Fish and fish products are among the most traded food commodities: close to 40 percent by volume ends up in international markets. About half of those exports by value originate in developing countries.

Sixth World Congress on Seafood Safety, Quality and Trade. Sydney, Australia,
14–16 September 2005. 
Edited by

David James
Consultant
FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Department

Lahsen Ababouch
Chief
Fish Utilization and Marketing Service
FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Department

and

Sally Washington
Consultant
FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Department

FAO Fisheries Proceedings