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Algeria implements new strategy for Eid al-Adha 2026 with massive sheep imports and digital sales platform

Algeria is introducing a new strategy for Eid al-Adha 2026 to address saturation and high prices experienced in 2025. The government aims to ensure accessibility for the middle class through massive imports and technological regulation. Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb announced on January 7 the import of one million sheep to meet the local supply deficit. The Ministry of Agriculture has mobilized all ports to receive the animals, with a deadline of May 20, 2026, for all sheep to be in the country. Imported sheep, rigorously selected, will be sold at prices ranging from 40,000 DA to 50,000 DA, significantly lower than local sheep which were between 80,000 DA and 150,000 DA in March 2026. A key innovation is the use of a digital platform by Algérienne des Viandes Rouges ALVIAR and agricultural cooperatives for sales. Citizens will use this online system to access depots, managing real-time flow and limiting the number of people on-site to ensure smoother transactions. Health security is also a priority, with each imported animal receiving an identification tag and a health certificate. Veterinary services will conduct individual checks before each delivery. This digital transformation of Eid logistics aims to alleviate social tensions and financial stress for Algerian households.