The Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, is organizing Seafood Expo Bharat 2026, which will take place from 1 to 3 July 2026 at the Chennai Trade Centre, Chennai, India.

Seafood Expo Bharat 2026 is India’s premier international seafood exposition, showcasing the country’s safe, sustainable, and globally competitive seafood ecosystem. Organized by MPEDA — the nodal agency responsible for the development and export promotion of India’s seafood sector — the Expo will bring together producers, processors, exporters, aquaculture stakeholders, technology providers, and international buyers under one roof.

Exhibition Highlights

The Expo will feature more than 325 exhibition stalls across dedicated halls covering the entire seafood and aquaculture value chain, including:

• Seafood processors and exporters from India, along with seafood importers from around the world
• Aquaculture stakeholders including hatcheries, farms, feed mills, aquaculture machinery providers, aqua input suppliers, and ornamental fisheries
• Processing and packaging machinery manufacturers, cold chain and logistics companies, testing and laboratory equipment providers
• Government institutions, State and Country pavilions, and technology and solution providers

Key Features of Seafood Expo Bharat 2026

The event will include a wide range of business and industry-focused activities, such as:

• A large-scale international exhibition covering the entire aquaculture and seafood ecosystem
• Prestigious one-to-one B2B meetings between Indian seafood exporters and MPEDA-sponsored international seafood importers from more than 100 countries
• Extended networking and B2B interactions among seafood retail chains, exporters, processors, and aquaculture farmers
• Five parallel technical sessions focusing on innovation, sustainability, standards, and global market access in aquaculture and seafood processing
• Seafood Processing Skill Olympiad showcasing advanced seafood processing techniques such as filleting, marinating, and breading
• Seafood Culinary Olympiad featuring professional and student chefs from around the world and highlighting international seafood culinary traditions
• Concurrent events organized by leading associations from the aquaculture and seafood processing industries

International Participation & Business Opportunities

The Expo is expected to attract approximately 5,000 domestic and international stakeholders, providing exhibitors and participants with:

• Excellent international visibility and industry exposure
• Direct access to key decision-makers across the seafood value chain
• Opportunities for strategic partnerships and trade collaborations
• Access to emerging technologies, innovations, and sustainable seafood solutions
• Valuable networking with global buyers, suppliers, and industry experts

Seafood Expo Bharat 2026 presents an excellent opportunity for Bulgarian companies, importers, distributors, hospitality businesses, food industry stakeholders, and aquaculture professionals to explore new business opportunities and strengthen cooperation with India’s rapidly growing seafood sector.

Participation in the Expo is strongly encouraged.