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 to contribute to high-level dialogue at the 19th INFOFISH World Tuna Trade Conference & Exhibition (TUNA 2026)
05/08/2026
FAO will participate in the 19th INFOFISH World Tuna Trade Conference & Exhibition (TUNA 2026) to be held from 14 to 16 September 2026 at the...
Indonesia-China route anchors seaweed trade despite lower volumes
23/07/2026
Global seaweed trade cooled in 2025, with world imports of seaweed for human consumption falling to 323 310 tonnes from 342 030 tonnes in 2024, while...
Fuel costs and raw material shortages lift tuna prices
23/07/2026
Global tuna trade was broadly stable in 2025, but market conditions changed in early 2026 as weak catches, higher fuel costs and supply chain delays...
Recent Publications
European Fish Price Report July 2026
07/08/2026
Summer is usually very hot in Europe, not really presenting the best weather conditions for fish consumption. In most countries, demand is slow and...
Chinese Fish Price Report Issue 2/2026
05/08/2026
The newly revised Fisheries Law of the People’s Republic of China officially entered into force nationwide on 1 May 2026. The revision responds to challenges...
European Fish Price Report June 2026
17/07/2026
The European fisheries and aquaculture products market in the past several months has been sharply impacted by the logistical problems created by the...
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