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Fisheries and aquaculture statistics 2022

The Australian Fisheries and Aquaculture Statistics report contains comprehensive information on commercial fishing and aquaculture in Australia covering fisheries production, trade data and consumption and employment statistics, with data up to and including 2021−22. The report is aimed at providing statistical information for the fishing and aquaculture industry, fisheries managers, policy makers and researchers.

For forecasts and projections of fisheries and aquaculture production and exports between 2022−23 and 2027−28 see Australian fisheries and aquaculture outlook 2022. This report also discusses factors affecting the fisheries and aquaculture sectors, including COVID-19, and broader trends.

Shows a snapshot of Australian fisheries and aquaculture with preliminary 2021–22 figures.  Gross value of production increased by 8% in 2021–22 to $3.42 billion. Export value increased by 2% in 2021–22 to $1.28 billion. Import value increased by 2% in 2021–22 to $2.19 billion. 350 thousand tonnes of seafood were consumed in 2021–22. 17,000 people were employed in fisheries and aquaculture in 2021–22.

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​Australian fisheries and aquaculture statistics 2022 - Report - PDF  1.2 MB
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​Australian fisheries and aquaculture statistics 2021 - Report – PDF 1.0 MB
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Australian fisheries and aquaculture statistics 2021 – Statistical tables – XLSX 546 KB
Australian fisheries and aquaculture statistics 2020 - Report – PDF  1.4 MB
Australian fisheries and aquaculture statistics 2020 – Statistical tables – XLSX  455 KB
Australian fisheries and aquaculture statistics 2018 - Report – PDF  3.9 MB
Australian fisheries and aquaculture statistics 2017 - Report (revised 2019-03-12) - PDF  3.6 MB
Australian fisheries and aquaculture statistics 2016 - Report - PDF  8.7 MB

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