The export data is annexed. Fish export has showed an increasing trend in the past many years, however, a substantial decrease has occurred during 1998-99 which is attributed mainly due to glut in the international market and because of financial crises in the Southeast Asian countries. Congestion at Karachi Fish Harbour. There are more than 16,000 fish boats operating in Sindh zone. The storage capacity is only 10,000 tons which is not sufficient to cater the future requirements.
Marine aquaculture is non-existent, however, fresh water aquaculture is fairly developed.
Provision of modern peeling sheds for providing raw material to fish processing industry. Flake ice plants on harbours. Intensive marketing efforts at international level. Promotion of marine aquaculture. Human resource development through training.