Pakistan’s seafood export jumps to $253mn in 1HFY26, up 22%

The marine fisheries sector posted strong growth in the first half of fiscal year 2025–26, with seafood exports rising to 122,629.11 metric tons valued at $253.24 million between July and December 2025. Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry shared the figures on Friday. Commenting on data released by the Marine Fisheries Department, the minister said the performance reflects the growing competitiveness of Pakistan’s marine fisheries in global markets, noting sustained export momentum throughout the period. Compared with the corresponding period of FY2024–25, when exports stood at 102,942.05 metric tons worth $208.25 million, the sector recorded a year-on-year increase of 19.1% in volume and 21.6% in value.