India shrimp exports cross 80,000 tonnes in July as diversification supports outlook
India exported 81,674 tonnes of shrimp in July, up 8.2% year on year. January–July CY26 volumes rose 1% to 455,489 tonnes as exporters target growth in the UK, EU and Asian markets while anticipating a more normal US market.
What happened
Indian shrimp export sector · India’s shrimp exports rose 1% year-on-year in the first seven months of CY26, with July volumes reaching a record 81,674 tonnes.
Key facts
- July exports: 81,674 tonnes
- July year-on-year growth: 8.2%
- January-July CY26 exports: 455,489 tonnes
- January-July CY26 year-on-year growth: 1%
- Expected July exports: 80,000 tonnes
What changed
India’s shrimp exports rose 1% year-on-year in the first seven months of CY26, with July volumes reaching a record 81,674 tonnes. Exporters are diversifying products and markets, targeting stronger sales in the UK, EU, Asia and a potentially normalising US market.
Why this matters
India’s July shrimp export rebound suggests diversification into the UK, EU and Asian markets is helping offset uneven demand and support utilization across the supply chain.
What to watch
- Monthly Indian shrimp export volumes and average realization prices through year-end.
- US import orders, inventories, retail seafood promotions and any tariff or trade-policy changes.
- UK, EU and Asian destination demand growth and food-safety/compliance developments.
- Farmgate shrimp prices in India, feed costs, disease outbreaks and processing capacity utilization.
- Freight rates and INR/USD and INR/EUR movements.
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