India's seafood exports increased by 11.2% year-on-year, reaching a record $8.28 billion (approximately ₹72,325.82 crore) in 2025-26, with total volumes at 19.32 lakh metric tonnes. While the United States remains the largest market, exports to the US declined by 14.15% in value to $2.32 billion due to reduced demand. In contrast, exports to China surged by 22.7% in value, and shipments to the European Union rose by 37.9%. Frozen shrimp was the main driver of growth, contributing $5.51 billion to total earnings. Other products like frozen fish, squid, and fish oil also showed positive trends, while chilled products experienced a decline. The top five Indian ports—Vizag, JNPT, Kochi, Kolkata, and Chennai—accounted for nearly 64% of the total export value, underscoring their critical role in the seafood export supply chain.