India achieved record seafood exports worth USD 8.46 billion in 2025-26, strengthening its Blue Economy. Shrimp continues to be the top export commodity, accounting for over 60% of the total export value. The USA, China, Japan, and EU are major destinations. India is the world's 4th largest seafood exporter. MPEDA (Marine Products Export Development Authority) oversees seafood exports.
Economy
India Achieves Record Seafood Exports Worth USD 8.46 Billion, Strengthening Blue Economy
Key Points
- India achieved record seafood exports worth USD 8.46 billion in 2025-26, strengthening its Blue Economy
- Shrimp continues to be the top export commodity, accounting for over 60% of the total export value
- The USA, China, Japan, and EU are major destinations
- India is the world's 4th largest seafood exporter
- MPEDA (Marine Products Export Development Authority) oversees seafood exports
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• India's seafood exports: USD 8.46 billion (record, 2025-26) • India: 4th largest seafood exporter globally; shrimp = 60%+ of export value • MPEDA: Marine Products Export Development Authority, under Ministry of Commerce
