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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