Archive · 10 Dec 2025
India's Shrimp Exporters Shift to Value-Added Products
Indian shrimp exporters are changing their business strategy.
Instead of just selling raw frozen shrimp, they are now making ready-to-cook and ready-to-eat shrimp products.
This helps them earn more money and reduces their dependence on the traditional shrimp market.
The Indian government is also supporting this change through a special incentive scheme.
Companies like Kings Infra Ventures are investing a lot of money to make these new products.
This shift is happening because people in the US, Europe, and other places want convenient seafood options.
The government's support and the growing demand for these products are helping Indian exporters become more competitive in the global market.
Indian shrimp exporters are shifting focus to value-added products like ready-to-cook (RTC) and ready-to-eat (RTE) shrimp to boost margins and reduce dependence on commodity-grade exports.
The move is driven by growing demand for convenience foods in key markets like the US, Europe, and East Asia, as well as price pressures in the traditional frozen shrimp segment.
Government support through the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme is encouraging exporters to diversify into value-added products, with significant investments committed by leading companies.
In FY25, India exported marine products worth $7.39 billion, with the US accounting for about 36% of the total exports, despite a 50% tariff on Indian shrimp.
Companies like Kings Infra Ventures are planning substantial investments to expand their processing capacity and product lines, aligning with India's broader strategy to capture higher value in global seafood trade.
- Who
- Indian shrimp exporters, government officials, seafood industry leaders
- What
- Shift towards value-added shrimp products (RTC, RTE) to improve margins and reduce dependence on raw shrimp exports
- When
- Ongoing, with plans to expand by next year
- Where
- India, with exports to the US, Europe, East Asia, and West Asia
- Why
- To overcome price pressures in the traditional frozen shrimp segment, improve margins, and meet growing demand for convenient seafood options
- Total Marine Exports (FY25)
- $7.39 billion
- Exports to the US (FY25)
- $2.68 billion (36%)
- US Tariff on Indian Shrimp
- 50%
- PLI Scheme Budget
- ₹10,900 crore (2021-2027)
- Top PLI Investor
- Sandhya Aqua (₹180 crore)
- Kings Infra Ventures Investment
- ₹150 crore (planned)
- Key Markets
- US, Europe, East Asia, West Asia