Industry
About the Industry
Barramundi is farmed every mainland State, and in the NT
13%
VOLUME GROWTH RATE
(CAGR over five years to 2023)
$35M
VALUE INCREASE
(from $89 million in 2018-2019)
$124M
ESTIMATED 2023-24 VALUE
(with expansion estimated to surpass $158 million in 2026)
The Australian farmed barramundi industry started in the mid-1980s with very small levels of production. Barramundi is now farmed in all mainland states, and the Northern Territory.
Australian barramundi is farmed in diverse production systems. Most of the production comes from outdoor fresh or saltwater pond operations and sea cages, in North Queensland, Western Australia and the Northern Territory. Operations in Victoria and South Australia use thermal spring water in indoor recirculating tank systems.
The sector is growing production by 14% each year, and members have production cycles in place to produce 11,000t in the next 2 years, with a national production target of 20,000t by 2025.
Our Members
ABFA Members
Barramundi Gardens https://barramundigardens.com.au/
Daintree Saltwater Barramundi https://www.daintreesaltwaterbarramundi.com.au/
Green Camel https://greencamel.com.au/
Good Fortune Bay Fisheries https://gfbfisheries.com.au/
Humpty Doo Barramundi https://www.humptydoobarramundi.com.au/
Jungle Creek Aquaculture https://junglecreekaquaculture.com.au/
Mainstream Aquaculture https://www.mainstreamaquaculture.com/home/
NC Harbourline Barramundi (no website)
TASSAL Group https://tassalgroup.com.au/
Trinity Bay Saltwater Barramundi https://grababarra.com.au/
Associate Members
Aquaculture Development and Veterinary Services
Aquaculture Gladstone https://www.aquaculturegladstone.com.au/
Fresh by Design https://freshbydesign.com.au/
Nautilus Collaboration https://www.nautiluscollaboration.com/
Seafood & Maritime Training https://smt.edu.au/
Funders & Sponsors
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation https://www.frdc.com.au/
Biomar Australia https://www.biomar.com/en-au/
Ridley Aquafeeds https://www.ridley.com.au/aqua-feeds/
Skretting Australia https://www.skretting.com/en-au/
FAQs
How do I know if my barramundi is Australian and sustainable?
ABFA members are committed stewards of the environment and operate under the strictest environmental management regimes in the world. Look for the golden tick of approval (see our certified farms here). If you can’t find Australian barramundi with your local provider, #askforaussiebarra
What are barramundi fed?
Aussie farmed barramundi are fed pellets made from sustainably and ethically sourced high quality ingredients. Raw materials in pellets are tested, safe, sustainable and certified. Ingredients commonly include fishmeal and fish oil from well managed sustainable fisheries and seafood processing trimmings; meat protein from by-products of human food production; vegetable/grain ingredients such as wheat and its derivatives, soya protein concentrate, lupin meal, fava bean meal and canola oil; vitamins, minerals and supplements to help maintain good bacteria and excellent gut health, strong bones and overall health and well-being of our fish.
Where are Australian barramundi farms located?
Aussie barramundi farms are located in all states of Australia except Tasmania. For a list of sustainable, Aussie farms you can trust, have a look at our Sustainable Farms page here.
