Aquaculture business opportunities in Egypt

Egyptian fish farming has witnessed a spectacular development resulting in an industry that is number 7 worldwide and number 2 in tilapia production. As such the industry is an important contributor to Egypt's economy as well as a major provider of cheap fish protein. However there are a number of developments that potentially could result in a stagnation or even collapse of the industry.

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Main Authors: Rothuis, A.J., van Duijn, A.P., Roem, A.J., Ouwehand, A., van der Pijl, W., Rurangwa, E.
Format: External research report biblioteca
Language:English
Published: Wageningen UR
Subjects:aquaculture, business economics, egypt, food production, food security, government policy, netherlands, rural development, trade relations, aquacultuur, bedrijfseconomie, egypte, handelsrelaties, nederland, overheidsbeleid, plattelandsontwikkeling, voedselproductie, voedselzekerheid,
Online Access:https://research.wur.nl/en/publications/aquaculture-business-opportunities-in-egypt
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Summary:Egyptian fish farming has witnessed a spectacular development resulting in an industry that is number 7 worldwide and number 2 in tilapia production. As such the industry is an important contributor to Egypt's economy as well as a major provider of cheap fish protein. However there are a number of developments that potentially could result in a stagnation or even collapse of the industry.