FAO GLOBEFISH introduces user‑friendly, species‑specific Harmonized System (HS) tables to improve the use of HS codes and support aquatic food trade analysis.

Based on the 2022 nomenclature, the tables are available for download on each species page.

Starting from this issue, FAO GLOBEFISH Highlights introduces a new section dedicated to seaweed! Gain insights into the fisheries and aquaculture sector in early 2026 and the key shifts shaping global aquatic food trade. Explore the publication here

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GLOBEFISH publications are being redesigned with a fresh new layout!

Browse the  Quarterly Species Analysis, the new publication by the GLOBEFISH project! Published quarterly, it provides the latest market analysis of the most traded fisheries and aquaculture species and products worldwide.

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FAO GLOBEFISH is a multi-donor funded project established in 1984 within the Fisheries and Aquaculture Division of FAO (NFI) to produce and disseminate up-to-date information and analysis on trade and markets for fisheries and aquaculture products.

FAO GLOBEFISH promotes and facilitates information exchange among the seafood industry, governments, academia and stakeholders worldwide, providing a platform for capacity-building, coordination and dialogue. 

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CODEX and Food Safety: protecting health, facilitating trade
07/07/2026

The 49th Session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission opened on 6 July 2026 in Geneva. In his opening remarks, FAO Director-General QU Dongyu highlighted...

FAO GLOBEFISH takes part in Fourth edition of the WMU-MOF-KMI CAPFISH Project Regional Summer Academy, Bangkok, Thailand
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FAO GLOBEFISH participated in the fourth CAPFISH Regional Academy, held in Bangkok, Thailand, from 22 June to 3 July 2026. The CAPFISH Project, formally...

FAO GLOBEFISH launches 2026 webinar series with discussion on aquatic food fraud
29/06/2026

FAO GLOBEFISH launched its 2026 webinar series with an online session on “Aquatic Food Fraud: Impacts on Markets and Consumers and Tools to Fight...

Recent Publications
GLOBEFISH Highlights Issue 2 2026
03/07/2026

The publication contains a detailed quarterly update on market trends for a variety of major commodities. Combining the price information collected...

The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2026
17/06/2026

The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2026 provides the latest evidence-based information and insights on challenges, opportunities and solutions...

European Fish Price Report May 2026
28/05/2026

The European Union economy in 2026 is weak, characterized by slow growth, persistent inflationary pressure, and high input costs. These factors combined...

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