Overview
- Ministers, speaking Saturday at industry events, said seafood exports climbed from about Rs 62,000 crore last year to roughly Rs 68,000 crore this year.
- Minister of State Satya Pal Singh Baghel claimed the jump followed US tariff measures as India moved sales to new markets, though he did not specify the time frame.
- The government set a goal of Rs 1 lakh crore in five years and said officials are courting buyers through trade outreach with agencies such as MPEDA and the Export Inspection Council.
- Leaders urged better onboard handling, stronger cold chains, improved packaging, and more value addition to cut post-harvest losses and raise export quality.
- Ministry data show average export growth near 7% a year over 11 years, with values more than doubling since 2013–14 and the United States still the top buyer at 36.42%.