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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 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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Recent news
Rising Popularity on Norwegian Mackerel in Japan
24/03/2025

Norwegian mackerel is particularly popular in Japan, especially during the autumn season when the fattiest, fresh (un-frozen) mackerel is air-freighted...

Seabass
Stable markets in Europe with consistent demand and small supply shifts
21/03/2025

During January–September 2024, global seabass and seabream markets showed stable demand with moderate rises in sales value. The continued expansion...

United States of America and Viet Nam resolve dispute on Anti-Dumping Measures on Fish Fillets at the WTO
12/03/2025

On 17 January 2025, the United States of America and Viet Nam have successfully resolved a long-standing dispute over anti-dumping duties on Vietnamese...

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Recent Publications
Chinese Fish Price Report 2025 Issue 1
10/03/2025

As the world’s important squid producer and one of the significant importers and exporters of the species, China plays a pivotal role in the global...

GLOBEFISH | Quarterly Tuna analysis - February 2025
07/03/2025

Tuna catches worldwide were anything but stable during the second half of 2024. Skipjack catches did not improve much in the Western and Central Pacific...

GLOBEFISH | Quarterly Lobster analysis - February 2025
07/03/2025

Supplies in North America could be affected by possible US tariffs on Canadian product. Meanwhile, Australia welcomes resumption of exports to China.

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