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The second issue of the FAO GLOBEFISH Highlights is out!

Stay up to date with the latest developments shaping the global fisheries and aquaculture sector. The newest edition of FAO GLOBEFISH Highlights brings you insights and analysis on market trends, international trade, emerging challenges, and key developments across aquatic food systems worldwide. Browse the publication here

Enhancing transparency in aquatic food trade: new FAO GLOBEFISH HS tables

FAO GLOBEFISH introduces user‑friendly, species‑specific Harmonized System (HS) tables to improve the use of HS codes and support aquatic food trade analysis.

Based on the 2022 nomenclature, the tables are available for download on each species page.

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Quarterly Species Analysis

Browse the  Quarterly Species Analysis, the new publication by the GLOBEFISH project! Published quarterly, it provides the latest market analysis of the most traded fisheries and aquaculture species and products worldwide.

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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. 

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Recent news
China's rebound lifts Viet Nam's pangasius exports
30/09/2026

Pangasius trade strengthened in the first quarter of 2026, led by a sharp recovery in Chinese buying.

Viet Nam overtakes Canada in lobster export value
29/09/2026

Global lobster exports reached 37 600 tonnes in the first quarter of 2026, up 11 percent from the same period last year.

Republic of Korea overtakes the United States in crab imports
29/09/2026

World crab imports were stable at about 92 000 tonnes in the first quarter of 2026, but more of the trade moved towards Asia. China took roughly 37...

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Recent Publications

GLOBEFISH | Quarterly Pangasius analysis - May 2025

Jun 13, 2025, 08:26 AM
Viet Nam’s pangasius sector is poised for strong growth in 2025. The industry is aggressively diversifying its market reach beyond traditional destinations by looking at new opportunities in emerging markets. Despite price fluctuations and tariff challenges, Viet Nam’s focus on value-added products and expanding market reach projects resilient growth amid evolving global demand.
Title : GLOBEFISH | Quarterly Pangasius analysis - May 2025
Link to External Url : https://openknowledge.fao.org/handle/20.500.14283/cd5728en
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*Publication Date : Jun 12, 2025, 12:00 PM
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