India’s Marine Exports Set Sail to New Horizons: Russia & EU Open Doors

Updated: November 11, 2025 16:39

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India is actively diversifying its marine products exports towards Russia and the European Union, part of a broader strategy to protect exporters facing challenges like US tariffs. The government supports upgrading quality, expanding market access, and leveraging new trade agreements to sustain growth in this vital sector.

India’s Trade Minister has emphasized the nation’s focused efforts to diversify marine products exports to key markets, including Russia and the European Union (EU). This move is designed to protect Indian exporters amid a rapidly evolving global trade environment marked by tariffs and geopolitical shifts.

The diversification strategy involves expanding shipments to Russia, which is reviewing clearances of Indian seafood products, and leveraging new approvals from the EU, which recently sanctioned over 100 Indian fisheries establishments for export. These developments open fresh avenues, reducing dependency on the US market that currently imposes high tariffs on Indian marine exports.

The government is simultaneously upgrading product quality and strengthening supply chains to meet global standards, supporting exporters with enhanced food safety protocols and sustainability practices. Trade talks with major partners, including ongoing negotiations with the EU and other countries, underline India’s commitment to broadening its blue economy footprint.

Key Highlights:

India diversifies marine exports to Russia and the EU to mitigate US tariff impact.
Over 100 Indian fisheries establishments received new EU export approvals recently.
Russia reviews Indian seafood clearances, potentially opening new m
Government focuses on quality upgrades, traceability, and food safety to meet international standards.

Trade Minister Piyush Goyal emphasizes leveraging trade agreements and negotiations for market expansion.

India’s marine exports grew 15.6% year-on-year to $4.83 billion in Jan-Sep 2025.

Major export destinations include the US, EU, China, Japan, and Vietnam with rising demand in Asia and Europe.

This diversification is pivotal in safeguarding India’s marine exporters while positioning the country as a competitive and sustainable player in the global seafood market.

Sources: Ministry of Commerce India, MPEDA, Business Standard, CNBC-TV18, IBEF, Economic Times

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