MR. Mamdouh Thabet Mekky Chief of the Division of tanneries in Cairo Chamber of commerce revealed

That the prices of live sheep and veal increased, which has a negative impact on the number of

Sacrifices this year, decreased by 25% compared to the previous year.

He said that this the lack of demand for purchase rising up their leather to 30% to be 55 pounds instead

of 40 pounds last year.

Mr. Mekky explained that the demand this year has seen growing on buying veal based on participating

system among a group of individuals in one veal which led to a lack of lamb leather this year.