Enroot consulting says Egypt has a great opportunity to export tilapia to Europe

Published Dec 6, 2022

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Dr. Hani El Salamouni, the technical head of Enroot Development consultancy, has emphasized Egypt's potential to elevate its fish exports from the current $50 million to over $1 billion annually. This is due to the country's substantial tilapia production, particularly in Lake Nasser, and the growing global demand for this fish species. However, El Salamouni emphasized the need for sustainable policies and collaboration between the state and the private sector to achieve this goal. He also pointed out the challenges facing the fishing industry, such as outdated practices, lack of training for fishermen, and inadequate ice supply, which affect fish quality and exportability.

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I wrote – Sherine Salah: Dr. Hani El Salamouni, head of the technical office at Enroot Development consultancy, said that Egypt has huge potential to increase its fish exports from less than $50 million currently to more than $1 billion annually. Al-Salamouni stressed during the "developing seafood sector in Egypt" session, on the sidelines of the Food Africa exhibition, that Egypt has a great opportunity to export tilapia to European Union countries, and America, especially with the increasing demand for it. He explained that Lake Nasser is one of the largest freshwater lakes in the world, and there are many types of names, the most important of which are tilapia and eggshell, which are required for export. According to Al-Salamouni, sustainable policies are required to develop the fish and seafood industry, and cooperation between the state and the private sector, especially since the fish sector is one of the competitive industries that can be bet on for export abroad and ...

Source: EGmasrawy