Import International Ohg

What Import International Ohg does

Import International oHG is a Munich-based B2B pharmaceutical wholesaler founded in 1996 as a subsidiary of the Internationale Apotheke – Welfen Apotheke. The company specializes in importing pharmaceuticals under §73.3 of the German Medicinal Products Act (AMG), enabling pharmacies, pharmaceutical wholesalers, hospitals, natural health practitioners, and veterinary practices to obtain medicines that are not approved, not yet approved, or temporarily unavailable in Germany. Its product portfolio spans allopathic medicines, homeopathic remedies in all potencies, Bach flower essences and Rescue drops, food supplements, cosmetics, and clinical trial comparator drugs, with services aimed at resolving supply gaps (Lieferengpass) and procuring comparator drugs without minimum order quantities.

The company's underlying infrastructure centers on a proprietary database of 1.2 million pharmaceutical articles, supplemented by direct system connections to German and international pharmaceutical databases that support rapid import feasibility checks. Operations are carried out through a four-step workflow: database check, international research, foreign logistics, and German domestic shipping, with delivery typically completed within 24 to 36 hours after import closure. The company holds multiple certifications, including a GDP certificate for human medicines, a wholesale distribution license (Großhandelsbetriebserlaubnis), and a wholesale permit for veterinary medicines, and operates in a regulatory environment that creates meaningful barriers to entry for new competitors.

The business operates as a privately held offene Handelsgesellschaft (oHG) owned by authorized partners Stefan Bauer, Sarah Bauer, and Teresa Bauer, with no external institutional investment. Revenue is generated through direct B2B sales to pharmacies, wholesalers, hospitals, and healthcare professionals via website, phone, email, and contact form inquiries, complemented by worldwide export services and ancillary GDP-compliant logistics. Distribution relies on partnerships with FedEx/TNT, Trans-o-flex/Thermomed, UPS, GO!, and DPD for standard, refrigerated, express, and scheduled delivery within Germany, across the EU, and globally. Marketing is concentrated on the bilingual company website, EXPOPHARM trade fair participation, and the company's co-founding role in VEIA, the German association of international pharmaceutical single importers.

Name

Import International Ohg

Legal name

Import International oHG

Website

https://importinternational.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Munich-based B2B pharmaceutical wholesaler importing international medicines not approved or available in Germany under §73.3 AMG, serving pharmacies, wholesalers, hospitals, veterinarians, and natural health practitioners with a 1.2 million-article database and GDP-compliant logistics.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pharmaceutical Import and Wholesale

NAICS

Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers (424210), Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers (42421)

SIC

Wholesale-Drugs, Proprietaries & Druggists' Sundries (5122)

akta.pro primary industry

Regulated & Controlled Goods Clearance (FDA/USDA, Pharma, Chemicals, Dual-Use) (TLACAFAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Veterinary Pharmaceutical Wholesalers & Distributors (HLAMAIAA)

Keywords

• Pharmaceutical import services
• International drug procurement
• Clinical trial comparator drugs
• GDP-compliant pharmaceutical logistics
• Homeopathic medicine import

Headquarters

HQ city

München

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Pharmaceutical Import Sales: Revenue generated from importing and selling allopathic medicines, homeopathic remedies, clinical trial products, food supplements, cosmetics, and other pharmacy products to pharmacies, wholesalers, hospitals, and healthcare professionals. No minimum order quantities required. Delivery within 24-36 hours after import completion.
2. Pharmaceutical Export Sales: Export of German and international pharmaceuticals to doctors, hospitals, and manufacturers worldwide. Includes consulting on export regulations and documentation.
3. Logistics and Distribution Services: GDP-compliant shipping services including express, date-specific, refrigerated, and ambient transport through professional logistics partners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Import International oHG imports foreign pharmaceuticals into Germany on behalf of pharmacies, wholesalers, hospitals, natural health practitioners, and veterinary practices under §73.3 AMG, with no minimum order quantities and 24–36 hour domestic delivery. The company also exports German and international pharmaceuticals worldwide, supplying clinical trial comparator drugs, homeopathic remedies, Bach flower essences, food supplements, and cosmetics. Operations are supported by a proprietary database of 1.2 million articles, direct connections to German and international pharmaceutical databases, and GDP-compliant logistics through professional shipping partners.

Product overview

Import International oHG is a pharmaceutical import and export company that operates as a specialized wholesaler for international pharmaceuticals. The company functions as a single, unified service offering centered on importing medicines not yet approved or temporarily unavailable in Germany under §73.3 AMG regulations, complemented by worldwide export capabilities. The core product portfolio includes: pharmaceutical import services (§73.3 AMG) for medicines not yet approved in Germany, clinical trial pharmaceuticals procurement, supply gap resolution for temporarily unavailable medicines (Lieferengpass), homeopathic remedies in all potencies, Bach flower remedies and Rescue drops, food supplements, and cosmetics. The company also offers ancillary services including customs clearance, documentation, and GDP-compliant logistics with refrigerated and ambient transport options. The services are delivered through a 4-step process: database check, international research, foreign logistics, and German domestic shipping within 24-36 hours.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pharmaceutical Import Service (§73.3 AMG) Import of allopathic and homeopathic medicines not yet approved in Germany, including medicines for rare tropical diseases, clinical trial samples, and comparator drugs, sourced internationally under §73.3 AMG regulations and delivered to German pharmacies and healthcare professionals without minimum order quantities.
• Supply Gap Resolution Service (Lieferengpass) Procurement service for pharmaceuticals temporarily unavailable in Germany due to supply shortages, such as vaccines, sourced from international markets to fill domestic supply gaps.
• Clinical Trial Pharmaceuticals Service Procurement of samples and comparator drugs for clinical trials without minimum order quantities, with customized solutions tailored to project requirements.
• Bach Flower Remedies and Rescue Drops Import of Bach flower remedies and Rescue drops collected and processed according to Dr. Bach's original methods.
• Homeopathic Medicines Import of homeopathic medicines from abroad in all available potencies.
• Food Supplements Import Import service for dietary supplements and nutritional additives of various kinds.
• Cosmetics and Personal Care Products Import Import and delivery service for cosmetics and personal care products into Germany.
• Worldwide Pharmaceutical Export Service Export service for German and international pharmaceuticals and pharmacy-grade products to doctors, hospitals, and manufacturers worldwide, with expert consulting, documentation, storage, and GDP-compliant shipping.
• GDP-Compliant Logistics and Cold Chain Transport GDP-compliant domestic German shipping with express or scheduled delivery, refrigerated or ambient transport options, handled through professional logistics partners (FedEx/TNT, Trans-o-flex/Thermomed, UPS, GO!, DPD).

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Internationale Apotheke – Welfen Apotheke (Munich Ostbahnhof)coreOthers · 1 January 1996Parent company of Import International oHG. Founded in 1996 as an offspring company of the International Pharmacy – Welfen Apotheke situated within Munich East railway station. The parent company originally developed the international pharmaceutical import business, and Import International oHG was spun out to handle growing order volumes professionally. The parent company continues to serve local customers directly while Import International oHG serves pharmacies, hospitals, and healthcare professionals across Germany.
• Verband der Einzelimporteure internationaler Arzneimittel e.V. (VEIA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association co-founded by Import International oHG together with competing companies. VEIA represents the interests of German pharmaceutical single importers internationally and serves as a collective industry voice.
• VeryImportingPeople.de (VIP Community)minorOthersVIP (VeryImportingPeople.de) is a community platform associated with Import International oHG, connecting professionals interested in international pharmaceuticals. Featured as a brand community initiative on the company website.
• FedEx/TNT, Trans-o-flex/Thermomed, UPS, GO!, DPD (Logistics Partners)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProfessional logistics partners handling pharmaceutical shipments. Services include standard shipping, refrigerated/cold chain transport, express delivery, and scheduled delivery. All transport is GDP-compliant. Cold shipping rates: 26.90 € excl. VAT within Germany.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kohlpharma GmbH: One of Germany's largest parallel and single importers of pharmaceuticals, serving pharmacies with internationally sourced medicines. Directly comparable to Import International in §73.3 AMG single-import activity, customer base (German pharmacies), and licensing footprint, though significantly larger in scale.
• Pharma Westen GmbH: Specialized German pharmaceutical importer/wholesaler serving pharmacies with internationally sourced medicines. Comparable in scale, regulatory positioning, and B2B pharmacy channel focus.
• EucoPharm GmbH: German pharmaceutical wholesaler specializing in import of EU and international medicines for pharmacy distribution. Comparable to Import International's pharmaceutical wholesale and import activities, serving similar German pharmacy and healthcare channels.
• CaDa Pharma GmbH: Smaller German single importer of pharmaceuticals operating under similar §73.3 AMG framework. Directly comparable niche competitor serving pharmacy customers with imported medicines.
• ACA Müller ADAG Pharma GmbH: German pharmaceutical importer and wholesaler focused on parallel and single imports for the German pharmacy market. Directly comparable as a competitor in the same regulatory niche under §73.3 AMG.

Broad incumbents

• Phoenix Group: Pan-European pharmaceutical distribution leader with significant German wholesale operations. Comparable as a large incumbent in pharmaceutical distribution, though broader in scope than Import International's specialist niche.
• Alliance Healthcare Deutschland (Walgreens Boots Alliance): One of the largest pharmaceutical wholesalers in Germany and Europe, offering broad distribution including parallel imports. Comparable as a large incumbent in pharma wholesale with overlapping single-import capabilities, but operates a much wider portfolio.
• Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbH (Import Division): Large manufacturer with selective import/distribution operations for specialty and unapproved medicines in Germany. Comparable as a broader pharma player with overlapping regulated-import capability, though not focused exclusively on the single-import niche.

Others

• Verband der Einzelimporteure internationaler Arzneimittel (VEIA): Industry association of German single importers co-founded by Import International. Comparable as an ecosystem participant representing the same regulatory niche; its member list represents a peer set of single-import competitors.
• Trans-o-flex / Thermomed: GDP-compliant pharmaceutical logistics specialist and one of Import International's named logistics partners. Comparable as an enabling partner in temperature-controlled pharma distribution rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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