Veraval ice making (Gujarat)

Introduction

The presence of seafood processing industries in Veraval has led to substantial growth of ice making industries in the cluster. The industry is expected to grow with increase in production capacities of seafood processing industries. Ice plays a key role in preservation of highly perishable food items such as fish, meat, etc. It is also used in huge quantities for preservation of export quality fishes and domestic transportation of seafood items.

Products manufactured

Ice

Number of MSMEs

90

Energy consumption

Low

Main fuels

Electricity

Production & turnover

1 million tonnes

Total energy consumption (toe)

6197 toe

Leading industry association(s)

• Seafood Exporters Association of India
   
• Veraval GIDC Association

Other resources

• Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) https://mpeda.gov.in/