Tariff-Free UK Market: Indian Shrimp Exports Set to Skyrocket 70%

India’s seafood exports get a dream entry into the UK after the new trade deal removes almost all duties.

The India‑UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), signed in July 2025, has opened zero‑duty access on 99% of tariff lines for Indian seafood products. This includes shrimp, lobster, frozen fish, and value‑added marine goods

Prior to the pact, exporters paid tariffs of up to 21% when supplying seafood to the UK. With the barriers lifted, Indian shrimp exporters are now on a level playing field with competitors like Vietnam and Singapore

Analysts estimate exports to the UK could grow by up to 70% over the coming years

In FY 2024–25, India shipped US $104 million (₹879 crore) of seafood to the UK, with frozen shrimp alone making up 77% of that total ($80M)
 
Despite this, India’s current share of the £4.5 billion UK seafood import market stands at just 2.25%

Key Benefits:
Duty‑free access boosts price competitiveness
Opens premium UK market, diversifies beyond US & China
Supports India’s rising fisheries production (~₹60,000 crore exports, 1.78 M tonnes in FY 2024–25)

For coastal states and exporters, this is a pivotal opportunity to scale up exports, uplift rural livelihoods, and cement India’s position in the global seafood supply chain.