Marine exports register growth of 35% during April-December 2021: Commerce Ministry

By Samantha Allen

Published: January 30, 2022 | 9:09 PM GMT

The export of marine products registered a growth of 35 per cent to US$6.1 billion during April-December 2021 (provisional) as compared to US$4.5 billion during the same time period in the year 2020, according to Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

Ministry of Commerce and Industry,in the month of December 2021 stated that exports of marine products touched US$ 720.51 mn, registering a growth of 28.01 per cent over US$ 562.85 million logged in December 2020.

The overall exports of marine products in the last Financial Year (March, 2020-April, 2021) was US$5.96 billion.

The top 5 export destinations in April-November 2021 (latest available, share per cent in bracket) are USA (44.5 per cent), China (15.3 per cent), Japan (6.2 per cent), Vietnam (4 per cent) & Thailand (3 per cent), stated the Commerce Ministry.

About Samantha Allen

Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.