NEW ZEALAND AQUACULTURE: READY TO SCALE

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Why invest in NZ aquaculture

On the brink of big things.

New Zealand is a world leader in sustainable, innovative aquaculture.

We produce some of the best seafood on the planet including our premium King salmon, oysters and Greenshell™ mussels, and our blue technology solutions are used across the globe.

Backed by the government, New Zealand’s aquaculture industry is poised to grow exponentially.

Explore diverse investment opportunities as New Zealand takes farming to the open ocean, maximising existing production areas and commercialising new and emerging species.

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By the numbers

5.4%

CAGR projected in the global aquaculture market

Source: market.us

countries that import New Zealand aquaculture products

Source: Aquaculture New Zealand

4.3million KM2

of exclusive economic zone

Source: Aotearoa Wave and Tidal Energy Association

11,000HA

NZ open ocean space consented for aquaculture

Source: Cawthron Institute

Why invest in New Zealand aquaculture

Prime export opportunity

5X production growth potential and vast available space for open-ocean salmon farming.
+80% export price premium for NZ King salmon.
20% of global mussel trade value held by NZ.
Sustainability and premium pricing for unique species that sets global benchmarks.

Supportive environment

Government and regulatory backing provides certainty for investment.
Diverse investment options across farming, processing and logistics.

Easy access to Asia-Pacific markets

New Zealand is a business-friendly gateway close to high-growth markets in the Asia-Pacific region
One of the world’s most open market economies with 15 free trade agreements in place.

King salmon: supplying the world

Invest in an ambitious sector with production on track to grow from 15,000 to more than 70,000 tonnes per year.

New Zealand supplies 75% of the world’s King (Chinook) salmon, with regulatory changes set to unlock new opportunities.

Crucially, New Zealand King salmon is naturally resistant to the salmon lice that have impacted farmed salmon overseas.

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Greenshell mussels: sustainable and nutritious

New Zealand has been expertly growing Greenshell™ mussels for more than 50 years, using some of the world’s most advanced farming techniques, breeding practices and innovative, high-value processing methods.

Pioneering mussel hatchery development, New Zealand has proven that hatchery reared mussel spat provides provides commercial benefits to farmers.

Our established production capacity positions us perfectly to meet growing international demand for mussels, mussel powder and oil for nutraceutical products.

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Oysters: premium, popular, delicious

New Zealand Pacific oysters command a premium price around the world. Our oyster producers are recognised for their ingenuity, resilience and use of cutting-edge technology.

To grow and develop the oyster sector further, additional hatcheries will be required to support planned growth.

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Seaweed: an emerging opportunity

Seaweed has the potential to become a high-value export opportunity in the nutraceutical, pharmaceutical and protein production sectors.

Global seaweed production has more than doubled in the past 20 years, with farming producing the majority of the world's supply – New Zealand is in a unique position to capitalise on this, as our vast coastline and cool waters are ideal for seaweed farming.

As consumer demand for sustainable, naturally-derived ingredients continues to rise, New Zealand's unique offerings present a compelling invitation to investors.

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