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Marine Products, Fish and Seafood Products, Seafood, Seafood Products, Consulting and Professional Services
Frozen Fish, Lobster, Processed Fish, Fish, Crustaceans, Mollusks, Prawn, Shellfish, Shrimp, Fresh Fish, Crab, Export Promotion Services, Quality Control Services, Market Development Services
The Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, established in 1972 with the mandate to promote the export of marine products from India. Headquartered in Kochi, Kerala, MPEDA plays a pivotal role in strengthening India’s position as one of the leading global suppliers of seafood by supporting sustainability, quality enhancement, aquaculture development, and market access facilitation for exporters and producers.
MPEDA functions as a central coordinating agency for the Indian marine product export industry. Its primary responsibilities include:
These efforts contribute to building global trust in Indian seafood through improved quality standards and sustainable practices.
India is one of the top global exporters of seafood, and MPEDA plays a central role in that achievement. Key data points include:
MPEDA’s certification systems and pre-export quality checks are key to enabling access to high-barrier markets like the EU and the USA.
MPEDA maintains a wide network of regional offices, field demonstration units, and testing laboratories across India. Core infrastructure includes:
The organization supports exporters with real-time testing, e-certification, and infrastructure development subsidies to modernize seafood handling and processing.
MPEDA plays a vital role in ensuring export-bound seafood meets international regulatory requirements:
These services reduce rejections and improve the global competitiveness of Indian seafood exporters.
MPEDA’s knowledge dissemination contributes to technology adoption and efficiency improvements throughout the seafood value chain.
MPEDA supports a wide range of stakeholders including:
Its schemes and programs are tailored to promote inclusivity and scalability across both small-scale and industrial-level players.
With a vision to make India a global hub for sustainable and high-quality marine products, MPEDA continues to modernize, regulate, and expand the country’s seafood export landscape through policy support, innovation, and industry collaboration.
