Seafood prices fluctuate in Morocco and Egypt

Seafood prices are experiencing fluctuations across different regional markets. In Morocco, sardine prices have risen to approximately 20 dirhams per kilogram. Industry professionals attribute this increase to heightened summer demand driven by tourists and Moroccans living abroad. While this rise impacts the purchasing power of low- and middle-income families, experts suggest prices may stabilize as the summer holiday season concludes.

In Egypt, market data from the Obour Market shows varying prices for various fish and shrimp species. Tilapia prices remain relatively stable, with premium varieties ranging between 72 and 76 EGP per kilogram. Shrimp prices show significant variance, with jumbo shrimp reaching between 1,000 and 1,150 EGP per kilogram, while smaller varieties are priced lower. Other notable seafood prices include sea bass, mackerel, and various types of snapper and grouper.