Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Export of Marine Product
For the first time in the history of Marine product exports during 2010-11, the export earnings have crossed 2.8 billion US dollars. This is also first time export has crossed all previous records in quantity, rupee value and US $ terms. Exports aggregated to 8,13,091 tonnes valued at Rs. 12,901.47 crore and US Dollar 2,856.92 million. Compared to the previous year, seafood exports recorded a growth of 19.85% in quantity, 28.39% in rupee and 33.95% growth in US$ earnings respectively.
Exports of Marine Product during 2010-11 compared to 2009-10
Export details
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2010-11
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2009-10
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Growth %
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Quantity Tonnes
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813091
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678436
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19.85
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Value Rs.crore
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12901.47
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10,048.53
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28.39
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Value US $ Million
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2856.92
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2,132.84
|
33.95
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Source: The Marine Products Export Development Authority