They offer imported lamb with a Bulgarian label

Published 2024년 4월 3일

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In Bulgaria, lamb prices are expected to remain stable this spring, with wholesale prices between BGN 7 and 9 per kg and retail prices ranging from BGN 12-14 per kg of live weight to BGN 27-28 per kg for carcasses, as stated by Simeon Karakolev, chairman of the National Sheep and Goat Association. Despite facing increased costs in water, electricity, and veterinary services, and the need for subsidies, the market is challenged by the mislabeling of imported lamb as Bulgarian, which commands higher prices. High demand for lambs has led to early sell-outs for some farmers, underscoring the reliance on imports to satisfy domestic demand.

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This spring, we expect lamb prices to be the same as last year, Simeon Karakolev, the chairman of the National Sheep and Goat Association in Bulgaria, commented to BNR. He added that the wholesale price for lambs in slaughterhouses is between BGN 7 and 9 without VAT per kg. At retail in farms, meat can be found for about BGN 12-14 per kg of live weight, and carcasses - BGN 27-28 per kg. "It shouldn't be more expensive in stores," Karakolev pointed out. As it has already become known in retail stores, lamb is available for about BGN 32 per kilogram. Lamb meat imported from North Macedonia will be available this year. As a problem, Kolev pointed out that in the store network it is offered as Bulgarian, and thus a higher price is demanded, even though the lamb there is 20% cheaper. the most profitable continues to be the purchase of live lambs, breeders assure. "All expenses are increasing - water, electricity, veterinary and medical services. Subsidies must be increased," said Ahmed ...

Source: Duma