Sudanese sheep — the complete buyer's guide for Saudi Arabia
Types of Sudanese sheep
Most of Sudan's sheep are Sudanese desert sheep: long-legged, drooping-eared, with a long thin tail. Within them are local types named after the tribes or regions they are linked to.
Hamari (red)
Named after the lands of the Hamar tribe in West Kordofan. Usually red or reddish-brown, often with a lighter head. One of the best-known types and much in demand in Gulf markets.
Kabashi
Linked to the Kababish tribe of North Kordofan. Generally known for a large frame and hardiness in desert conditions; colour ranges from white to light brown and mixed.
White and pied
Besides red, white and pied sheep are common. Colour alone does not decide quality: live weight, age and health matter more than the trade name.
More in the guide to Sudanese sheep types.
Weights and carcass yield
A sheep usually gives a carcass of about 45–50% of its live weight. The table estimates the carcass for each live weight:
| Live weight | Carcass at 45% | Carcass at 50% |
|---|---|---|
| 20 kg | 9 kg | 10 kg |
| 25 kg | 11.25 kg | 12.5 kg |
| 30 kg | 13.5 kg | 15 kg |
| 35 kg | 15.75 kg | 17.5 kg |
| 40 kg | 18 kg | 20 kg |
Age and weight vary by batch; every batch states its age, live weight and the date it was weighed. See also Sudanese sheep carcass yield.
Sudanese sheep prices in Saudi Arabia
There is no single price: it depends on live weight, season and quantity, and demand rises before Eid al-Adha. Always compare the price per live kg.
MIDRAR's current price: SAR 750 per head at about 25 kg live (about SAR 30 per live kg). The price excludes shipping; shipping from Port Sudan to Jeddah Islamic Port is SAR 200 per head, about SAR 950 per head landed in Jeddah.
Compared with Naimi and Najdi
| Sudanese | Naimi | Najdi | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coat | mostly short hair | wool | coarse wool and hair |
| Tail | long, thin, no fat tail | large fat tail | fat tail |
| Meat | leaner | richer | richer |
| Market price | usually lower | usually higher | usually higher |
| Common use | restaurants, volume, fattening, Eid | feasts, Eid | feasts, Eid |
Full comparison: Sudanese vs Naimi vs Najdi sheep.
Why Sudanese sheep are popular in Saudi Arabia
- Leaner meat: suits mandi, kabsa and anyone who wants less fat.
- Usually cheaper than local fat-tailed breeds, and available in volume.
- Heat-adapted, used to little water and long walks on open range.
- Valid for Eid sacrifice when it meets the age and soundness conditions, like any sheep.
How to buy direct from the source
MIDRAR is a Sudanese company raising sheep in Al Jazirah State and exporting them to Saudi Arabia by sea from Port Sudan to Jeddah Islamic Port. A shipment takes about 30 days from order confirmation to arrival in Jeddah.
- Choose a batch on the livestock page: each shows its count, weight, weigh date and photos.
- Send your request by form or WhatsApp, with quantity and timing.
- We confirm price, shipping, documents and acceptance terms in the quotation.
Importers: how we export to Saudi Arabia · Large quantities: wholesale supply.
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Questions about Sudanese sheep
What is a Sudanese sheep?
A desert sheep from Sudan: long-legged, drooping-eared, thin-tailed and mostly hair-coated. Its meat is leaner than fat-tailed breeds.
What are the main types of Sudanese sheep?
Hamari (red), linked to West Kordofan, and Kabashi, linked to North Kordofan, besides white, pied and other local types.
How much does a Sudanese sheep weigh?
It depends on age and feeding. MIDRAR's current batches are about 25 kg live, and a sheep usually yields a carcass of about 45–50% of its live weight.
How much does a Sudanese sheep cost in Saudi Arabia?
MIDRAR's current offers are SAR 750 per head at about 25 kg live, excluding shipping; shipping to Jeddah Islamic Port is SAR 200 per head.
What is the difference between Sudanese and Naimi sheep?
The Sudanese sheep is thin-tailed and hair-coated with leaner meat and usually a lower price; the Naimi has a large fat tail and wool, and richer meat.
Is a Sudanese sheep suitable for Eid sacrifice?
Yes, when it meets the required age and is free of defects, like any sheep. Book early on the Eid page.
How do I buy a Sudanese sheep direct from the source?
Choose a batch on the livestock page and send a request by form or WhatsApp. The sheep ship from Port Sudan to Jeddah Islamic Port within about 30 days of order confirmation.
Can I buy a single sheep?
Inside Sudan, yes, from one head. For export to Saudi Arabia the minimum shipment is 100 head, and it can combine several batches. Request a quote on the wholesale page.