Maple Pharma

What Maple Pharma does

Maple Pharmaceuticals (Pvt.) Limited, operating as Maple Pharma, is a Pakistan-based pharmaceutical manufacturer headquartered in the Korangi Industrial Area of Karachi. Founded formally in 2007 (with construction initiated in 1999 by its Canadian parent, Maple Pharmaceuticals Inc. of Toronto), the company manufactures and distributes a broad portfolio of branded generic and nutraceutical products across multiple dosage forms — tablets, capsules, liquids, sachets, ointments, and softgels — with an installed capacity of 250 million tablets, 25 million capsules, 7.5 million sachets, and 2.5 million bottles per annum. Its therapeutic coverage spans cardiovascular, anti-infective, neurological, gastrointestinal, and nutritional supplement categories, with named products including Calzem, Losan, Rostain, Lipotrim, Glyper, Megab, Topmate, Amigo, Ciprozee, Levolife, Mox, and the recently launched Doloraid (analgesic) and 4G (Quatrefolic-based prenatal folate). The facility is cGMP-compliant with a full HVAC system and holds GMP accreditations from regulators in Pakistan, Kenya, Sudan, Afghanistan, and Sri Lanka, plus ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 certifications.

The company operates a sales-led go-to-market model with a dedicated marketing team and a countrywide distribution network in Pakistan serving healthcare professionals, and exports finished pharmaceutical products to 9 countries with a focus on Afghanistan as its fastest-growing international market. Beyond branded generics, Maple generates revenue from toll manufacturing (providing facility access to process customers' raw materials) and full-service contract manufacturing (including raw material sourcing, production, and private-label supply) for other pharmaceutical companies. Named customers include Sanofi, Bio-Kinetic, RG, and Biocyte. Leadership is family-controlled: Chairman Shafiuddin Feroz (representing the founding family's century-long healthcare lineage) and CEO Ahsan Feroz. A wholly owned subsidiary, Maple Pharmaceutical Inc. in Toronto, Canada, is positioned to support entry into advanced, highly regulated international markets. The company maintains 501–1,000 employees and a Zestech Sciences business unit for specialized operations. No external institutional investment, M&A activity, or funding rounds are disclosed in the available data.

Name

Maple Pharma

Legal name

Maple Pharmaceuticals (Pvt.) Limited

Website

https://maplepharma.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Maple Pharma is a Karachi-based pharmaceutical manufacturer (501–1,000 employees) producing branded generics and nutraceuticals across tablets, capsules, liquids, sachets, and ointments, exporting to 9 countries and offering toll and contract manufacturing services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

NAICS

Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing (325412)

SIC

Pharmaceutical Preparations (2834)

akta.pro primary industry

Primary Care & General Medicine Pharmaceuticals (HLAIAAAA)

Keywords

• Pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Generic medicines
• Nutraceutical supplements
• Contract manufacturing
• Toll manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Karachi

HQ country

Pakistan

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Pharmaceutical Product Manufacturing and Sales: Manufacturing and selling proprietary pharmaceutical products including tablets, capsules, liquids, sachets, ointments, and softgels. Products cover therapeutic areas including cardiovascular, anti-infective, neurological, gastrointestinal, and nutritional supplements.
2. Toll Manufacturing: On-demand service providing facility and manufacturing equipment to process customers' raw materials or semi-finished products with a hands-on collaborative approach.
3. Contract Manufacturing: Full service manufacturing where Maple is responsible for producing goods, supplying, manufacturing process, and sourcing all raw materials for branded, private label, or custom-made products.
4. International Exports: Export of finished pharmaceutical products to 9 countries with internationally registered products, with focus on markets like Afghanistan.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Maple Pharma manufactures and supplies a broad range of branded generic pharmaceuticals and nutraceutical supplements in multiple dosage forms including tablets, capsules, liquids, sachets, ointments, and softgels, covering cardiovascular, anti-infective, neurological, gastrointestinal, antiviral, antimalarial, respiratory, and anti-inflammatory therapeutic areas. The company operates a GMP-compliant manufacturing facility in Karachi, Pakistan, and also provides toll manufacturing and contract manufacturing services to other pharmaceutical companies for branded, private label, or custom-made products.

Product overview

Maple Pharma is a Pakistani pharmaceutical company manufacturing a broad range of pharmaceutical products and nutraceuticals. The company operates across multiple dosage forms including tablets, capsules, liquids, ointments, and sachets. The pharmaceutical portfolio includes cardiovascular medications (Calzem, Losan, Monis, Rostain, T-sartan), anti-infectives (Amigo, Ciprozee, Levolife, Mox, Mapzit), neurological medications (Glyper, Megab, Topmate, Alpax), gastrointestinal products (Esomap, Topaz, Omcura), and other therapeutic categories. The nutraceutical division (Nutra) offers supplements including 4G (folic acid), Calmapd (calcium/vitamin D), Ginsomap (multivitamins with ginseng), and other herbal products. Prime products include Doloraid (pain relief) and the innovative 4G folic acid supplement. The company exports to 9 countries and operates through its subsidiary Maple Pharmaceutical Inc. Canada.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Zestech Sciences: Business unit under Maple Pharmaceuticals focusing on specialized pharmaceutical operations

Products and services

• Doloraid Pharmaceutical tablet containing Tramadol HCL + Paracetamol combination for effective symptomatic relief from moderate to severe pain, prescribed by healthcare professionals.
• 4G Nutraceutical Quatrefolic active folate supplement for preventing folic acid deficiencies in pregnant women and birth defects, featuring high water solubility, improved bioavailability, and long-lasting stability.
• Acelo Aceclofenac tablet available in 100mg and 200mg strengths (including SR formulation) for anti-inflammatory and analgesic purposes.
• Calzem Diltiazem HCL tablet available in 30mg, 60mg, 90mg, and 120mg strengths for cardiovascular conditions.
• Capril Captopril tablet available in 12.5mg, 25mg, and 50mg strengths for hypertension treatment.
• Dinemic Trimetazidine Dihydrochloride tablet available in 20mg and 35mg strengths, including sustained-release (SR) formulation for cardiovascular conditions.
• Esomap Esomeprazole Magnesium Trihydrate 40mg tablet for acid-related disorders.
• Glyper Glimepiride tablet available in 1mg, 2mg, 3mg, and 4mg strengths for diabetes management.
• Losan Losartan Potassium 50mg tablet for hypertension; Losan-H is a combination product with Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5mg.
• Megab Pregabalin capsule available in 75mg and 300mg strengths for neurological conditions.
• Monis Isosorbide-5-Mononitrate tablet available in 20mg, 40mg, and 60mg strengths, including XR 60mg sustained release formulation for cardiovascular conditions.
• Rostain Rosuvastatin tablet available in 5mg, 10mg, and 20mg strengths for cholesterol management.
• T-sartan Telmisartan tablet available in 20mg, 40mg, and 80mg strengths for hypertension.
• Amigo Clarithromycin tablet available in 250mg and 500mg strengths, and as 125mg/5ml oral suspension for antibiotic therapy.
• Amisped Montelukast Sodium tablet available in 4mg, 5mg, and 10mg strengths for respiratory conditions.
• Ciprozee Ciprofloxacin tablet available in 250mg and 500mg strengths for antibacterial therapy.
• Levolife Levofloxacin Hemihydrate tablet available in 250mg, 500mg, and 750mg strengths for antibacterial therapy.
• Lipotrim Atorvastatin tablet available in 10mg, 20mg, and 40mg strengths for cholesterol management.
• Loclog Clopidogrel Bisulphate 75mg tablet for antiplatelet therapy.
• Mox Moxifloxacin HCL 400mg tablet for antibacterial therapy.
• Novir Entecavir Monohydrate 0.5mg tablet for antiviral therapy.
• Topmate Topiramate tablet available in 25mg, 50mg, and 100mg strengths for neurological conditions.
• Topaz Pantoprazole as Sodium 40mg tablet for acid-related disorders.
• Tenogen Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate 300mg tablet for antiviral therapy.
• MosOinet Artemether + Lumefantrine combination tablet available in 20/120mg, 40/240mg, and 80/480mg strengths for antimalarial therapy.
• Ceft Syrup Cefixime oral suspension 100mg/5ml in a 30ml bottle for pediatric antibiotic therapy.
• Calmapd Calcium with Vitamin D3 supplement for bone health.
• Ginsomap Multivitamins with Ginseng supplement for natural vitality boost.
• Kofless Ivy Leaf Extract supplement for respiratory health.
• Qzym Co-Enzyme Q10 supplement available in 15s pack for cellular energy support.
• Utrex Cranberry Extract supplement in 10 sachets (36mg pack each) for urinary tract health.
• V4u Multivitamin with Mineral and Ginseng supplement for general wellness.
• Ejex Multi herbal natural vitality booster formulated for men.
• Gastrosil Multi herbal antacid syrup preparation in a 120ml bottle.
• Perkup Multi herbal appetite stimulant.
• Toll Manufacturing Service On-demand toll manufacturing service providing Maple's facility and manufacturing equipment to process pharmaceutical customers' raw materials or semi-finished products with a hands-on collaborative approach, including emphasis on building internal capabilities.
• Contract Manufacturing Service Full-service contract manufacturing in which Maple Pharma is responsible for producing goods, supplying, the manufacturing process, and sourcing all raw materials for branded, private label, or custom-made pharmaceutical products.

Quantifiable outcome

• 250 million tablets per annum manufacturing capacity
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• PharmEngcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCanadian pharmaceutical consulting company associated with Maple to assist in formulating designs, processes and operations during the facility setup phase in 1999. Played a key role in establishing the facility to be at par with regulatory demands of the developed world.
• Maple Pharmaceuticals Inc. Toronto, CanadaflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company that decided to set up the highly advanced manufacturing facility in Pakistan in 1999. The decision was made to establish a facility designed to be at par with regulatory demands of the developed world. Maple Pharmaceuticals (Pvt.) Limited was established in 2007 as a result of this initiative.
• Bio-KineticminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as one of Maple's customers. Successfully surpassing expectations with quality of products served.
• SanofiminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as one of Maple's customers. Successfully surpassing expectations with quality of products served.
• RGminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as one of Maple's customers. Successfully surpassing expectations with quality of products served.
• BiocyteminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as one of Maple's customers. Successfully surpassing expectations with quality of products served.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Getz Pharma: Pakistan-based pharmaceutical manufacturer producing branded generics across multiple therapeutic categories with international exports; the closest direct peer to Maple given similar business model, scale, and export orientation.
• Ferozsons Laboratories: Long-established Pakistani pharmaceutical manufacturer with branded generics and toll manufacturing capabilities, operating GMP-certified facilities and exporting regionally; comparable manufacturing-driven, multi-dosage form model.
• Hilton Pharma: Karachi-headquartered pharmaceutical manufacturer producing branded generics in cardiovascular, anti-infective, and other therapeutic areas with distribution across Pakistan; directly comparable product/market overlap with Maple.
• Searle Pakistan: Listed Pakistani pharmaceutical manufacturer offering branded generics across multiple therapeutic areas with international presence; comparable in terms of portfolio breadth, GMP focus, and export strategy.
• AGP Limited: Pakistani pharmaceutical manufacturer focused on branded generics across multiple therapeutic classes with growing international footprint; comparable in scale and dosage form offering.
• CCL Pharmaceuticals: Lahore-based pharmaceutical manufacturer producing branded generics and contract-manufactured products with regional exports; directly comparable toll/contract manufacturing business model.
• Sami Pharmaceuticals: Pakistani pharmaceutical company engaged in manufacturing and marketing branded generics across multiple therapeutic categories; comparable in product breadth, geography, and customer base.

Regional players

• Genome Pharmaceuticals: Emerging Pakistani pharmaceutical manufacturer with GMP-certified facilities producing generics; comparable in business model but smaller in scale and geographic reach than Maple.

Broad incumbents

• Aurobindo Pharma: Large global generics manufacturer with extensive API and finished dosage manufacturing plus exports to emerging markets including Africa and Asia; comparable generic manufacturing/export model at much larger scale.
• Cipla: Major global generic pharmaceuticals manufacturer with branded generics across respiratory, cardiovascular, and anti-infectives plus export to emerging markets; benchmark for the broader generic pharma manufacturing category.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MaplePharma
• Facebookfacebook.com/MaplePharmaceuticalsOfficial
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/maplepharma

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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