Local frozen food exporters received spot orders worth US$ 40 million at 'European Sea Food Fair' in Brussels last week.
A press release of the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) said some 31 local exporters and 38 buying agents participated in the three-day fair held May 9-11.
The Bangladeshi pavilion attracted attention of hundreds of foreign buyers.
"Bangladeshi Black Tiger shrimp is a high-demanding food item in Europe and North America. Participants are also expecting more export orders of Black Tiger," it added.