Fish prices in Egypt today, April 18, 2024

Published 2024년 4월 18일

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In Egypt, the majority of fish production, accounting for 79.7%, comes from fish farms, with lakes and marine waters contributing 10.8% and 4.9% respectively. The country's aquaculture is diverse, featuring species like tilapia and mullet, and sees variations in fish prices across different regions. Egypt has reached 85% self-sufficiency in fish production, with an annual consumption rate of 18 kilograms per capita and exports amounting to 35 thousand tons in 2019. Out of the 2 million tons of fish produced annually, 1.6 million tons are from aquaculture. The government is focused on increasing export rates and enhancing the country's fish wealth by developing its lakes.

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Mohamed Salehin, a trader in the Dokki area, confirmed to Al-Mal that 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 the Diba farm reaches 102 tons. Then came production in marine water at a rate of 4.9%, then fresh water at a rate of 3.8%, and finally in rice fields at a rate of 0.8% of the total production, according to a statement issued by the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics. Tilapia fish prices The prices of tilapia fish ranged between 95 and 110 pounds - depending on the region - and Egypt has currently succeeded in achieving self-sufficiency in fish production by 85%, with a kilo of squid reaching 200 pounds, and a kilo of eels hovering around 90 and 280 pounds. Mullet fish prices The prices of mullet fish stabilized at 125 and 165 pounds, and Egypt seeks to increase export rates, according to Mr. Al-Qasir, Minister of Agriculture, and the axes of fish wealth ...

Source: Almalnews