China-Australia Relations: Beijing resumes imports of Australian lobster after 4-year ban

Australian lobsters are heading to China once again, after a 4-year absence. The industry says the removal of a trade ban by China late last year has opened the door to its biggest and most profitable export destination, just in time for the Chinese New Year. The haul on this day was a good one for Basil Lenzo and his crew. About 400 kilos of western rock lobsters. What’s even more significant for the 3rd generation fisher is that much of this catch will end up in China. In 2019, about 95% of Australia’s western rock lobsters were sent to China, which was the industry’s most profitable export market worth more than $700 million. The next year, China imposed tariffs and trade blockages on a number of Australian exports including lobsters. Video, more, >>CLICK TO READ<< 19:30

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