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EU Clears 102 Indian Seafood Units, Opening Door to Rapid Export Gain

India expects the listings to lift EU-bound shipments by about 20%, offering relief to shrimp exporters after a 50% US duty.

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Overview

  • The European Union approved 102 additional Indian fishery establishments this month, leaving virtually no pending listings for EU access.
  • The new approvals cover aquaculture units, sea-caught processing plants, and cold storage facilities, making all major exporters eligible to ship to Europe.
  • India’s Commerce Ministry projects an immediate increase of roughly one-fifth in exports to the EU, which bought about $1.1 billion of Indian seafood in FY24.
  • The move follows years of DG SANTE audits and compliance upgrades that officials say have significantly reduced consignment rejection rates.
  • The decision is feeding momentum in the 13th round of India–EU FTA talks, with senior EU trade and agriculture officials in Delhi this week and negotiators targeting a December finish.