Goat Meat Prices Surge in Kathmandu Valley Ahead of Dashain Festival

Kathmandu. This year's Dashain in Kathmandu Valley will see a significant increase in goat meat prices compared to last year. According to the livestock purchase and sale center at Kalanki, live goat prices are expected to reach 850 to 900 rupees per kilogram this year. Last year, live goats sold for a maximum of 750 rupees per kilogram, but this year the price has increased by 150 to 200 rupees per kilogram. With live goat prices reaching 900 rupees per kilogram, the price of prepared meat sold in shops is certain to skyrocket further. Currently, the market price of meat is up to 1700 rupees per kilogram. Jeevraj Khatiwada, chairman of the center, stated that the price has increased due to reduced production of goats and sheep in the villages and significant transportation problems caused by recent floods and landslides that have blocked highways and roads in various parts of the country. However, the price of yaks remains around the same as last year. Yaks are currently being bought and sold in the market for 1250 to 1350 rupees per kilogram. Despite the road problems, preparations are underway to bring 22 to 23 thousand goats and about 4 thousand yaks into the valley this Dashain. The center has informed that imports are being made from 40 districts of the country.