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Egypt's fish production is predominantly from fish farms at a rate of 79.7%, with the rest coming from lakes, shrimp production, and fresh and seawater. Tilapia and mullet are the most commonly consumed fish, with prices ranging from 90 to 190 pounds per 100. Egypt achieves 85% self-sufficiency in fish production and exports about 35,000 tons in 2019. The country's fish prices vary widely across different markets and types of fish, with shrimp prices reaching up to 770 pounds per 100.
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According to traders in Giza Governorate, it has stabilized for Al Mal, 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. Tilapia fish prices Tilapia fish prices ranged between 90 and 100 pounds - depending on the region - and Egypt seeks to increase export rates, according to Sayed Al-Qasir, the former Minister of Agriculture, and the axes of fish wealth development depend on developing and improving lakes, which include Manzala, Burullus, Mariout, and Bardawil. Mullet fish prices Mullet fish prices ranged between 150 and 190 pounds, and Egypt has currently succeeded in achieving 85% self-sufficiency in fish production, and a kilo of sea bream reached 200 ...
Source: Almalnews
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