Tasmania’s largest export market is Japan. Exported commodities include meat, seafoods, dairy products, ores and concentrates, processed metals, and forestry products including wood and paper

The strict quarantine measures in Tasmania have helped the state stay relatively free of pests. Being free of fruit fly was a significant factor in gaining access to Japan for Tasmanian-grown Fuji apples

Tasmania’s maritime industries continue to flourish. Shipbuilding – particularly of high-speed catamarans – makes a significant contribution to exports, while marine research and biotechnology are also strengths for the state