India has emerged as the world’s 2nd-largest fish-producing nation after China, contributing about 8% of global fish production.
India’s fisheries sector supports around 30 million fishers and fish farmers.
Fish production increased from 141.64 lakh tonnes (2019–20) to 197.75 lakh tonnes (2024–25).
India’s seafood exports crossed ₹62,408 crore (2024–25), with frozen shrimp as the largest export item and over 350 seafood varieties exported to nearly 130 countries.
The United States is the biggest export market, followed by China, the European Union, Southeast Asia, Japan, and the Middle East.