**Summary:**
The European Union (EU) has approved 102 new Indian fishery establishments for seafood export to EU member countries, as of September 9, 2025. This expansion signifies increased confidence in India's food safety and quality assurance systems, particularly the robust official control mechanisms implemented by the Export Inspection Council (EIC). The decision, which followed meetings between Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal and Senior Officials of Department of Commerce, is expected to significantly boost India's seafood exports, especially aquaculture shrimps and Cephalopods (Squid, Cuttle fish and Octopus), to the EU market. This development will provide exporters across coastal states and Union Territories with greater opportunities to access EU demand, diversify product offerings, and strengthen trade relationships. The Department of Commerce has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting exporters through policy facilitation, infrastructure development, and capacity building. The EIC and EIAS will continue to ensure Indian seafood products adhere to international norms.
Key Entities Referenced
European Union: A political and economic union of European countries, a major importer of Indian seafood.
Ministry of Commerce and Industry: The Indian government ministry responsible for trade and industry, playing a key role in promoting seafood exports.
India: The country whose seafood export sector is being analyzed.
Piyush Goyal: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry of India.
Department of Commerce: A department that is part of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, responsible for supporting exporters.
Export Inspection Council: An Indian organization responsible for ensuring that exported seafood products meet international standards.
New Delhi: The location of meetings between EU representatives and Indian officials.
EIAS: Organisation involved in ensuring Indian seafood product standards are maintained.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
India's Seafood Export Sector Gets Major Boost: EU
lists 102 New Fishery Establishments
Posted On: 09 SEP 2025 5:48PM by PIB Delhi
In a significant development for India's seafood industry, the European Union (EU) has listed 102 new Indian
fishery establishments for export from India to EU member countries. This significant expansion reflects the
growing confidence in India's food safety and quality assurance systems and marks a major step forward in
enhancing market access for Indian seafood products specially aquaculture shrimps and Cephalopods (Squid,
Cuttle fish and Octopus).
This follows a series of meetings in EU and New Delhi in which Union Minister of Commerce and
Industry Shri Piyush Goyal and Senior Officials of Department of Commerce participated, resulting
in confidence on Indian robust official control mechanisms implemented by the Export Inspection
Council (EIC). Indian seafood exports meet stringent international standards, particularly those laid
down by the EU.
Key Highlights:
In 2025, 102 new establishments added to the EU-approved list for fishery exports.
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Reflects India's commitment to food safety, traceability, and compliance with EU regulations.
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Strengthens India's position as a trusted supplier of high-quality seafood.
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Expected to boost export volumes, generate employment, and enhance foreign exchange
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earnings.
This development is expected to significantly enhance India's seafood exports to the European Union, which
is one of the most lucrative and quality-sensitive markets globally. With the inclusion of these new
establishments, exporters across various coastal states and UTs will now have greater opportunities to tap into
EU demand, diversify their product offerings, and strengthen trade relationships.
The Department of Commerce has reiterated its commitment to supporting exporters through policy
facilitation, infrastructure development, and capacity building. The EIC and EIAS continue to play a pivotal
role in ensuring that Indian seafood products adhere to international norms, thereby safeguarding public health
and enhancing India's global reputation.
This is in line with the overall environment of optimism and greater confidence by the two sides in each
other’s product standards.
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Abhishek Dayal/ Abhijith Narayanan/ Anushka Pandey
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