New Delhi, June 1 -- India's seafood exports reached an all-time high in FY 2025-26, clocking 19,72,018 metric tonnes valued at Rs 73,890.46 crore or USD 8.46 billion, despite challenging global market conditions, the Marine Products Export Development Authority said.

"India exported 19,72,018 MT of seafood valued at Rs 73,890.46 crore during FY 2025-26, registering an all-time high in both volume and value," said MPEDA Chairman P Jawahar. The US and China continued to be the principal importers during the year.

Frozen shrimp remained the top performer and the leading export item. It contributed Rs 49,037.93 crore or USD 5,624.48 million, accounting for 40.19% of total export quantity and 66.52% of export earnings in dollar terms. Shrim...