India's Seafood Exports Surpass ₹72,300 Crore in FY 2025-26
India's seafood exports rise to over ₹72,300 cr in FY 2025-26
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India's seafood exports have exceeded ₹72,300 crore (approximately $8.7 billion USD) in the financial year 2025-26, with volumes surpassing 19 lakh metric tonnes. Frozen shrimp has been the main contributor, generating over ₹47,000 crore and showing growth in both volume and value.
- 01Seafood exports reached over ₹72,300 crore in FY 2025-26.
- 02Export volumes exceeded 19 lakh metric tonnes.
- 03Frozen shrimp accounted for more than ₹47,000 crore in earnings.
- 04Shrimp shipments grew by 4.6% in volume and 6.35% in value.
- 05The Marine Products Export Development Authority released the provisional data.
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India's seafood exports have seen a significant increase, surpassing ₹72,300 crore (approximately $8.7 billion USD) in the financial year 2025-26, according to provisional data from the Marine Products Export Development Authority. The total export volume reached over 19 lakh metric tonnes, highlighting a robust demand for Indian seafood in global markets. Frozen shrimp has been a key driver of this growth, contributing over ₹47,000 crore to the total earnings, which accounts for more than two-thirds of the overall export revenue. Notably, shrimp shipments experienced a 4.6% increase in volume and a 6.35% rise in value, indicating a strong performance amidst competitive global seafood markets. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has emphasized the importance of these figures in reflecting the strength of India's seafood sector.
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The increase in seafood exports can lead to higher income for fishermen and those involved in the seafood supply chain, potentially boosting local economies.
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