Fish and Seafood in India

March 2026

In 2025, the fish and seafood in India achieved positive volume growth, supported by the implementation of a national digital traceability system that enhanced transparency, export preparedness, and quality assurance. The reduction of GST to 5% across much of the value chain contributed to lower costs, ensuring fish remained affordable and competitive. Ongoing investments through the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana, coupled with the expansion of omnichannel players such as TenderCuts and Li

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Overview:

Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Fish and Seafood industry in India with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.

Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.

If you're in the Fish and Seafood industry in India, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.

The Fish and Seafood in India report includes:

  • Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
  • Detailed segmentation of international and local products
  • Historic volume and value sizes
  • Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
  • Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country

This report answers:

  • What is the market size of Fish and Seafood in India?
  • What is the impact of commodity price fluctuations on local production and consumption?
  • What are the key campaigns or legislation driving Fish and Seafood sales?
  • How are consumer attitudes towards fresh food evolving?
  • How significant is health and wellness in shaping consumer demand?
  • Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?

Fish and Seafood in India - Category analysis

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Strengthening fish and seafood through digital innovation and policy support
The national digital traceability framework is set to transform India’s seafood value chain
GST rate rationalisation boosts affordability and competitiveness in India’s fisheries sector
Government driven infrastructure and capacity upgrades are set to support affordable, higher-quality fish
Retail e-commerce and value-added seafood creating scalable, profitable omnichannel opportunities
Summary 1 Major Processors of Fish and Seafood 2025
Table 1 Total Sales of Fish and Seafood by Category: Total Volume 2020-2025
Table 2 Total Sales of Fish and Seafood by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 3 Retail Sales of Fish and Seafood by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 4 Retail Sales of Fish and Seafood by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 5 Retail Sales of Fish and Seafood by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 6 Retail Sales of Fish and Seafood by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 7 Retail Sales of Fish and Seafood by Packaged vs Unpackaged: % Volume 2020-2025
Table 8 Forecast Total Sales of Fish and Seafood by Category: Total Volume 2025-2030
Table 9 Forecast Total Sales of Fish and Seafood by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 10 Forecast Retail Sales of Fish and Seafood by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 11 Forecast Retail Sales of Fish and Seafood by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 12 Forecast Retail Sales of Fish and Seafood by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 13 Forecast Retail Sales of Fish and Seafood by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030

Fresh Food in India - Industry Overview

Convenience, safety, and nutrition drive growth and premiumisation in fresh food

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Convenience, safety, and nutrition drive growth and transformation in fresh food in India
Weather-driven disruptions and structural gaps shape fresh food in 2025
Consumer demand for quality, convenience, and functional benefits redefine premiumisation
Digital integration and data-driven supply networks are expected to transform fresh food
Resilience-focused production systems will stabilise fresh food in India
Traditional stores continue to dominate while rising mobility leads forecourt retailers to gain ground
Quick commerce and retail e-commerce continue to transform access to fresh food
Table 14 Total Sales of Fresh Food by Category: Total Volume 2020-2025
Table 15 Total Sales of Fresh Food by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 16 Retail Sales of Fresh Food by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 17 Retail Sales of Fresh Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 18 Retail Sales of Fresh Food by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 19 Retail Sales of Fresh Food by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 20 Retail Sales of Fresh Food by Packaged vs Unpackaged: % Volume 2020-2025
Table 21 Retail Distribution of Fresh Food by Format: % Volume 2020-2025
Table 22 Forecast Total Sales of Fresh Food by Category: Total Volume 2025-2030
Table 23 Forecast Total Sales of Fresh Food by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 24 Forecast Retail Sales of Fresh Food by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 25 Forecast Retail Sales of Fresh Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 26 Forecast Retail Sales of Fresh Food by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 27 Forecast Retail Sales of Fresh Food by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030

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Summary 2 Research Sources
The following categories and subcategories are included:

Fish and Seafood

  • Crustaceans
  • Fish
  • Molluscs and Cephalopods

Fish and Seafood

This is the aggregation of fish, crustaceans, molluscs and cephalopods. Includes: fresh raw (chilled and frozen) packaged and unpackaged unprocessed fish and seafood. Chilled and frozen fish and seafood can be cleaned, gutted, peeled/trimmed/filleted/cut to a different extent, but not cooked and no sauces, herbs or condiments can be added . Excludes: All packaged/processed fish and seafood products typically sold via the self-service counters in retail outlets.

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