Fish prices in Egypt on 11-8-2024

Traders in Giza Governorate confirmed to Al Mal that the fish production from the lakes is stable and reaches 183 thousand tons, and a kilo of sea bass recorded 160 pounds, and Swiss macaroni ranged between 130 and 170 pounds for the consumer. Tilapia fish prices Tilapia fish prices ranged between 75 and 90 pounds - depending on the region - and Egypt's production from natural fisheries is recorded at 400 thousand tons (lakes - the seas and the Nile), and Egypt produces 2 million tons annually, including 1.6 million tons from fish farming. Mullet prices Mullet prices ranged between 135 and 175 pounds, and a kilo of sea bream ranged between 160 and 260 pounds. Fish farms account for the lion's share of fish production in Egypt at 79.7%, followed by lakes at 10.8%, and shrimp production at El-Deeba Farm is 102 tons. Then came seawater production at 4.9%, freshwater at 3.8%, and finally rice fields at 0.8% of total production, according to a statement issued by the Central Agency for ...