The fisheries sector is considered the most important sector in the national economy of the Arab Republic of Egypt, with a total annual production of 1.4 million tons.

Over the past twenty years, Egypt has achieved significant success in the field of aquaculture.

This has become essential to bridge the food gap and keep pace with the ever-increasing population. Egypt is the leading country in the Mediterranean basin in aquaculture production and ranks eighth globally in total production.

Fish is a traditional and important component of the Egyptian diet and the primary source of inexpensive animal protein for a growing population.Egypt's aquaculture production currently represents approximately 65% ​​of its total fish production (1.4 million tons), which sustains a consumption of 16.5 kg/year per capita (90 million people).

Egypt's demand for fish is projected to reach 2,500,000 tons by 2030.

This means we need to produce an additional one million tons to meet the growing per capita demand.

Annual needs (population 105 million in 2030)

Source: National Institute of Oceanography