India Exports Nearly 500 Tonnes of Hilsa to Bangladesh via Petrapole

Trade operations at the Petrapole land port, situated along the border between West Bengal in India and neighboring Bangladesh, have facilitated a substantial movement of marine produce. Over the course of the past two months, approximately 500 tonnes of Hilsa fish have arrived at the Petrapole land port for export into Bangladesh, according to recent trade updates from the area.

The logistics and clearance operations at the border facility are closely monitored by regional trade representatives, including figures such as Kartik Chakraborty and Pradip Dey, alongside organizational bodies like the Petrapole Clearing Agents Staff Welfare Association and the Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute, which maintain oversight of cross-border commerce and aquatic resources.

Regarding the supply chain of the marine delicacy, trade data indicates that a major portion of the Hilsa being exported through this land port is not sourced locally from West Bengal waters, but rather originates from the western coastal state of Gujarat before making its journey to the eastern border.

Looking ahead at trade volumes for the upcoming period, industry estimates suggest that even more of the prized fish will cross the frontier. Officials project that over the next few weeks, an additional 150 to 200 tonnes of Hilsa fish may be exported from India into Bangladesh through the same land port channel.

This ongoing export activity occurs against a specific regulatory backdrop concerning bilateral trade in this specific commodity. While Indian Hilsa is currently being sent across the border under these arrangements, it should be noted that the reciprocal trade flow remains inactive, as Hilsa exports from Bangladesh into India are currently suspended.