Australian lobsters return to the Chinese market with a strong recovery in exports to China

Published 2025년 3월 17일

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China lifted a ban in December 2024, allowing Australian lobsters to re-enter the Chinese market, a move that has significantly boosted the South Australian fishing economy. The lifting of the ban has led to a 60% rebound of lobster exports to pre-2019 levels and a 752% surge in tuna exports. The South Australian government's A$475,000 Seafood Export Growth Program played a key role in promoting market expansion and industry transformation during the trade ban. The recovery in the lobster industry has brought direct economic benefits to about 250 licensed fishermen and is expected to continue to grow with continued government support and a focus on quality improvement and brand promotion.

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China lifts ban, Australian seafood regains vitality Due to trade barriers, Australian seafood exporters have faced huge challenges in the past few years. Since 2020, China has imposed strict import restrictions on Australian seafood, causing severe damage to the South Australian lobster industry. However, in December 2024, China lifted the relevant restrictions, allowing Australian lobsters to re-enter the world's largest market. Data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows that the strong rebound in South Australia's lobster exports has not only restored industry confidence, but also boosted the growth of the local fishing economy. South Australian Trade Minister Joe Szakacs said: "In just over a month since the resumption of trade, our lobster exports have reached 60% of the peak in 2019. This speed is encouraging." Government support helps export recovery During the trade ban, the South Australian government launched the A$475,000 Seafood Export Growth Program to ...

Source: Foodmate