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India Exports 500 Tonnes of Hilsa to Bangladesh Amid Shortage
India usually receives hilsa from Bangladesh before the Durga Puja festival.
This year, the trade has moved in the opposite direction.
India has sent about 500 tonnes of hilsa to Bangladesh in two months.
More shipments may arrive soon.
Bangladesh reportedly has less hilsa available this year.
Fish from Gujarat has many eggs, called roe, which Bangladeshi buyers especially like.
Some of the fish is eaten in Bangladesh, while some is dried, processed, or sent to other countries.
Bangladesh has not yet confirmed whether it will send Padma River hilsa to India this festive season.
India exported about 500 tonnes of hilsa to Bangladesh over the past two months.
Fish traders expect another 150–200 tonnes to be exported in the coming weeks.
Most consignments came from Gujarat through Bharuch port, with some routed via Howrah.
Bangladesh is importing Indian hilsa amid reports of lower domestic production this year.
Gujarat hilsa is valued in Bangladesh for its high roe content and is also processed for domestic and overseas markets.
- Who
- Indian fish traders and Bangladeshi buyers are involved in the trade.
- What
- India has exported about 500 tonnes of hilsa to Bangladesh, with another 150–200 tonnes expected.
- Where
- The fish was sourced mainly from Gujarat and shipped through Bharuch port, with some supplies routed through Howrah in West Bengal.
- When
- The reported exports occurred over the two months before September 13; further shipments are expected in the following weeks.
- Why
- Bangladesh reportedly faced lower hilsa production and domestic supply this year, while Gujarat hilsa is attractive because of its high roe content.
Key facts
- Reported exports
- About 500 tonnes of hilsa from India to Bangladesh over two months
- Expected additional exports
- Approximately 150–200 tonnes in the coming weeks
- Main source
- Gujarat
- Shipping route
- Primarily through Bharuch port; some supplies through Howrah wholesale fish market
- Bangladeshi demand
- High demand for roe-filled hilsa, particularly in Chattogram and Sylhet
- Other uses
- Some hilsa is processed for overseas export or dried and sold as salted fish
- Previous trade pattern
- India has received hilsa from Bangladesh before Durga Puja in recent years
Quotes
Syed Anwar Maqsood
Secretary of the Howrah Wholesale Fish Importers' Association
“Bangladesh has been importing hilsa from India for the first time. We usually send fish such as boal, rohu, parse and tangra to Bangladesh. This year there is a shortage of hilsa there.”
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“Gujarat hilsa contains a lot of roe, which is highly sought after in Bangladesh. The eggs are also being sold separately for processing and re-exported to other countries by them.”
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