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Species Availability and Marketing System of Traditionally Dried Fish in Rangpur Division of Bangladesh

Z Fersoushi
Faculty of Fisheries, Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University, Dinajpur-5200.

M Rashed
Faculty of Fisheries, Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University, Dinajpur-5200.

MA Zafar
Faculty of Fisheries, Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University, Dinajpur-5200.

VC Roy
Faculty of Fisheries, Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University, Dinajpur-5200.

S Islam
Faculty of Fisheries, Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University, Dinajpur-5200.

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

A survey was conducted on traditionally dried fish marketing of Rangpur division. The present study found that there are 22 species of dry fishes available in Rangpur division of which 15 are freshwater species and 7 are marine water species. Prices of the dried fishes in wholesale or retail markets were found to vary on the basis of species, size and quality of the final product. In Rangpur retail markets the maximum net profit was calculated as 12.14 Tk/kg for (Trichiurus lepturus) Churi dried fish. On the other hand, the minimum net profit was found in small indigenous species such as Chela (Salmostoma acinaces) fishes. Whereas, in Dinajpur and Thakurgaon retail market the maximum net profit was found higher in case of Mola (Amblypharyngodon mola) as 18.77 Tk/kg and 32.60 Tk/kg respectively. Two wholesale markets are reported in Rangpur division; the Ghaghatpara arat and Saidpur arat. The retailers of this region usually collect dry fish from those arats and consumers get the dry fishes from the retailers. Locally produced dry fishes are sold to the wholesalers of Rangpur and Saidpur arat and finally go to the consumers through retailers. Several marketing problems were found which include lack of capital, higher transportation cost, storage problem, lower market demand and higher loan interest rate etc.

Keywords: Dry fish, Marketing, Market survey

Location: Rangpur, Dinajpur, Thakurgaon, and Panchagarh districts.

Start Date: 00-01-2013

End Date: 00-06-2013

Program Area: Postharvest and Agro-processing

Commodity: Fish

Objectives:

To describe the availability of dry fish in the markets of Rangpur, Dinajpur, Thakurgaon, and Panchagarh districts.
To identify the marketing channels and marketing system of dry fish in those areas
To identify the problems and provide suggestions for improvement of dry fish marketing in Rangpur region

Methodology:

The study was based on market survey obtaining information through a sample survey among dry fish traders. Selection of study area: For the convenient of the study, four districts (Rangpur, Dinajpur, Thakurgaon, Panchagarh) of Rangpur division were selected for data collection. From each district four fish markets were selected for the purpose of the study. Preparation of interview schedules: To fulfill the research objectives, at first draft survey schedule was prepared. Then it was pre-tested by interviewing a few dry fish traders of the study area. After pre-testing a set of final survey schedule was developed with necessary corrections and modifications. The schedule was elaborated to include all types of questions relating to dry fish marketing system. Selection of sample: The questionnaire interviews were taken through random sampling method. In total 80 retailers and 20 wholesalers were selected from different fish markets. Period of data collection: The study was conducted for a period of 6 months from January 2013 to June 2013. Data collection: Primary data were collected through face to face interview. Most of the respondents had no written documents regarding purchase, consumption, sales and other aspects of dried fish marketing. Interviews were conducted at the market centre during marketing time. The questionnaire was simple and focusing only marketing information. Data Processing and Analysis: After collection of data, these were edited and coded. All the collected data were summarized, scrutinized carefully and tabulated. The data were processed and finally analyzed using Microsoft Excel Program. At each stage of the survey, data were checked up, editing, coding and transferred into computer. The gross margin or gross profit of the dry fish traders was calculated.

Source of Information: International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Studies 2015; 3(2): 178-183

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Achievement/Findings:

In the present study, poor quality and inadequate infrastructure in wholesale and retail market were identified. Moreover, involvement of large number of middlemen ultimately increases the price of dry fish product. Lack of capital, higher transportation cost, lower market demand and higher loan interest are also marked as problems in dry fish marketing system in Rangpur division. However, the study suggested more survey on dry fish quality. In addition it also recommended the authority should take necessary steps to mitigate the existing constraint in dry fish marketing.

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