Prices of some sacrificial animals touched 3,000 riyals just before the blessed Eid al-Adha, as livestock prices continued to rise, even more so as the festival approached, still refusing to adhere to the theory of supply and demand despite the abundance of supply and the increase in the number of imported livestock over the past years.
The Sawakni ranged between 1,200 and 1,800 riyals
During its visit to the livestock markets in Riyadh, large quantities of livestock were observed, with a noticeable increase in prices compared to previous months. The prices of local Naimi and Naimi imported from Jordan and Syria ranged between 1,500 and 3,000 riyals.
The prices of local Hari and Najdi also ranged between 1,500 and 2,500 riyals. Despite the availability of imported livestock, prices remained high, with Sawakni prices ranging between 1,200 and 1,800 riyals depending on the size and age of the sacrificial animal.
The prices of other imported livestock ranged between 1,000 and 1,800 riyals