The price of live meat has increased by 2000-4000 pounds per head in Egypt

Published 2023년 5월 2일

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Livestock prices in Egypt have experienced a significant increase, with each head now costing between 2000-4000 pounds more than two days ago. The rise in prices is attributed to a decrease in supply, increased demand for fattening ahead of the next Eid al-Adha, and extreme weather conditions. The cost per kilo varies across regions, with Upper Egypt seeing a 10 pound increase to 270-280 pounds, and Cairo and Giza reaching 320 pounds. The prices for different types of meat and beef mixtures have also gone up, affecting the cost of butcher shop products and commercial chains.

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Hussein Abdel Rahman Abu Saddam, head of the Peasants Syndicate, confirmed that livestock prices have increased by 2000-4000 pounds per head during the past two days. Abu Saddam explained in exclusive statements to Al-Mal that the price per kilo in Upper Egypt increased by 10 pounds, recording 270 to 280 pounds, while the price in Cairo and Giza reached 320 pounds instead of 300. Abu Saddam stressed that the reason for this increase is the increase in clouds, the decrease in supply and the high demand for fattening, especially for those who aim to put their production before the next Eid al-Adha. Al-Mal toured the neighborhoods of Giza Governorate, revealing that the price per kilo had increased by 20 pounds, to record 300 pounds instead of 280 pounds. Traders pointed out that the price of a kilo of camel meat ranges between 200 to 250 pounds, lamb from 280 to 320 pounds, local liver 320 pounds, and goats from 250 to 370 pounds per kilo. They explained that the prices of ...

Source: Almalnews