India’s Seafood Exports Touch Record $8.46 Billion

India’s seafood exports in fiscal year 2025-26 (FY26) reached 8.46 billion, or ₹73,890.46 crore, with a total export volume of 19,72,018 metric tonnes. The Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) confirmed the FY26 value on 1 June 2026, and earlier provisional data released on 21-22 April 2026 had placed the export value at 8.28 billion.

Seafood Export Composition

Frozen shrimp remained the largest export item in FY26, earning $5,624.48 million, or ₹49,037.93 crore. Frozen shrimp accounted for 66.52% of total US dollar earnings from India’s seafood exports in FY26.

Major Export Markets

The United States remained the largest importer of Indian seafood in FY26. Exports to the United States fell by 10.82% in rupee value and 14.22% in dollar value, while exports to China rose by 22.7% in value and 20.1% in volume.

Ports and Product Categories

The European Union recorded growth of 37.9% in value and 35.2% in volume in FY26. Frozen fish, squid, cuttlefish, dried items, and live products recorded positive growth, while chilled products declined.

Important Facts for Exams

• MPEDA stands for Marine Products Export Development Authority, which functions under the Government of India for marine export promotion.
• Seafood exports are measured in both value and volume, and FY26 volume was 19,72,018 metric tonnes.
• Visakhapatnam, Jawaharlal Nehru Port, Kochi, Kolkata, and Chennai accounted for nearly 64% of the total export value in FY26.
• West Asia, the United States tariff environment, and volatile global trade conditions formed part of the external trade context in FY26.