India's frozen shrimp exports reached an all-time high during fiscal year 2025-26, according to an infographic shared by the Department on its social media platform. The strong performance reflects sustained demand for Indian seafood products and the growing reach of India's marine exports across international markets, the post added.
Record Exports and Top Markets
The United States remained the largest destination for Indian frozen shrimp exports, with shipments worth USD 1.61 billion. However, China emerged as a major growth engine, with exports to China touching USD 941.6 million. The combined value from these two markets accounted for a significant share of total frozen shrimp exports.
| Market | Export Value (FY 2025-26) |
|---|---|
| United States | USD 1.61 billion |
| China | USD 941.6 million |
Government and Industry Response
Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) Chairman K S Srinivas said India's seafood sector had remained resilient despite global trade challenges and was successfully expanding into new markets. He added that the sector was witnessing strong demand for value-added seafood products and that market diversification would remain a key strategy for sustaining export growth in the coming years.
The Commerce Ministry has also been working with the Department of Fisheries and MPEDA to strengthen quality standards, improve export infrastructure, expand market access, and increase the share of value-added seafood products in India's overall marine exports as part of its long-term export strategy.
Outlook
The latest export figures come at a time when the government is stepping up efforts to diversify seafood export destinations and strengthen the sector's global competitiveness. The sustained demand for Indian seafood products highlights the strength and competitiveness of India's marine exports, the Department's post added. The strong performance reflects sustained demand for Indian seafood products and the growing reach of India's marine exports across international markets, the post added.
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