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
From dock to auction: FAO GLOBEFISH interns trace post-harvest activities in Fiumicino
25/06/2026
Five FAO GLOBEFISH interns spent an afternoon on the Tyrrhenian coast, following fresh aquatic food products from the moment they are landed until...
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....
Recent Publications
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...
GLOBEFISH Quarterly Salmon Analysis - May 2026
25/05/2026
While consumption remained relatively stable in major markets, particularly across retail and foodservice segments, the operating environment became...
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FAO GLOBEFISH
Fisheries and Aquaculture Division (NFI) of FAO
Viale delle Terme di Caracalla, 00153 Rome, Italy