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India seafood exports soar to record Rs 72326 crore as frozen shrimp leads surge

Economy
Published on 24 April 2026
India seafood exports soar to record Rs 72326 crore as frozen shrimp leads surge

Frozen shrimp powered nearly two thirds of growth

India’s seafood exports hit an all-time high of Rs 72,325.82 crore (US$ 8.28 billion) in FY 2025–26, according to provisional MPEDA data. Export volumes also climbed to 19.32 lakh metric tonnes. Frozen shrimp emerged as the key engine behind the jump, contributing the largest share of the export value and driving overall growth.

  • Seafood exports reached a record Rs 72,325.82 crore in FY 2025–26
  • Volumes rose to 19.32 lakh metric tonnes, per MPEDA provisional data
  • Frozen shrimp was the main growth driver for export value
  • Total exports now stand at US$ 8.28 billion
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