| Product Code: ETC7543435 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Apr 2026 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Vasudha | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
India`s fish meal imports for aquaculture in 2024 were primarily sourced from top exporters such as Norway, India, Thailand, Oman, and Malta. The market saw a shift in concentration levels from very high in 2023 to high in 2024, indicating evolving trade dynamics. Despite a negative CAGR of -23.23% from 2020 to 2024, there was a notable growth spurt with a 34.63% increase in import shipments from 2023 to 2024. This suggests a potential rebound and renewed interest in fish meal imports for aquaculture in India.

1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 India Fish Meal for Aquaculture Market Overview |
3.1 India Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 India Fish Meal for Aquaculture Market Revenues & Volume, 2022 & 2032F |
3.3 India Fish Meal for Aquaculture Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 India Fish Meal for Aquaculture Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 India Fish Meal for Aquaculture Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Nature, 2022 & 2032F |
3.6 India Fish Meal for Aquaculture Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Source, 2022 & 2032F |
3.7 India Fish Meal for Aquaculture Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Livestock, 2022 & 2032F |
3.8 India Fish Meal for Aquaculture Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Species Source, 2022 & 2032F |
3.9 India Fish Meal for Aquaculture Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2022 & 2032F |
4 India Fish Meal for Aquaculture Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for aquaculture products in India |
4.2.2 Growing awareness about the nutritional benefits of fish meal in aquaculture |
4.2.3 Favorable government policies supporting the aquaculture industry in India |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating prices of raw materials used in fish meal production |
4.3.2 Environmental concerns related to overfishing and sustainability of fish stocks |
5 India Fish Meal for Aquaculture Market Trends |
6 India Fish Meal for Aquaculture Market, By Types |
6.1 India Fish Meal for Aquaculture Market, By Nature |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 India Fish Meal for Aquaculture Market Revenues & Volume, By Nature, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.3 India Fish Meal for Aquaculture Market Revenues & Volume, By Organic, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.4 India Fish Meal for Aquaculture Market Revenues & Volume, By Conventional, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2 India Fish Meal for Aquaculture Market, By Source |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 India Fish Meal for Aquaculture Market Revenues & Volume, By Salmon, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.3 India Fish Meal for Aquaculture Market Revenues & Volume, By Trout, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.4 India Fish Meal for Aquaculture Market Revenues & Volume, By Marine Fish, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.5 India Fish Meal for Aquaculture Market Revenues & Volume, By Crustaceans, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.6 India Fish Meal for Aquaculture Market Revenues & Volume, By Tilapia, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.7 India Fish Meal for Aquaculture Market Revenues & Volume, By Carps, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3 India Fish Meal for Aquaculture Market, By Livestock |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 India Fish Meal for Aquaculture Market Revenues & Volume, By Ruminants, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.3 India Fish Meal for Aquaculture Market Revenues & Volume, By Poultry, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.4 India Fish Meal for Aquaculture Market Revenues & Volume, By Swine, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.5 India Fish Meal for Aquaculture Market Revenues & Volume, By Aquatic Animals, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.6 India Fish Meal for Aquaculture Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4 India Fish Meal for Aquaculture Market, By Species Source |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 India Fish Meal for Aquaculture Market Revenues & Volume, By Anchovy, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4.3 India Fish Meal for Aquaculture Market Revenues & Volume, By Blue Whiting, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4.4 India Fish Meal for Aquaculture Market Revenues & Volume, By Norway Pout, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4.5 India Fish Meal for Aquaculture Market Revenues & Volume, By Send eel, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4.6 India Fish Meal for Aquaculture Market Revenues & Volume, By Sprat, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4.7 India Fish Meal for Aquaculture Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2022 - 2032F |
6.5 India Fish Meal for Aquaculture Market, By Application |
6.5.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.5.2 India Fish Meal for Aquaculture Market Revenues & Volume, By Animal Feed, 2022 - 2032F |
6.5.3 India Fish Meal for Aquaculture Market Revenues & Volume, By Dietary Supplements, 2022 - 2032F |
6.5.4 India Fish Meal for Aquaculture Market Revenues & Volume, By Pharmaceutical, 2022 - 2032F |
6.5.5 India Fish Meal for Aquaculture Market Revenues & Volume, By Fertilisers, 2022 - 2032F |
7 India Fish Meal for Aquaculture Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 India Fish Meal for Aquaculture Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 India Fish Meal for Aquaculture Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 India Fish Meal for Aquaculture Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage of aquaculture farms using fish meal in their feed |
8.2 Average annual growth rate of aquaculture industry in India |
8.3 Research and development investment in sustainable fish meal production techniques |
9 India Fish Meal for Aquaculture Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 India Fish Meal for Aquaculture Market Opportunity Assessment, By Nature, 2022 & 2032F |
9.2 India Fish Meal for Aquaculture Market Opportunity Assessment, By Source, 2022 & 2032F |
9.3 India Fish Meal for Aquaculture Market Opportunity Assessment, By Livestock, 2022 & 2032F |
9.4 India Fish Meal for Aquaculture Market Opportunity Assessment, By Species Source, 2022 & 2032F |
9.5 India Fish Meal for Aquaculture Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2022 & 2032F |
10 India Fish Meal for Aquaculture Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 India Fish Meal for Aquaculture Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2025 |
10.2 India Fish Meal for Aquaculture Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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