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
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...
Strong squid catches lift trade while octopus supply remains tight
27/05/2026
Global cephalopod trade showed contrasting trends in 2025 and early 2026, with octopus markets constrained by limited supply from North Africa, while...
High mackerel prices redirect Asian small pelagic trade
27/05/2026
Asia remained the largest regional market for frozen small pelagics in 2025, supported by both processing industries and direct human consumption,...
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...
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...
GLOBEFISH Quarterly Tilapia Analysis - May 2026
25/05/2026
While supply remained stable, demand in key markets, particularly the United States of America, continued to favour frozen and lower-cost products,...
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FAO GLOBEFISH
Fisheries and Aquaculture Division (NFI) of FAO
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