A decree prohibiting the export of livestock from Kuwait is set to be enacted by Muhammad Al-Aiban, Minister of Commerce and Industry and Minister of State for Youth Affairs. As a precautionary measure, this decision is expected to affect both locally produced and imported livestock, stabilizing the local market in the midst of the ongoing Red Sea developments, particularly with respect to the primary commodity.

The forthcoming decree may not specify a specific timeframe for ceasing livestock exports, according to sources. This will probably depend upon Kuwait's ongoing assessment of livestock abundance in the market, the moderation of their prices, and assurance that Kuwait's supply of this crucial commodity remains unaffected by events in the Red Sea.

Kuwait imported around 95,000 heads of live livestock in December alone, indicating that the nation needs approximately one million sheep and 12,000 calves per year. The decision to halt exports during the current period is driven by the necessity of maintaining food security in the country, despite having sufficient quantities for local consumption and a surplus for export.