KARACHI: Pakistan’s seafood exports climbed 22% over the past six months buoyed by strong demand from Gulf and Asian markets, the country’s Press Information Department said, citing official data.
KARACHI: Pakistan’s marine fisheries sector posted strong growth as its seafood exports rose to 122,629.11 metric tons, valued at $253.24 million, between July and December 2025, the Press Information Department said on Friday, citing Maritime Affairs Minister Junaid Anwar Chaudhry.
Pakistan’s exports stood at 102,942.05 metric tons worth $208.25 million during the corresponding period of the previous year, according to the Marine Fisheries Department data. The sector recorded a year-on-year increase of 19.1% in volume and 21.6% in value.
Fisheries is a vital pillar of the national maritime economy that supports livelihoods of millions of Pakistanis, particularly in coastal communities along the Arabian Sea in Sindh and Balochistan provinces, according to the maritime affairs minister.
Historically contributing around 1% to GDP, the sector has rebounded from pandemic-era disruptions through expanded processing capacity, improved cold-chain logistics, and stricter certification aligned with international standards.
