The 20{+t}{+h}edition of the India International Seafood Show (IISS) would be organised in the city by the Marine Products Export Development Authority in association with the Seafood Exporters’ Association of India in September.
The 20th Edition of IISS would be organized at Port Trust Diamond Jubilee Stadium here from September 23-25, according to the MPEDA, which comes under the Union Ministry of Commerce & Industry.
More than 300 stalls would be arranged in the exhibition and 3,000 delegates from India and abroad are expected to participate, according to Deputy Director Ansar Ali, in charge of the local branch of the MPEDA. The IISS would focus on safe and sustainable aquaculture and the seminars would highlight the latest technological advances and sustainable practices.
The outlook for aqua exports during the current financial year (2016-17) was quite good, with the MPEDA expecting exports of $5.6 billion with increased vannamei shrimp production and diversification of species. Andhra Pradesh would continue to lead in cultured shrimp production and exports, he said.
During 2015-16, seafood exports from the country amounted to 9,45,892 tonnes valued at Rs.30,420.83 crores and during 2014-15 the respective figures were 10,51,243 tonnes and Rs.33,444.61 crore.
The USA (28.46 per cent), South East Asia (24.59 per cent), the European Union (19.70 per cent) and Japan (8.61 per cent) are the main importers of Indian seafood, the release added. For details, enquiries, online registration/ stall bookings visit the event website:www.indian seafoodexpo.comor contact Deputy Director (P&MP), MPEDA, Panampilly Nagar, Cochin – 682 036. Ph. 0484 2321722 e-mail- pub@mpeda.gov.in
More than 300 stalls would be put up and 3,000 delegates from India and abroad are expected to take part