For the first time, FAO's GLOBEFISH will attend the Shanghai International Fisheries and Seafood Expo (SISFE).The expo, now in its 11th year, will be held from 25 to 27 August in Shanghai, China.

SISFE is an international meeting point for professionals involved in the fish trade sector and serves as a global platform to network and share information on seafood trade.

According to last year's post-show report from 2015, the exhibition attracted 24 000 visitors from over 30 countries. 80% of attendees were from the domestic audience, making this event an excellent opportunity to meet with Chinese seafood stakeholders and establish more direct contact with this significant part of the sector.

GLOBEFISH will be present during the three exciting and packed days of the exhibition, so stop by our booth to meet us and discuss fish trade, sustainability and FAO's Blue Growth Initiative. You can also learn more about GLOBEFISH's work in fish trade analysis, with our flagship publications available, as well as our international correspondents network.

In addition to the exhibition, several side events will also take place, focusing on different aspects of the seafood industry.

GLOBEFISH will contribute to the discussions with its expertise in the field of sustainability in the fisheries sector on the first day of the event, Thursday, 25 August. Victoria Chomo, Fishery Industry Officer (FAO), will present on "Global Supply and Markets of Fishery Products - Sustainable Seafood ?", which will be followed by discussion. Dr Chomo will demonstrate how a responsible and sustainable approach can support economic growth and food security by preserving aquatic resources at the same time.

GLOBEFISH looks forward to attending SIFSE for the first time and meeting attendees there! Don't miss the opportunity to learn more about our work in global trade analysis, our international correspondents' network and future events. How? Stop by and ask us! To learn more about the event and register, please visit: http://www.sifse.com/en/

China's fishery profile at a glance China is a key country in the fish trade sector. According to FAO's recently released SOFIA report, China has been responsible for most of the growth in fish availability, owing to the dramatic expansion in its fish production, particularly in aquaculture. Indeed, China accounted for 45.5 million tonnes in 2014, which translates into over 60% of global fish production from aquaculture. In terms of trade, China is the largest exporter of fish and fishery products as well as a major importer due to outsourcing of processing from other countries as well as growing domestic consumption of species not produced locally. FAO's SOFIA report forecasts an expansion of total world fisheries production reaching 196 million tonnes in 2025. Although China is predicted to have slower annual growth, the country alone will account for 62% of the total world output. China will also continue to play a major part in fish consumption. Currently, the global average for fish consumption has reached a record high at 20 kg per capita per year, with this figure expected to increase alongside with population growth. In particular, major increases are projected in China as well as in Brazil, Peru, Chile and Mexico.