Government Sets Price Cap at Rs 174/Kg for Livestock Before Eid al-Adha 2025

The cost of live cattle for Eid ul-Adha 2025 has been established at Rs 174 per kilogram, as confirmed by the government’s dedication to maintaining affordability and availability for residents. This information was disclosed by the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Protection, Mr. John Michael Tzoun Sao Yeung Sik Yuen, during a media briefing on May 2, 2025, at the Sicom Tower located in Ebène.

The press conference was jointly led by the Minister of Housing and Lands, Mr Shakeel Mohamed, and the Minister of Industry, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), and Cooperatives, Mr Sayed Muhammad Aadil Ameer Meea.

Minister Sik Yuen stated that this pricing strategy is designed to guarantee that meat remains affordable and accessible for everyone ahead of the upcoming festival scheduled for June 2025. The government is once more making sure that people can obtain live cattle at reasonable and controlled prices, as mentioned by him.

In reviewing previous patterns, he observed the consistent rise in prices from Rs 136.50 per kg in 2020 to Rs 151 per kg in 2021, followed by Rs 170 per kg in both 2022 and 2023, ultimately reaching Rs 174 per kg in 2024—a figure still valid in 2025. As stated by Mr Sik Yuen, this stabilization over two successive years was a purposeful choice made by the government with the aim of providing respite to consumers amid significant religious and cultural occasions. This demonstrates their dedication to alleviating monetary pressures on households, particularly when they face tough economic conditions, he further explained.

Minister Sik Yuen emphasized the importance of the Ministry of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy, and Fisheries in enhancing veterinary inspections, logistical support, and the entire supply chain infrastructure.

Regarding Mr. Mohamed, he emphasized the significance of keeping last year’s pricing intact regardless of increasing operating expenses. He pointed out that this year’s key distinction lies not just in the consistent pricing but also in announcing it much sooner than in prior years, even with escalating operation costs, insurance premiums, and exchange rate volatility.

Minister Mohamed acknowledged that although the current year’s actions deserve praise, the government will concentrate on enduring strategies as well. He stated, “It is essential to reassess local meat production, including in Rodrigues, with the aim of decreasing reliance on imported goods,” while promoting the establishment of an efficient Mauritius Meat Authority to improve procedures.

On his end, Minister Ameer Meea expressed approval over the choice to maintain the cost of live cattle at Rs 174 per kg. Additionally, he pointed out that the importation of live cattle has been liberalized, guaranteeing an absence of monopolies on these imports, even from Rodrigues.

He went on to emphasize the significance of regulations related to pricing, animal weights, and health checks. The government is currently backing initiatives aimed at protecting consumers from rising prices, especially given the current economic conditions, as he pointed out.

Concerns over Foot-and-Mouth Disease in Rodrigues prompted him to reassure the public that stringent veterinary measures continue to be enforced. Animals intended for public sale must first pass thorough health inspections. He also mentioned that talks with various parties involved in Rodrigues—such as cooperatives and the Commissioner—are underway to tackle challenges related to supplies and prices.

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