Fish prices in Egypt on 8-15-2024

Published 2024년 8월 15일

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Egypt achieves 85% self-sufficiency in fish production, predominantly from fish farms, with other contributions from lakes, shrimp production, and rice fields. Tilapia prices range from 75 to 90 pounds, while sea bream and mullet can cost up to 270 and 175 pounds respectively. Fish exports reached about 35 thousand tons in 2019. The Obour market lists various fish prices, including shrimp from 100 to 650 pounds. Egypt aims to increase export rates and plans to improve lake development for enhanced fish wealth.
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Traders in Giza Governorate confirmed to Al Mal that fish farms are stable and that they 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%, and finally rice fields at 0.8% of total production, according to a statement issued by the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics. Tilapia fish prices Tilapia fish prices ranged between 75 and 90 pounds, depending on the region, and Egypt has currently succeeded in achieving self-sufficiency in fish production at 85%, and a kilo of sea bream reached 200 pounds, and a kilo of snakes ranged between 90 and 280 pounds. Mullet fish prices Mullet fish prices ranged between 135 and 175 pounds, and the Egyptian citizen's share of fish production is 18 kilograms, while the global rate reaches 20 kilograms annually, and fish exports during 2019 amounted to about 35 thousand ...
Source: Almalnews

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