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UNSD Fishery Value-Added Product Classifications

UNSD Fishery Product Classifications with Examples (CPC Ver. 2.1)

GroupCodeDescriptionExample Products
Agriculture & Fishing041Fish, live, fresh or chilledWhole Atlantic salmon, live tilapia, chilled sea bass
042Crustaceans, not frozenFresh Maine lobster, live blue crabs, chilled prawns
043Molluscs and aquatic invertebratesFresh oysters, live mussels, chilled squid, sea urchins
044Other aquatic animals and plantsEdible seaweeds (nori, wakame), natural sponges
Food Products2121Fish fillets and other fish meatFresh cod fillets, chilled tuna steaks, minced fish meat
2122Frozen fish and seafoodFrozen shrimp bags, frozen hake fillets, IQF scallops
2123Dried, salted, or smoked seafoodSmoked salmon, salted cod (bacalao), dried anchovies
2124Prepared and preserved seafoodCanned tuna in oil, crab paste, surimi (imitation crab)
2125Inedible fish meals and pelletsFish meal for animal feed, fish oils for industrial use

UNSD Live Fish Classifications

CPC CodeCategoryProduct / Species ExamplePrimary Use
0411Ornamental fish1. Goldfish (Carassius auratus)Aquarium/Hobby
2. Koi Carp (Cyprinus rubrofuscus)Garden Ponds
3. Neon Tetra (Paracheirodon innesi)Aquarium/Hobby
4. Siamese Fighting Fish (Betta splendens)Aquarium/Hobby
5. Guppy (Poecilia reticulata)Aquarium/Hobby
6. Clown Anemonefish (Amphiprion ocellaris)Marine Aquarium
7. Emperor Angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator)Marine Aquarium
0419Live fish for breeding8. Atlantic Salmon Fry/SmoltsAquaculture Seed
9. Whiteleg Shrimp Post-larvaeAquaculture Seed
0421Salmonids10. Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)Food (Live Trade)
11. Arctic Char (Salvelinus alpinus)Food (Live Trade)
0422Tilapias, Catfish, Carp12. Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)Food (Live Trade)
13. Channel Catfish (Ictalurus punctatus)Food (Live Trade)
14. Grass Carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella)Food (Live Trade)
15. Pangasius Catfish (Pangasianodon)Food (Live Trade)
0423Tunas & Billfish16. Bluefin Tuna (Thunnus thynnus)Ranching/Farming
0424Gadiformes17. Atlantic Cod (Gadus morhua)Food (Live Trade)
18. Haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus)Food (Live Trade)
0425Flatfish19. Turbot (Scophthalmus maximus)Food (Live Trade)
20. European Plaice (Pleuronectes platessa)Food (Live Trade)
0427Eels21. Japanese Eel (Anguilla japonica)Food/Ranching
22. Glass Eels (Elvers)Aquaculture Seed
0429Other live fish23. European Sea Bass (Dicentrarchus labrax)Food (Live Trade)
24. Gilthead Sea Bream (Sparus aurata)Food (Live Trade)
25. Leopard Coral Grouper (Plectropomus)High-end Seafood

Live Fish Classifications (26–50).

CPC CodeCategoryProduct / Species ExamplePrimary Use
0429Other live fish26. Barramundi (Lates calcarifer)Food (Live Trade)
27. Red Snapper (Lutjanus campechanus)Food (Live Trade)
28. Cobia (Rachycentron canadum)Aquaculture Seed/Food
29. Sturgeon (Acipenseridae)Caviar Production/Food
30. Pompano (Trachinotus)Food (Live Trade)
0426Small Pelagics31. Atlantic Mackerel (Scomber scombrus)Food/Bait
32. Pacific Sardine (Sardinops sagax)Food/Bait
33. European Anchovy (Engraulis encrasicolus)Food (Live Trade)
0425Flatfish34. Dover Sole (Solea solea)Food (Live Trade)
35. Atlantic Halibut (Hippoglossus)Food (Live Trade)
0422Carp & Cyprinids36. Silver Carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix)Food (Live Trade)
37. Bighead Carp (Hypophthalmichthys nobilis)Food (Live Trade)
38. Walking Catfish (Clarias batrachus)Food (Live Trade)
0411Ornamental fish39. Discus Fish (Symphysodon)Aquarium/Hobby
40. Oscar (Astronotus ocellatus)Aquarium/Hobby
41. Zebrafish (Danio rerio)Research/Hobby
42. Mollies (Poecilia sphenops)Aquarium/Hobby
43. Swordtails (Xiphophorus helleri)Aquarium/Hobby
44. Cardinal Tetra (Paracheirodon axelrodi)Aquarium/Hobby
45. Corydoras Catfish (Corydoras)Aquarium/Hobby
0419Live fish for breeding46. Sea Bream FingerlingsAquaculture Seed
47. Grouper FryAquaculture Seed
48. Milkfish Fry (Chanos chanos)Aquaculture Seed
0429Other live fish49. Great Barracuda (Sphyraena)Public Aquariums
50. Blue Shark (Prionace glauca)Public Aquariums

Top Global Freshwater Live Fish by Volume (CPC Ver. 2.1)

CPC CodeCategoryKey Freshwater SpeciesGlobal Market Impact
04221Chinese CarpsGrass Carp, Silver Carp, Common CarpHighest overall biomass; primary staple in East Asian diets.
04222TilapiasNile Tilapia, Blue TilapiaFastest-growing sector; widely traded live in tropical/subtropical regions.
04223CatfishesPangasius (Tra), Channel Catfish, African CatfishDominates high-density live transport due to air-breathing capabilities.
04221Indian Major CarpsRohu, Catla, MrigalFoundational for food security in South Asia (India, Bangladesh).
04212Freshwater SalmonidsRainbow Trout (small size)Key mountain/cold-water species; high volume in Iran, Turkey, and EU.
04272Freshwater EelsJapanese Eel, European EelHighest value per volume; crucial for the East Asian live culinary market.
04292Perch-like FreshwaterNile Perch, Snakehead, Climbing PerchPreferred for long-distance live transport in low-oxygen conditions.
04192Freshwater "Seeds"Fry and Fingerlings of all aboveThe invisible high-volume trade that fuels global farm stocking.

UNSD Live Shrimp and Crustacean Classifications (CPC Ver. 2.1)

CPC CodeCategoryHigh-Volume Product / SpeciesPrimary Use
04212Farmed Shrimp "Seeds"Whiteleg Shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) Post-larvaeIndustrial Input: Millions of live larvae transported to farms globally.
04222Giant Tiger PrawnsPenaeus monodon (Live)High-End Food: Large live prawns for premium Asian dining.
04221Freshwater PrawnsGiant Freshwater Prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii)Local Food: Sold live in freshwater markets; known as "blue-claw."
04232Coldwater ShrimpsNorthern Prawn (Pandalus borealis)Specialized Food: Rare live trade; usually processed at sea.
04251Spiny LobstersCaribbean or Australian Rock LobsterLuxury Food: High-volume live export via air-freight.
04242CrabsMud Crabs (Scylla serrata)Live Market Staple: Extremely hardy; can survive days out of water.
04292Other CrustaceansLangoustines / Norway LobstersGourmet Food: Sold live to maintain delicate texture.

Top Global Frozen Fishery Products by Volume (2025-2026 Estimates)

CPC CodeProduct CategoryDominant SpeciesMarket Drivers
21221Frozen Whole PelagicsMackerel, Sardines, AnchoviesMass-market consumption and raw material for canning.
21222Frozen Whitefish FilletsAlaska Pollock, Atlantic CodMainstay for fish sticks, fast food, and retail "block" frozen products.
21222Frozen Freshwater FilletsPangasius (Basa), TilapiaLow-cost protein for global retail; massive export volume from Vietnam and China.
21230Frozen CrustaceansWhiteleg Shrimp (Vannamei)The single highest-value frozen category by volume (Ecuador/India).
21221Frozen SalmonidsAtlantic Salmon, Pink SalmonDriven by massive production in Norway and Chile.
21221Frozen Tuna (Industrial)Skipjack, YellowfinRaw material blocks shipped to canneries in Thailand and Philippines.
21240Frozen CephalopodsSquid, Octopus, CuttlefishHigh demand in Mediterranean and East Asian markets.
21222Frozen Hake/HaddockCape Hake, Merluccius spp.A primary alternative to cod in the frozen "Groundfish" sector.

The Future of Global Fishery Product Trade (2026)

The UNSD Central Product Classification (CPC Ver. 2.1) serves as the backbone for tracking the $200+ billion global seafood industry. As we move through 2026, the data shows a clear evolution in how fishery products are produced, classified, and traded.

Key AreaStrategic Takeaway2026 Trend
Production ShiftAquaculture DominanceFarmed fish (Tilapia, Carp, Shrimp) now account for over 50% of human consumption, reducing pressure on wild stocks.
Product FormValue-Added FocusA massive shift from "Whole Frozen" to "Deeply Processed" (fillets, ready-to-eat loins, and surimi) to meet consumer demand for convenience.
Trade StandardsHarmonizationIncreased alignment between UNSD (CPC) and Customs (HS) codes to improve traceability and combat illegal (IUU) fishing.
SustainabilityVerified SourcingCertification (MSC/ASC) is no longer a "bonus" but a market entry requirement for major EU and North American retailers.
TechnologyDigital LogisticsAI and IoT are being integrated into cold-chain tracking, ensuring that "Live" and "Fresh" products arrive with minimal loss.

Final Summary

The global fishery market in 2026 is defined by resilience and precision. While wild-capture fisheries remain stable at roughly 92–93 million tonnes, the growth of the industry is powered entirely by technological advances in aquaculture and more granular statistical tracking.

By utilizing standardized UNSD codes, countries can better monitor food security, manage protected species, and ensure that the "blue economy" remains sustainable for future generations.

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