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
Aquatic products and the global economy
23/12/2025
Global fisheries and aquaculture production is forecast to reach 197 million tonnes in 2025, an increase of 1.7 percent over the previous year. This...
Youth at the heart of fisheries and aquaculture sustainability
17/12/2025
According to the FAO Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries, “Fisheries, including aquaculture, provide a vital source of food, employment, recreation,...
FAO GLOBEFISH at the 31st Aquaculture Biosecurity Workshop
11/12/2025
On 7 December 2025, the Saudi Aquaculture Society (SAS), in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture (MEWA) of Saudi...
Recent Publications
GLOBEFISH | Special features - Golden Pompano in global markets
10/12/2025
The term “Golden Pomfret” is used in several Asian and Near Eastern markets to describe golden coloured marine fish that are highly valued for their...
GLOBEFISH | Quarterly Tuna analysis - October 2025
10/12/2025
On average, tuna catches throughout 2025 have been holding steady in the Western and Central Pacific, the world’s largest tuna fishery, amid ongoing challenges...
GLOBEFISH | Quarterly Groundfish analysis - October 2025
10/12/2025
In contrast, hake supply in Peru and Chile in 2025 is under pressure due to overfishing and stock declines, but both countries are taking steps to stabilize...
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