FishMatch project desk
Commercial shrimp and fish farm projects in India
Most commercial aquaculture investment in India goes into vannamei shrimp: lined or earthen ponds, hatcheries, aeration, feeding and processing. An intensive 100-tonne shrimp farm typically needs USD 250,000–600,000 in equipment and pond works; a 1,000-tonne project with hatchery and processing can pass USD 5 million. FishMatch helps you size the project and compare suppliers and EPC contractors through one RFQ.
Typical project sizes and planning budgets
| Project | System | Indicative budget | Main equipment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 t/yr | Intensive vannamei ponds | USD 250,000–600,000 | Pond lining, aerators, feeders, pumps, generator |
| 500 t/yr | Semi-intensive ponds + nursery | USD 1.2–2.5 million | Nursery raceways, aeration, water treatment, lab |
| 1,000 t/yr | Integrated farm + hatchery + processing | USD 5–10 million | Hatchery, IQF / processing line, cold storage |
| Hatchery | Vannamei post-larvae (1–2 billion PL/yr) | USD 1–3 million | Broodstock, algae and artemia, larval tanks |
Indicative planning ranges for equipment and construction, excluding land. Not quotes.
Why this market
- In FY 2025–26 India exported about 792,647 tonnes of frozen shrimp worth around USD 5.62 billion — shrimp is roughly two-thirds of its seafood export earnings.
- PMMSY government support covers hatcheries, RAS, biofloc, cages and cold chain.
- Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Odisha, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal hold most shrimp capacity.
Equipment we source
- Paddle-wheel, long-arm and diffuser aerators
- Automatic shrimp feeders and feed monitoring
- Pond liners, sludge removal and water treatment
- Hatchery systems: broodstock, algae, artemia, larval rearing
- Processing, IQF freezing and cold storage for export
What buyers here ask for
Local checks before you send an RFQ
- Registration with the Coastal Aquaculture Authority for brackish-water farms
- MPEDA registration if you export
- PMMSY subsidy eligibility and application timing
- Grid power reliability and back-up generator sizing for aeration
- Import duty on equipment versus locally made aerators and feeders
How it works
- Tell us what you are building: species, tonnes per year, site and water source.
- Run the cost calculator to get a planning range before you talk to suppliers.
- Send one structured RFQ with capacity, system type, power, budget and target start date.
- A FishMatch project lead reviews it and shortlists 3–5 suitable manufacturers, integrators or EPC contractors.
- You compare like-for-like quotes; supplier identities are shared only when you move forward.
Questions buyers ask
What is the setup cost of a shrimp farm in India?
As a planning range, an intensive 100-tonne vannamei farm often needs USD 250,000–600,000 for pond works and equipment, excluding land. Larger integrated projects with a hatchery and processing can exceed USD 5 million. Use the calculator for your size, then compare real quotes.
How much aeration does a vannamei pond need?
Intensive vannamei ponds commonly use around 1 horsepower of aeration per 400–500 kg of expected harvest biomass, rising with stocking density. Final sizing depends on pond depth, temperature and dissolved-oxygen targets and should come from the supplier's calculation.
Can FishMatch source a turnkey shrimp farm in India?
Yes. Send one RFQ with your capacity, site and budget. A project lead reviews it and shortlists 3–5 suppliers or EPC contractors with comparable projects, so you receive comparable offers.
Is biofloc suitable for commercial shrimp in India?
Biofloc can work for intensive shrimp in lined ponds or tanks, but it needs strong aeration, stable power and experienced management. It is best compared against conventional intensive ponds in the same RFQ.
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Short answer
What is the fastest way to get quotes for India?
Submit one structured request for India. FishMatch Group translates it into a technical RFQ, runs a confidential sourcing round with project-matched international suppliers, and returns comparable quotations. No fee is charged to the buyer, and your identity and project details stay private until you choose to proceed.
- How it works:
- One structured request, human-reviewed before any supplier outreach
- Typical turnaround:
- Depends on scope and site data; no turnaround is guaranteed
- Confidentiality:
- Supplier names are never exposed during evaluation
- Cost to buyers:
- No fee charged to the buyer
What is the fastest way to get quotes for India?
Submit one structured request for India. FishMatch Group translates it into a technical RFQ, runs a confidential sourcing round with project-matched international suppliers, and returns comparable quotations. No fee is charged to the buyer, and your identity and project details stay private until you choose to proceed.
How does FishMatch Group source suppliers for this requirement?
You submit one structured request. We translate it into a technical RFQ, run it against qualified manufacturers and integrators in the relevant categories, and return normalised quotations you can compare side by side on scope, lead time and total cost of ownership.
Do buyers see supplier names during the sourcing process?
No. Supplier identities stay confidential during discovery and evaluation. You receive anonymised, comparable technical and commercial packages, and introductions happen only after both sides are qualified and agree to proceed.