Pakistan’s Seafood Exports Hit Record $568 Million in FY2025–26

Pakistan’s seafood exports reached a record value of $568 million during the fiscal year 2025–26, marking the highest annual export earnings in the country’s fisheries sector.

The achievement reflects growing international demand for Pakistani seafood and the continued expansion of the industry.

The record performance highlights the increasing contribution of fisheries to Pakistan’s export economy. Industry stakeholders have continued to strengthen production and processing capabilities to meet the requirements of international buyers.

The milestone represents a significant boost for the country’s seafood sector and demonstrates its growing presence in global markets.

Frozen fish remained Pakistan’s leading seafood export throughout the fiscal year, contributing the largest share of total export earnings.

Other products, including squid, cuttlefish, shrimp, crabs, and fish meal, also played an important role in achieving the record export value.

Pakistani seafood continued to attract buyers in several major international markets, with exports reaching countries such as China, Thailand, Malaysia, the United Arab Emirates, Japan, Saudi Arabia, and the United States. The broad geographic reach reflects increasing confidence in the quality of Pakistan’s seafood products.

Officials attributed the strong export performance to enhanced quality control measures and stricter regulatory oversight across the fisheries sector.

Greater compliance with international food safety standards has helped Pakistani seafood gain wider acceptance in overseas markets.

Exporters have also invested in improving processing facilities, handling practices, and certification procedures to meet the expectations of international buyers. These efforts have contributed to maintaining consistent product quality and boosting market confidence.

Pakistan’s seafood exports reached a record value of $568 million during the fiscal year 2025–26, marking the highest annual export earnings in the country’s fisheries sector.

The achievement reflects growing international demand for Pakistani seafood and the continued expansion of the industry.

The record performance highlights the increasing contribution of fisheries to Pakistan’s export economy. Industry stakeholders have continued to strengthen production and processing capabilities to meet the requirements of international buyers.

The milestone represents a significant boost for the country’s seafood sector and demonstrates its growing presence in global markets.

Frozen fish remained Pakistan’s leading seafood export throughout the fiscal year, contributing the largest share of total export earnings.

Other products, including squid, cuttlefish, shrimp, crabs, and fish meal, also played an important role in achieving the record export value.

Pakistani seafood continued to attract buyers in several major international markets, with exports reaching countries such as China, Thailand, Malaysia, the United Arab Emirates, Japan, Saudi Arabia, and the United States. The broad geographic reach reflects increasing confidence in the quality of Pakistan’s seafood products.

Officials attributed the strong export performance to enhanced quality control measures and stricter regulatory oversight across the fisheries sector.

Greater compliance with international food safety standards has helped Pakistani seafood gain wider acceptance in overseas markets.

Exporters have also invested in improving processing facilities, handling practices, and certification procedures to meet the expectations of international buyers. These efforts have contributed to maintaining consistent product quality and boosting market confidence.