NEWS: India’s Seafood Exports Reach Record High in FY 2025–26à Reaching 19.72 lakh metric tonnes worth ₹73,890 crore (USD 8.46 billion) despite challenging global market conditions

Key Findings:

• Seafood exportsà reached 19.72 lakh MT, valued at ₹73,890 crore (USD 8.46 billion), the highest ever in both quantity and value.
• Frozen Shrimp Remained the Star ExportàExported 7,92,647 MT of frozen shrimp worth ₹49,037.93 crore (USD 5.62 billion).
• Accounted for 40.19% of export volume and 66.52% of export earnings.
• Registered 13.16% growth in rupee terms and 8.64% growth in dollar terms.
• Frozen Shrimp Remained the Star Export
• Leading Export Portsà Visakhapatnam (Vizag), Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNPT) and Kochi Port.
• Shrimp Dominance Continuesà vannamei and Black Tiger Shrimp recorded growth in both quantity and value, reinforcing India’s global shrimp leadership.

Significance

• Record seafood exports enhance India’s Blue Economy, generating employment, foreign exchange, and coastal economic
• Supports millions engaged in fishing, aquaculture, processing, logistics, and marine exports across coastal states.
• Export earnings of USD 8.46 billion strengthen India’s trade balance and export diversification.