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Egypt's fish production is divided into 1.6 million tons from fish farming, which contributes to 79.7% of the total, while natural fisheries produce 400 thousand tons. The country's annual production is further supported by lakes, shrimp production, and rice fields. Tilapia and mullet prices remain stable, and Egypt is looking to increase its export rates. The article also provides an overview of fish prices in the Obour market and achieves self-sufficiency in fish production to the extent of 85%.
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Traders in Giza Governorate confirmed to Al Mal that Egypt's production from natural fisheries is stable and recorded at 400 thousand tons (lakes, seas and the Nile), and Egypt produces 2 million tons annually, including 1.6 million tons from fish farming. Tilapia fish prices Tilapia fish prices ranged between 90 and 100 pounds - depending on the region - and 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 Al-Diba farm is 102 tons. Then came production in seawater at 4.9%, then freshwater at 3.8%, ending with rice fields at 0.8% of total production, according to a statement issued by the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics. Mullet prices Mullet prices stabilized at 150 and 190 pounds, and Egypt seeks to increase export rates, according to Sayed El-Quseir, former Minister of Agriculture, and the axes of fish wealth development depend on developing and improving lakes, which include ...
Source: Almalnews
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