Pakistan has seen a surge in donkey prices, rising to Rs. 300,000. Additionally, the rise in prices can be traced to the rise in demand from China. Moreover, China uses donkeys for its hides. Eventually, those hides are used in the production of medicines and cosmetics.
Meanwhile, the rise in prices has led to a decline in demand, in the local market. A further insight into the market analysis has redirected to the source; the rise in demand from China.
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Donkey hides are used in the cosmetic industry and in traditional Chinese medicines. In particular, “e jia”. Moreover, the rise in demand for donkeys has made the donkey trade more lucrative.
Previously, the government had approved exports of such animals as donkeys, dating to June 2023. Moreover, the cabinet signed four protocols to enhance such trades.
