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Seafood Expo Bharat (SEB) 2026

The Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, and the nodal agency responsible for promoting seafood exports, is organising the second edition of Seafood Expo Bharat (SEB 2026), to be held at the Chennai Trade Centre, Chennai, from 1 to 3 July 2026.

For further details, kindly refer to the document attached to this communication.

The Expo will feature exhibition stalls, a Reverse Buyer–Seller Meet (RBSM), tasting sessions, technical presentations, and technical visits to seafood processing plants and aquaculture farms. The event will serve as a comprehensive platform for stakeholders across the entire value chain, including hatchery operators, feed mill operators, aqua farmers, aquaculture machinery manufacturers, fishers, processors, equipment manufacturers, trading agents, technical experts, and exporters. The exhibition will host 325 stalls, with participation expected from over 5,000 business delegates from India and abroad.

In this regard, your kind support is requested to identify and mobilise ten (10) prominent seafood importers from Colombia, including seafood processors, aquaculture and processing machinery manufacturers, aquaculture and processing input suppliers, leading importers, and investors, who would be willing to travel to India in July 2026 and participate in the scheduled RBSM, with a view to the possible establishment of a Colombia Pavilion at SEB 2026.

MPEDA will extend the following support to the invited importers:

Reimbursement of return economy-class airfare by the shortest route, up to a maximum of USD 2,000.
Star hotel accommodation near the venue, along with local hospitality and logistical support during the event days.
Free translator/interpreter support during Business-to-Business (B2B) meetings.
Support for pre-planned technical visits to seafood processing plants and aquaculture farms.