Money Circulation from NTB Sacrificial Animals Reaches Hundreds of Billions

The Association of Cattle Breeders and Traders in Bima Dompu Indonesia (APPSBDI) states that the money circulation from the sale of sacrificial animals originating from Nusa Tenggara Barat (NTB) reaches hundreds of billions every year. The sale of sacrificial cattle is mostly concentrated in markets in Jakarta and its surroundings.

“On average, 20,000 heads of cattle are sent every year,” said APPSBDI Chairman Furqan Sangiang, quoted from Antara on Tuesday, 28 April 2026. He said the lowest price for cattle is Rp 15 million per head, with some reaching up to Rp 50 million per head.

From the 20,000 heads of cattle distributed every Eid al-Adha season, it is projected to create a money circulation of around Rp 500-600 billion. He assesses that the sacrificial cattle farming industry also contributes to regional income through levies paid by breeders amounting to Rp 62,000 for each head of cattle.

“Cattle farming provides a contribution for breeders to finance their children’s education and drive the wheels of the economy,” said Furqan.

Based on data from the NTB Quarantine Office, the distribution of cattle from Nusa Tenggara Barat from January to 27 April 2026 was dominated by shipments to Jabodetabek, reaching 25,974 heads with 1,046 shipment frequencies.

Meanwhile, distribution of cattle outside Jabodetabek was recorded at 3,257 heads. To the Lombok region, only 3,020 heads, indicating that the concentration of distribution of livestock from NTB is mostly directed to Java Island.

The livestock sector has reduced pressure on the environment because communities that previously relied on forest clearing activities for corn plantations have begun to shift to cattle breeding as a more sustainable source of income.

APPSBDI assesses that support for the livestock business field is still not optimal despite the significant economic value it provides. Various challenges are still faced by breeders, from limited transportation, high logistics costs, to market uncertainties.

“Almost 127 community pens in Bima-Dompu are in Jabodetabek. Tents are set up by the roadside waiting for incidental and regular buyers,” said Furqan.