While the number of customers is increasing, you will find that there is no footfall in the market on the two days of Eid, which reflects the trend we are accustomed to in this space over the past several years.

He attributed the higher cost of imports to higher prices of cattle this year compared to last year.
“Most of the livestock, like sheep and goats, are being imported from different countries, we have to pay the demand price for them. However, importers are aware of the market trend and the cost is prohibitive for consumers. Not allowed to rise to the limit.”