Comprehensive overview of India's aquaculture market -- production data, export trends, species segmentation, and global positioning to guide your farming investment decisions.
Total Market Size
₹1.50 L
$18.2B USD
Shrimp Segment
₹52,000
9.80M MT
Freshwater Fish
₹85,000
8.60M MT
Seaweed
₹800
34.0K MT
Marine Finfish
₹12,000
1.20M MT
Top producing states by total aquaculture output (metric tonnes)
Share of total market size (in crores INR)
Annual production (million MT) and export value (USD millions)
India's aquaculture export breakdown by destination country/region
| Country / Region | Volume | Value | Top Products | Growth Rate | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA | 285.0K MT | $2800M | Frozen Shrimp, Frozen Fish | 8.0% | 28.0% |
| China | 195.0K MT | $1200M | Frozen Fish, Fishmeal | 15.0% | 12.0% |
| EU | 220.0K MT | $2100M | Frozen Shrimp, Chilled Fish | 5.0% | 21.0% |
| Japan | 110.0K MT | $980M | Frozen Shrimp, Live Fish | 3.0% | 10.0% |
| Southeast Asia | 150.0K MT | $750M | Frozen Fish, Live Fish | 12.0% | 8.0% |
| Middle East | 95.0K MT | $520M | Frozen Shrimp, Dried Fish | 10.0% | 5.0% |
Global Production
120.00M MT
World aquaculture output
India's Production
14.20M MT
11.8% global share
India's Global Rank
#2
Second largest producer
Export Value
$8.1B
Annual seafood exports
Global ranking by total aquaculture production
| Rank | Country | Production | Global Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | China | 58.00M MT | 48.3% |
| #2 | Indonesia | 15.00M MT | 12.5% |
| #3 | IndiaYou are here | 14.20M MT | 11.8% |
| #4 | Vietnam | 4.80M MT | 4.0% |
| #5 | Bangladesh | 2.60M MT | 2.2% |