The Egyptian fish market experienced stable prices on Monday, September 21, 2026, according to traders. The price of Denes fish ranged between 350 and 475 Egyptian pounds per kilogram. This stability comes as Egypt aims to increase its export rates. The country's per capita fish consumption stands at 18 kilograms per year, slightly lower than the global average of 20 kilograms per year.
Egypt's fish production is primarily driven by its aquaculture sector, which accounts for 79.7% of the country's total fish production. The remainder comes from lakes, marine waters, freshwater, and rice fields. The country's lakes, including Manzala, Burullus, Mariout, and Bardawil, contribute significantly to fish production, with a total output of 183,000 tons. The price of Mackerel fish ranged between 100 and 170 Egyptian pounds per kilogram for consumers.
The price of Bult fish varied between 85 and 100 Egyptian pounds per kilogram, depending on the region. Meanwhile, the price of Corvina fish ranged between 170 and 270 Egyptian pounds per kilogram. Egypt's fish production from marine waters accounts for 4.9% of the total, while freshwater production accounts for 3.8%. The country's rice fields contribute 0.8% to the total fish production.
According to the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics, Egypt's total fish production amounts to 2 million tons per year, with 1.6 million tons coming from aquaculture. The country's natural fisheries, including lakes, seas, and the Nile River, produce 400,000 tons of fish per year. The production of shrimp at the Dibba farm reached 102 tons.
In the Obour market, wholesale prices for various types of fish were reported as follows: Bult fish ranged between 59 and 64 Egyptian pounds per kilogram, while Bouri fish ranged between 100 and 240 Egyptian pounds per kilogram. The price of Capria fish varied between 50 and 180 Egyptian pounds per kilogram. The price of snakehead fish ranged between 100 and 700 Egyptian pounds per kilogram.
The Obour market also reported the following wholesale prices: Denes fish ranged between 275 and 425 Egyptian pounds per kilogram, while coral fish ranged between 100 and 240 Egyptian pounds per kilogram. The price of calamari, sepia, and squid ranged between 25 and 400 Egyptian pounds per kilogram. The price of frozen Mackerel fish ranged between 75 and 145 Egyptian pounds per kilogram.
Frozen fish prices in Egypt vary, with frozen Mackerel fish ranging between 30 and 60 Egyptian pounds per kilogram. Egypt has achieved a self-sufficiency rate of 85% in fish production. The country's shrimp prices range between 250 and 1000 Egyptian pounds per kilogram.
Key points
- Egypt aims to increase its export rates of fish products.
- The country's per capita fish consumption stands at 18 kilograms per year.
- Egypt's fish production amounts to 2 million tons per year.
