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 granted observer status in the World Trade Organization Committee on Fisheries Subsidies
06/05/2026
WTO members have adopted a decision granting FAO observer status in the newly established WTO Committee on Fisheries Subsidies (CFS).
FAO GLOBEFISH shared market intelligence tools and global trade analysis at Seafood Expo Global Barcelona 2026
28/04/2026
FAO GLOBEFISH participated in the Seafood Expo Global (SEG) Barcelona, held from 21 to 23 April 2026, reinforcing its role as a key reference point...
FAO GLOBEFISH launches new quarterly species analysis on seaweed
17/04/2026
FAO GLOBEFISH now features specialized reporting on seaweed in its Quarterly Species Analysis expanding its market intelligence coverage
Recent Publications
Hatchery, nursery and grow-out techniques for the flathead grey mullet (Mugil cephalus)
14/05/2026
This technical manual provides practical guidance on the hatchery production of the flathead grey mullet, Mugil cephalus, a high-value, low-trophic...
European Price Report April 2026
07/05/2026
The Gulf crisis affects the global fisheries sector primarily through soaring fuel and fertilizer costs, supply chain delays, reduced days at sea, and...
GLOBEFISH Highlights First Issue 2026
15/04/2026
The publication contains a detailed quarterly update on market trends for a variety of major commodities. Combining the price information collected...
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FAO GLOBEFISH
Fisheries and Aquaculture Division (NFI) of FAO
Viale delle Terme di Caracalla, 00153 Rome, Italy