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India’s target is $12 billion Marine exports in the next 2 years
Frozen shrimp; the Government of India aims to increase its marine product exports to $12 billion in the next two years by increasing its processing capacity and shifting to higher-value-added products. In 2022-23, India’s total marine product exports were $8.09 billion (Rs 63,969 crore).
Dr.G.R.Balakrishnan Apr 06 2024 Exim News

India’s target is $12 billion Marine exports in the next 2 years

According to the latest data, the marine export from India from April to February 2023 – 24 was $6.8 billion, a decline of 7.5 % compared to the previous year. The decline in exports for the 2023-24 fiscal year is attributed to a decline in exports to the US and Europe.

The government of India has set a target of marine exports of $9.1 billion in 2023-24.

India is the third-largest fish-producing country in the world, contributing 8 per cent to global fish production. India ranks second in aquaculture production in the world. 

The top marine items to be exported from India are; Frozen shrimp. The value of exports was $5.41 billion or Rs 43135.58 crore; Frozen Fish- $687.05 million  or Rs 5503.18 crore ; Frozen CuttleFish – $ 295.49 million  or Rs 2353.34 crore ;Frozen Squid- $454.61 million or Rs 3593.75 crore and Dried Fish- $384.05 million or Rs 3080.92 crore

USA, EU China are some of the major export destination for Indian marine products for 2022-23.

According to MPEDA, the major marine product for export was frozen shrimp.

The Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) is a statutory body established under the MPEDA Act, 1972. It became functional on 20 April 1972. Its headquarters are in Kochi, Kerala..

The Act empowers MPEDA to regulate marine product exports and take all necessary measures to ensure sustained, quality seafood exports from the country.