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Fish Export from Bangladesh: Fish Industry, Hilsa & Dried Fish Exporters

465 exporters listed on Bay X Bengal

Bangladesh is a significant exporter of fish and seafood beyond shrimps. Key exports include hilsa (ilish), pangasius, dried fish, and various freshwater and marine species. Fish is exported fresh, frozen, and processed to markets across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

Bay X Bengal lists verified fish exporters in Bangladesh from the EPB registry. Browse companies with direct contact information, HS codes, and compliance data.

HS Codes for Bangladesh Fish Exports

One exporter can hold several codes, so counts overlap
0302Browse 307 exporters 0303Browse 90 exporters 0305Browse 69 exporters 0304Browse 29 exporters

Bangladesh Fish Export Statistics & Industry Data

July-June 2025-26 · EPB export data
Total Sector Value$127.8 MillionHS 0301, 0302, 0303, 0304, 0305 · EPB July-June 2025-26
Share of Total Export Basket0.27%Of Bangladesh's total export revenue
Annual Growth Trajectory+2.43% YoYvs $124.8 Million in FY2024-25

Fish Export Segments: Hilsa, Freshwater & Dried Marine Fish

Fish, fresh or chilled (excl. those of 03.04) (HS 0302)$67.65 Million
HS 0302 · 52.9% of sector
Fish, frozen, (excl. those of 03.04) (HS 0303)$26.49 Million
HS 0303 · 20.7% of sector
Live fish (HS 0301)$25.98 Million
HS 0301 · 20.3% of sector

Fish Export Product Categories

14 categories in this industry
Chilled Fish76 exporters Dehydrated Salted Fish3 exporters Dry Fish21 exporters Eel Fish98 exporters Fish465 exporters Fresh Fish71 exporters Fresh Seawater Bf1 exporter Frozen Fish63 exporters Hilsa Fish11 exporters Hilsha Fish16 exporters Live Eel Fish85 exporters Pomfret1 exporter Sea Fish4 exporters White Fish6 exporters

Top Export Markets for Bangladesh Fish

India
$70.81 Million55.40% share
China
$25.54 Million19.98% share
United Kingdom
$7.48 Million5.85% share
United States
$4.42 Million3.46% share
Saudi Arabia
$3.27 Million2.56% share

Where Listed Fish Exporters Are Based

Dhaka and Jessore lead with about 55% of the 465 Fish exporters listed on Bay X Bengal, spread across 38 districts.

38Districts
Dhaka37%
Jessore17.6%
Khulna10.5%
Chittagong7.7%
Brahmanbaria3.4%
Other districts23.8%

Top 10 Fish Exporters & Suppliers in Bangladesh

Ranked by verification, credibility score & workforce size
1
Unique Ice And Foods Ltd
Khulna
Featured EPB EU DIFE
2
Biswas International
Khulna
EPB
3
Nur Enterprise
Pabna
EPB DIFE
4
R.M.R Global
Khulna
EPB EU
5
Ark Sea Foods Limited
Chittagong
EPB DIFE
6
Innovation International
Dhaka
EPB
7
Chowdhury Ss Company
Dhaka
EPB
8
Rupa Enterprise
Dhaka
EPB
9
Ah Trade International
Khulna
EPB
10
A.H Trade International
Dhaka
EPB
See All 465 Exporters See the Full Top 25 Ranking

Open dataset. Bangladesh Fish industry statistics: export value, growth, segments, buyer countries, listed exporters by district, HS code and category, and a top 10 reference list. Version 2026.Q4, published 15 October 2026. Free to use under CC BY 4.0.

Sources: export values, growth and buyer countries from the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) Bangladesh. Exporter listings, counts and rankings compiled by Bay X Bengal.
Cite as: Bay X Bengal (2026). Bangladesh Export Industry Statistics, FY2025-26, v2026.Q4. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23399329

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Fish Export from Bangladesh: Frequently Asked Questions

What types of fish does Bangladesh export?

Bangladesh exports hilsa (ilish), pangasius, catfish, dried fish, and various marine species. Exports go primarily to Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and North America.

What HS codes cover fish exports from Bangladesh?

Fresh or chilled fish: HS 0302. Frozen fish: HS 0303. Fish fillets and meat: HS 0304. Dried/salted fish: HS 0305.