India’s seafood exports reached an all-time high in FY 2025–26, with shipments touching 19.72 lakh metric tonnes (MT) valued at ₹73,890.46 crore (USD 8.46 billion), according to the Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA). The achievement comes despite challenging global market conditions and highlights the growing international demand for Indian marine products.
Frozen shrimp continued to dominate India’s seafood export basket, contributing ₹49,037.93 crore (USD 5.62 billion), accounting for over 66% of total export earnings and 40% of export volume. Shrimp exports recorded healthy growth in both value and volume, driven by strong demand from key markets. The United States remained the largest importer of Indian frozen shrimp, followed by China, the European Union, Southeast Asia, Japan, and the Middle East.
A total of 7,92,647 MT of frozen shrimp was exported during the year. Exports of both Litopenaeus vannamei and Black Tiger shrimp showed positive growth, strengthening India’s position as a leading global supplier.
Frozen fish emerged as the second-largest export category, generating ₹5,658.37 crore (USD 643.70 million). Dried seafood products ranked third, earning ₹5,079.09 crore (USD 577.44 million) and registering impressive growth. Exports of frozen squid and cuttlefish also recorded significant gains in both quantity and value.
Among export destinations, the United States remained the top market in value terms, importing seafood worth USD 2.33 billion. China emerged as the largest destination by volume, importing more than 4.9 lakh MT of Indian seafood. The European Union, Southeast Asia, Japan, and the Middle East also remained major markets.
The strong export performance reflects India’s expanding seafood production capabilities, growing global market presence, and improving supply chain efficiency. Visakhapatnam, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT), and Kochi were the top ports handling seafood export cargo during the financial year.
