Archive · 25 Nov 2025
Gujarat's Fish Economy Booms with Rising Output and Exports
Gujarat's fish industry is growing very fast.
The state is now the second-largest fish producer in India.
The government has invested a lot of money to help the industry.
Fishermen and traders are making more money.
The Dholai Port is very busy with boats bringing in fish every day.
The fish is then sold in local markets and sent to other countries.
This growth has made life better for many people who work in the fish industry.
Gujarat's fish exports surged from ₹625 crore in 2001 to ₹6,087 crore in 2023-24.
The state is India's second-largest marine fish producer with an average output of 8.56 lakh metric tonne annually.
Dholai Port in Navsari has become a major hub for fish trade, with hundreds of boats arriving daily.
The Gujarat government announced a ₹1,622 crore package to boost shrimp production and infrastructure.
The boom has improved livelihoods for fishermen, boat owners, and women fish traders.
- Who
- Gujarat's fisheries sector, including fishermen, boat owners, and women fish traders
- What
- A significant boom in fish production and exports
- When
- 2001-2024, with notable growth in recent years
- Where
- Gujarat, India, particularly around Dholai Port in Navsari
- Why
- Due to increased production, government investment, and expanding export markets
- Export Value (2023-24)
- ₹6,087 crore
- Export Quantity (2023-24)
- 3.37 lakh metric tonne
- Average Annual Fish Production (2020-2024)
- 8.56 lakh metric tonne
- Government Investment in Fisheries (2025)
- ₹1,622 crore
- Key Port
- Dholai Port, Navsari
- Coastline Length
- 2,340 km
- Export Growth (2001-2024)
- Tenfold increase
