Expected prices for sacrificial animals in Jordan

The Director-General of the Farmers Union, Mahmoud Al-Auran, announced that over 700,000 sacrificial animals, both local and imported, are available in Jordan.

Al-Auran stated in an interview with "Roya" on Wednesday that prices for sacrificial animals in Jordan range from 125 to 300 dinars, depending on factors such as the type and weight of the animal.

He predicted a decrease in the number of sacrificial animals compared to last year due to the current economic and geopolitical conditions in the region.

Al-Auran explained that the ban on exporting Australian sheep to Jordan would begin in early 2028, considering this decision positive for the development and support of local livestock.

He urged that the halt in Australian sheep exports to Jordan should serve as an incentive to increase local livestock numbers.

Al-Auran noted that climate change negatively impacted the agricultural sector, affecting both plant and animal production. The rising temperatures are expected to have adverse effects on the sector.

Earlier, Minister of Agriculture Khaled Al-Hanifat reported that the number of imported livestock from various sources reached 600,000 heads from the beginning of the year until the end of May, with around 300,000 heads locally produced.

Al-Hanifat added that approximately 600,000 sheep, including 250,000 local and 350,000 imported, are available for Eid al-Adha. Additionally, there are about 15,000 local and imported calves and 800 camels.

He mentioned that the prices of sacrificial animals depend on their weight and the quantities available, expecting the average price of local livestock to be between JD 230 and JD 280 per head, and imported ones between JD 180 and JD 220.

Al-Hanifat confirmed that around 600,000 livestock are ready for Eid al-Adha, noting that the local market demand ranges between 250,000 and 350,000 heads, nearly double the required amount.