The European Union became India’s third-largest seafood export market during the Financial Year 2025–26 (FY26), after the United States of America (USA) and China.
India exported seafood worth US$ 1.593 billion to the EU, accounting for 18.94% of total seafood export value.
Seafood exports to the EU increased by 41.45% in value and 38.29% in quantity compared to FY25.
The EU included India in its revised draft list for the continued export of aquaculture products from September 2026.
The achievement reflects efforts by the Marine Products Export Development Authority and the Export Inspection Council to strengthen food safety, residue monitoring, and responsible aquaculture practices.