India to Sri Lanka: Thalidomide Export Trade Route
India has recorded 25 verified shipments of Thalidomide exported to Sri Lanka, representing a combined trade value of $280.1K USD. This corridor is served by 6 active Indian exporters, with an average shipment value of $11.2K USD. The leading Indian exporter is JODAS EXPOIM PRIVATE LIMITED, which accounts for 92% of total export value with 12 shipments worth $257.8K USD. On the buying side, SOFTCARE INTERNATIONAL(PVT)LTD is the largest importer in Sri Lanka with $251.3K USD in purchases. The top 3 suppliers — JODAS EXPOIM PRIVATE LIMITED, PLEASANT EXPORTS , SP ACCURE LABS PVT LTD — 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 Sri Lanka Thalidomide corridor is one of India's established pharmaceutical export routes, with 25 shipments documented worth a combined $280.1K USD. The route is dominated by JODAS EXPOIM PRIVATE LIMITED, which alone accounts for roughly 92% of all export value, reflecting the consolidated nature of India's thalidomide manufacturing sector.
Across 6 active suppliers, the average shipment value stands at $11.2K USD — a figure that reflects both bulk commercial orders from large pharmaceutical companies and smaller specialty shipments. Sea freight dominates at 78% of all shipments, consistent with thalidomide'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 18.0%, placing it at rank #11 among India's top thalidomide export destinations globally.
On the import side, key buyers of Indian thalidomide in Sri Lanka include SOFTCARE INTERNATIONAL(PVT)LTD, THE ESSES PHARMACY (PVT) LTD , SOFTCARE INTERNATIONAL(PRIVATE)LIMITED and 5 others. SOFTCARE INTERNATIONAL(PVT)LTD is the single largest importer with 10 shipments valued at $251.3K USD.
Route Characteristics
- Average transit29 days
- Peak seasonQ2
- Primary modeSea freight
- Top portCHENNAI AIR CARGO ACC (INMAA4)
Market Position
- Global rank#11
- Annual growth+18.0%
- Demand growth+15.5%
- Regulatory ease82/100
Top 10 Indian Thalidomide Exporters to Sri Lanka
Showing top 10 of 6 Indian suppliers exporting Thalidomide to Sri Lanka, ranked by total trade value (USD)
| Rank | Supplier (Indian Exporter) | Shipments | Total Value (USD) | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JODAS EXPOIM PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $21.5K per shipment | 12 | $257.8K | 92.0% |
| 2 | PLEASANT EXPORTS Avg $1.8K per shipment | 7 | $12.7K | 4.5% |
| 3 | SP ACCURE LABS PVT LTD Avg $5.7K per shipment | 1 | $5.7K | 2.0% |
| 4 | SP ACCURE LABS PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $2.4K per shipment | 1 | $2.4K | 0.9% |
| 5 | PLEASANT EXPORTS Avg $391 per shipment | 3 | $1.2K | 0.4% |
| 6 | MEDMALL PHARMACY PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $306 per shipment | 1 | $306 | 0.1% |
This table shows the top 10 of 6 Indian companies exporting thalidomide to Sri Lanka, ranked by total trade value. The listed exporters are: JODAS EXPOIM PRIVATE LIMITED, PLEASANT EXPORTS , SP ACCURE LABS PVT LTD, SP ACCURE LABS PRIVATE LIMITED, PLEASANT EXPORTS, MEDMALL PHARMACY PRIVATE LIMITED . JODAS EXPOIM PRIVATE LIMITED is the dominant supplier with 12 shipments worth $257.8K USD, giving it a 92% market share. The top 3 suppliers together account for 99% of the total trade value on this route.
Top 10 Thalidomide Importers in Sri Lanka
Showing top 10 of 8 known buyers in Sri Lanka receiving Thalidomide shipments from India, ranked by import value
On the receiving end of this trade route, the leading importers of Indian thalidomide in Sri Lanka include SOFTCARE INTERNATIONAL(PVT)LTD, THE ESSES PHARMACY (PVT) LTD , SOFTCARE INTERNATIONAL(PRIVATE)LIMITED, PHARMA ASSOCIATES, STATE PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION O, among 8 total buyers. The largest importer is SOFTCARE INTERNATIONAL(PVT)LTD, accounting for $251.3K USD across 10 shipments — representing 90% of all thalidomide imports from India on this route.
| Rank | Importer / Buyer | Shipments | Import Value (USD) | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SOFTCARE INTERNATIONAL(PVT)LTD | 10 | $251.3K | 89.7% |
| 2 | THE ESSES PHARMACY (PVT) LTD | 7 | $12.7K | 4.5% |
| 3 | SOFTCARE INTERNATIONAL(PRIVATE)LIMITED | 2 | $6.5K | 2.3% |
| 4 | PHARMA ASSOCIATES | 1 | $5.7K | 2.0% |
| 5 | STATE PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION O | 1 | $2.4K | 0.9% |
| 6 | THE ESSES PHARMACY (PVT) LTD | 2 | $898 | 0.3% |
| 7 | TO THE ORDER OF | 1 | $306 | 0.1% |
| 8 | THE ESSES PHARMACY (PRIVATE) LIMITED | 1 | $275 | 0.1% |
Top 10 Thalidomide Formulations Imported by Sri Lanka
Showing top 10 of 15 product formulations shipped on the India to Sri Lanka Thalidomide route, ranked by trade value
Sri Lanka imports a wide range of thalidomide formulations from India, spanning tablets, capsules, suspensions, and combination drugs. The top formulation — THALIDOMIDE CAPSULES USP 100MG (10X10X'SALU-PVC BLISTER PACK) (AS PER INVOICE)NOS — accounts for $95.1K USD across 3 shipments. There are 15 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 | THALIDOMIDE CAPSULES USP 100MG (10X10X'SALU-PVC BLISTER PACK) (AS PER INVOICE)NOS | 3 | $95.1K | 34.0% |
| 2 | THALIDOMIDE CAPSULES USP 100MG (10X10'SALU-PVC BLISTER PACK) | 1 | $65.8K | 23.5% |
| 3 | THALIDOMIDE CAPSULES USP 100MG (10X10'SALU-PVC BLISTER PACK)(AS PER INVOICE) | 2 | $57.4K | 20.5% |
| 4 | THALIDOMIDE CAPSULES USP 50MG (10X10'S ALU-PVC BLISTER PACK)(AS PER INVOICE) | 2 | $13.0K | 4.7% |
| 5 | THALIX CAP (THALIDOMIDE 100 MG) | 7 | $12.7K | 4.5% |
| 6 | THALIDOMIDE CAPSULES USP 50MG (10X10'S ALU-PVC BLISTER PACK)(AS PER INVOICE)NOS | 1 | $10.2K | 3.6% |
| 7 | THALIDOMIDE CAPSULES USP 50MG (10X10'S ALU-PVC BLISTER PACK) (AS PER INVOICE) | 1 | $9.9K | 3.5% |
| 8 | Thalidomide Capsules USP 100 MGTHALIDSP100 | 1 | $5.7K | 2.0% |
| 9 | THALIDOMIDE CAPSULES USP 100MG (10X10 SALU-PVC BLISTER PACK) (AS PER INVOICE) | 1 | $4.7K | 1.7% |
| 10 | THALIDOMIDE CAPSULES USP 50MG THALIDSP50 | 1 | $2.4K | 0.9% |
Showing top 10 of 15 Thalidomide 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 78%, typical for bulk pharmaceutical shipments.
Top Ports of Origin
CHENNAI AIR CARGO ACC (INMAA4) handles the highest volume with 9 shipments. Transit time averages 29 days by sea.
Market Dynamics
India's thalidomide exports to Sri Lanka are driven primarily by a handful of large-scale manufacturers. JODAS EXPOIM PRIVATE LIMITED with 12 shipments leads the pack, a pattern common in generic pharmaceutical corridors where manufacturing scale creates significant cost advantages. The presence of 6 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 — JODAS EXPOIM PRIVATE LIMITED, PLEASANT EXPORTS , SP ACCURE LABS PVT LTD — together account for 99% of total trade value on this route. The average shipment value of $11.2K 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 thalidomide capsules usp 100mg (10x10'salu-pvc blister pack) and thalidomide capsules usp 100mg (10x10'salu-pvc blister pack)(as per invoice), suggesting that buyers in Sri Lanka tend to consolidate orders across related product lines from the same Indian supplier.
On the buying side, SOFTCARE INTERNATIONAL(PVT)LTD is the largest importer with 10 shipments worth $251.3K USD — representing 90% of all thalidomide imports from India on this route. A total of 8 buyers are active on this corridor.
Route Statistics
- Trade Volume
- $280.1K
- Avg. Shipment
- $11.2K
- Suppliers
- 6
- Buyers
- 8
- Transit (Sea)
- ~29 days
- Annual Growth
- +18.0%
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Frequently Asked Questions — India to Sri Lanka Thalidomide Trade
Answers based on Indian Customs (DGFT) shipment records compiled by TransData Nexus
Q Which Indian companies export Thalidomide to Sri Lanka?
The leading Indian exporters of Thalidomide to Sri Lanka are JODAS EXPOIM PRIVATE LIMITED, PLEASANT EXPORTS , SP ACCURE LABS PVT LTD. JODAS EXPOIM PRIVATE LIMITED holds the largest market share at approximately 92% of total trade value on this route.
Q What is the total value of Thalidomide exports from India to Sri Lanka?
India exports Thalidomide to Sri Lanka worth approximately $280.1K USD across 25 recorded shipments. The average value per shipment is $11.2K USD.
Q Which ports does India use to ship Thalidomide to Sri Lanka?
The most active port of origin is CHENNAI AIR CARGO ACC (INMAA4) with 9 shipments. Indian exporters primarily use sea freight for this route, with 78% of shipments going by sea and 25% by air.
Q How long does shipping take from India to Sri Lanka for Thalidomide?
The average transit time for Thalidomide 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 Thalidomide trade route growing?
Yes — this trade corridor has seen an annual growth rate of approximately 18.0% with demand growth tracking at 15.5%. The route is ranked #11 among India's top Thalidomide export destinations globally.
Q How many suppliers are active on the India to Sri Lanka Thalidomide route?
There are currently 6 active Indian suppliers exporting Thalidomide to Sri Lanka. The market is moderately concentrated with JODAS EXPOIM PRIVATE LIMITED accounting for 92% of total shipment value.
Q Who are the main importers of Thalidomide from India in Sri Lanka?
The leading importers of Indian Thalidomide in Sri Lanka include SOFTCARE INTERNATIONAL(PVT)LTD, THE ESSES PHARMACY (PVT) LTD , SOFTCARE INTERNATIONAL(PRIVATE)LIMITED, PHARMA ASSOCIATES, STATE PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION O. SOFTCARE INTERNATIONAL(PVT)LTD is the largest buyer with 10 shipments worth $251.3K 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 Thalidomide.
- 2.Supplier/Buyer Matching: 6 Indian exporters and 8 importers in Sri Lanka matched using name normalization.
- 3.Value Aggregation: Total export value aggregated from 25 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
25 Verified Shipments
6 Indian exporters tracked
Expert-Reviewed
By pharmaceutical trade specialists