The Australian saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) industry, with its 21 operators in the Northern Territory, Queensland and Western Australia, plays a significant role in the Australian economy, particularly in the north. The industry is renowned for producing high-quality crocodile skins that cater to the luxury fashion market, as well as meat and other by-products.
The Australian Crocodile Industry RD&E Plan 2024-2029
exemplifies the industry’s collaborative potential. The Plan outlines five key themes that, if diligently addressed, will ensure the industry not only retains its social licence but also continually enhances its efficiency and profitability. This strategic approach underscores the industry’s commitment to sustainable and successful practices.
The five themes identified by industry to ensure its resilience and capability are:
As saltwater crocodiles are listed in the appendices of the Convention of International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), the Australian Government’s Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) oversees the industry to a degree. And while there is no national representative body at present, the Crocodile Farmers Association of Northern Territory (CFANT) is active.
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