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GLOBEFISH publications are being redesigned with a fresh new layout!
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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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 session at 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), 9-13 June 2025, Nice France
10/06/2025

At the Green Zone of the UNOC3, held in Nice, France, FAO GLOBEFISH team hosted a hybrid session titled “Navigating Global Fish Trade Products:...

The Third Edition of Global Sustainable Seafood Galicia (GSSG) Forum: Measuring Sustainability
09/06/2025

The third edition of the Global Sustainable Seafood Galicia (GSSG) Forum was held in Vigo, Spain, on 28 May 2025. Organized by the Nueva Pescanova...

Global trade faces economic and trade policy headwinds
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06/06/2025

Global macroeconomic indicators improved in early 2025 but have since taken a cooler outlook. In its April World Economic Outlook, the International...

Recent Publications
New Layout - European Price Report May 2025
16/06/2025

The European Price Report has been redesigned, enjoy the May edition featuring our new and improved layout! The European market is preparing for the...

GLOBEFISH | Quarterly Fishmeal and fish oil analysis - May 2025
12/06/2025

Peru opened the first 2025 anchoveta season on 22 April with a 3.0 million-tonne North-Centre quota, its biggest allocation since 2018. By 20 May, landings...

GLOBEFISH | Quarterly Shrimp analysis - May 2025
12/06/2025

Global shrimp imports dropped by 1.6 percent in volume and 5.9 percent in value in 2024. The combined share of China and the United States of America...

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