Chamber assures sufficient food supply, price stability during Eid season

Supply chains remain stable despite global disruptions and shipping cost pressures

Available quantities of food commodities and livestock are sufficient to meet the needs of citizens and residents -  Khalid Ali Al-Ameen, Chairman of the Food Sector Committee  

Khalid Ali Al-Ameen, Chairman of the Food Sector Committee in the 30th session of the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry, affirmed that the local market is witnessing an abundance in the supply of livestock, meat, vegetables, fruits, and various food commodities in preparation for Eid Al-Adha, reflecting stable supply chains and sufficient stock availability. He explained that market activity is proceeding at a regular pace without notable shortages in essential commodities, implementing the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to take all necessary measures to ensure the sustainability of supply chains and enhance the efficiency of food commodity flows to markets.

He pointed out that large quantities of sheep, cattle, and camels have been imported, in addition to various shipments of chilled and frozen red meat, poultry meat, and vegetables, as part of efforts to support market stability and meet increased demand during the Eid Al-Adha season. 

Al-Ameen reassured that the available quantities of food commodities and livestock are sufficient to meet the needs of consumers, both citizens and residents of the Kingdom of Bahrain. He stressed that the local market remains stable despite regional geopolitical challenges and disruptions affecting global supply chains, particularly amid rising shipping costs, delays in some shipments from exporting countries, and changes in maritime and air transport markets. 

He explained that the Chamber’s Food Sector Committee is keen each year to further develop the operational framework during the Eid Al-Adha season in a manner that ensures smooth supply flows, enhances operational efficiency, and strengthens supply chain integration through coordination among all stakeholders in the food supply chain, including livestock breeders, butchers, and companies importing and marketing live, chilled, and frozen meat. 

Al-Ameen also revealed that he held a series of meetings with Central Market traders and rice merchants, which concluded with confirmation of price stability during the current period, supported by increased supply in local markets. This contributes to the abundance of commodities and meeting rising demand during the Eid Al-Adha season.