AMMAN — The representative of the food sector
at the
Jordan Chamber of Commerce (JCC), Jamal Amro stated that there is anticipated
upcoming activity in the local market due to employee salary payouts and the
approaching Ramadan, Hala reported.
اضافة اعلان
Amro described the food sector trade activity
as ‘average,’ noting that traders rely on employee salary payouts to boost
sales. He mentioned a significant stock of various goods with stable prices for
most essential food items, although some decreases are due to strong
competition.
However, Amro noted slight rice price
increases due to
higher shipping costs. Despite this, consumers won't notice
any price hikes due to the availability of local market stock and competition.
Prices for many legumes are lower than last
Ramadan, especially crushed lentils, but slight increases are observed for
white beans, lentils, and vacuum-packed red meat due to
increased shipping costs, Amro mentioned. Moreover, purchases for Ramadan essentials such as
dates, heartnuts, coconut, and some juices remain limited but available in
abundance with prices similar to 2023, except for slight increases in raisins
and coconut due to rising shipping costs in the Red Sea region.
He confirmed a regular food supply to the
local market, with 50 percent of required goods arriving as usual. Delays are
reported for goods from Thailand, Vietnam, and China, but they won't affect
citizens' needs during Ramadan.
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