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Egypt has achieved 85% self-sufficiency in fish production, with the per capita fish consumption being 18 kilograms annually, which is slightly lower than the global average of 20 kilograms. The country's fish production is dominated by fish farming, accounting for 79.7% of the total production, with lakes, sea water, fresh water, and rice fields contributing the remaining share. The article provides an overview of the fish market in Egypt, detailing the price ranges for various fish species such as sea bream, snakers, tilapia, mullet, and others, including frozen fish and pasta. Prices in Obour market and the overall market are provided, showcasing the diversity and availability of fish products in Egypt. The government is working to enhance fish production and improve the condition of lakes like Manzala, Burullus, Mariout, and Bardawil, with the aim to increase export rates and further boost self-sufficiency in fish.
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According to traders in Giza Governorate, it has stabilized for Al Mal, and Egypt has currently succeeded in achieving self-sufficiency in fish production by 85%, and a kilo of sea bream reached 200 pounds, and a kilo of snakes ranged between 90 and 280 pounds. Tilapia fish prices Tilapia fish prices ranged between 90 and 100 pounds - depending on the region - and the Egyptian citizen's share of fish production is 18 kilograms, while the global rate is 20 kilograms annually, and fish exports during 2019 amounted to about 35 thousand tons. Mullet fish prices Mullet fish prices ranged between 150 and 190 pounds, and Egypt's production from natural fisheries is 400 thousand tons (lakes - the seas and the Nile), and Egypt produces 2 million tons annually, including 1.6 million tons from fish farming. Fish prices in Obour market today Fish prices in Obour market today "wholesale" were recorded as follows: Bolti prices ranged between 77 and 86 pounds per kilo, mullet fish ranged between ...
Source: Almalnews
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