Cypriots Devour 2,400 Tons of Meat Worth €18 Million Over Easter

During this year’s Easter celebrations, Cypriots consumed around 2,400 tons of meat — an impressive feast that amounted to approximately €18 million in total spending. On average, each resident enjoyed about one kilogram of lamb during the holiday period.

According to the president of the Cyprus Butchers’ Association, meat sales over Easter included:

• 700 tons of lamb

• 700 tons of pork

• 83 tons of beef

• 1,000 tons of chicken

During Holy Week alone, roughly 800,000 to 900,000 kilograms of lamb and goat meat made their way to the market. Prices averaged between €13 and €15 per kilogram.

On Easter Sunday and Monday alone, over €11 million was spent specifically on lamb and goat meat. Preliminary estimates put the total revenue from meat sales during the holiday at about €18 million.

Beyond the Easter table, meat remains a central part of the Cypriot diet. On average, each person in Cyprus consumes around 100 kilograms of meat annually — nearly double the European average of 65 kg. In recent years, pork consumption has seen a slight decline, while chicken has gained popularity.