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Status of an Ideal Dry Fish Market of Bangladesh: a Study on Asadganj Dry Fish Market, Chittagong

Mohammad Omar Faruque
Department of Aquaculture, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh.

K M Shahriar Nazrul
Department of Fisheries Biology and Genetics, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh.

Umma Salma Tonny
Department of Fisheries Biology and Genetics, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh.

Kh Rashadul Islam
Department of Aquaculture, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh.

Swapan Chandra Dey
Department of Fisheries and Marine Science, Noakhali Science and Technology University, Noakhali-3202, Bangladesh.

Samiha Jahan Mona
Department of Fisheries and Marine Science, Noakhali Science and Technology University, Noakhali-3202, Bangladesh.

Debasish Saha
Department of Fisheries and Marine Science, Noakhali Science and Technology University, Noakhali-3202, Bangladesh.

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

The marketing system and value chain of dried fish and the pulling factors enhancing its processing and marketing were studied at Asadganj dry fish market, Chittagong, Bangladesh from January 2011 to June 2011. The study area was purposively selected where activities related to commercial dry fish products were concentrated. Data was collected through survey questions. Several species of coastal and marine dried fish were commonly available in the market. Different stakeholders involved in marine dried fish marketing were selected to address the pulling factors for enhancing marketing of aquatic products. The study revealed that marketing margin as well as marketing profit both was relatively higher in consumer markets followed by primary and secondary markets where beparies and aratdars were involved. Results indicated that high priced fish demanded high marketing cost resulting higher marketing margin and profit compared to low-priced fish. The price of dried marine fish depended on the size, availability, quality of the species, transport, labor and season. The major cause of price exploitation to the producers was dadan (non institutional money lending) that compelled the producers to go for ‘conditional engagement’ in the fish drying business. Bombay duck, having 24.88% was the highest quantity found in this market. Stakeholders of the market faced various problems like inadequate capital, natural calamities, lack of scientific knowledge and technology, price instability, lack of transport facilities, lack of inadequate storage facilities, lack of physical marketing facilities, lack of marketing information, etc.

Keywords: Dry fish, Value chain, Stakeholders

Location: Chittagong

Start Date: 00-01-2011

End Date: 00-06-2011

Program Area: Postharvest and Agro-processing

Commodity: Aquatic animal

Objectives:

1) To examine the existing marketing system and estimate the cost, margin and profit of producers and traders involved in the marketing chain and

2) To assess hygienic condition and measure the quality of dry fish in the market.

Methodology:

Target Groups: Target groups involved in dried fish are processor, bepari, aratdar, wholesalers, retailers and consumers who are directly involved in the marketing activity. The people those are involved in dried fish processing are called dried fish processor. Two categories of workers can be distinguished within the processing industry; i.e. the owners of drying enterprises, who usually take dadan/loan from aratdars in Chittagong, and the laborers. The later also include female workers and childs. A bepari is relatively large and professional trader who deals fish business. They bought dried marine fish from producers/processors and sell it to the wholesalers, retailers in wholesale market. A person who deals fish business, invest money for fishing, fish purchase and selling both in domestic and foreign markets. The aratdar is primarily commission agent who takes commission during transaction of dried fish. Wholesalers are those who buy fish from aratdar and sell fishes to retailers. Usually wholesalers buy fishes through open auction. Some whole sellers act as retailer also. Retailers are those who buy fishes from wholesalers and sell them to ultimate consumers. The function of retailers is to procure supplies and display them in forms and at times which is convenient for consumers. Data Collection Method: Primary data were collected by face to face interview whereas secondary data were collected from various sources. The dried marine fish producer/processors were interviewed at their plants whereas the traders were interviewed at the market. Data Processing and Analysis: Data collected in local unit were altered into standard unit in order to lessen miscalculation then it put into the table and transferred to computer. All calculations were calculated by using Microsoft Excel 2007, version 12.0.4518.1014.

Source of Information: Int. J. Life Sc. Bt & Pharm. Res. Vol. 1, No. 3, 214-225, July 2012

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Achievement/Findings:

Marine dried fish marketing plays an important role in the economy of Bangladesh, contributing to increased food production, diversification of the economy and increased employment opportunities. However, concerns arise about the long-term sustainability of marine dried fish marketing due to poor road and transport facilities, poor supplies of equipment, lack of money and credit facilities, poor institutional support and inadequate extension services. It is therefore necessary to provide institutional and organizational support, government support, extension services and more research along with knowledge of dried fish marketing.

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