Where Andhra Pradesh Shrimp is Exported (FY 2025–26)
Official shipment data comparing All-India frozen shrimp exports against Andhra Pradesh volume, value, shipping corridors, and overseas buyer product preferences across 7 key destinations.
United States (USA)
1,98,500 MT
35.0% of AP Exports • $1.59 Bn
China Market
1,18,650 MT
20.9% of AP Exports • HOSO Block
European Union
88,140 MT
15.5% of AP Exports • ASC Certified
Far East (SE Asia & Japan)
88,880 MT
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United States (USA)
AP supplied 1,98,500 MT valued at $1,595.50 Mn (₹13,895 Cr). 93.5% of US seafood imports from India are shrimp, dominated by PTO, EZ-Peel, and Cooked IQF retail packs.
China
AP supplied 1,18,650 MT valued at $789.00 Mn (₹6,880 Cr). Strong preference for Head-On Shell-On (HOSO) block-frozen Vannamei for regional catering and secondary value-addition.
European Union
AP supplied 88,140 MT valued at $687.20 Mn (₹5,990 Cr). Commands premium pricing for ASC-certified organic Vannamei and large-count Black Tiger (16/20, 21/25).
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Country-by-Country Export Matrix (FY 2025–26)
Data reflects official shipping manifests originating from Visakhapatnam, Krishnapatnam, Kakinada, and South AP outflows through Chennai.
5,67,000 MT
| Destination Market | India Total (MT) | AP Volume (MT) | AP Share in Dest. | AP Value (₹ Cr) | AP Value (USD Mn) | Primary Gateways Used | Buyer Demand & Product Forms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
🇺🇸United States (USA) | 2,56,128 | 1,98,500 | 77.5% | ₹13,895.00 | $1,595.50 | Visakhapatnam Port (82%), Chennai/Ennore (12%), Krishnapatnam (6%) | Peeled Tail-On (PTO), EZ-Peel, Cooked IQF, Breaded Vannamei, Retail Packs |
🇨🇳China | 1,69,505 | 1,18,650 | 70.0% | ₹6,880.00 | $789.00 | Visakhapatnam Port (78%), Kakinada Port (14%), Krishnapatnam (8%) | Head-On Shell-On (HOSO) Block Frozen Vannamei, Headless Shell-On (HLSO) |
🇪🇺European Union (Belgium, Netherlands, France, Spain, Italy) | 1,35,599 | 88,140 | 65.0% | ₹5,990.00 | $687.20 | Visakhapatnam Port (70%), Chennai Port (20%), JNPT (10%) | ASC-Certified Vannamei, Black Tiger (P. monodon), IQF Peeled & Deveined (PD) |
🌏Southeast Asia (Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore) | 83,810 | 60,340 | 72.0% | ₹3,450.00 | $395.80 | Visakhapatnam Port (75%), Kakinada Seaport (20%), Chennai (5%) | Raw Block-Frozen HLSO/HOSO for Regional Reprocessing & Value-Addition Hubs |
🇯🇵Japan | 40,776 | 28,540 | 70.0% | ₹2,425.00 | $278.10 | Visakhapatnam Port (85%), Chennai Port (15%) | High-Value Black Tiger, Nobashi (Stretched Tempura Shrimp), Sushi Ebi Cuts |
🇦🇪Middle East (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait) | 30,478 | 20,725 | 68.0% | ₹1,390.00 | $159.40 | Visakhapatnam Port (60%), Chennai/JNPT Feeder Vessels (40%) | Medium-to-Large HOSO Vannamei, Chilled Whole Prawns, Freshwater Scampi |
🌐Other Markets (UK, Canada, Russia, South Korea, Australia) | 76,351 | 52,105 | 68.3% | ₹3,570.00 | $409.50 | Visakhapatnam Port (76%), Chennai/Krishnapatnam (24%) | Mixed Retail IQF Packs, Marinated/Skewered Shrimp, Block HLSO |
| Total Shrimp Exports | 7,92,647 | 5,67,000 | 71.53% | ₹37,600.00 | $4,314.50 | Vizag (~76%), Kakinada, Krishnapatnam, Chennai | Andhra Pradesh accounts for ~71.5% of India's total shrimp volume and ~76.7% of value. |
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