Pakistan’s seafood industry has achieved a significant milestone as Pakistan-origin seafood products are now reaching European supermarket shelves, demonstrating the country’s growing capability to meet the stringent quality and food-safety standards of some of the world’s most sensitive markets.
Speaking during a visit by a high-level Chinese delegation and other distinguished guests to Sea Green Enterprises, Mr. Asim Abrar, CEO of Sea Green Enterprises, highlighted the achievement and said the presence of Pakistani seafood products in European retail markets was a major breakthrough for the country’s seafood sector.
Mr. Asim Abrar said the development proves that Pakistan’s seafood has the quality and potential to compete in international markets when properly processed, packaged and handled according to European and international standards.
He emphasized that Pakistan possesses tremendous potential in seafood exports and, with the right infrastructure, investment, modern processing facilities and value addition, the sector could potentially generate US$1–2 billion in exports.
He also expressed his appreciation to the Marine Fisheries Department, Ministry of Maritime Affairs and all relevant government departments whose cooperation and efforts have contributed to enabling Pakistan-origin seafood to access highly regulated international markets.
The achievement by Sea Green Enterprises is being viewed as an important example of “Made in Pakistan” seafood successfully entering premium international retail markets, demonstrating the enormous untapped potential of Pakistan’s fisheries and seafood industry.
Mr. Asim Abrar said the milestone should serve as a catalyst for further investment, modernization and value addition, enabling Pakistan to establish a stronger and more sustainable presence in seafood markets across the world.
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