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AquaFarm

Business intelligence platform for India's aquaculture entrepreneurs and investors.

Live market data

Platform

  • Market Intelligence
  • CAPEX/OPEX Calculator
  • Species Profiles
  • Export Intelligence

Resources

  • Government Schemes
  • Regulatory Guide
  • Vendor Directory

Data Sources

  • MPEDA
  • NFDB
  • PMMSY
  • CAA

AquaFarm is a business intelligence tool. Data is compiled from public sources including MPEDA, NFDB, PMMSY, and CAA. Verify all data before making investment decisions.

Export Intelligence

Navigate international aquaculture trade with country-specific regulations, certification requirements, document checklists, and export trend analytics.

Export Destination Profiles

USA

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), NOAA Fisheries

28.0% share

Import Volume

285.0K MT

Import Value

$2800M

Growth Rate

8.0%

Top Imported Products

Frozen ShrimpFrozen Fish

Required Certifications

HACCPFDA Registration (FURLS)BAP (preferred by major retailers)MPEDA RCMC

Key Regulations

  • All seafood imports must comply with the FDA Seafood HACCP Regulation (21 CFR Part 123)
  • FSMA Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) requires US importers to verify foreign supplier food safety
  • Zero tolerance for chloramphenicol, nitrofurans (including metabolites), and malachite green

China

General Administration of Customs of China (GACC), State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR)

12.0% share

Import Volume

195.0K MT

Import Value

$1200M

Growth Rate

15.0%

Top Imported Products

Frozen FishFishmeal

Required Certifications

HACCPGACC (General Administration of Customs of China) RegistrationMPEDA RCMC

Key Regulations

  • All overseas food production facilities must be registered with GACC (General Administration of Customs of China)
  • China's Food Safety Law and its implementing regulations apply to all imported food products
  • GACC Decree 248 and 249 (effective January 2022) mandate registration of all foreign food facilities

EU

European Commission DG SANTE (Health and Food Safety), Export Inspection Council of India (EIC)

21.0% share

Import Volume

220.0K MT

Import Value

$2100M

Growth Rate

5.0%

Top Imported Products

Frozen ShrimpChilled Fish

Required Certifications

HACCPEU Health Certificate (via EIC India)ASC or GlobalGAP (preferred for premium channels)BAP (accepted by some retailers)MPEDA RCMC

Key Regulations

  • Only EIC-approved and EU-listed establishments can export to the EU
  • EU Regulation (EC) No. 853/2004 sets specific hygiene rules for fishery products
  • IUU Regulation (EC) No. 1005/2008 requires catch certificates for wild-caught fish to combat illegal fishing

Japan

Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW), Japan Quarantine Stations

10.0% share

Import Volume

110.0K MT

Import Value

$980M

Growth Rate

3.0%

Top Imported Products

Frozen ShrimpLive Fish

Required Certifications

HACCPJapan Food Sanitation Law complianceMPEDA RCMC

Key Regulations

  • Food Sanitation Law (Law No. 233) governs all food imports; Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) is the competent authority
  • Mandatory inspection at port of entry by quarantine station; risk-based inspection intensity
  • Strict MRLs under the 'Positive List System' for agricultural chemicals and veterinary drugs

Southeast Asia

Varies by country: SFA (Singapore), MARD (Vietnam), Thai FDA (Thailand), MOH/MAQIS (Malaysia)

8.0% share

Import Volume

150.0K MT

Import Value

$750M

Growth Rate

12.0%

Top Imported Products

Frozen FishLive Fish

Required Certifications

HACCPMPEDA RCMC

Key Regulations

  • Singapore: Singapore Food Agency (SFA) regulates all food imports; accredited lab testing may be required
  • Vietnam: Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) oversees seafood imports
  • Thailand: Thai FDA and Department of Fisheries regulate imports; may require quarantine inspection

Middle East

UAE - ESMA/Municipality; Saudi Arabia - SFDA; Oman - Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries

5.0% share

Import Volume

95.0K MT

Import Value

$520M

Growth Rate

10.0%

Top Imported Products

Frozen ShrimpDried Fish

Required Certifications

HACCPHalal CertificationMPEDA RCMC

Key Regulations

  • Halal certification is mandatory for all food imports in GCC countries
  • UAE: Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology (ESMA) regulates food imports
  • Saudi Arabia: Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) requires SFDA product registration