EU Now India’s Third-Largest Seafood Export Market in FY26
Why in the news
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry said the EU moved into third place as a buyer of Indian seafood during FY26, trailing only the USA and China.
Key facts
- Rank: third-largest market, after the USA and China.
- Value: USD 1.593 billion of seafood sold to the EU.
- Share: 18.94% of total seafood export value.
- Compliance push: stronger systems for antimicrobial use and food safety standards.
| Market | FY26 position |
|---|---|
| USA | Ahead of the EU |
| China | Ahead of the EU |
| European Union | Third, USD 1.593 billion (18.94%) |
Exam angle
- Announcing ministry: Commerce and Industry.
- Share figure to recall: 18.94%.
- Regulatory focus: antimicrobial use and food safety.