India's Record Seafood Exports FY26
Analysis based on 19 articles · First reported Apr 21, 2026 · Last updated Apr 22, 2026
The record-breaking seafood exports from India, particularly in frozen shrimp, indicate a positive trend for India's economy and its marine products sector. The diversification of export markets, with strong growth in China and the European Union offsetting the decline in the United States, demonstrates resilience against trade headwinds and could lead to increased investment in India's seafood processing and logistics industries.
India's marine exports reached an all-time high of ₹72,325.82 crore (USD 8.28 billion) in FY 2025-26, with total export volumes of 19.32 lakh metric tonnes, according to data from the India — Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority. Frozen shrimp was the primary growth driver, contributing over two-thirds of the total earnings. While the United States remained the largest importer, exports to the United States declined due to reciprocal tariffs. This downturn was offset by robust growth in other markets, including China, the European Union, and Southeast Asian countries. Exports to Japan also increased, while shipments to West Asia saw a marginal decline. Key ports like India — Visakhapatnam, Jawaharlal Nehru, India — Kochi, India — Kolkata, and India — Chennai handled a significant portion of the export value, highlighting their importance in the supply chain.
Set up alerts, explore entity relationships, search across thousands of events, and build custom intelligence feeds.
Open Dashboard