Egypt: Egyptian Aquaculture Industry - 2025 Update

Egypt is the leading aquaculture producer in Africa, producing approximately two MMT of fish annually. Aquaculture accounts for roughly 80 percent of Egypt’s fish production, primarily via private farms. However, Egyptian aquaculture faces challenges, including (but not limited to) competition for water, limited awareness of fish disease management practices, and a lack of adequate processing facilities. Despite these challenges, a future increase in production and demand is anticipated, due to continued population growth and economic recovery. Sustainable feed production practices, increased utilization of water efficiency innovations, as well as enhanced farming practices and biosecurity measures for improved fish health are all expected to help Egyptian fish farms continue to expand their productivity.