India’s seafood export industry is grappling with a major challenge following the recent US tariff hike, prompting urgent calls from industry leaders and policymakers for a rethink to sustain the sector’s growth

The issue dominated discussions at the industry meet held alongside the fourth International Symposium on Marine Ecosystems (MECOS 4) at the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI).

With exports to the US – India’s largest seafood market – falling sharply, stakeholders urged immediate measures such as market diversification, value addition and technology-driven innovation to safeguard trade and revenue.