Snapshot

The per capita consumption of fish has also shown continuous growth over the last several years. A number of factors are currently driving the consumption of fish in India. These include lifestyle changes, increasing cost of meat and the perception of fish as a healthy food with high levels of digestible protein, PUFA and cholesterol-lowering capability. India is also emerging as a leading exporter of fishes with export values exhibiting double digit growth rates. The country is currently one of the key suppliers of frozen shrimp and frozen fish in various international markets.