Fish & Marine Products Export From India

The Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) was set up by an act of Parliament during 1972. The erstwhile Marine Products Export Promotion Council established by the Government of India in September 1961 was converged in to MPEDA on 24th August 1972. MPEDA is given the mandate to promote the marine products industry with special reference to exports from the country. 

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    The Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA)

    The MPEDA was formed in 1972 for the development of the seafood industry in India and to realize its full export potential. The focus of MPEDA is on market promotion, capturing fisheries, research and development, quality control, infrastructure processing and value addition. The authority also advises the central government for setting new standards for fishing vessels, storage premises, processing plants and conveyances

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    Marine Products Exports permitted to be exported are classified into 8 categories

    1. Frozen Marine Products
    2. Canned Marine Products
    3. Freeze Dried Marine Products
    4. Live Marine Products, other than Ornamental Fish
    5. Dried Marine Products
    6. Chilled Marine Products
    7. Ornamental Fish
    8. Others (Edible)/(Non-Edible)
    Major Functions of MPEDA
    1. Registration of infrastructural facilities for seafood export trade.
    2. Collection and dissemination of trade information.
    3. Promotion of Indian marine products in overseas markets.
    4. Implementation of schemes vital to the industry by extending assistance for infrastructure development for better preservation and modernized processing following quality regime.
    5. Promotion of aquaculture for augmenting export production through hatchery development, new farm development, diversification of species and up gradation of technology
    6. Promotion of deep-sea fishing projects through test fishing, joint ventures and up gradation & installation of equipments to increase the efficiency of fishing.
    7. Market promotional activities and publicity.
    8. To carry out inspection of marine products, its raw material, fixing standards and specifications, training, regulating as well as to take all necessary steps for maintaining the quality of seafood that are marketed overseas.
    9. Impart trainings to fishermen, fish processing workers, aquaculture farmers and other stake holders in the respective fields related to fisheries; promotion of modernization of fishing harbours.
    10. Conduct research and development for the aquaculture of aquatic species having export potential through Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Aquaculture (RGCA).
    11. Conduct extension and awareness activities, trainings etc through Network for Fish Quality Management and Sustainable Fishing (NETFISH) & National Centre for Sustainable Aquaculture (NaCSA).
    12. To prescribe for itself any matters required for protecting and augmenting the seafood exports from the country in the future.
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    Major Export Markets

    India exports fish and fish products primarily to the following regions – USA, China, EU, South East Asia, Japan and Middle East.

    In 2021-22, with an import of US$ 3,371.66 million and a share of 37.56% in terms of dollar value, the USA remained the largest importer of Indian seafood both in terms of value and volume. Exports to the US increased in terms of volume by 27.63%, rupee value by 36.76%, and dollar revenue by 37.56%. The main product shipped to the USA was frozen shrimp.

    With an import of 2,66,989 MT worth US$ 1,175.05 million, or 19.50% in terms of quantity and 15.14% in terms of dollars, China became the second-largest seafood export market from India in terms of volume. Exports to China increased in volume by 22.28%, rupee value by 31.09%, and dollar value by 25.12%.

    The EU remained India’s third-largest export market for seafood, with frozen shrimp continuing to grow in both quantity and value, respectively, by 29.11% and 37.09%.

    Objectives of MPEDA
    • Promote the marine products industry to increase export production in the international market as per FTP
    • To promote all varieties of marine products for export
    • Create a platform to notify the new measures and standards for fishing vessels, storage units, processing plants, and conveyances
    • Increase the economic stability for all stakeholders and create a sustainable livelihood
    • Provide certificates for exporters, farmers, and fishermen to help avail benefits, identify illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing
    • Increase marketing and infrastructure to upgrade technology and develop marketing strategies
    • Improve the quality of production by implementing training and research centers
    • To implement schemes to provide support for industries and stakeholders
    • To execute a code of conduct for responsible fishing to create employment opportunities, recreation, global trade, and increase economic standards
    Eligibility & documents required for registration
    • Proof of documents related to the registered company or firm
    • Documents of directors, partners, and partnership agreement
    • Projects undertaken
    • Original registration certificate
    • Total investment for the company and title deed
    • Details of the applicant, such as Driver’s License, PAN card, Aadhar card
    • Details of foreign trade agreements (if any)
    • All certificates from corporation and emission offices
    • EIA Code for the registered plant
    • SSI Registration number
    • Copy of the Certificate of the Importer Code (IEC) issued DGFT
    • Detailed Project Report (DPR)
    • Plant Layout
    • Three years’ Balance Sheet authorized by CA

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