Odisha seafood exports to Middle East drop 14.57% in FY 2025-26
What happened
The export value of fish, shrimp, and other seafood from Odisha to the Middle East region declined by 14.57% during the financial year 2025-26, according to Marine Products Export Development Authority. This decline resulted in a loss of approximately Rs 23.40 crore compared to the previous year's earnings. Despite this regional drop, Odisha's overall seafood export value increased by 16.36% during the same fiscal year.
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Why it matters
The decline specifically affects the seafood trade between Odisha and the Middle East. While the regional drop was significant, the state's overall seafood exports showed growth, suggesting varied performance across export markets.
Odisha utilizes Paradip Port for containerized seafood exports, supported by the Marine Products Export Development Authority.
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Who's involved
- OdishaState where the seafood exports originate
- Marine Products Export Development AuthorityStatutory body providing export data for marine products
- Middle EastGeopolitical region receiving the seafood exports
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- OdishaSpeculative
Odisha might see a reduction in export earnings due to the decline in sales to the Middle East.
- Middle EastSpeculative
The Middle East may face a reduction in the volume or value of seafood imports from Odisha.
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The entities involved
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Odisha
state in Eastern India
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Marine Products Export Development Authority
statutory body in India