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Odisha’s Borei fish becomes global favourite with 8.5 lakh kg export from Paradip
Odisha’s Borei fish becomes global favourite with 8.5 lakh kg export from Paradip
Odisha's indigenous marine fish, especially Borei (croaker) from Paradip, are seeing rising demand in the Middle East and Southeast Asia. Over the past eight years, Paradip Fish Harbour has exported about 8.5…
The Story in Brief
Odisha's indigenous marine fish, especially Borei (croaker) from Paradip, are seeing rising demand in the Middle East and Southeast Asia. Over the past eight years, Paradip Fish Harbour has exported about 8.5 million kg of Borei alone, along with millions of kilograms of ribbon fish, sole, Paniakhia and Kantia. Seafood exporter Duryodhan Ray told Odishatv.in that Borei's oily variety is popular, and its scales are used in traditional soups. Exports also include cuttlefish, jellyfish, octopus and squid across 81 species.
The Indian Opinion
The export of indigenous fish like Borei is welcome news for Odisha's fishermen, but the narrative that 'healthy varieties are being sent abroad' while locals eat what remains needs scrutiny. If these fish are genuinely nutritious, should they be priced out of local markets? A simple test: check whether Paradip's own fish prices have risen faster than inflation over the past eight years.
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