India’s seafood exports touched $7.45 billion (₹62,408.45 crore) in FY2024-25, with frozen shrimp continuing to anchor the country’s global trade, according to data released by the Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA).
India shipped 16,98,170 metric tons of seafood during the year, with frozen shrimp alone contributing $5.17 billion (₹43,334.25 crore) — nearly 70% of total dollar earnings and 43.67% of overall export volume. The segment registered an 8.3% rise in rupee value and a 6.06% increase in dollar terms over last year.
The United States remained India’s largest market, importing $2.71 billion worth of seafood, with shrimp accounting for over 92% of its purchases. China stood as the second-largest buyer, followed by the European Union, Southeast Asia, Japan, and the Middle East.
Varieties such as Vannamei, Black Tiger, and Scampi shrimp drove growth in both volume and value. Other key contributors included frozen fish ($622.6 million), frozen squid ($367.7 million), and frozen cuttlefish, which saw a 9.11% increase in volume and a 3.99% rise in dollar value, reaching $285.6 million. Dried seafood items fetched $340.8 million, while chilled and live products added $78.8 million and $56 million respectively, with live seafood recording a 15.2% jump in value.
The MPEDA noted that India’s seafood sector continues to expand its footprint globally, with premium shrimp varieties strengthening the country’s position as one of the world’s leading suppliers.