Demand for affordable generic medicines is rising globally, and India’s robust manufacturing base offers a competitive edge.
Grades and specifications
Export buyers typically require WHO‑approved quality grades, with specifications covering purity, potency, and dissolution profiles. Packaging must meet international standards: blister packs or vials sealed in tamper‑evident containers, labelled in the destination language, and compliant with the destination country’s pharmacopoeia. Shelf‑life and storage conditions are also scrutinised, so batch records and stability data must be readily available.
Target markets
Key destinations include the EU, USA, Canada, and Gulf Cooperation Council countries, where demand for cost‑effective generics is high. Market growth is driven by ageing populations, rising chronic disease prevalence, and public‑sector procurement programmes that prioritise price‑competitive, quality‑assured products.
Certifications and documentation
- RCMC from Pharmexcil, confirming export eligibility.
- FSSAI registration for food‑grade medicines or BIS/GMP certification for pharmaceutical products.
- Destination‑specific approval: EU CE marking or US FDA registration, as required.
- Core export documents: commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, and export licence.
Where the buyers are
Importing companies for generic medicines on EximHub, from customs shipment records. Counts rounded down; each links to the importer list.
Before you ship: export requirements and certifications change and are buyer- and destination-specific. Confirm the current position with your Export Promotion Council and a licensed customs broker.
See the full pharmaceutical export guide, how to find export buyers, or get a free sample buyer list.