Fishes

Andhra Pradesh stands first in the country in total fish production with 46.23 lakh metric tonne (MT) and 29.4 per cent share, providing livelihood to 16.5 lakh people. AP has majority share of 36 per cent in seafood exports from the country. During 2021-22, India has exported marine products to 121 countries. US continues to be the top destination for exports this fiscal year also. It remained the top destination for sea food export for the past one decade. The target fixed for US market during the fiscal year was US$ 3,021 million and the achievement stands at US$ 3,315 million.

The exports to China touched US$ 1,121 million against the target of US$ 1,021 million. Japan stood at number three position with US$ 448 million as against the target of US$ 428 million. USA, China and Japan are top three favourite destinations of Indian marine exports contributing 63 per cent of our exports according to information provided by MPEDA regional division in Vijayawada.
Marine Fishes : Silver Pampano, Sea Bass, Cobia, Mullet, Orange Spotted Grouper, Milk Fish.
Fresh Water Fishes : Catla, Silver Carp, Rohu, Common Carp, Mrigal, Grass Carp, Pangasius, Nile Tilapia, Pacu.