| Product Code: ETC408560 | Publication Date: Oct 2022 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
India`s frozen catfish import market saw significant growth in 2024, with top exporting countries including Vietnam, Tanzania, and Uganda. The market continued to exhibit high concentration, as indicated by the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI). The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2020 to 2024 was impressive at 20.49%, showcasing a robust expansion in the market. Moreover, the growth rate from 2023 to 2024 remained positive at 2.04%, indicating a steady momentum in the import shipments of frozen catfish to India.

India Frozen Catfish Market is growing by the demand for fish in the country. India has a surging population of vegetarian and non-vegetarian consumers which is further contributing in the growth of India Frozen Catfish Market. Moreover, the market is also being driven by the preference for frozen food over fresh food mainly due to longer shelf life. Also, they are easy to store and transport. However, the lack of storage and processing facilities is restraining the market. Irrespective of this, the market is growing on the back of growing health consciousness among the people and the need for nutritious diet.Many companies are investing heavily in research and development to come up with new products and many players in the market are at the forefront of digital innovation to strengthen their distribution channels to reach more consumers. Additionally, access to cold storage facilities and other infrastructure have also been influential in helping this sector grow. In general, catfishes are type of freshwater fish that are widely consumed by consumers across India, particularly those living in rural areas. Frozen catfish is gaining popularity amongst Indian consumers due to its longer shelf life compared to fresh fish and ease-of-cooking features.
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