Karachi Beef Mutton Prices Up Rs50-100 per Kg
Karachi beef mutton prices have risen again, with the city administration fixing new official rates for beef and mutton up by Rs50 to Rs100 per kg. The revised rates, notified by the Karachi commissioner, take beef with bones to Rs1,050 per kg and mutton to Rs2,300 per kg.
Dawn reported that the new rates apply across the city, but shoppers will still pay far more at most shops. The gap between the official rate and the market rate remains wide, and it has grown through the autumn.
Karachi beef mutton prices: the new official rates
Beef with bones now costs Rs1,050 per kg under the official rate, while beef without bones is fixed at Rs1,350 per kg. Both are up by Rs50 per kg compared with the rates announced in February.
Veal has risen by the same amount. The official rate for veal with bones is now Rs1,350 per kg, and veal without bones is Rs1,650 per kg.
Mutton has seen the largest rise. Its official price has increased to Rs2,300 per kg from Rs2,200, a rise of Rs100 per kg.
Market prices still far above official rates
The notified rates are only part of the story. Weekly data from the Sensitive Price Index (SPI) shows mutton already selling in Karachi at Rs2,200 to Rs3,000 per kg over the past month and a half, up from Rs2,000 to Rs2,800 per kg before that.
Veal shows the same pattern. Market rates for veal with bones stand at Rs1,500 per kg, while veal without bones sells at Rs1,700 to Rs1,800 per kg. Both are well above the new official rates.
The gap matters because official rates are rarely enforced at retail level. Households that buy meat each week pay the market price, not the notified one, so the official revision changes little at the till.
Why prices keep rising
Meat merchants have blamed higher meat exports: when more meat leaves the country, less remains for the domestic market, and prices rise.
Transport costs have added to the pressure, as LPG prices have climbed to Rs500 to Rs550 per kg from Rs380 a few months ago, and high diesel rates have pushed the cost of moving meat further up.
Fuel costs remain high even after petrol was cut by Rs9.41 a litre this week, with diesel down Rs5.56 to Rs382.25 a litre in the same revision.
What it means for Karachi households
Meat is a regular purchase for most Karachi families, so a Rs50 to Rs100 rise per kg feeds straight into weekly food spending. The SPI trend shows the rise is not a one-week jump: mutton prices have climbed steadily over the past six weeks.
Other prices are moving the same way: gold rose by Rs9,600 per tola this week.
For now, shoppers should expect to pay the market rate. The official list is a benchmark; the price at the butcher’s shop is set by supply, transport costs and demand, and all three are pushing upwards.
Related coverage
- The fuel revision that cut petrol and diesel this week is covered in Petrol Price Cut by Rs9.41 to Rs352.59 a Litre.
- The wider price picture includes SBP Foreign Exchange Reserves Rise to $21.56bn.
- Farm-gate support prices also moved this week, as reported in Punjab Fixes Wheat Support Price at Rs4,500 a Maund.
- The rupee’s recent movement is covered in Rupee Gains Against Dollar, Closes at Rs276.67.
Frequently asked questions
What are the new official beef prices in Karachi?
Beef with bones is fixed at Rs1,050 per kg and beef without bones at Rs1,350 per kg, both up by Rs50 per kg from the February rates.
What is the new official mutton price in Karachi?
Mutton now costs Rs2,300 per kg under the official rate, up by Rs100 from Rs2,200 per kg.
What are the new veal rates?
Veal with bones is fixed at Rs1,350 per kg and veal without bones at Rs1,650 per kg, each up by Rs50 per kg.
Why are market prices higher than official rates?
Shops charge the market rate, which reflects supply, transport costs and demand. SPI data puts mutton at Rs2,200 to Rs3,000 per kg, well above the official Rs2,300.
Why have meat prices risen?
Merchants blame higher meat exports, and transport costs have risen as LPG climbed to Rs500 to Rs550 per kg from Rs380.
