India’s shrimp exports reached a record 81,674 tonnes in July 2026. Improving demand across overseas markets has put exports back on a positive growth trajectory.
Highlights
- India exported a record 81,674 tonnes of shrimp in July 2026.
- July exports increased 8.2% year-on-year, beating expectations of 80,000 tonnes.
- Shrimp exports during the first seven months of CY26 reached 4,55,489 tonnes, up 1% YoY.
- Strong June and July shipments reversed the marginal decline recorded during the first half of the year.
- InCred Research expects CY26 to remain on track for record export volumes and value.
New Delhi: India’s shrimp exports have regained momentum in 2026, with shipments crossing the 80,000-tonne mark in July and reaching a record monthly level.
Shrimp exports stood at 81,674 tonnes in July, an increase of 8.2% year-on-year, according to data cited in an InCred Research report. The performance was also higher than expectations of around 80,000 tonnes.
During the first seven months of calendar year 2026, India exported 4,55,489 tonnes of shrimp, representing growth of around 1% compared with the same period last year. The improvement reversed the marginal decline recorded during the first half of the year.
The July numbers indicate strengthening export momentum. According to the report, shipments improved materially through June and July, pushing cumulative exports back into positive year-on-year territory.
InCred Research said its CY26 outlook remains intact, with Indian shrimp exports tracking towards record volumes and value. The latest numbers also suggest that the domestic supply cycle is expanding rather than weakening.
Overseas market diversification is emerging as another important factor. India has been gaining share in the UK and European Union, while a potential normalisation in the US market could add another source of growth.
Industry representatives are increasingly focusing on moving beyond dependence on a single species, product or market. Exporters are exploring a broader mix of species, value-added products and destinations.
This strategy has supported higher exports of black tiger shrimp, which has acceptance in East and Southeast Asian markets. Exporters are also putting greater emphasis on value-added products and expanding shipments to markets including the EU, UK, Russia and Vietnam.
The strong July performance has now shifted attention to whether India can sustain the momentum and push shrimp exports to new records during the remainder of 2026.
