Amman, July 19 (Petra) — Minister of Agriculture Saeb Khraisat said
Sunday that proactive measures implemented by the ministry have
helped stabilize meat prices in the local market by strengthening
supply chains, diversifying import sources and ensuring adequate
supplies to safeguard food security and protect consumers.

According to a ministry statement, Khraisat said official data from
the Department of Statistics show the effectiveness of these
measures, with meat and poultry prices declining by 6.86% during the
first quarter of 2026 compared with the same period in 2025. The
downward trend continued during the second quarter of this year,
reflecting the success of policies aimed at increasing supply,
expanding sourcing options and maintaining a balance between supply
and demand.

The minister said Jordan has responded to changes in global meat
markets by improving supply chain readiness, diversifying import
sources and opening the market to imports from multiple approved
origins that meet health and veterinary requirements. He added that
the ministry has also strengthened cooperation with the private
sector to ensure a steady flow of supplies and meet domestic demand.

Khraisat said local production remains a key pillar of Jordan’s food
security system, meeting between 35% and 42% of the Kingdom’s red
meat requirements, while the remaining demand is covered through
imports from a diverse range of sources to reduce reliance on any
single supplier.

He added that the ministry has expanded the list of approved import
origins to around 21 sources for fresh, chilled and frozen meat,
while opening new markets in accordance with approved health and
veterinary standards. The measures have increased competition and
broadened consumer choice.

Khraisat said the policies have boosted supplies in the local market
and ensured strategic stock levels sufficient to meet the Kingdom’s
needs, enhancing the market’s resilience to global price volatility
and supply chain disruptions.

He added that the local market is currently well supplied with both
locally produced and imported meat, noting that the recent decline in
prices reflects increased supply relative to demand and has benefited
consumers by bringing prices more in line with global market trends.

The minister stressed that the ministry’s policy extends beyond
ensuring adequate quantities to maintaining product safety and
quality through continuous veterinary and technical inspections of
approved import sources and verification that all health requirements
are met before products enter the local market.

He said the ministry will continue monitoring market activity, supply
and demand levels on a daily basis and take the necessary measures to
maintain price stability and ensure the sustainable availability of
essential food commodities. He added that the ministry’s approach
seeks to balance consumer protection, support for local production,
diversification of supply sources and the strengthening of Jordan’s
national food security system.

//Petra// AJ