Indian Fish Market Report 2026: Industry Trends, Share, Scope, and Growth Outlook 2034

According to IMARC Group's report titled "Indian Fish Market Size, Share, Trends and Forecast by Fish Type, Product Type, Distribution Channel, Sector, and State, 2026-2034" the report offers a comprehensive analysis of the industry, including market share, growth, trends, and regional insights.

Indian Fish Market Overview

The Indian fish market reached a size of 23.96 Million Tons in 2025 and is projected to grow to 44.38 Million Tons by 2034, expanding at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.08% during the forecast period from 2026 to 2034. Market growth is driven by increasing health consciousness, urbanization, government initiatives, and expanding retail access to diverse aquatic products.

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Indian Fish Market Growth Factors

The Indian fish market has diverse resources and an ever-growing internal demand. The market is growing on the basis of diversified aquatic resources, differences in consumer preferences, and stakeholder participation throughout the value chain. The growing urbanization is opening up new doors for organized players to increase their penetration in the market as well as to increase their product portfolio in the market. Growing concerns for food safety and quality standards are increasing consumer confidence in the market in the near future. The practices and technologies of aquaculture help ensure a regular supply of products to markets, contributing to steady development of aquaculture. Infrastructure development for cold storage, and a transport network, have also contributed to diversification of markets, including remote areas.

The government is helping to develop the fishery and train the workers, increasing the credibility of the fishery and the efficiency of the organizations. The campaign has created a greater awareness about the consumption of sustainable seafood. Trade practice transparency, better market organization, private investments and public-private partnerships have also attracted interest. The market is adaptable to changing lifestyles and has space for expansion in the long run. The Indian fish market has a good potential for growth on the back of a steady base in supply-side increase, the changing pattern of consumption of this commodity and consumer confidence in the product.

Indian Fish Market Trends

Basically, the Indian fish market is changing slowly with changing consumption patterns, improvement in the supply chain and the consumer's awareness about nutrition. Fish consumption is growing in appeal because of its health benefits and is slowly becoming an essential part of the daily diets in the urban and semi-urban areas. Another trend is the growing preference of consumers for organized retail, in the form of supermarkets and e-commerce, over the customary wet market, encouraged by the more hygienic and convenient format and the consistency of product quality. There is also a growing preference for readymade and processed fish products due to the convenience required by working professionals and younger consumers.

Since then, market demand for sustainability and responsible fishery practices have led producers and suppliers to improve their harvesting and post-harvest handling practices. This is helped by improved cold chain logistics and transportation technologies, which reduce post-harvest losses and improve regional availability, and more efficient networking between fishermen, wholesalers, and consumers in the domestic market enabled by digital technologies. Export standards are also raising standards at home, including packaging, traceability and quality control. Transparency in source and labeling and reliable assurance of freshness and origin are becoming increasingly important to consumers. The overall trend is moving toward modernization, quality assurance and consumer-oriented distribution. There is growing consumer acceptance of organized players and better practices within the industry.

Indian Fish Market Recent Developments & News

In August 2025, Essex Marine Limited, a Kolkata-based seafood processing and exporting company, launched an SME public issue on BSE to raise Rs. 23.01 Crore. The IPO offered 42.62 Lakh shares at Rs. 54 each to finance expansion, working capital, loan repayments, and general corporate purposes, thus strengthening operations and export capacity.

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Indian Fish Market Key Players

• Abad Fisheries Private Limited
• Golden Prize India
• Kirti Foods
• Munnujii Foods International Pvt. Ltd
• Oceans Secret
• Seasaga Group
• Silver Sea Food

Indian Fish Market Segmentation

Fish Type Insights:

• Inland Fishes
o Indian Major Carps
o Pangasius
o Exotic Carps
o Clarias
o Anabas
o Rupchanda
o Tilapia
o Seabass
o Others

• Marine Fishes
• Shrimps

Product Type Insights:

• Fresh
• Frozen
• Canned
• Others

Distribution Channel Insights:

• Retail
• Institutional

Sector Insights:

• Organised
• Unorganised

State Insights:

• West Bengal
• Andhra Pradesh
• Karnataka
• Kerala
• Gujarat
• Tamil Nadu
• Maharashtra
• Others

Key Questions Answered in This Report

Q1. How big is the Indian fish market?
A1. The Indian fish market reached a volume of 23.96 Million Tons in 2025.

Q2. What is the projected growth rate of the Indian fish market?
A2. The Indian fish market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 7.08% from 2026-2034 to reach 44.38 Million Tons by 2034.

Q3. Which fish type held the largest Indian fish market share?
A3. The Indian fish market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 7.08% from 2026-2034 to reach 44.38 Million Tons by 2034.

Q4. What are the key factors driving market growth?
A4. Key factors driving the Indian fish market include growing health awareness, supportive government policies, infrastructure investment, expanding export demand, and technological advancements improving aquaculture productivity, efficiency, quality control, and sustainable practices across the fisheries value chain.

Q5. What are the major challenges facing the Indian fish market?
A5. Major challenges include inadequate cold chain infrastructure causing post-harvest losses, water pollution threatening production, disease outbreaks impacting operations, limited veterinary services, climate change disrupting breeding cycles, and fragmented supply chains reducing efficiency.

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