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El mercado de pescado de Egipto registra precios dispares en el mercado mayorista de Obour

Los precios del marisco en el mercado mayorista de Obour, en Egipto, experimentaron variaciones notables el miércoles 5 de agosto de 2026. Mientras que los precios del Qasr El-Bayad subieron 20 libras egipcias, los del pescado Makarona sufrieron una caída de 10 libras egipcias.

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El mercado de pescado de Egipto registra precios dispares en el mercado mayorista de Obour
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Seafood prices showed mixed trends at Cairo's Obour Wholesale Market on Wednesday, with Qasr El-Bayad rising by 20 EGP while Makarona fish fell by 10 EGP.

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Fish and seafood prices at the Obour Wholesale Market in Egypt displayed noticeable divergence on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. According to the latest wholesale market data, Qasr El-Bayad fish saw an increase of 20 Egyptian pounds per kilogram. On the other hand, Makarona fish prices declined by 10 Egyptian pounds during the same trading session. Most other fish varieties traded within regular parameters as market vendors adjusted to mid-week supply levels.

Why this matters

Wholesale fish price fluctuations at Obour Market directly affect consumer retail prices across major Egyptian cities.

Background

The Obour Wholesale Market is Egypt's primary central hub for fruit, vegetable, and seafood pricing, setting daily benchmarks for retail markets.

Key terms

Obour Wholesale Market
Egypt's main wholesale market regulating daily prices for food commodities and seafood.
Qasr El-Bayad
A popular species of Nile catfish widely traded in Egyptian seafood markets.
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Key facts

  • Fish and seafood prices at the Obour Wholesale Market in Egypt displayed noticeable divergence on Wednesday, August 5, 2026.
  • According to the latest wholesale market data, Qasr El-Bayad fish saw an increase of 20 Egyptian pounds per kilogram.
  • On the other hand, Makarona fish prices declined by 10 Egyptian pounds during the same trading session.
  • Most other fish varieties traded within regular parameters as market vendors adjusted to mid-week supply levels.

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According to the latest wholesale market data, Qasr El-Bayad fish saw an increase of 20 Egyptian pounds per ki
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On the other hand, Makarona fish prices declined by 10 Egyptian pounds during the same trading session.
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Los precios del marisco en el mercado mayorista de Obour, en Egipto, experimentaron variaciones notables el mi

Los precios del pescado y el marisco registraron un comportamiento mixto en el mercado mayorista de Obour el miércoles 5 de agosto de 2026. Los movimientos de precios se vieron reflejados en las últimas actualizaciones diarias del mercado para el sector pesquero.

Entre los cambios más significativos, el Qasr El-Bayad registró un aumento notable de 20 libras egipcias por kilogramo. Las actualizaciones del mercado atribuyeron este ajuste de precios a las dinámicas de la oferta fresca registradas durante las primeras horas de negociación.

Por el contrario, el pescado Makarona experimentó un descenso de 10 libras egipcias. Otras variedades de marisco mantuvieron rangos de negociación estables mientras compradores y comerciantes al por mayor evaluaban los niveles de oferta diarios en el mercado central egipcio.

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First published
5 Aug, 06:46
Latest update
5 Aug, 06:46
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  1. Egyptian Fish Market Sees Divergent Prices at Obour Wholesale Market

  2. vetogate.com

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egipto · precios-del-pescado · mercado-de-obour · economia

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