The table demonstrates rates of local catches, imports, and total amount of fish for Perth, Australia, during eleven consecutive years between 2004 and 2014. The volume is specified in tons.
In general, at the end of the mentioned period compared to the beginning, the number of tons has increased in all three indicators. Additionally, imports had been significantly lower than local fishing.
Perth’s catches have significantly grown in the first five years by roughly 5500 tons peaking at 8136.2 in 2008. After that, the volume of local fish has gradually decreased, reaching only 4271.3 in 2012. However, for the last two years, these metrics have risen again, showing approximately 2200 tons more than in 2004.
Fish supply volumes from abroad have undergone greater fluctuations. Thus, its rates have been falling in the first 3 years hitting the lowest point in 2006. Nevertheless, in 2009, imports exceeded the mark of 1000 tons, providing in this year the highest total amount for the entire period, despite a slight decline in local catching. In the last year, supplies have dramatically dropped again. Nonetheless, they have remained much higher than in 2004.