{"id":120066,"date":"2026-03-12T02:49:17","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T05:49:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shipping.einnews.com\/article\/898875255"},"modified":"2026-03-12T02:49:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T05:49:17","slug":"continuing-west-asian-war-pushing-up-freight-costs-for-seafood-exporters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new7.shop\/zerocostfreehost\/index.php\/2026\/03\/12\/continuing-west-asian-war-pushing-up-freight-costs-for-seafood-exporters\/","title":{"rendered":"Continuing West Asian War Pushing Up Freight Costs for Seafood Exporters"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Visakhapatnam: <\/b>Seafood exporters are anxious as the war involving Iran, Israel, and the United States has disrupted shipping and increased freight costs. While shipments to major destinations, such as the United States, Europe, China, and Japan remain unaffected for now, exporters are concerned that the situation may worsen.<\/p>\n

Seafood Exporters Association of India (SEAI) president Pavan Kumar told Deccan Chronicle<\/i>: \u201cMost of our exports are directed to the US, Europe, and the Far East markets. So far, our operations to these destinations have not been impacted. However, rising fuel prices and freight surcharges are taking a toll. Container shipping rates have surged by about USD 1,000 per container, with further increases anticipated in the coming week.\u201d<\/p>\n

Pavan Kumar warned that these hikes would erode competitiveness and squeeze exporters operating in the highly price-sensitive markets.<\/p>\n

India\u2019s seafood trade with the UAE, valued at nearly USD 300 billion, is already experiencing the ripple effects of the crisis. Andhra Pradesh, which contributes nearly USD 2 billion annually in seafood exports, is especially vulnerable.<\/p>\n

According to the Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA), the state exported 366,182 metric tons of marine products in 2024\u201325, accounting for 21.56 per cent of India\u2019s total export volume. In monetary terms, Andhra Pradesh contributed Rs 21,245.90 crore, representing 34.04 per cent of the national total.<\/p>\n

Visakhapatnam has emerged as the state’s export hub, handling nearly half of its shipments and generating Rs 10,808.28 crore in export value.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor now, we are closely monitoring the situation as it unfolds. The increase in freight rates is beyond our control and is a concern for the industry,\u201d Pavan Kumar stated.<\/p>\n

The coming weeks are expected to be crucial. Exporters are adopting a cautious wait-and-see approach, but the trajectory of the geopolitical crisis will determine whether India\u2019s seafood industry can continue to weather the storm or face deeper disruptions in global trade flows.<\/p>\n

With Andhra Pradesh and Visakhapatnam at the heart of India\u2019s seafood export performance, any prolonged instability could have significant economic implications for the sector and the state\u2019s coastal economy.<\/p>\n

The SEAI president said, \u201cThe unfolding situation highlights the delicate balance between geopolitics and global trade, where even distant conflicts can ripple through supply chains and reshape the economics of industries far from the frontlines.\u201d<\/p>\n

MPEDA data on seafood export infrastructure in Andhra Pradesh<\/p>\n

Exporters (as on September 1, 2025)<\/p>\n

Total exporters: 184<\/p>\n

Manufacturer exporters: 89<\/p>\n

Vijayawada \u2013 26, Bhimavaram \u2013 25, Visakhapatnam \u2013 28, Kakinada \u2013 10<\/p>\n

Merchant exporters: 66<\/p>\n

Vijayawada \u2013 20, Bhimavaram \u2013 26, Visakhapatnam \u2013 14, Kakinada \u2013 6<\/p>\n

Route through merchant exporters: 29<\/p>\n

Vijayawada \u2013 10, Bhimavaram \u2013 11, Visakhapatnam \u2013 5, Kakinada \u2013 3<\/p>\n

Total exporters by city:<\/p>\n

Bhimavaram \u2013 62, Vijayawada \u2013 56, Visakhapatnam \u2013 47, Kakinada \u2013 19<\/p>\n

Processing Plants<\/p>\n

Total plants in Andhra Pradesh: 125<\/p>\n

Total capacity: 7,129.53 MT<\/p>\n

City-wise: Vijayawada \u2013 46 (2,705.26 MT), Bhimavaram \u2013 36 (2,061.12 MT), Visakhapatnam \u2013 20 (842.20 MT), Kakinada \u2013 23 (1,520.95 MT)<\/p>\n

Cold Storage Infrastructure<\/p>\n

Total storage premises: 162<\/p>\n

Total capacity: 193,165.7 MT<\/p>\n

City-wise: Vijayawada \u2013 56 (74,597.10 MT), Bhimavaram \u2013 42 (42,902 MT), Visakhapatnam \u2013 38 (34,255 MT), Kakinada \u2013 26 (41,411.50 MT)<\/p>\n

Seafood Exports (2024\u201325)<\/p>\n

Andhra Pradesh Contribution to India<\/p>\n

Export quantity \u2013 366,182 MT<\/p>\n

India total \u2013 1,698,170 MT<\/p>\n

Share \u2013 21.56 per cent<\/p>\n

Export value \u2013 Rs 21,245.90 crore<\/p>\n

India total \u2013 Rs 62,408.45 crore<\/p>\n

Share \u2013 Rs 34.04 per cent<\/p>\n

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