Overview
- Bangladesh authorised 1,200 tonnes of hilsa for export to India from September 16 to October 5 through 37 firms under its Export Policy 2024–27.
- Permissions require a minimum export price of $12.50 per kg, bar permit transfers and subcontracting, and mandate customs checks via the ASYCUDA system.
- Early consignments of roughly 30–50 tonnes crossed at Petrapole for Kolkata markets, while 2,000 kg entered Tripura through the Akhaura Integrated Check Post.
- Wholesale auctions in Kolkata opened around Rs 1,700–1,800 per kg, with retail quotes reported near Rs 1,900–2,000 and traders citing a 30–40% rise from last year.
- Importers warn the authorised volume may not be met due to lower catches and the short deadline, noting only about 577 of 2,420 tonnes arrived in 2024.