Egypt’s seafood market at a glance

Fish is an important food source in Egypt, accounting for 25.3% of the average household’s protein intake. According to WorldFish, Fish consumption in Egypt is estimated at 23.5 kg per person, per year.
Tilapia is the species most farmed in the country, which has 115,000 hectares of aquaculture ponds. The majority of the country’s fish production is consumed locally, providing the equivalent of one fish per person per week.
According to reports, Egypt is expected to produce about 2.3 million metric tons of fish in 2020. Fish-farming covers 75% of the country’s total fish production.

Sea Food Africa

In recognition of the vast attractiveness of the seafood market in Egypt and the African continent, Sea Food Africa will be running alongside the sixth edition of Food Africa.
Sea Food Africa is a dedicated platform for the trade of fish and other seafood products. It allows local and international fresh, frozen, and processed seafood producers, manufacturers, and distributors to meet potential buyers and partners to expand their businesses.
Sea Food Africa offers participants the opportunity to access substantial markets in Africa and build international networks. 

Exhibits Profiles

• Feeds and veterinary drugs
• Fresh fish and seafood
• Frozen fish and seafood
• Marinated seafood
• Private label
• Processed and packaged fish and seafood
• Processing and packaging equipment
• Ready to eat
• Seafood industry service providers
• Value-added seafood