Fish prices in Egypt on 9-8-2024

Published 2024년 8월 9일

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Egypt achieves 85% self-sufficiency in fish production, predominantly from fish farms, with marginal contributions from lakes, shrimp production, and rice fields. Tilapia, sea bream, eels, and mullet are among the most produced fish species. The article provides a snapshot of fish prices in Egypt and at Obour market, highlighting variations in prices for different fish species and dishes like macaroni. It also mentions the role of natural fisheries and the development plans for lakes to further boost fish production, aiming to increase export rates.

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According to traders in Giza Governorate, 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 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 75 and 90 pounds - depending on the region - and a kilo of sea bream ranged between 160 and 260 pounds. 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 eels 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 ...

Source: Almalnews