Seafood Expo Bharat 2026

The Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA), a government body that promotes seafood exports from India, is hosting Seafood Expo Bharat 2026 (SEB 2026), one of Asia’s leading seafood exhibitions. In addition to government agencies, researchers, and industry innovators, SEB 2026 provides a global platform for Indian seafood producers, processors, exporters, foreign buyers, hatchery operators, farmers and feed manufacturers, suppliers of aquaculture and seafood processing machinery, manufacturers of inputs, and technology providers. SEB 2026 offers numerous chances to learn about developments in aquaculture production, processing, traceability, quality, and sustainability while establishing significant trade alliances to raise India’s seafood exports to unprecedented levels.

Exhibit in India’s Largest Seafood Event:

India: A Global Seafood Powerhouse with its vast coastline and successful aquaculture industry, India is one of the world’s leading seafood producers and exporters, supplying quality seafood to more than 130 countries.

The exhibitors will have direct access to the Indian aquaculture and seafood industry community under one roof to showcase technology, machinery for production/processing/testing, inputs & ingredients for processing, logistics, hatchery & aquaculture industry, Indian seafood processors/exporters to international buyers, B2B meetings, and maximum visibility in the global seafood industry.

The exhibitors will benefit from networking with the Indian aquaculture industry – Hatchery operators, Aqua farmers, Feed mill operators, Indian Seafood Processors/Exporters, invited seafood importers, B2B meeting, product demonstration opportunities, brand awareness, and access to policymakers, technology developers, and logistics partners.

Why Attend SEB?

Engage with India’s top aquaculture production and seafood processing sector.
Explore innovative technologies and sustainable practices.
Access exclusive B2B networking and high-quality suppliers.
Experience the vibrant coastal culture and cuisine of Chennai, the gateway to South India.

Reverse Buyer-Seller Meet (RBSM):

The Seafood Expo Bharat 2026 will have a vibrant Reverse Buyer-Seller Meet (RBSM), which is a hallmark of the legacy of excellence of MPEDA, providing a premium business lounge that highlights the seafood ecosystem and export opportunities in India.

The Reverse Buyer-Seller Meet is one of the major attractions of SEB 2026. It is an organized business matchmaking activity that aims to facilitate direct, one-on-one business-to-business interactions between global seafood importers and top Indian seafood exporters.

This exclusive one-on-one business-to-business interaction helps the buyer understand seafood sourcing opportunities, learn about the capabilities of India’s fish and fish products, and develop long-term relationships.

Identify your partner in India, with world-class processing infrastructure and low labor costs, to act as a processing center for reprocessing, value addition, and re-export, making it at par with major players such as China, Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia.

Event Details

For Further Information: https://seafoodexpobharat.com/
Date: 03rd July 2026
Venue: Chennai Trade Centre, Nandambakkam, Tamil Nadu 600089.

About Seafood Expo Bharat 2025

The inaugural edition of Seafood Expo Bharat (SEB) 2025 was successfully held from 1–3 July 2025 at the Chennai Trade Centre, bringing together the global seafood ecosystem on a single platform.

The expo featured 150+ exhibition stalls and attracted over 2,500 business delegates from India and abroad, marking a strong debut for the event.

Exhibitor & Participant Profile

• SEB 2025 hosted stakeholders across the entire seafood value chain, including:
• Traders, logistics partners, and technical experts
• Seafood exporters and processors
• International importers and buyers
• Hatchery operators and aqua farmers
• Feed mill operators
• Aquaculture and processing machinery manufacturers
• Technology providers and testing solution companies

Business Outcomes

• Participation from 48 importers across 20 countries
• Around 130 leading Indian seafood exporters benefited
• Nearly 807 one-to-one B2B meetings conducted during the Reverse Buyer–Seller Meet (RBSM)

What Exhibitors & Participants Said — SEB 2025

Industry participants widely viewed Seafood Expo Bharat 2025 as a strong business and knowledge platform.

• Technology & market outlook:
  Experts at the expo stressed the need for India to diversify its seafood export basket to navigate global trade pressures and tariffs.
• Farming innovation trend:
  According to Panchu Duraisamy of Unibio Hatcheries, many black tiger shrimp farmers in southern India are moving toward two crop cycles per year, signalling growing productivity ambitions in the sector.
• Skill development focus:
  Industry leaders praised MPEDA’s National Skill Olympiad as a “pioneering effort” to build a skilled workforce and boost value-added seafood exports.
• Global collaboration sentiment:
  International trade experts and processors highlighted the expo as an important venue for connecting exporters, buyers, and technology providers while discussing export potential and industry challenges.
• Sustainability & inclusive growth:
  Showcases such as the Odisha climate-resilient aquaculture project demonstrated how stakeholders are prioritizing climate-smart and community-based seafood production, which drew strong visitor interest.

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