Tamil Nadu is casting a wide net with a bold new vision—transforming its vast 1,076-km coastline into a high-value seafood export powerhouse. The state has announced plans to scale its seafood exports to USD 5 billion, leveraging modern infrastructure, value-added processing, and global partnerships.
The announcement came during the Tamil Nadu Seafood – Business Connect event in Chennai, where Industries Minister Dr. TRB Rajaa shared the government’s ambitious roadmap. The event brought together senior officials, global importers, and domestic seafood processors in a bid to build new trade ties and strengthen the seafood ecosystem.
“This initiative goes beyond trade. It’s about unlocking the potential of the Blue Economy and positioning Tamil Nadu as a global player in the seafood value chain,” said Dr. Rajaa.
A detailed execution plan is being developed, with the state government pledging strategic investments and infrastructure upgrades to support sustainable and scalable growth.
Key Highlights:
- $5 Billion Export Target set for the seafood sector.
- Focus on value-added processing and supply chain modernization.
- Leverages India’s second-longest coastline (1,076 km).
- Global buyers and domestic processors engaged at Chennai summit.
- Part of a broader push into the Blue Economy.
- Government to offer infrastructure and policy support to stakeholders.