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Marketing System of Shrimp in Some Selected Areas of Bangladesh

Md. Imran Omar
Scientific officer, Agricultural Economics Division, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute, Joydevpur, Gazipur-1701.

Umme Aymon Janifa
M.S Student, Department of Aquaculture, Faculty of Fisheries, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2200.

Mohammad Azharul Alam
Lecturer, Department of Fisheries Technology & Department of Fisheries Biology and Genetics, Sheikh Fajilatunnesa Mujib Fisheries College, Melandah, Jamalpur.

Syed Ariful Haque
Lecturer, Department of Fisheries Technology & Department of Fisheries Biology and Genetics, Sheikh Fajilatunnesa Mujib Fisheries College, Melandah, Jamalpur.

Md. Ashraful Islam
Assistant Professor, Department of Dairy and Poultry Science, Patuakhali Science and Technology University,Bangladesh

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

A study was undertaken to examine the marketing system value chin analysis of shrimp in selected areas of Khulna district of Bangladesh during the month of March-April 2012. The objectives of the study were to estimate costs and margins, seasonal price variation and to test market integration of shrimp. Primary were used for this study. The higher marketing cost was incurred by aratdars and the lowest by retailer. On the other hand, retailers earned the highest net marketing margins.T he findings of the study revealed that the marketing of shrimp was a profitable business and some recommendations were provided for the improvement of shrimp marketing in the country.

Keywords: Engle Granger co-integration, Market integration, Marketing system, Price behavior

Location: Khulna district, Bangladesh

Start Date: 00-00-2012

End Date: 00-00-2012

Program Area: Socio-economic and Policy

Commodity: Shrimp

Objectives:

To examine the marketing system value chin analysis of shrimp in selected areas of Khulna district of Bangladesh

Methodology:

The present study was conducted based on field survey method wherein primary data were collected from the respondents. Secondary data was collected from journals, thesis and raw data from monthly bulletin of Directorate of Agricultural Marketing (DAM) and District Fisheries Office. In Khulna district there were a number of successful shrimp producers, trader’s i.e.Aratdar, Bepari, LC (Letter of Credite) paiker, Paiker and retailer etc. The study area is confined to one Upazilas namely Khulna Sadar in Khulna district, where the cultivation of shrimp fish was concentrated. Purposive sampling techniques were used for selecting the sample. Total sample size of the study was 100 .Selected samples consisted of 20 fish farmers and 80 traders. The intermediaries dealing with shrimp marketing were categorized into three groups, namely, Aratdar, Paiker Depot owner, Processing plant and retailer. From different stages of fish marketing, 10 Aratdars 8 LC (Letter of Credite) paiker, 5 Depot owners, 7 Processing plant 10 Paikers and 40 retailers were selected as respondents for the study. Analytical Techniques: Farmer’s net prices were calculated by using following formulas: Farmer’s net price = Farmer’s sale price - Farmer’s marketing cost.

Source of Information: European Journal of Business and Management Vol.6, No.4,132-141; 2014

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Achievement/Findings:

Though shrimp marketing in Bangladesh is beset with a number of problems, there have been a number of positive changes that are expected to improve shrimp marketing environment in the country. These positive drivers includes, i) the shift from subsistence to commercial shrimp farming, ii) emergence of super-markets, and iii) a changing social attitude towards shrimp marketing, as it is less considered as a dishonourable job as it was in the past. But the government in Bangladesh needs to ensure that the proper infrastructure and necessary social capital are available for effective participation of all the market intermediaries of the seafood value chain. For better shrimp marketing, side by side with the private sector, government should also play active role in providing physical facilities like refrigerated storage, refrigerated vans, good market places with related facilities like water, ice, electricity, drainage facilities and sitting arrangements etc. Development of road networks is greatly needed, which is a responsibility of the government. Market regulations needs to be strictly followed. Monitoring to ensure shrimp quality needs to be strengthened. Similarly, it is also the responsibility of the government to see that consignment can reach the destination without requiring to pay unnecessary tolls and subscriptions. The development of good road and transport networks can reduce superfluous involvement of intermediaries, which could be beneficial for both the shrimpers/farmers and consumers. Assembling centers with refrigerated storage facilities may be developed so that the perishability of shrimp is checked, which would enable the assembling centers to make bulk sell/transfer to the next destination. This could reduce post harvest loss and provide better price for the shrimpers/farmers.

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