Tunisia sets reference prices for sacrificial sheep for Eid al-Kebir 2026

The Tunisian Ministry of Agriculture, Water Resources, and Fisheries announced that reference prices for sacrificial sheep for Eid al-Kebir 2026 will range from 23.8 to 27 dinars per live kilogram at organized sales points. This decision follows several working meetings in preparation for the holiday. Three price categories have been established based on weight: 27 dinars per live kilogram for sheep under 45 kg, 25.8 dinars for those between 45 and 65 kg, and 23.8 dinars for sheep over 65 kg. Sales are scheduled to begin on Monday, May 18, 2026, at two supervised sales points in Essaïda, Manouba Governorate, and Radès, Ben Arous Governorate. The ministry encourages breeders and professional structures to participate in these organized points and urges citizens to purchase from controlled spaces to ensure price transparency and commercial conditions. Imed Ouadhour previously highlighted rising production costs due to difficulties in the fodder sector and increased livestock feed prices, which range from 12,000 to 17,000 dinars per ton. He also noted market disruptions for agricultural inputs and speculative practices affecting some agricultural products, calling for intervention from the Ministry of Commerce. Ouadhour estimated that an "acceptable" sheep for Tunisian households currently sells for between 1,300 and 1,750 dinars, with a 40-45 kg sheep priced around 22 dinars per kilogram. He also pointed out the discrepancy between prices charged by breeders and those applied a