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India's Seafood Exports Hit Record $8.46 Billion in 2025-26

· 5 min read·Source: MPEDA — seafood export data 2025-26
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India's seafood exports reached a record $8.46 billion in 2025-26, according to the Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA). Frozen shrimp remained the largest export item by value, with the United States and China among the top destinations. The record underscores the growing contribution of marine products to India's agricultural and allied exports.

Key Facts & Details

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    India's seafood exports hit a record $8.46 billion in 2025-26
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    Data released by MPEDA
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    Frozen shrimp is the largest export item by value
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    US and China are among the top export destinations

Deep Dive

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    MPEDA = Marine Products Export Development Authority, under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, headquartered in Kochi.
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    Seafood/marine products are a significant part of India's agri-exports basket.
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    Frozen shrimp consistently dominates India's seafood export earnings.
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Exam Focus

Note the figure ($8.46 billion), the agency (MPEDA), and the top export item (frozen shrimp).

Related Topics

MPEDAExportsSeafoodTrade

Exam Relevance & Angle

Export data and the agencies behind them (MPEDA, APEDA) recur in economy current affairs.

Target Exams

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Background & Context

MPEDA promotes and regulates India's marine-product exports; India is one of the world's largest seafood exporters.

Related GK Concepts

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MPEDASeafood ExportsFrozen ShrimpAgri-Exports

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Which agency reported India's record seafood exports of $8.46 billion in 2025-26?

Source

MPEDA — seafood export data 2025-26

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India's Seafood Exports Hit Record $8.46 Billion in 2025-26 — Current Affairs 2026-06-02