The freshwater fish import volume in Egypt showed significant fluctuations from 2014 to 2023. In 2023, the import volume reached 7.58 thousand metric tons, representing a year-on-year increase of 3.13%. Over the last five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) was 3.7%. Notably, the increase from 2015 to 2016 was at an impressive 104.33%, contrasting with the declines from 2015 (-1.82%) and 2020 (-1.41%). A series of stable and minor increases followed, with the exception of an 8.82% rise in 2022.
Future trends to watch for include continued moderate growth in freshwater fish imports, with a forecasted CAGR of 2.38% from 2024 to 2028, leading to a projected total growth rate of 12.48%. Observing global market dynamics and domestic production capacities will be crucial for predicting shifts in import volumes.
