Characterisation of production, marketing and consumption patterns of farmed tilapia in the Nile Delta of Egypt

Mahmoud Eltholth, Kimberly Fornace, Delia Grace, Jonathan Rushton and Barbara Häsler

Food Policy, 2015, vol. 51, issue C, 131-143

Abstract: Egypt has one of the world’s largest aquaculture sectors which makes a significant contribution to income, employment creation and food security. However, there are very limited data available on the farmed tilapia value chain. The aim of this study therefore was to characterise production, marketing and consumption patterns of farmed tilapia in the Nile Delta of Egypt. A cross sectional study was conducted to collect data from tilapia producers (100), transporters (32), retailers (100), fish fry shops (20) and households (300) in three case study communities (fish producing, peri-urban and rural community). We conducted structured questionnaire interviews and participatory assessments for producers and consumers. Focus group discussions with mothers were also held to collect data for the availability, sources and consumption patterns of tilapia.

Keywords: Farmed tilapia; Production; Marketing; Consumption patterns; Nile Delta; Egypt (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2015
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DOI: 10.1016/j.foodpol.2015.01.002

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