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.
Recent news
FAO GLOBEFISH highlights social and market dimensions at Global Small Pelagic Fish Symposium (SPF-2026)
18/06/2026
Small pelagic fish, which account for approximately 30 percent of global marine catches, remain central to global food security, livelihoods, and...
SOFIA 2026: Global fisheries and aquaculture production reaches new highs
16/06/2026
At $184 billion, trade in aquatic animal products continues to hit record highs and now rivals terrestrial meat trade in value....
Enhancing transparency in aquatic food trade: new FAO GLOBEFISH HS tables
02/06/2026
FAO GLOBEFISH has developed new species-specific Harmonized System (HS) code tables to support the analysis of international aquatic products trade...
Recent Publications
GLOBEFISH Quarterly Cephalopods Analysis - May 2026
25/06/2026
Octopus prices reached historic highs in major markets amid persistent supply constraints in key producing regions. In contrast, squid and cuttlefish...
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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FAO GLOBEFISH
Fisheries and Aquaculture Division (NFI) of FAO
Viale delle Terme di Caracalla, 00153 Rome, Italy