On Tuesday, a significant day for livestock supply ahead of Aïd El-Adha 2025, Algiers Port received a ship from Spain carrying 13,000 sheep. Notably, a second ship, also loaded with a large number of imported sheep, is expected to arrive later today from Cartagena, Spain. This marks the first time Algiers Port has simultaneously welcomed two such vessels.
Meanwhile, Annaba Port received a third ship carrying another 13,000 sheep, the second to dock at this port, boosting the region’s supply capacity.
Aïd El-Adha 2025: Special Arrangements at Algiers Port for Imported Sheep
To prepare for Aïd El-Adha, the Algiers Port Authority (EPAL) implemented exceptional measures to ensure smooth and rapid handling of the two ships. On Monday, May 5, 2025, a critical coordination meeting was held, chaired by EPAL’s Director General, Abdelhamid Boualaâm, to organize this unique operation.
The meeting included representatives from the Madar group, the transit agent, and EPAL’s operational directors. The primary goal was to ensure optimal coordination for unloading and transporting the sheep for Aïd El-Adha celebrations. Madar confirmed its readiness, with logistics and trucks mobilized for the two ships, Alviar and Logitrans.
To ensure success, Boualaâm issued strict instructions to mobilize all EPAL resources. Specific measures include a dedicated lane for sheep-transporting trucks and a special team of security and port control agents to oversee operations, prioritizing truck entry, exit, and loading.
When Will the Sale of Imported Sheep End?
Sales of imported sheep have begun in several Algerian wilayas, with others set to start this week, according to the Algerian Press Service (APS). Active sales include Tizi Ouzou (two points in Tizi Ouzou and Draâ Ben Khedda), Blida (26 points), Médéa, Msila, and Boumerdès (25,000 heads received). Laghouat, Béjaïa, Djelfa, Jijel, Constantine, and Oran also launched sales with varying points.
Other wilayas are preparing: Naâma received 3,200 heads, Aïn Témouchent expects over 11,000 heads from Tuesday, Mostaganem opened registrations for low-income households, Tiaret starts sales Monday with 17 points, and Tissemsilt follows Tuesday with three.
AgroLog CEO Mohamed Batraoui confirmed nearly 800 sales points nationwide. Sheep are priced at 40,000 DA per head (average weight over 45 kg), distributed based on wilaya population density, with security measures supported by local authorities. Purchase conditions vary by wilaya. Sales are expected to continue until May 15, possibly extending to May 25. AgroLog will also offer 10,000 local livestock to stabilize the market and preserve the national herd.
