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India Seafood Exports Reach Record Rs72,325 Crore in FY 2025-26

April 22, 2026

Overview

According to the Marine Products Export Development Authority, the seafood exports of India were highest ever at 72,325.82 crore in FY 202526 with the volumes of exports reaching a record high of 19.32 lakh metric tonnes. The increase is based on strong international demand and India strategic diversification in new destinations in spite of the difficulties in traditional destinations.

Record Growth and Sector Resilience.

The marine export industry in India was robust in the face of trade uncertainties in the world. The increase in value and volume indicates increased output, efficiency of supply chains and increased foreign demand. This performance reaffirms the role of India as a leading exporter of seafood in the world.

Frozen Shrimp: Major Export Leader.

Frozen shrimp continued to be the mainstay of seafood exports by India with a total of Rs47,973.13 crore (more than two-thirds of the total earnings).

  • Volume growth: 4.6%
  • Value growth: 6.35%

It keeps on sustaining the marine export economy due to its consistent performance.

Change in Export Markets.

Exported goods fell off as a result of tariff issues: whereas the United States was the biggest importer (US 2.32 billion) exports were lower:

  • Volume decline: 19.8%
  • Value decline: 14.5%

India made up the difference by diversifying to other markets:

  • China: Value +22.7%, Volume +20.1%
  • European Union: Value +37.9%, Volume +35.2%
  • Southeast Asia: Value +36.1%, Volume +28.2%
  • Japan: Moderate growth

There was a slight drop in exports to West Asia caused by the instability in the region.
 

Product and Port Contributions.

Frozen fish, squid, cuttlefish, surimi and fish oil were other products that registered positive growths.
Major export centres are:

  • Visakhapatnam Port
  • Jawaharlal Nehru Port
  • Cochin Port
  • Kolkata Port
  • Chennai Port

These ports are the sources of almost 64 percent of the value of exports.

Exam-Focused Key Points

  • FY 2025–26 seafood exports: Rs72,325.82 crore
  • Volume: 19.32 lakh metric tonnes.
  • The most export product is frozen shrimp.
  • US is still leading market with waning share.
  • Good developments in China, EU and Southeast Asia.

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