India exports fish and fish products primarily to the following regions - USA, China, EU, Southeast Asia, Japan and Middle East.
In 2021-22, with an import of US$ 3,371.66 million and a share of 37.56% in terms of dollar value, the USA remained the largest importer of Indian seafood both in terms of value and volume. Exports to the US increased in terms of volume by 27.63%, rupee value by 36.76%, and dollar revenue by 37.56%. The main product shipped to the USA was frozen shrimp.
With an import of 2,66,989 MT worth US$ 1,175.05 million, or 19.50% in terms of quantity and 15.14% in terms of dollars, China became the second-largest seafood export market from India in terms of volume. Exports to China increased in volume by 22.28%, rupee value by 31.09%, and dollar value by 25.12%.
The EU remained India's third-largest export market for seafood, with frozen shrimp continuing to grow in both quantity and value, respectively, by 29.11% and 37.09%.