Marine Fish Valuation in India: Empirical Insights from 2024

Shyam, S Salim and Narayanakumar, R and Raju, S S and Jayasankar, P and Swathi Lekshmi, P S and Jeeva, Charles J and Anuja, A R and Kuriakose, Somy and Thomas, Sujitha and George, Saju and Aswathy, N and Shinoj, P and Johnson, B and Dash, Swatipriyanka Sen and Nakhawa, A D and Bhendekar, S N and Roul, Subal Kumar and Sunil, P V and Athira, N R (2025) Marine Fish Valuation in India: Empirical Insights from 2024. Marine Fisheries Information Service; Technical and Extension Series (263). pp. 14-18. ISSN 0254-380X

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Abstract

Valuation of marine fish refers to the process of assessing their economic worth at different stages of the supply chain, from the point of landing to the final retail market. At the landing centre, where fish are first brought ashore by fishers, the prices are typically lower due to bulk sales and minimal handling. As the fish move through wholesale and retail markets, their value increases due to added costs like transportation, storage, icing, labour, and profit margins. Accurate valuation is essential for understanding the contribution of marine fisheries to the economy, setting fair prices, ensuring better incomes for fishers, and framing effective fisheries policies. It also plays a crucial role in monitoring market trends, managing marine resources sustainably, and planning development initiatives in coastal and inland markets. This article presents an overview of the valuation of marine fish landings in 2024.

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