From The Indian Express
The Bangladesh government has approved the export of up to 3,000 tonnes of Hilsa to India, ending uncertainty over the fish’s availability for Durga Puja, which begins on October 9.
It is the national fish of Bangladesh and state symbol in the Indian states of West Bengal and Tripura.
The fish contributes about 12% of the total fish production and about 1.15% of GDP in Bangladesh.
Indian Import Demand: India typically seeks to import 3,000 to 4,000 tonnes of Hilsa annually. However, actual imports have been lower, ranging between 1,200 and 1,300 tonnes.
Shifting Import Sources: Hilsa imports from Bangladesh have decreased, while imports from Myanmar have risen. Last year, India imported 588.97 tonnes from Myanmar and 573.66 tonnes from Bangladesh. In 2022-23, Myanmar accounted for 149.23 tonnes, and Bangladesh for 1,309.46 tonnes.
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