Fish exports have generated over Rs. 43 billion (Rs. 43,106 million) in revenue from January to September this year, according to the Ministry of Fisheries. This is an increase of 38 percent over 2020, according to a report released by the Ministry of Fisheries. The income comes from exports of fish such as tuna, prawns, lobsters, and crabs, as well as freshwater fish.
Commenting on this, Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda said that there is a huge demand for Sri Lankan ornamental fish in Europe and the United States. He says these export targets have been met due to the Ministry of Fisheries providing all the necessary facilities for fish export activities even during the last Covid epidemic.