Demand for Eid Al-Adha sweets lowest in years — JCC

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AMMAN — Raed Hamada, a representative from the Jordan Chamber of Commerce’s food sector on Sunday said that the demand for Eid Al-Adha sweets is still weak even though the holiday is right around the corner.اضافة اعلان

Hamada said in a statement released on Sunday that the demand for sweets is at its lowest point in years despite price stability.

He attributed the drop to a decline in purchasing power and because the private sector is not paying salaries before the holiday.

Hamada added that another reason includes the COVID-19 pandemic, which has negatively affected the economy.

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