Tendencias mixtas en los precios del pescado al por mayor en El Cairo ante el alza de la perca del Nilo
Los precios al por mayor del pescado y los mariscos registraron variaciones mixtas en el mercado de El Obour el miércoles 5 de agosto de 2026. El precio de la perca del Nilo experimentó una repentina alza de 20 libras egipcias, mientras que el del pez Makaroni bajó 10 libras.
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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.
- 5
- Los precios al por mayor del pescado y los mariscos registraron variaciones mixtas en el mercado de El Obour e
- 10
- Por el contrario, el pez Makaroni registró una caída de precio de 10 libras egipcias por kilogramo durante la
Los precios del pescado y los mariscos registraron una notable divergencia en el mercado al por mayor de El Obour, en El Cairo, el miércoles 5 de agosto de 2026, según las últimas actualizaciones comerciales del sector.
Los principales ajustes del mercado estuvieron marcados por un fuerte aumento en el precio del Qeshr El Bayad (perca del Nilo), que subió 20 libras egipcias por kilogramo. Los comerciantes informaron que las fluctuaciones en el suministro contribuyeron al repentino repunte de los precios.
Por el contrario, el pez Makaroni registró una caída de precio de 10 libras egipcias por kilogramo durante la misma jornada comercial, lo que ofreció cierto alivio a los compradores en las transacciones al por mayor.
Los observadores del mercado señalan que las fluctuaciones diarias de precios en El Obour marcan la pauta para los mercados minoristas de pescado en todo el Gran Cairo y las provincias vecinas.
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- 5 Aug, 06:42
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- 5 Aug, 06:42
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