sulfasalazine delayed release tabl and lazo (sulfasalazine delayed release tabl , suggesting that buyers in Sri Lanka tend to consolidate orders across related product lines from the same Indian supplier.
On the buying side, NA is the largest importer with 10 shipments worth $237.5K USD — representing 29% of all sulfasalazine imports from India on this route. A total of 11 buyers are active on this corridor.
Route Statistics
- Trade Volume
- $809.7K
- Avg. Shipment
- $28.9K
- Suppliers
- 7
- Buyers
- 11
- Transit (Sea)
- ~29 days
- Annual Growth
- +23.0%
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Frequently Asked Questions — India to Sri Lanka Sulfasalazine Trade
Answers based on Indian Customs (DGFT) shipment records compiled by TransData Nexus
Q Which Indian companies export Sulfasalazine to Sri Lanka?
The leading Indian exporters of Sulfasalazine to Sri Lanka are WALLACE PHARMACEUTICALS PRIVATE LIMITED, INDOCO REMEDIES LIMITED, THE MADRAS PHARMACEUTICALS. WALLACE PHARMACEUTICALS PRIVATE LIMITED holds the largest market share at approximately 37% of total trade value on this route.
Q What is the total value of Sulfasalazine exports from India to Sri Lanka?
India exports Sulfasalazine to Sri Lanka worth approximately $809.7K USD across 28 recorded shipments. The average value per shipment is $28.9K USD.
Q Which ports does India use to ship Sulfasalazine to Sri Lanka?
The most active port of origin is JNPT/ NHAVA SHEVA SEA with 7 shipments. Indian exporters primarily use sea freight for this route, with 82% of shipments going by sea and 28% by air.
Q How long does shipping take from India to Sri Lanka for Sulfasalazine?
The average transit time for Sulfasalazine shipments from India to Sri Lanka is approximately 29 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 Sri Lanka Sulfasalazine trade route growing?
Yes — this trade corridor has seen an annual growth rate of approximately 23.0% with demand growth tracking at 21.3%. The route is ranked #3 among India's top Sulfasalazine export destinations globally.
Q How many suppliers are active on the India to Sri Lanka Sulfasalazine route?
There are currently 7 active Indian suppliers exporting Sulfasalazine to Sri Lanka. The market is moderately concentrated with WALLACE PHARMACEUTICALS PRIVATE LIMITED accounting for 37% of total shipment value.
Q Who are the main importers of Sulfasalazine from India in Sri Lanka?
The leading importers of Indian Sulfasalazine in Sri Lanka include NA, EMAR PHARMA (PVT) LTD, M/S.PHARMA ASSOCIATES , M/S.PHARMA ASSOCIATES, STATE PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION. NA is the largest buyer with 10 shipments worth $237.5K 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 Sri Lanka export trade corridor identified from Indian Customs (DGFT) records for Sulfasalazine.
- 2.Supplier/Buyer Matching: 7 Indian exporters and 11 importers in Sri Lanka matched using name normalization.
- 3.Value Aggregation: Total export value aggregated from 28 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
28 Verified Shipments
7 Indian exporters tracked
Expert-Reviewed
By pharmaceutical trade specialists