Seafood Expo Global 2027

Seafood Expo Global 2027 is the world's premier seafood trade marketplace in Barcelona, bringing together buyers, suppliers, processors and industry leaders from around the globe for networking, business development and market insights. Austrade, with Seafood Industry Australia and the Government of Western Australia, will coordinate the Australian presence, including the Australia Stand, customer engagement and promotional activities for participating exporters.

What is the opportunity?

Showcasing at Seafood Expo Global 2027 provides seafood exporters with direct access to Europe's large and growing seafood market, where demand for premium, sustainable and traceable products continues to increase. The event connects exporters with global buyers, distributors and processors, supports market entry and distribution partnerships, where Barcelona serves as a strategic gateway to broader European markets. This opportunity also allows Australian seafood exporters to prepare for future growth under the Australia–EU FTA.

What will the event include?

The program features:

• connecting with European, UK and international importers, distributors, retailers and hospitality buyers
• showcasing under the Australian Stand at Seafood Expo Global with an on-stand chef to enable on-site sampling and private tastings
• enhanced B2B meeting spaces and customer engagement services
• discovering emerging industry trends, products and innovations
• on-the-ground support from Austrade regional experts and business development managers.

Which companies should participate?

Designed for Australian seafood and aquaculture companies that are export ready with a viable product offering and the appropriate registrations to supply into Europe, existing customers and revenue stream/s, or have existing funding to support market expansion into Europe.

Key opportunities for attendees

By attending, delegates will:

• connect with global seafood buyers from across the seafood supply chain
• showcase fresh, frozen, value-added, processed and packaged seafood products through the Australia Stand
• participate in networking and business development opportunities
• engage in buyer programs and targeted customer engagement to connect with qualified decision-makers and purchasing professionals.

Testimonial

'This is an event we look forward to every year and provides a great opportunity to catch up with current clients and generate new business...we appreciate Austrade's support in lining up the meetings and the whole stand is an amazing comfort for us. We can just jump in and start talking to people straight away. The weight that Brand Australia covers cannot be underestimated,' – Marc Anderson, Brolos Australian Lobster reflecting on exhibiting at Seafood Expo Global 2026