Fish & Seafood Frequently Asked Questions
How big is the seafood industry?
In Australia, the gross value of fisheries and aquaculture production in 2019-2020 was $3.15 billion (source). The New Zealand seafood industry had a total export earning (FOB) of $2.0 billion in 2020.
What does the seafood industry do?
The seafood industry is responsible for all commercial activities of wild-caught, aquaculture marine and freshwater animals—from harvesting, farming and culturing, to processing, transporting and selling fish, seafood and seafood products.