International Institute of Fisheries Economics and Trade
Abstract
Although the share of total fish supply which is traded internationally is fairly stable, the patterns of trade flows are in constant change. China and Viet Nam are increasingly emerging as processors and suppliers of value-added products to world markets, but also within the world’s various regions new players are emerging and markets developing. On the supply side, the aquaculture sector is becoming a major factor in product innovation and price determination with it share of total supply for human consumption quickly approaching 50%. In this paper, the authors presents an overview of world supply and trade flows with a particular emphasis on the impact of globalisation on developing country producers and exporters. Finally, a reference is made to the multilateral and bilateral trade system within which the fisheries sector is operating
