Fisheries Economics

6.2.3.4. Foreign Exchange Earnings

Foreign exchange earnings through export is a top priority of the Union Government of India for sustaining economic growth of the country. Fisheries exports constitute about 18% of agricultural exports of the country. About 100 products of fish are exported to many countries. The export of marine products has steadily grown over the years, from a more Rs.3.92 crore in 1961-62 to Rs.10,048.53 crores in 2009-10 (Table 3). Marine products account for 1.1% of the total export from India.