# Pakistan seafood exports reach $125.4 million in first quarter

> The maritime minister said export volume reached 61,679 tonnes in the first quarter of FY2026–27, while value rose from $93.28 million in the same quarter a year earlier.

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- Published: 2026-10-06T17:11:51+00:00
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Maritime Affairs Minister Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry said Pakistan’s fish and seafood exports were worth $125.4 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2026–27. He put the value in the same quarter of the previous fiscal year at $93.28 million.

The minister’s volume series shows exports rising from 35,294 tonnes in the first quarter of 2024–25 to 61,679 tonnes in the corresponding period of 2026–27. These are figures he reported; while describing export growth as an opportunity, he also cited technical and institutional capacity needs for access to markets such as the European Union.

## Data

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| Source-reported item | Details |
|---|---|
| Export value, Q1 FY2024–25 | $71.9 million, minister statement |
| Export value, Q1 FY2025–26 | $93.28 million, minister statement |
| Export value, Q1 FY2026–27 | $125.4 million, minister statement |
| Export volume, Q1 FY2024–25 | 35,294 tonnes, minister statement |
| Export volume, Q1 FY2026–27 | 61,679 tonnes, minister statement |

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## Sources

- [Press Information Department, Government of Pakistan](<https://pid.gov.pk/site/press_detail/34156>) (Source checked: 2026-10-06; Published: 2026-10-05)

## Correction history

- 2026-10-07T00:50:19+03:00: German and Portuguese editions and translations of the data and correction explanations have been added to this article.

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