Egyptians spend US$4 billion a year on caviar, lobster
A report issued recently by the Egyptian General Authority for Export and Import Control states that Egyptians spend some US$4 billion every year on imported grape leaves, pheasant meat, caviar, shrimp and lobster.
The value of ornamental fish imports to the UAE has crossed USD 1.14 million in 2008, with demand for exotic fishes in the country expected to grow by 5 to 7 per cent annually, according to latest market figures.