India's seafood exports hit record ₹72,325.82 crore in FY 2025–26; frozen shrimp leads, US remains top market
India's seafood exports reached a record ₹72,325.82 crore (US$8.28 billion) and 19.32 lakh tonnes in FY 2025–26, according to provisional MPEDA data released on 21 April 2026.
Summary
India's seafood exports rose to a record ₹72,325.82 crore (US$8.28 billion) in FY 2025–26, with volumes of 19.32 lakh metric tonnes, according to provisional data from the Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) released by the Ministry of Fisheries on 21 April 2026. Frozen shrimp remained the main driver, earning ₹47,973.13 crore (US$5.51 billion), over two-thirds of the total. The United States stayed the largest destination at US$2.32 billion, though shipments there fell 14.5% in value and 19.8% in volume, mainly because of reciprocal tariffs. China, the second-largest market, grew 22.7% in value, the European Union 37.9% and Southeast Asia 36.1%. The ministry also cited approval of 211 new export establishments and the National Traceability Framework launched in 2025.
Key facts
- Exports FY 2025–26
- ₹72,325.82 crore (US$8.28 bn); 19.32 lakh MT (provisional, MPEDA)
- Top item
- Frozen shrimp: ₹47,973.13 crore (US$5.51 bn), over two-thirds
- Top market
- USA, US$2.32 bn (value down 14.5%, volume down 19.8%)
- Second market
- China, value up 22.7%
- Other growth
- EU +37.9% value; Southeast Asia +36.1% value
- Market access
- 211 new export establishments approved
Practice MCQs 3 questions
According to provisional MPEDA data, India's seafood exports in FY 2025–26 were valued at about:
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Correct answer: D — ₹72,326 crore
Seafood exports reached a record ₹72,325.82 crore (US$8.28 billion) in FY 2025–26.
Which was the second-largest destination for India's seafood exports in FY 2025–26?
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Correct answer: B — China
The US was the largest destination; China, the second-largest, grew 22.7% in value.
Consider the following statements about India's seafood exports in FY 2025–26: 1. Frozen shrimp accounted for over two-thirds of total export earnings. 2. Exports to the United States rose in both value and volume. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. Frozen shrimp earned ₹47,973.13 crore, over two-thirds of the total, but exports to the US fell 14.5% in value and 19.8% in volume.