India to Nigeria: Tramadol Export Trade Route
India has recorded 286 verified shipments of Tramadol exported to Nigeria, representing a combined trade value of $47.0M USD. This corridor is served by 56 active Indian exporters, with an average shipment value of $164.4K USD. The leading Indian exporter is SAGA LIFESCIENCES LIMITED, which accounts for 77% of total export value with 8 shipments worth $36.2M USD. On the buying side, ADPHARM, PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES is the largest importer in Nigeria with $36.1M USD in purchases. The top 3 suppliers — SAGA LIFESCIENCES LIMITED, SWIPHA EXPORTS PRIVATE LIMITED, MANCARE PHARMACEUTICALS PRIVATE LIMITED — together control 81% 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 Nigeria Tramadol corridor is one of India's established pharmaceutical export routes, with 286 shipments documented worth a combined $47.0M USD. The route is dominated by SAGA LIFESCIENCES LIMITED, which alone accounts for roughly 77% of all export value, reflecting the consolidated nature of India's tramadol manufacturing sector.
Across 56 active suppliers, the average shipment value stands at $164.4K 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 tramadol's non-urgent bulk-order profile.
Shipment activity peaks during July–September, with an average transit time of 31 days port-to-port. The route has recorded an annual growth rate of 28.2%, placing it at rank #1 among India's top tramadol export destinations globally.
On the import side, key buyers of Indian tramadol in Nigeria include ADPHARM, PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES, SIFAM LIFECARE PHARMACEUTICAL LIMIT, TO THE ORDER OF and 104 others. ADPHARM, PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES is the single largest importer with 4 shipments valued at $36.1M USD.
Route Characteristics
- Average transit31 days
- Peak seasonQ3
- Primary modeSea freight
- Top portNHAVA SHEVA SEA (INNSA1)
Market Position
- Global rank#1
- Annual growth+28.2%
- Demand growth+25.5%
- Regulatory ease76/100
Top 10 Indian Tramadol Exporters to Nigeria
Showing top 10 of 56 Indian suppliers exporting Tramadol to Nigeria, ranked by total trade value (USD)
| Rank | Supplier (Indian Exporter) | Shipments | Total Value (USD) | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SAGA LIFESCIENCES LIMITED Avg $4.5M per shipment | 8 | $36.2M | 77.0% |
| 2 | SWIPHA EXPORTS PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $124.3K per shipment | 9 | $1.1M | 2.4% |
| 3 | MANCARE PHARMACEUTICALS PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $17.8K per shipment | 55 | $980.2K | 2.1% |
| 4 | SWIPHA EXPORTS PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $191.3K per shipment | 5 | $956.7K | 2.0% |
| 5 | MANCARE PHARMACEUTICALS PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $12.7K per shipment | 60 | $764.0K | 1.6% |
| 6 | CLAROID PHARMACEUTICALS PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $156.5K per shipment | 4 | $625.8K | 1.3% |
| 7 | AFIRST LIFESCIENCE PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $60.6K per shipment | 10 | $605.6K | 1.3% |
| 8 | STALLION LABORATORIES PVT LTD Avg $197.0K per shipment | 3 | $590.9K | 1.3% |
| 9 | RELAX BIOTECH PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $74.0K per shipment | 6 | $444.1K | 0.9% |
| 10 | BRUSSELS LABORATORIES PVT LTD Avg $25.5K per shipment | 14 | $357.1K | 0.8% |
This table shows the top 10 of 56 Indian companies exporting tramadol to Nigeria, ranked by total trade value. The listed exporters are: SAGA LIFESCIENCES LIMITED, SWIPHA EXPORTS PRIVATE LIMITED, MANCARE PHARMACEUTICALS PRIVATE LIMITED , SWIPHA EXPORTS PRIVATE LIMITED , MANCARE PHARMACEUTICALS PRIVATE LIMITED, CLAROID PHARMACEUTICALS PRIVATE LIMITED, AFIRST LIFESCIENCE PRIVATE LIMITED, STALLION LABORATORIES PVT LTD, RELAX BIOTECH PRIVATE LIMITED, BRUSSELS LABORATORIES PVT LTD . SAGA LIFESCIENCES LIMITED is the dominant supplier with 8 shipments worth $36.2M USD, giving it a 77% market share. The top 3 suppliers together account for 81% of the total trade value on this route.
Showing top 10 of 56 total Indian exporters on the India to Nigeria Tramadol export route.
Top 10 Tramadol Importers in Nigeria
Showing top 10 of 107 known buyers in Nigeria receiving Tramadol shipments from India, ranked by import value
On the receiving end of this trade route, the leading importers of Indian tramadol in Nigeria include ADPHARM, PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES, SIFAM LIFECARE PHARMACEUTICAL LIMIT, TO THE ORDER OF, UJAGBATEX PHARMACEUTICALS CO. , TO THE, among 107 total buyers. The largest importer is ADPHARM, PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES, accounting for $36.1M USD across 4 shipments — representing 77% of all tramadol imports from India on this route.
| Rank | Importer / Buyer | Shipments | Import Value (USD) | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ADPHARM, PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES | 4 | $36.1M | 76.7% |
| 2 | SIFAM LIFECARE PHARMACEUTICAL LIMIT | 5 | $580.8K | 1.2% |
| 3 | TO THE ORDER OF | 8 | $513.7K | 1.1% |
| 4 | UJAGBATEX PHARMACEUTICALS CO. | 2 | $397.7K | 0.8% |
| 5 | TO THE | 2 | $366.0K | 0.8% |
| 6 | TEKA PHARMACEUTICAL CO, LTD | 14 | $357.1K | 0.8% |
| 7 | NKOYO CHEMISTS | 14 | $322.2K | 0.7% |
| 8 | SIFAM LIFE CARE PHARMACEUTICAL LIMI | 2 | $305.4K | 0.6% |
| 9 | PILLARS PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED | 2 | $295.3K | 0.6% |
| 10 | MAXCARE PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED | 1 | $263.7K | 0.6% |
Showing top 10 of 107 Tramadol importers in Nigeria on this route.
Top 10 Tramadol Formulations Imported by Nigeria
Showing top 10 of 231 product formulations shipped on the India to Nigeria Tramadol route, ranked by trade value
Nigeria imports a wide range of tramadol formulations from India, spanning tablets, capsules, suspensions, and combination drugs. The top formulation — TRAMADOL HCL 50MG/ CAPSULE SIVOTRAM 50 ( — accounts for $19.3M USD across 2 shipments. There are 231 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 | TRAMADOL HCL 50MG/ CAPSULE SIVOTRAM 50 ( | 2 | $19.3M | 41.1% |
| 2 | TRAMADOL HCL 100MG/ CAPSULE SIVOTRAM 100 | 2 | $16.7M | 35.6% |
| 3 | KEKE TRAMADOL-50 (TRAMADOL CAPSULES BP 5 | 2 | $397.7K | 0.8% |
| 4 | TAYZADOL 100 (TRAMADOL CAPSULES BP 100MG | 1 | $263.7K | 0.6% |
| 5 | PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCT SECOTRAMADOL 100(TRAMADOL HCL BP 100 MG / CAPSULE) | 2 | $251.7K | 0.5% |
| 6 | TAYZADOL 100 TRAMADOL CAPSULES BP 100 MG 163050 PKTS | 1 | $231.1K | 0.5% |
| 7 | PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCT : AARODOL 100 TRAMADOL HCL BP 100 MG / CAPSULE | 2 | $229.2K | 0.5% |
| 8 | PHARMACEUTICALS DRUGS & MEDICINES D-TRADOL-100(TRAMADOL HYDROCHLORIDE CAPSULES BP 100 MG)(AS PER INVOICE) | 1 | $224.9K | 0.5% |
| 9 | PHARMACEUTICALS DRUGS MEDICINES D TRADOL 100 TRAMADOL HYDROCHLORIDE CAPSULES BP 100 MG AS PER INVOICE | 1 | $220.5K | 0.5% |
| 10 | ELTRADOL CAPSULES 100MG TRAMADOL HCL BP | 1 | $206.6K | 0.4% |
Showing top 10 of 231 Tramadol formulations imported by Nigeria 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
NHAVA SHEVA SEA (INNSA1) handles the highest volume with 46 shipments. Transit time averages 31 days by sea.
Market Dynamics
India's tramadol exports to Nigeria are driven primarily by a handful of large-scale manufacturers. SAGA LIFESCIENCES LIMITED with 8 shipments leads the pack, a pattern common in generic pharmaceutical corridors where manufacturing scale creates significant cost advantages. The presence of 56 active exporters signals a competitive but concentrated market — buyers in Nigeria benefit from supplier diversity while the top tier handles the majority of volume.
The top 3 suppliers — SAGA LIFESCIENCES LIMITED, SWIPHA EXPORTS PRIVATE LIMITED, MANCARE PHARMACEUTICALS PRIVATE LIMITED — together account for 81% of total trade value on this route. The average shipment value of $164.4K 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 tramadol hcl 100mg/ capsule sivotram 100 and keke tramadol-50 (tramadol capsules bp 5 , suggesting that buyers in Nigeria tend to consolidate orders across related product lines from the same Indian supplier.
On the buying side, ADPHARM, PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES is the largest importer with 4 shipments worth $36.1M USD — representing 77% of all tramadol imports from India on this route. A total of 107 buyers are active on this corridor.
Route Statistics
- Trade Volume
- $47.0M
- Avg. Shipment
- $164.4K
- Suppliers
- 56
- Buyers
- 107
- Transit (Sea)
- ~31 days
- Annual Growth
- +28.2%
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Frequently Asked Questions — India to Nigeria Tramadol Trade
Answers based on Indian Customs (DGFT) shipment records compiled by TransData Nexus
Q Which Indian companies export Tramadol to Nigeria?
The leading Indian exporters of Tramadol to Nigeria are SAGA LIFESCIENCES LIMITED, SWIPHA EXPORTS PRIVATE LIMITED, MANCARE PHARMACEUTICALS PRIVATE LIMITED . SAGA LIFESCIENCES LIMITED holds the largest market share at approximately 77% of total trade value on this route.
Q What is the total value of Tramadol exports from India to Nigeria?
India exports Tramadol to Nigeria worth approximately $47.0M USD across 286 recorded shipments. The average value per shipment is $164.4K USD.
Q Which ports does India use to ship Tramadol to Nigeria?
The most active port of origin is NHAVA SHEVA SEA (INNSA1) with 46 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 Nigeria for Tramadol?
The average transit time for Tramadol shipments from India to Nigeria is approximately 31 days. Sea freight typically takes longer, while air freight can reduce this significantly for urgent orders. Peak shipping activity is observed during July–September.
Q Is the India to Nigeria Tramadol trade route growing?
Yes — this trade corridor has seen an annual growth rate of approximately 28.2% with demand growth tracking at 25.5%. The route is ranked #1 among India's top Tramadol export destinations globally.
Q How many suppliers are active on the India to Nigeria Tramadol route?
There are currently 56 active Indian suppliers exporting Tramadol to Nigeria. The market is moderately concentrated with SAGA LIFESCIENCES LIMITED accounting for 77% of total shipment value.
Q Who are the main importers of Tramadol from India in Nigeria?
The leading importers of Indian Tramadol in Nigeria include ADPHARM, PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES, SIFAM LIFECARE PHARMACEUTICAL LIMIT, TO THE ORDER OF, UJAGBATEX PHARMACEUTICALS CO. , TO THE. ADPHARM, PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES is the largest buyer with 4 shipments worth $36.1M 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 Nigeria export trade corridor identified from Indian Customs (DGFT) records for Tramadol.
- 2.Supplier/Buyer Matching: 56 Indian exporters and 107 importers in Nigeria matched using name normalization.
- 3.Value Aggregation: Total export value aggregated from 286 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
286 Verified Shipments
56 Indian exporters tracked
Expert-Reviewed
By pharmaceutical trade specialists