Archive · 12 Aug 2025
India Prioritizes Value Addition to Boost Seafood Exports
India wants to sell more seafood to other countries.
The government is helping by making it easier for sellers and improving the way they package their goods.
The government wants to make sure more of the seafood is processed before it is sold.
This way the sellers can make more money from each product.
India's fisheries have grown a lot in the last ten years.
Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh emphasized value addition to boost seafood exports.
Government initiatives include a single-window system and infrastructure upgrades.
MPEDA and state governments will map state-wise species exports.
Only 10% of India's seafood exports are value-added products currently.
India's annual fish production has increased by 104% since 2013-14.
- Who
- Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh and Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi.
- What
- India is focusing on value addition and identifying species to boost seafood exports.
- When
- Not explicitly stated.
- Where
- India.
- Why
- To enhance export potential and navigate tariff challenges.
Stakeholders
Government
Export strategies
Stakeholders
Exporters are looking for strategies to increase profitability.
Government
Government is encouraging increased value-added products to achieve this.
- Minister
- Rajiv Ranjan Singh
- Secretary (Fisheries)
- Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi
- Share of Value-Added Products
- 10% of Exports
- Fish Production Growth (2013-14 to 2024-25)
- 104%
- Key contributor to fish production
- Inland fisheries and aquaculture
Sources
To boost fish exports amid high US tariffs, preparations for 16th commission underway; Minister urges exploring alternative markets
Seafood exporters told to explore new markets, boost local supplies
India casts wider net for seafood exports as US tariffs bite
Centre asks seafood exporters to explore new markets amid US tariff hike