ABOUT INFOFISH

Who We Are

Established in 1981 with the assistance of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), INFOFISH is an intergovernmental organisation that provides expert marketing information and technical advisory services for fishery and aquaculture products in the Asia-Pacific region and beyond. Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur and hosted by the Government of Malaysia, INFOFISH has supported its Member States for more than four decades in navigating evolving global seafood markets.

INFOFISH serves nine Member States representing some of the world’s most dynamic fisheries and aquaculture economies. Together, these countries contribute significantly to global seafood production, trade and consumption.

Our Vision

Promoting sustainable fisheries and aquaculture, blue economies and transformative industry development and growth.

Our Mission

To be the preferred partner in fisheries trade, markets, technical advisory and capacity-building in the Asia-Pacific region and beyond.

Our Unique Value

INFOFISH is unique because it operates at the intersection of markets, policy and industry practice, serving as a practical bridge between governments, private-sector stakeholders and international markets. INFOFISH translates data, standards, policy requirements and technical knowledge into actionable insights and trade-oriented solutions.

Over the years, INFOFISH has supported Member States and partners in addressing critical industry priorities, including:

Market access and export competitiveness
Trade compliance and regulatory readiness
High-tech, data-driven aquaculture practices
Value-addition and product development
Post-harvest efficiency and food safety
Small-scale fisheries and aquaculture for food security and livelihoods
Sustainable, traceable and responsible value chains
Capacity-development and knowledge transfer

Through its integrated approach – combining market intelligence, technical advisory, publications, training and industry platforms – INFOFISH contributes directly to strengthened export performance, resilient value chains and inclusive blue economy development across the region.

What this Means in Practice

Guided by this Vision and Mission, INFOFISH works with governments, industry and partners to strengthen fisheries and aquaculture value chains, enhance market access, promote responsible practices, and build institutional and industry capacity.

Through evidence-based market intelligence, technical expertise and industry platforms, INFOFISH supports Member States in achieving resilient growth and long-term socio-economic benefits from aquatic food systems.

Our Strategic Priorities

Guided by its Strategic Framework, INFOFISH continues to strengthen its role as a preferred regional partner in fisheries and aquaculture trade, markets, technical advisory and capacity-building. Over the coming years, INFOFISH will focus on:

Deepening market and trade analytics to support informed decision-making
Expanding technical advisory and capacity- building services for Member States
Advancing sustainability, innovation and responsible value chains
Strengthening partnerships with governments, industry, regional organisations and development partners

Through these priorities, INFOFISH aims to remain relevant, responsive and impact-driven in supporting the long-term transformation and growth of the global seafood sector.