The Australian Barramundi (sea bass) is the most grown aquaculture fish in Australia because it is the Australian favorite local fish. This fish was not a commercially cultured fish until Fish Protech T&S started its operation in Australia. The FP farms are now supplying over 80% of these fish to its domestic markets with limited quantity being air freighted to Europe. It has great market potential in U.K. and Europe.


The Green Jade (perch)
It is a South Australian native fish of thePerch family and can mature up to 2 to 3 kg. However, it can be supplied from 500 gram upward under the FPPs. The flesh is white and delicate and it’s naturaloil makes it a wonderful fish to cook. It has the highest content of Omega-3 polyunsat-urated fatty acid for any fish currentlyknown in the world. As such, it is sold in the health shops in Australia. At presentthere are limited supply and no live fish available in the markets.
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The Australian native fish, “Murray Cod”
The fish has excellent favor and large white flesh that are suitable for the Asian and European consumers. It is very similar to the Atlantic cod, (A.C.), in many aspects except that it will grow a lot faster than Atlantic cod under aquaculture. The fish in its natural state will grow up to about 80 Kg. which is about 15 times larger than the A.C. At present, there are not enough supplies in Australia for export and the average wholesale price for fresh chilled fish, (no live fish available) at the Sydney wholesale market is very high.

 
The Red Sea Perch is constantly in demand in the Japanese and European markets but supply at present is limited. It can grow up to at least 22 kg., but commonly at about 4 kg.

The Sleepy Cod (Ikan Hantu or Ketutu) is another Asian favor especially in Singapore and Malaysia. The markets in Hong Kong & China are picking up in demands as well. Mostly in live fish sales with receptive markets for freshly chilled fish.

The Barramundi Cod, a grouper species highly demanded in all Asian markets. Under natural conditions, it can grow up to 4.8 kg. The normal size demanded by the market for the fish is between 500 gram to 800 gram which are in very short supply.