India’s seafood exports stand to gain from the India–UK CETA, which grants duty-free access to 99 per cent of tariff lines. MPEDA urges exporters to focus on value addition, upskilling, and quality to capture UK market growth and boost global competitiveness
The country exported 16.85 lakh metric tonnes of marine products in the financial year ended March 31, 2025, which represents an over 60 per cent jump. In value terms, the exports grew to $7.2 billion from $5.4 billion in FY15
The research initiative assumes significance in the wake of emerging seafood trade-related challenges faced by the fishermen targeting high-value resources and the export market players of India.
