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Visakhapatnam Port Handles Half of India’s Seafood Exports
Visakhapatnam Port in India is a big shipping hub for seafood.
In the last year, it sent almost half of all seafood that India exported.
This jump happened because the state government, led by the TDP party, worked hard to improve the port.
They also helped local farmers and fishermen by showing their products at fairs and online.
The port’s success shows how good planning can help a region grow.
Visakhapatnam Port handled 49% of India’s seafood exports in FY 2025-26, up from 29% in FY 2024.
The port’s share rose to 50.87% in FY 2025 and 48.89% in FY 2026, contributing $2.19B of India’s $7.38B seafood export total.
Growth is attributed to the TDP‑led NDA Government’s initiatives, turning the port into a major export driver.
The port supports the One District One Product (ODOP) program, promoting 99 products across 26 districts through exhibitions, bazaars, and buyer‑seller meets.
MPEDA’s Shaphari certification and state support under PM Matsya Sampada Yojana help ensure quality and expand fisheries exports.
- Who
- Visakhapatnam Port, government officials, MPEDA
- What
- Handled 49% of India’s seafood exports in FY 2025-26
- Where
- Visakhapatnam Port, Andhra Pradesh, India
- When
- FY 2025-26, FY 2025, FY 2026
- Why
- Government initiatives and ODOP program boosted exports
Key facts
- Port Share FY 2025-26
- 49%
- Port Share FY 2025
- 50.87%
- Port Share FY 2026
- 48.89%
- Export Value FY 2025
- $2.19B
- Total Seafood Exports FY 2025
- $7.38B
- ODOP Products
- 99
- ODOP Districts
- 26
Quotes
Government release
Official statement from the government
“"The sharp increase reflects the renewed momentum witnessed under the TDP-led NDA Government in Andhra Pradesh, transforming Visakhapatnam Port into a major driver of India’s seafood exports,"”
thehindubusinessline.com
Sources
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