India to Tanzania: Trimethoprim Export Trade Route
India has recorded 31 verified shipments of Trimethoprim exported to Tanzania, representing a combined trade value of $1.1M USD. This corridor is served by 14 active Indian exporters, with an average shipment value of $36.3K USD. The leading Indian exporter is MICRO LABS LIMITED, which accounts for 28% of total export value with 5 shipments worth $313.4K USD. On the buying side, PROGRAMME DES NATIONS UNIES is the largest importer in Tanzania with $313.4K USD in purchases. The top 3 suppliers — MICRO LABS LIMITED, MICRO LABS LIMITED , CADILA HEALTHCARE LTD — together control 75% 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 Tanzania Trimethoprim corridor is one of India's established pharmaceutical export routes, with 31 shipments documented worth a combined $1.1M USD. The route is dominated by MICRO LABS LIMITED, which alone accounts for roughly 28% of all export value, reflecting the consolidated nature of India's trimethoprim manufacturing sector.
Across 14 active suppliers, the average shipment value stands at $36.3K USD — a figure that reflects both bulk commercial orders from large pharmaceutical companies and smaller specialty shipments. Sea freight dominates at 77% of all shipments, consistent with trimethoprim's non-urgent bulk-order profile.
Shipment activity peaks during April–June, with an average transit time of 21 days port-to-port. The route has recorded an annual growth rate of 17.2%, placing it at rank #16 among India's top trimethoprim export destinations globally.
On the import side, key buyers of Indian trimethoprim in Tanzania include PROGRAMME DES NATIONS UNIES, PROGRAMME DES NATIONS UNIES , ABACUS PHARMA A LTD and 14 others. PROGRAMME DES NATIONS UNIES is the single largest importer with 5 shipments valued at $313.4K USD.
Route Characteristics
- Average transit21 days
- Peak seasonQ2
- Primary modeSea freight
- Top portNHAVA SHEVA SEA (INNSA1)
Market Position
- Global rank#16
- Annual growth+17.2%
- Demand growth+14.9%
- Regulatory ease80/100
Top 10 Indian Trimethoprim Exporters to Tanzania
Showing top 10 of 14 Indian suppliers exporting Trimethoprim to Tanzania, ranked by total trade value (USD)
| Rank | Supplier (Indian Exporter) | Shipments | Total Value (USD) | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MICRO LABS LIMITED Avg $62.7K per shipment | 5 | $313.4K | 27.9% |
| 2 | MICRO LABS LIMITED Avg $134.5K per shipment | 2 | $269.0K | 23.9% |
| 3 | CADILA HEALTHCARE LTD Avg $129.1K per shipment | 2 | $258.2K | 22.9% |
| 4 | ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED Avg $71.8K per shipment | 1 | $71.8K | 6.4% |
| 5 | ARCO PHARMA PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $21.1K per shipment | 3 | $63.4K | 5.6% |
| 6 | CADILA HEALTHCARE LIMITED Avg $52.5K per shipment | 1 | $52.5K | 4.7% |
| 7 | MERIT ORGANICS LIMITED Avg $35.0K per shipment | 1 | $35.0K | 3.1% |
| 8 | SHALINA LABORATORIES PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $2.6K per shipment | 8 | $21.0K | 1.9% |
| 9 | ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED Avg $18.0K per shipment | 1 | $18.0K | 1.6% |
| 10 | JMB PHARMACEUTICALS PRIVATE LIMITED Avg $9.6K per shipment | 1 | $9.6K | 0.9% |
This table shows the top 10 of 14 Indian companies exporting trimethoprim to Tanzania, ranked by total trade value. The listed exporters are: MICRO LABS LIMITED, MICRO LABS LIMITED , CADILA HEALTHCARE LTD, ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED , ARCO PHARMA PRIVATE LIMITED, CADILA HEALTHCARE LIMITED, MERIT ORGANICS LIMITED, SHALINA LABORATORIES PRIVATE LIMITED, ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED, JMB PHARMACEUTICALS PRIVATE LIMITED. MICRO LABS LIMITED is the dominant supplier with 5 shipments worth $313.4K USD, giving it a 28% market share. The top 3 suppliers together account for 75% of the total trade value on this route.
Showing top 10 of 14 total Indian exporters on the India to Tanzania Trimethoprim export route.
Top 10 Trimethoprim Importers in Tanzania
Showing top 10 of 17 known buyers in Tanzania receiving Trimethoprim shipments from India, ranked by import value
On the receiving end of this trade route, the leading importers of Indian trimethoprim in Tanzania include PROGRAMME DES NATIONS UNIES, PROGRAMME DES NATIONS UNIES , ABACUS PHARMA A LTD, ABACUS PHARMA (A) LTD , ABACUS PHARMA A LIMITED, among 17 total buyers. The largest importer is PROGRAMME DES NATIONS UNIES, accounting for $313.4K USD across 5 shipments — representing 28% of all trimethoprim imports from India on this route.
| Rank | Importer / Buyer | Shipments | Import Value (USD) | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PROGRAMME DES NATIONS UNIES | 5 | $313.4K | 27.9% |
| 2 | PROGRAMME DES NATIONS UNIES | 2 | $269.0K | 23.9% |
| 3 | ABACUS PHARMA A LTD | 2 | $258.2K | 22.9% |
| 4 | ABACUS PHARMA (A) LTD | 1 | $71.8K | 6.4% |
| 5 | ABACUS PHARMA A LIMITED | 1 | $52.5K | 4.7% |
| 6 | M/S MEDICO PLUS, | 2 | $38.7K | 3.4% |
| 7 | TO THE ORDER | 1 | $35.0K | 3.1% |
| 8 | M s Medico Plus | 1 | $24.6K | 2.2% |
| 9 | ABACUS PHARMA (A) LTD | 1 | $18.0K | 1.6% |
| 10 | SHALINA HEALTHCARE SARL | 7 | $14.4K | 1.3% |
Showing top 10 of 17 Trimethoprim importers in Tanzania on this route.
Top 10 Trimethoprim Formulations Imported by Tanzania
Showing top 10 of 22 product formulations shipped on the India to Tanzania Trimethoprim route, ranked by trade value
Tanzania imports a wide range of trimethoprim formulations from India, spanning tablets, capsules, suspensions, and combination drugs. The top formulation — TRIMETHOPRIM AND SULFAMETHOXAZOLE TABLET — accounts for $269.0K USD across 2 shipments. There are 22 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 | TRIMETHOPRIM AND SULFAMETHOXAZOLE TABLET | 2 | $269.0K | 23.9% |
| 2 | ORIPRIM TABLETS TRIMETHOPRIM 80MG+SULPHAMETHOXAZOLE 400MG 10X10 | 2 | $258.2K | 22.9% |
| 3 | TRIMETHOPRIM AND SULFAMETHOXAZOLE TABLET | 1 | $154.4K | 13.7% |
| 4 | TRIMETHOPRIM AND SULFAMETHOXAZOLE TABLETS BP 160 MG/800 MG (10X10') (QTY 45632)NOS | 3 | $124.1K | 11.0% |
| 5 | ORIPRIM TABLETS (TRIMETHOPRIM 80MG+SULPH | 2 | $89.8K | 8.0% |
| 6 | ORIPRIM TABLETS TRIMETHOPRIM 80MG+SULP | 1 | $52.5K | 4.7% |
| 7 | PHARMACEUTICAL FORMULATIONS FOR HUMANUSE EMBRACOTRIM 960 TABLETS SULFAMETHOXAZOLE BP800MG TRIMETHOPRIM BP 160MG 10X10 | 1 | $35.0K | 3.1% |
| 8 | TRIMETHOPRIM AND SULFAMETHOXAZOLE TABLETS BP 160 MG/800 MG (10X10'SX12826)KGS | 1 | $34.9K | 3.1% |
| 9 | COTRIMOXAZOLE 480 TABLETS(Sulpha.BP.400mg + Trimethoprim.BP.80mg)(Pck:10X10Tbs Per Ctns) | 1 | $27.8K | 2.5% |
| 10 | COTRIMOXAZOLE 480 TABLETS Sulphamethoxazole 400mg Trimethoprim 80mg Pck 10 X 10 Tbs Per Ctns | 1 | $24.6K | 2.2% |
Showing top 10 of 22 Trimethoprim formulations imported by Tanzania on this route.
Shipping & Logistics Analysis
Freight mode split and port-of-origin breakdown
Freight Mode Distribution
Sea freight dominates at 77%, typical for bulk pharmaceutical shipments.
Top Ports of Origin
NHAVA SHEVA SEA (INNSA1) handles the highest volume with 10 shipments. Transit time averages 21 days by sea.
Market Dynamics
India's trimethoprim exports to Tanzania are driven primarily by a handful of large-scale manufacturers. MICRO LABS LIMITED with 5 shipments leads the pack, a pattern common in generic pharmaceutical corridors where manufacturing scale creates significant cost advantages. The presence of 14 active exporters signals a competitive but concentrated market — buyers in Tanzania benefit from supplier diversity while the top tier handles the majority of volume.
The top 3 suppliers — MICRO LABS LIMITED, MICRO LABS LIMITED , CADILA HEALTHCARE LTD — together account for 75% of total trade value on this route. The average shipment value of $36.3K 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 oriprim tablets trimethoprim 80mg+sulphamethoxazole 400mg 10x10 and trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole tablet, suggesting that buyers in Tanzania tend to consolidate orders across related product lines from the same Indian supplier.
On the buying side, PROGRAMME DES NATIONS UNIES is the largest importer with 5 shipments worth $313.4K USD — representing 28% of all trimethoprim imports from India on this route. A total of 17 buyers are active on this corridor.
Route Statistics
- Trade Volume
- $1.1M
- Avg. Shipment
- $36.3K
- Suppliers
- 14
- Buyers
- 17
- Transit (Sea)
- ~21 days
- Annual Growth
- +17.2%
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Frequently Asked Questions — India to Tanzania Trimethoprim Trade
Answers based on Indian Customs (DGFT) shipment records compiled by TransData Nexus
Q Which Indian companies export Trimethoprim to Tanzania?
The leading Indian exporters of Trimethoprim to Tanzania are MICRO LABS LIMITED, MICRO LABS LIMITED , CADILA HEALTHCARE LTD. MICRO LABS LIMITED holds the largest market share at approximately 28% of total trade value on this route.
Q What is the total value of Trimethoprim exports from India to Tanzania?
India exports Trimethoprim to Tanzania worth approximately $1.1M USD across 31 recorded shipments. The average value per shipment is $36.3K USD.
Q Which ports does India use to ship Trimethoprim to Tanzania?
The most active port of origin is NHAVA SHEVA SEA (INNSA1) with 10 shipments. Indian exporters primarily use sea freight for this route, with 77% of shipments going by sea and 24% by air.
Q How long does shipping take from India to Tanzania for Trimethoprim?
The average transit time for Trimethoprim shipments from India to Tanzania is approximately 21 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 Tanzania Trimethoprim trade route growing?
Yes — this trade corridor has seen an annual growth rate of approximately 17.2% with demand growth tracking at 14.9%. The route is ranked #16 among India's top Trimethoprim export destinations globally.
Q How many suppliers are active on the India to Tanzania Trimethoprim route?
There are currently 14 active Indian suppliers exporting Trimethoprim to Tanzania. The market is moderately concentrated with MICRO LABS LIMITED accounting for 28% of total shipment value.
Q Who are the main importers of Trimethoprim from India in Tanzania?
The leading importers of Indian Trimethoprim in Tanzania include PROGRAMME DES NATIONS UNIES, PROGRAMME DES NATIONS UNIES , ABACUS PHARMA A LTD, ABACUS PHARMA (A) LTD , ABACUS PHARMA A LIMITED. PROGRAMME DES NATIONS UNIES is the largest buyer with 5 shipments worth $313.4K 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 Tanzania export trade corridor identified from Indian Customs (DGFT) records for Trimethoprim.
- 2.Supplier/Buyer Matching: 14 Indian exporters and 17 importers in Tanzania matched using name normalization.
- 3.Value Aggregation: Total export value aggregated from 31 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
31 Verified Shipments
14 Indian exporters tracked
Expert-Reviewed
By pharmaceutical trade specialists