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Precios mixtos de pescados y mariscos registrados en el mercado mayorista de El Obour

Los precios de los mariscos y pescados en el mercado mayorista de El Obour, en Egipto, registraron variaciones notables el 4 de agosto de 2026. Los precios del camarón y de la perca del Nilo cayeron al menos 20 libras egipcias, mientras que el pez macarrón sufrió un repentino incremento.

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Precios mixtos de pescados y mariscos registrados en el mercado mayorista de El Obour
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Fish and seafood prices at Cairo's El Obour Wholesale Market experienced noticeable fluctuations in early August 2026. Price shifts included inverse movements in Nile perch (Qishr Bayad), shrimp, and Makarona fish across trading days.

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Cairo’s El Obour Wholesale Market reported mixed price trends for fish and seafood on August 4–5, 2026. On August 4, prices for shrimp and Nile perch dropped by at least 20 Egyptian pounds (EGP), while Makarona fish saw a sudden increase. By August 5, trends reversed for key items: Nile perch (Qishr Bayad) prices surged by 20 EGP, whereas Makarona fish prices declined by 10 EGP. These daily variations reflect broader shifts in wholesale supply and demand for essential seafood commodities in Cairo.

Why this matters

As a primary wholesale hub, price changes at El Obour Market directly influence retail seafood costs and consumer purchasing power across Cairo. Tracking shifts in staple varieties like Nile perch and Makarona fish offers crucial visibility for local vendors and households managing food expenses.

Background

El Obour Wholesale Market serves as Cairo's central trading hub for fresh produce and seafood, setting daily price benchmarks across Egypt. Fluctuations at the market are commonly driven by seasonal availability, transportation costs, and shifting consumer demand.

Key terms

El Obour Wholesale Market
A central wholesale trading market located near Cairo that sets daily reference prices for agricultural goods and seafood.
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Key facts

  • Cairo’s El Obour Wholesale Market reported mixed price trends for fish and seafood on August 4–5, 2026.
  • On August 4, prices for shrimp and Nile perch dropped by at least 20 Egyptian pounds (EGP), while Makarona fish saw a sudden increase.
  • By August 5, trends reversed for key items: Nile perch (Qishr Bayad) prices surged by 20 EGP, whereas Makarona fish prices declined by 10 EGP.
  • These daily variations reflect broader shifts in wholesale supply and demand for essential seafood commodities in Cairo.

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Cairo’s El Obour Wholesale Market reported mixed price trends for fish and seafood on August 4–5, 2026.
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On August 4, prices for shrimp and Nile perch dropped by at least 20 Egyptian pounds (EGP), while Makarona fis
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By August 5, trends reversed for key items: Nile perch (Qishr Bayad) prices surged by 20 EGP, whereas Makarona
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Los precios del camarón y de la perca del Nilo cayeron al menos 20 libras egipcias, mientras que el pez macarr

Los precios del pescado y los mariscos en el mercado mayorista de El Obour, en Egipto, mostraron variaciones notables el martes 4 de agosto de 2026, según las últimas actualizaciones del mercado.

El mercado registró reducciones de precio de al menos 20 libras egipcias por kilogramo tanto para la perca del Nilo (Ghesh'r El Bayad) como para las variedades de camarón.

Por el contrario, los precios del pez macarrón experimentaron un aumento repentino durante la misma jornada comercial, lo que refleja las cambiantes condiciones de oferta y demanda dentro del sector mayorista.

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First published
4 Aug, 04:50
Latest update
5 Aug, 07:35
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How this story developed, oldest report first.

  1. Mixed Fish and Seafood Prices Recorded at El Obour Wholesale Market

  2. Egypt Seafood Prices Fluctuate as Nile Perch and Shrimp Decline

  3. vetogate.com

    vetogate.com

  4. Mixed Trends in Cairo Wholesale Fish Prices as Nile Perch Rises

  5. Mixed Fish Prices Reported at Cairo's El Obour Wholesale Market

  6. Egyptian Fish Market Sees Divergent Prices at Obour Wholesale Market

  7. Egypt Fish Market Sees Price Fluctuations at El Obour

  8. Fish Prices Mixed at Cairo's Al-Obour Wholesale Market

  9. vetogate.com

    vetogate.com

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Egipto · Mercado de El Obour · Precios del pescado · Mercado de mariscos

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