Ranked sixth globally in tilapia production.

Fish farming accounts for more than 80% of total fish production in Egypt (equivalent to more than 2 million tons annually, according to the latest statistics).

The most important fish farming areas in Egypt

The most prominent projects and farms Kafr El Sheikh

Largest governorate in fish production (Ghalioun and Burullus farms) Sharqia and Dakahlia

Farms in Belbeis and Manzala Damietta

Marine fish farming in Fayoum

Farming in Lake Qarun Ismailia

Suez Canal fish farming project in North Sinai

Promising projects on the Mediterranean coast Western region (Matrouh)

Experiments in saltwater farming

Types of fish farming in Egypt

1. Farming in earthen ponds

Most common in the Delta.

Uses agricultural wastewater with simple treatment.

Suitable for tilapia and mubarak.

2. Intensive farming (concrete or industrial)

In small concrete ponds with high production.

Requires artificial feeding and careful environmental monitoring.

Often used in new cities and desert areas.

3. Semi-intensive farming

A combination of natural and industrial.

Relies on partial water purification and limited industrial feeding.

4. Marine aquaculture (in cages or coastal farms)

In the Mediterranean or Red Sea.

Species: sea bream, sea bass, shrimp, sea bream, mullet.

5. Integrated aquaculture with agriculture

Use of fish farm water to irrigate crops.

Achieves resource efficiency.

6. Aquaculture using RAS (recirculating aquaculture system)

High-tech water recycling within the system.

Reduces water loss.

Suitable for desert and enclosed areas.

Species farmed in Egypt

Freshwater fish: Nile tilapia, mubarak, catfish

Saltwater fish: mullet, sea bream, sea bass, sea bream

Crustaceans: white shrimp, local shrimp

Ornamental fish in some small experimental farms

Notable national projects

1. Ghalyoun Fish Farming Project – Kafr El Sheikh

Covering an area of more than 4,000 acres.

Includes hatcheries, feed mills, laboratories, farms, and processing areas