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.
India’s seafood exports climbed 11.2% to $8.28 billion in 2025–26, helped by rising demand from China, the EU, and Southeast Asia. Frozen shrimp drove earnings, while a drop in US shipments was offset by gains in alternate markets. Export volumes reached 19.32 lakh tonnes, with major ports managing most shipments.
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Indian seafood exporters are bracing for up to Rs 1,500 crore in losses as the Iran war fuels sustained disruption in trade flows. Experts warn that longer disruptions could destabilise coastal livelihoods, hit processing and supply chains, and weaken India’s export competitiveness. Stakeholders say shipping uncertainty and contract delays are the immediate pressure points.
India’s seafood exports to the US dropped sharply in FY26, with volume down 19.8% and value down 14.5%, blamed on reciprocal tariffs. Even so, India’s overall seafood exports reached a record $8.28 billion as demand grew in China, the EU, and Southeast Asia, helping offset the US decline.
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