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Fish Availability and Marketing System at Three Markets in BARIsal, Bangladesh

Abdullah Al-Hasan
Department of Fisheries Management, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh

Md. Shahjahan
Department of Fisheries Management, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh

Md. Moazzem Hossain
Department of Fisheries Management, Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Bangladesh

Md. Mahfuzul Haque
Department of Fisheries Management, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

The fish availability and marketing system at three markets in Barisal were studied for a period of twelve months from August 2012 to July 2013. Data were collected through questionnaire interviews and focus group discussions. A total number of 64 fish species were recorded in the three markets during the study period. Among them highest amounts were ilish (39%) and lowest amounts were Thai koi (2%). About 85% of the fishes were brought from different rivers and ponds of the Barisal region and only 15% from Mymensingh, Jessor, Satkhira and from India (major carps). The marketing channel from fishermen/fish farmer to consumers passes through a number of intermediaries such as local paikers/aratdar/mahajan (local agent), wholesalers and retailers. The average gross profit of fish retailers in Port Road Bazar, Natun Bazar and Lakhutia Bazar were estimated as BDT 950/day, BDT 750/day and BDT 400/day (1 US$=78 BDT), respectively. Lack of storage facilities, poor supply of ice, exploitation by middlemen, lack of money and infrastructure were the common constraints of the fish marketing.

Keywords: Fish availability, Fish marketing system, Fish retailers and Constraints.

Location: Barisal sadar upazila

Start Date: 00-08-2012

End Date: 00-07-2013

Program Area: Postharvest and Agro-processing

Non-commodity: Market analysis

Objectives:

To understand the existing fish availability and marketing systems at three markets in Barisal.

Methodology:

STUDY AREA: There are several fish markets in Barisal sadar upazila from them three important fish market were selected, namely Port Road Bazar, Natun Bazar, and Lakhutia Bazar. These three fish markets were selected for the study after discussion with the fishermen, fish traders, District Fisheries Officer, Upazila Fisheries Officers and NGO workers who are working with fisheries sector, based on market history, number of fish traders, duration of marketing time, season etc. The study was carried out for a period of one year from August 2012 to July 2013. METHODOLOGY: For this study a combination of questionnaire interview, Focus Group Discussions (FGD) and crosscheck interviews were conducted with key informants such as Upazilla Fisheries Officer, Local leaders and NGOs workers. A total of 60 fish retailers were randomly chosen for questionnaire interviews from the three markets i.e. 20 in Port Road Bazar, 20 in Natun Bazar and 20 in Lakhutia Bazar. In addition, a total of 60 consumers were interviewed at the fish market, home or office with questionnaires. DATA ANALYSIS: Tabular technique was applied for the analysis of data by using simple statistical tools like average and percentage by Microsoft Excel.

Source of Information: International Journal of Innovation and Applied Studies Vol. 7 No. 2 Aug. 2014, pp. 765-773

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Achievement/Findings:

About 85% of the fishes were brought from different rivers and ponds of the Barisal region and only 15% from Mymensingh, Jessor, Satkhira and from India (major carps). The marketing channel from fishermen/fish farmer to consumers passes through a number of intermediaries such as local paikers/aratdar/mahajan (local agent), wholesalers and retailers. The average gross profit of fish retailers in Port Road Bazar, Natun Bazar and Lakhutia Bazar were estimated as BDT 950/day, BDT 750/day and BDT 400/day (1 US$=78 BDT), respectively. Lack of storage facilities, poor supply of ice, exploitation by middlemen, lack of money and infrastructure were the common constraints of the fish marketing.

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