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Trade in fisheries and aquaculture products: a major international commodity

FAO support to the WTO negotiations at the 12th Ministerial Conference

Year of publication 2021

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 2p.

Author FAO

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Policy brief

Series title Trade policy briefs

Series number No. 38

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) This policy brief provides an overview of the latest statistic data on fisheries and aquaculture production and trade, highlighting the importance of international trade to many countries, particularly developing countries. It is also stressed the rank of fisheries and aquaculture trade in comparison with other animal proteins. Small-scale fisheries are also analyzed, including their singularity and characterization issues.

Last updated 09/07/2021

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