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Buy frozen seafood from India

India is a major seafood exporter of shrimp, fish and cephalopods from approved processing plants along its coast.

Frozen seafood exports from India: what our records show

149export shipments, last 24 months
16Indian exporters shipping it
15destination countries
Apr 2026latest shipment on record

Top destination countries

EU34 shipments
Ukraine28 shipments
United States25 shipments
United Kingdom23 shipments
Russia18 shipments
Germany5 shipments
France4 shipments
Sri Lanka4 shipments
Canada2 shipments
UAE1 shipments

Shipments by month

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Source: Indian export shipment records held by EximHub (matching "frozen fish" in the goods description). Counts show trade activity and are updated continuously; they do not cover every shipment.

Grades and varieties

  • Shrimp by count and form
  • Whole and filleted fish
  • Squid and cuttlefish

Packaging

Frozen blocks or IQF in master cartons; reefer containers.

Documents to expect

  • Commercial invoice
  • Packing list
  • Bill of lading or airway bill
  • Certificate of origin (preferential where a trade agreement applies)
  • FSSAI licence of the exporter
  • Health certificate where the destination requires it
  • Lab analysis report (microbiology, aflatoxin or residues as applicable)

HS Chapter 03 is the usual heading. Confirm the exact tariff code for your country with your customs broker.

What to check before you order

Seafood for the EU, US and many other markets must come from approved plants with health certificates (issued in India by EIC).

Suppliers

EximHub works with Indian exporters of frozen seafood. Send a request and we will introduce you to the ones that match your specification, quantity and market.

Questions buyers ask

How do I know the plant is approved?

Ask for the plant’s approval number and check it on the destination authority’s list (for the EU, the published list of approved establishments).

How does EximHub work for buyers?

We match your request to Indian exporters with real shipment history in this product, check them, and introduce you. Our team in India, UAE, Germany and Tanzania can also arrange samples, factory audits and pre-shipment inspection. It is free for buyers.

Get quotes for frozen seafood

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