Dashain shopping picks up, but livestock sales lag in Chitwan
Summary
Dashain shopping is picking up in Chitwan, but livestock sales at the Aaptari market in Narayangadh are lagging behind traders’ expectations. Traders from Jumla and nearby districts say fewer buyers are turning up, despite higher goat prices than last year.
Key Points
- Dashain shopping is increasing, but livestock sales in Chitwan have been weaker than expected.
- Around 60 goats and chyangra were sold on Wednesday, far below a typical day’s sales of more than 100.
- Traders from Jumla say competition in the market has intensified as more sellers enter the business.
- Live goats are selling for Rs700 to Rs750 per kilogram, while chyangra are fetching more than Rs1,000 per kilogram.
