Fish prices today, 6-23-2024 in Egypt

Published Jun 23, 2024

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Egypt achieves 85% self-sufficiency in fish production, with various fish prices ranging from 75 to 280 pounds per kilo. The country is also looking to increase export rates and develop lakes for fish wealth. In the Obour market, wholesale fish prices ranged from 61 to 500 pounds per kilo, depending on the type. Egypt's production includes 400 thousand tons from capture fisheries and 2 million tons annually, with fish farming accounting for 79.7% of production.

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According to traders in Giza Governorate, according to Al-Mal, a kilo of bream ranged between 150 and 250 pounds, and Egypt has currently succeeded in achieving self-sufficiency in fish production by 85%, and a kilo of squid reached 200 pounds, and a kilo of eels ranged between 90 and 280 pounds. Tilapia fish prices The prices of tilapia fish ranged between 75 and 90 pounds - depending on the region - and Egypt is seeking to increase export rates, according to Mr. Al-Qasir, Minister of Agriculture, and the axes of fish wealth development depend on developing the lakes, which include Al-Manzala, Burullus, Mariout, and Bardawil. Mullet fish prices The prices of mullet fish ranged between 125 and 165 pounds, and the Egyptian citizen’s share of fish production is 18 kilograms, while the global percentage reaches 20 kilograms annually, and fish exports during 2019 amounted to about 35 thousand tons. Fish prices in the Obour market today The “wholesale” prices of fish in the Obour ...

Source: Almalnews