The table provides annual data on local catches and imports of fresh fish into Perth, Australia from 2004 to 2014.
Overall, the local catch of fresh fish in Perth ranged from 3086.2 to 5891.8 metric tons, while the imports ranged from 231.6 to 1121.2 metric tons during the period. The total amount of fresh fish, including both local catch and imports, varied from 3317.8 to 7013.7 metric tons, with the highest values observed in 2014.
Throughout the ten-year period, the volume of locally caught fish exceeded that of the imported fish. The local catch experienced a significant increase in the first four years, reaching its peak at 5891.8 metric tons in 2008, and then gradually declined annually, although it saw a slight recovery to 5031.9 tons in 2014. Conversely, the imported fish exhibited fluctuating levels, with a range from 231.6 tons in 2005 to 1121.2 tons in 2014, indicating an increasing trend over the period.
In terms of total fish supply, the quantities initially rose until 2008 and then showed a declining trend till 2014. Despite the fluctuations, it is evident that Perth relied more on fish imports over the years, as the total volume of imported fish exceeded the local catch. However, it is noteworthy that Perth was able to provide a substantial amount of fish domestically despite the increasing reliance on imports.