India, June 2 -- India's seafood exports reached an all-time high in FY 2025-26, with shipments of 19.72 lakh metric tonnes (MT) valued at Rs 73,890.46 crore (USD 8.46 billion), despite challenging global market conditions. The achievement highlights the resilience of the country's marine products sector and strong demand in key international markets.
Frozen shrimp continued to dominate India's seafood export basket, contributing Rs 49,037.93 crore (USD 5.62 billion) and accounting for over 66% of total export earnings. Shrimp exports recorded healthy growth in both value and volume during the year, with the United States, China, and the European Union remaining the major destinations.
Frozen fish emerged as the second-largest export cate...