Last updated: 28 September 2026. New guides get added here as they go live.
"Can I sell my product in this country?" It's the question every exporter asks sooner or later. And the honest answer is: it depends. Who's allowed to import? How long does registration take? Who buys, pharmacies, hospitals or the government? Does the country want it made locally instead? So I've put it all down, one region at a time, in plain words.
Every guide covers every country, not just the big names. Start with the region you care about.
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The guides
Latin America and the Caribbean
Brazil and Mexico get the most attention, but don't skip the smaller markets. Some good openings are in smaller places like Guatemala, Paraguay or the Caribbean islands.
Middle East and North Africa
Get registered with the Gulf Health Council and six Gulf markets open up at once. Egypt, Algeria and Iraq each have their own twists, and getting paid is half the job.
Sub-Saharan Africa
Lots of regulators, but also real shortcuts: one dossier can now be reviewed for several countries together. Check the local-manufacturing lists before you file.
Russia and the CIS
The EAEU is moving to one set of rules, Uzbekistan is opening up fast, and Ukraine is going EU-style. Plan how you'll get paid before you quote.
South Asia (SAARC)
India makes most of its own generics, but still imports new medicines, biologicals and APIs. Bangladesh's patent waiver is ending, and the Maldives can approve in 20 days.
Southeast Asia (ASEAN)
Same dossier format everywhere, very different rules. Singapore and Malaysia move fast if you have FDA or EMA approval. Indonesia only lets local manufacturers register.
What's next
The US, Europe, the UK, Australia, Japan, Korea, China and Turkey. These are a different game: less about who imports, more about how you get approved in the first place.
New to exporting? Start here
- CTD vs ACTD: which dossier format you need.
- CEP vs DMF vs ASMF: which API document you need.
- How to check a supplier before you buy.
- How dossier licensing deals are priced.
- How to write an RFQ that actually gets quoted.
Can't find your answer?
Rules change and no guide covers every product. Just tell us the product and the country, and we'll point you to a manufacturer or a local partner who can help. Post an RFQ, or send an RFP for a patient.
