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India secures place in EU’s revised draft list for continued aquaculture exports
May-15-2026

In a major boost for India’s aquaculture industry, the European Union (EU) has included India in its revised draft list for continued export of aquaculture products to the EU market. The earlier regulation had not included India among third countries authorised to export products of animal origin intended for human consumption to the EU from September 2026.

Once formally adopted by the European Commission, the revised regulation is expected to ensure uninterrupted export of Indian aquaculture products to the EU market beyond September 2026. India’s proposed inclusion reflects the European Union’s confidence in India’s regulatory systems, residue monitoring mechanisms and food safety standards, as the European Commission stated that the updated list includes countries that have demonstrated compliance with EU restrictions on antimicrobial use in food-producing animals and have provided the necessary guarantees and assurances under EU regulations.

The European Union is one of the key destinations for Indian seafood exports. During 2025-26, the EU emerged as the third-largest market for Indian seafood exports, accounting for 18.94 per cent of total export value, worth $1.593 billion. Exports to the EU recorded significant growth over 2024-25, with export value rising by 41.45 per cent and quantity by 38.29 per cent. 

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