More than 22,000 heads of livestock and 9,000 tonnes of meat have arrived in the kingdom to ensure a stable food supply during Ramadan.
According to Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture Ministry assistant under-secretary for agriculture and animal wealth Asim Abdulla, all necessary preparations have been completed to guarantee the availability of sufficient quantities of live animals as well as red and white meat throughout the holy month.
He noted that Ramadan typically sees a significant rise in demand for various types of meat, both for household consumption and within the restaurant sector. This annual surge has made early planning and import scheduling essential to secure adequate supplies and meet the needs of the local market.
“The volume of livestock imports that arrived in the kingdom from the beginning of January until mid-February 2026 has reached around 22,500 heads of live animals,” said Mr Abdulla.
“This comprised around 20,300 sheep and 2,250 cattle, and the coming days will see the arrival of additional shipments, including 30,000 sheep, 1,500 cattle and 100 camels, following completion of the required permits.
“The quantities of imported meat, both chilled and frozen, received by the kingdom are estimated at approximately 9,853 tonnes, including 3,294 tonnes of red meat and 6,559 tonnes of poultry.
“An additional 250 import permits have been approved to meet the increased demand during the holy month.”
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