Seafood industry enters Russian markets

KARACHI: Pakistan’s seafood industry is expanding its footprint in international markets, with Pakistani seafood products gaining growing interest and recognition in the Russian market.

Asim Abrar, CEO of Seagreen Enterprises (Private) Limited, is leading Pakistan’s participation in the seafood exhibition in St. Petersburg, in collaboration with the Pakistan Trade Mission in Russia.

According to Abrar, the response from Russian buyers and visitors has been highly encouraging, which demonstrates the tremendous potential for Pakistani seafood exports in Russia.

He said that the efforts of the Pakistan Trade Mission, Ministry of Maritime Affairs, and Marine Fisheries Department have played an important role in facilitating market access.

“Seagreen Enterprises’ growing interest from the Russian market represents a significant achievement,” he said, adding that this is also an encouraging development for Pakistan, as it demonstrates the strong potential of the country’s seafood products to compete successfully in international markets.

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