THE local market is fully prepared to meet an anticipated surge in demand during Eid Al Fitr, revealed a top businessman.
Bahrain Chamber resources and food committee chairman Khalid Al Ameen said yesterday that the purchasing sentiment has picked up in the local market ahead of the blessed occasion.
He reassured customers that ample quantities of fresh, chilled and frozen meat are available to cover the high demand for Eid, besides abundant supplies of rice, vegetables and fruits.
“As is the case every year, the demand by families for fresh meat slaughtered locally increased and it needs to be emphasised that the quantities are sufficient and there are shipments that have been imported in preparation for Eid,” he said in a statement.
“There are sufficient quantities of live, chilled and frozen meat for Eid Al Fitr this year in the markets and all breeders, butchers and companies importing and selling these produce continue to provide the local market with sufficient quantities and there will be no shortage.
“There haven’t been any unusual increase in meat prices ahead of Eid.”
Affordable
Mr Al Ameen reaffirmed that all traders have confirmed the abundance of rice at affordable prices and stressed the availability of all major items in enough quantities to cover the market needs.
Mr Al Ameen
He also added that a meeting was held with Central Market traders who confirmed that prices will stabilise due to changes in temperature in countries of origin which will increase production and quantities available.
“Due to the coincidence of salary disbursement with the beginning of Eid the markets in Bahrain will witness recovery and increased activity,” added Mr Al Ameen.
“Prices are generally stable and prices usually go down with the change in the season and the advent of summer and with the rise of temperatures in Jordan quantities will increase and prices will decrease.
“There are enough quantities of potatoes, carrots, pumpkins and cucumbers in addition to fruits that are widely consumed over Eid.
“As for tomatoes, the imported quantities have decreased but the local production covers the needs in the country.
“The decline is linked to supply and demand; however, import continues and the movement is normal.”
Mr Al Ameen also added that there has been an increase in demand for meat during Ramadan and in preparation for Eid this year compared to the past two years.
He attributed this with the improvement of conditions and a reduction in Covid-19 cases.
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