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Quarterly Species Analysis

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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GLOBEFISH publications
GLOBEFISH publications are being redesigned with a fresh new layout!
Guidance document: Advancing end-to-end traceability
The FAO Guidance document “Advancing end-to-end traceability” aims at developing insights and addressing gaps in developing and implementing traceability systems along capture fisheries and aquaculture value chains for both the private sector and government.  Click here to browse the publication in English and French.
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HS Codes
Product classification is a key element in international trade. The publication Harmonized System (HS) Codes for fisheries and aquaculture products – Nomenclature 2022, developed by FAO GLOBEFISH in collaboration with the World Customs Organizations (WCO), builds on the Harmonized System 2017 Edition and provides an internationally recognized product classification system. It is used for many purposes, including import duties, rules of origin, freight documents and statistics.

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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FAO GLOBEFISH joined the I Exist Too Forum in Malta
20/05/2025

The second edition of the I Exist Too Forum was held from 7 to 8 May 2025 in San Ġwann, Malta, under the theme “Humanising the Maritime Industry”,...

FAO GLOBEFISH at Seafood Expo Global 2025
19/05/2025

FAO GLOBEFISH actively participated in the Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global 2025, the world’s largest seafood trade...

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The cephalopods market faces tight supply and rising prices
12/05/2025

The global cephalopods market is under increasing strain as tight supply continues in early 2025. Reduced landings in key producing regions, adverse...

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Recent Publications
GLOBEFISH | Quarterly Lobster analysis - May 2025
20/05/2025

In 2024, global lobster trade remained strong, reaching 185 320 tonnes in export volume. Chinese demand was not deterred by a weakening economy, as...

GLOBEFISH | Quarterly Groundfish analysis - May 2025
20/05/2025

In 2024, total cod and hake catches were lower than in previous years as quota reductions are impacting harvest volumes all over the world. These reductions...

GLOBEFISH | Quarterly Small pelagics analysis - May 2025
20/05/2025

Global fishmeal and fish oil production in 2024 increased significantly year-on-year, boosted by the ongoing recovery of Peruvian anchovy landings with...

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