Egypt's fish prices remained stable on Monday, October 5, 2026, according to traders. The price of kilo of sea bass ranged between 170 and 270 EGP. The country's fish production has seen significant growth, with Egypt achieving a self-sufficiency rate of 92-93.5% in fish production due to the expansion of fish farming projects. This growth has been driven by the government's efforts to develop the sector.
The price of kilo of tilapia ranged between 85 and 100 EGP, depending on the region. Fish farming in marine waters began in 2015, under the directives of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. The initiative aimed to utilize Egypt's strategic location on the Mediterranean Sea, the Red Sea, and the Suez Canal. This project has contributed to the growth of the fish industry in Egypt.
The price of kilo of bream ranged between 175 and 250 EGP. Fish farming is the primary source of fish production in Egypt, accounting for 80-85% of the country's total fish production, which is approximately 1.6 million tons. The remaining 15-20% comes from natural sources, including the Nile River, the Mediterranean Sea, the Red Sea, and Egyptian lakes.
Egypt ranks first in Africa and sixth globally in the fish farming sector, thanks to large-scale national projects such as the Burka Ghulyon project in Kafr El Sheikh, which is one of the largest fish cities in the Middle East. The project adopts international standards and aims to increase fish production. Other projects, such as the East Suez Canal project in Ismailia, include thousands of fish ponds, feed factories, and packaging facilities.
The prices of fish in the Obour market, a major wholesale market in Egypt, are as follows: tilapia ranged between 59 and 64 EGP per kilo, bream between 100 and 240 EGP, and capercaillie between 50 and 180 EGP. The prices of other types of fish, such as snakehead, ranged between 100 and 700 EGP per kilo.
The official website of the Obour market reported that the prices of other types of fish, such as denis, ranged between 275 and 425 EGP per kilo. The prices of coral and other types of fish also varied, with some types ranging between 100 and 240 EGP. The prices of frozen fish in Egypt also varied, with kilo of frozen pasta ranging between 30 and 60 EGP.
Egypt's total fish production is approximately 2.2 million tons per year, with 1,571,000 tons coming from fish farming and 456,000 tons from natural fisheries. The country's fish industry provides 18 kilograms of fish per citizen per year, slightly lower than the global average of 20 kilograms. The industry continues to grow, driven by government initiatives and investments in fish farming projects.
Key points
- Egypt achieves 92-93.5% self-sufficiency in fish production.
- Fish farming accounts for 80-85% of Egypt's total fish production.
- Egypt ranks first in Africa and sixth globally in the fish farming sector.
