Mixed Trends in Cairo Wholesale Fish Prices as Nile Perch Rises
Wholesale fish and seafood prices experienced mixed shifts at El Obour Market on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. Nile perch prices saw a sudden surge of 20 Egyptian pounds, while Makaroni fish prices declined by 10 pounds.
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Wholesale fish prices at El Obour Market varied on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, highlighted by a 20 EGP increase in Qeshr El Bayad and a 10 EGP drop in Makaroni fish.
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On Wednesday, August 5, 2026, wholesale fish and seafood trading at El Obour Market in Cairo showed contrasting price movements. Qeshr El Bayad recorded a sudden rise of 20 Egyptian pounds, while Makaroni fish fell by 10 Egyptian pounds. These daily wholesale movements serve as a primary reference point for consumer market prices across Egypt.
Why this matters
Changes in wholesale fish prices at El Obour Market directly influence retail seafood prices for household consumers across Greater Cairo.
Background
El Obour Market is the largest wholesale trading hub serving Greater Cairo, providing daily pricing standards for fresh agricultural produce and seafood.
Key terms
- El Obour Market
- The primary wholesale market supplying produce and seafood to Greater Cairo.
- Qeshr El Bayad
- A high-demand freshwater fish species in Egyptian markets.
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Key facts
- On Wednesday, August 5, 2026, wholesale fish and seafood trading at El Obour Market in Cairo showed contrasting price movements.
- Qeshr El Bayad recorded a sudden rise of 20 Egyptian pounds, while Makaroni fish fell by 10 Egyptian pounds.
- These daily wholesale movements serve as a primary reference point for consumer market prices across Egypt.
Key numbers
- 5,
- On Wednesday, August 5, 2026, wholesale fish and seafood trading at El Obour Market in Cairo showed contrastin
- 20
- Qeshr El Bayad recorded a sudden rise of 20 Egyptian pounds, while Makaroni fish fell by 10 Egyptian pounds.
- 10
- Conversely, Makaroni fish saw a price drop of 10 Egyptian pounds per kilogram during the same trading session,
Prices for fish and seafood recorded notable divergence at Cairo's El Obour Wholesale Market on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, according to the latest trade updates from the sector.
Key market adjustments were highlighted by a sharp rise in the price of Qeshr El Bayad (Nile perch), which climbed by 20 Egyptian pounds per kilogram. Traders reported that supply fluctuations contributed to the sudden price spike.
Conversely, Makaroni fish saw a price drop of 10 Egyptian pounds per kilogram during the same trading session, offering some relief to buyers in wholesale trades.
Market observers note that daily price fluctuations at El Obour set the benchmark for retail fish markets across Greater Cairo and neighboring provinces.
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