Few Greek lambs and goats and great interest in export, the price in Romanian

The article discusses the market situation and pricing for lamb and goat in Egypt and Romania, with a focus on Greece. It highlights the factors influencing prices, such as demand, holidays, zoonotic diseases, and disasters. In Egypt, the retail price is expected to surpass last year's due to increased demand and disease challenges, with producer prices ranging from 6.70 to 7 euros per kilo. The President of the Federation of Livestock Breeders and Livestock Associations of Thessaly, Dimitris Baloukas, is calling for market controls to ensure consumer knowledge about the origin and pricing of lamb. Meanwhile, in Romania, the producer price of lamb is 4.4 euros per kilo, and in Greece, lambs are being slaughtered at a price of 7 euros per kilo due to high demand and limited supply. The price trend for this Easter is yet to be determined.

The battle of the obelisk has begun, with prices at good levels for the season. After March 25, demand is expected to increase and the market climate will begin to be seen. However, the simultaneous celebration of Orthodox and Catholic Easter has brought demand abroad for Greek lambs and goats. In addition, the zoonotic diseases of smallpox and plague, as well as the devastation to livestock left behind by the disaster "Daniel", play an important role in shaping the price. During the Easter period, the retail price of lamb and goat is estimated to be higher than last year. But let's also look at the imports that will be made this year in our country. According to information from AgroTyp, at this time in Romania the producer price of lamb is 4.4 euros per kilo. Currently in our country, the producer price for slaughtered lambs and kids ranges from 6.70 to 7 euros per kilo. Live animals for fattening have a producer price of 5.5 euros per kilo. Mr. Dimitris Baloukas, ...