The value of Tasmania's seafood exports (fish, crustaceans and molluscs) was $174.9m in 2001-02. This was 7.3% of the value of Tasmania's exports. Abalone (fresh, frozen or dried) was Tasmania's main seafood export by value, 29.4% of seafood exports; followed by Abalone (prepared or preserved) at 27.4%, and Lobsters and other sea crawfish (23.0%).
SEAFOOD EXPORTS(a), Tasmania - 2001-02
|
 | Gross weight | Value(b) |
|  |  |
 | tonnes | $’000 |
|
| Fish (live, fresh, chilled or frozen) | 5,187 | 32,832 |
| Lobsters and other sea crawfish | 885 | 40,264 |
| Abalone (fresh, frozen or dried) | 1,256 | 51,401 |
| Abalone (prepared or preserved) | 799 | 47,984 |
| Other (includes prepared or preserved) | 161 | 2,403 |
| Total(c) | 8,288 | 174,885 |
(a) Fish, crustaceans and molluscs.
(b) Free on board (f.o.b).
(c) Estimates have been rounded and minor discrepancies may occur between sums of component items and totals.
Source: ABS data available on request, International Trade database. |
This page last updated 3 January 2008