The Visakhapatnam Port continues to anchor India’s seafood trade, accounting for nearly half of the country’s total marine exports in recent fiscal years, according to data shared in Parliament. Data from the Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) reveals that seafood exports through the Visakhapatnam Port reached $2.19 billion, contributing significantly to India’s national seafood export basket of $7.38 billion in 2024. The port maintained its strong momentum, capturing a 50.87% share in FY 2025 and a 48.89% share in FY 2026. Notable selections include Udayagiri wooden cutlery and Paturu cotton silk sarees from the SPSR Nellore district, alongside Etikoppaka lacquerware toys, palm leaf items, and Payakaraopeta silk sarees from the Anakapalli district. The Handlooms and Textiles Department reports that about 100 weavers actively drive the production of Payakaraopeta silk sarees, generating a production value of ₹10.08 crore.