Regional Market Control Commission Finds Abundant Livestock Offer in Béja
Market Overview
On Tuesday, May 5th, the Regional Market Control Commission for Livestock in Béja observed an abundant supply of livestock and healthy cattle on the local market. However, despite the availability, the number of buyers remains low, with prices fluctuating between 900 and 2000 dinars.
Market Analysis
In an interview with Diwan Fm, Olfa Léfi, representative of the Regional Union of Agriculture and Fishing (URAP) in Béja, stated that the market is suffering from a severe shortage of livestock producers, accounting for only 5% of the total. She noted a significant presence of traders, but prices vary depending on the type and quality of the animal.
Consumer Behavior
Ms. Léfi observed that consumers seem hesitant to make purchases, and some may opt for buying meat by the kilogram as an alternative. This assessment is part of a field visit conducted by the commission to evaluate the market's condition and prices ahead of the Aïd al-Adha celebrations.
Social Media Campaign
A large-scale boycott campaign has been launched on Tunisian social media platforms, urging citizens to refrain from buying sheep for the Aïd al-Adha celebrations to pressure vendors, particularly intermediaries, to lower prices. The campaign's initiators suggest that consumers can still purchase meat as an alternative. The campaign appears to have garnered attention, given the observed low turnout at the market. Will the campaign yield results, and will prices be revised downward? Only time will tell.
