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Cheap lobsters due to Chinese tariffs prompt surge in domestic seafood consumption – NEWS.com.au

Cheap lobsters due to Chinese tariffs prompt surge in domestic seafood consumption

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The peak body representing the countrys seafood sector says Australians have backed local producers following Chinas decisions to turn its back on the industry last year. December sales data provided by Seafood Industry Australia (SIA) shows local consumption rose 30 per cent compared with the same trading period in 2019, with reduced prices for lobster being a major attraction for consumers switching to domestic produce.
SIA chief executive Veronica Papacosta said the “bumper” Christmas period…

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