Southern crayfish industry impacted by Australia’s re-entry into Chinese market
The re-entry of Australian rock lobster into the Chinese market has adversely impacted on the southern rock lobster industry, with prices decreasing, an industry leader says. Australia was banned from exporting lobster and several other products to China in 2020, soon after then Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison called for an investigation into the origins of the coronavirus pandemic. However, in late 2024 China told Australia the live rock lobster trade could resume. Kathryn Bell, chief executive of the Cra8 Rock Lobster Industry Association which encompasses the lower South Island and south Westland, said in just five weeks 1500 tonnes of Australian lobster had entered the Chinese market — more than half of New Zealand’s total commercial catch for the year. more, >>CLICK TO READ<< 12:46
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