Industry Statistics
Industry statistics should remain a dynamic resource and be updated as new figures are confirmed.

Current available statistics
Research is supported through collaboration with organisations including IMAS, NRE Tasmania, FRDC and Abalone Council Australia.
Current available statistics include:
- FLAD statistics
- Diver statistics
- Quota unit holder statistics
- Processor statistics
- Membership statistics
Industry statistics
Current industry statistics should be kept live and updated as figures change.
Statistics provide a useful reference for industry members, stakeholders, researchers and the wider public.
Current figures
Current figures include:
121
FLADs, including inactive and inoperative licences
3,500
Quota units
40
Quota units leased from government
16
Active processors, according to the May 2026 membership statistics document
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