HIBAPRESS – Mohamed Boudhan
The livestock market in the city of Jerrada is witnessing, today, Tuesday, May 26, 2026, a wave of noticeable price increases, which has left a state of discontent and dissatisfaction among a large number of citizens who flocked to the market since the early hours of the day in search of a suitable sacrifice, in light of what they described as "fictitious prices" and "the absence of balance between supply and demand".
Despite the great activity that the market knows with the approach of Eid, many shoppers expressed their shock at the prices offered, especially for medium and large rams, which have become out of reach of a wide segment of families, according to identical statements from within the market, which prompted some to settle for tours inside the market without completing the purchase process, awaiting a possible price decline. Citizens confirmed that the process of acquiring the sacrifice this season has become more complicated compared to previous years, in light of a large disparity in prices from one seller to another, and a significant increase during the last hours before Eid day, which created a state of confusion among customers who are looking for a sacrifice that combines quality and a reasonable price. In contrast, professionals continue to display their livestock amid increasing demand, but a number of citizens note that part of the supply does not live up to their aspirations, whether in terms of size or quality, as some sacrifices are offered small in size or with characteristics that shoppers describe as disproportionate to the required prices, which increases the state of dissatisfaction inside the market and deepens the sense of the severity of the high prices compared to what is available. For their part, a number of professionals confirm that the market is experiencing great pressure in this last stage before Eid, with a significant increase in demand, which creates a clear disparity in prices according to breeds, size, and demand for each category separately. The Jerrada market continues to attract significant numbers of citizens from inside and outside the city, amid an atmosphere dominated by anticipation and the search for the "right deal", at a time when pressure is increasing with the approach of the decisive hours to acquire the sacrifice before the arrival of Eid al-Adha.
