India’s seafood exports touched a record ₹72,325 crore in the financial year 2025-26, showing the strength of the sector even as demand from the United States weakened. Export volumes also increased, reflecting steady global interest in Indian marine products.
The country exported 19.32 lakh metric tonnes of seafood during the year, according to provisional figures from the Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA). This marks one of the best performances for the industry in recent years.
Frozen shrimp remained the star product, contributing the largest share of export income. Shrimp exports brought in ₹47,973 crore, making up more than two-thirds of the total earnings. Demand for Indian shrimp remained firm across several international markets.
Although the United States continued to be the biggest buyer of Indian seafood, exports to that market declined during the year. Industry sources said tariff-related issues and trade pressures affected shipments, making Indian products less competitive there.
However, losses in the US market were more than offset by strong growth elsewhere. China emerged as a key growth driver, with imports of Indian seafood rising sharply. The European Union also increased purchases significantly, while countries in Southeast Asia recorded healthy demand.
Other seafood categories such as frozen fish, squid, cuttlefish, dried products and live seafood also performed well. Only chilled seafood exports reported a drop.
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