ABOUT INFOFISH
Our Story
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.
What this Means in
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.
Let's strengthen the seafood industry together
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