Overview
- Andhra Pradesh minister N. Lokesh announced that Australia has granted the first import approval for Indian prawns after years of restrictions tied to white spot virus concerns.
- Australia’s Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry issued a draft permit to import conditionally non‑prohibited goods for two years starting October 20, 2025.
- Lokesh met Seafood Industry Australia leaders, including CEO Veronica Papacosta and engagement manager Jasmin Kelleher, to pursue trade missions, buyer linkages and technical collaboration.
- State officials report combined U.S. duties on shrimp near 59.72%, resulting in roughly half of orders being cancelled and an estimated Rs 25,000 crore in lost export value.
- Andhra Pradesh accounts for about 80% of India’s shrimp exports and 34% of marine exports, with over 30 lakh people in the state dependent on the sector.