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Present Status of Dried Fish Markets in Sylhet of Bangladesh

MM Hasan
Department of Fisheries Technology and Quality Control, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet, Bangladesh

MG Rasul
Department of Fisheries Technology, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur, Bangladesh

HJ Ferdausi
Quality Assurance Officer, BEST Project, Department of Fisheries, Dhaka, Bangladesh

MM Hossain
Department of Fisheries Technology and Quality Control, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet, Bangladesh

AKMA Shah
Department of Fisheries Technology, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur, Bangladesh

MAJ Bapary
Department of Fisheries Technology and Quality Control, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet, Bangladesh

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

This study was aimed to assess the present status of retail market of dried fishery products in Sadar Upazila, Sylhet, Bangladesh during the period of January to May, 2015. A survey questionnaire was developed, pre- tested and finally used for the collection of data from 21 fish retailers from 5 different markets. It was observed that the dried fish distribution chain from producers to consumers run through a number of intermediaries: wholesalers, paikers, local vendors and retailers. The number of retailer in the markets varied between 2 to 12. A total of 22 freshwater sun dried fish products were found in the different markets of which 17 were small in size and 5 were big sized that represented 77% and 23% of market share, respectively. The price variation of the selected fish products depends on markets, species, size, quality and availability of the dried fish. The price of small dried fish species varied from BDT 300-800 per kg. The price of Punti, Tengra, Taki and Guchi baim ranged between BDT 300-400, BDT 450-500, BDT 500-600 and BDT 700-800 per kg, respectively. It was found that the retailers usually sell their products within 5-7 days after collection from the aratdars and they do not use any preservatives or insecticides within this period. It was also found that a retailer usually sell up to 10 kg of dried fish products per day in a larger market whereas in a smaller market it was about 4 kg per day. Lack of capital, higher transport cost, inadequate storage facilities and unhygienic market place were the major constraints as claimed by the retailers. The constraints identified in this study could be solved by providing participatory training for the producers to produce good quality products, providing loan facilities to poor retailers, ensuring proper marketing facilities and introducing modern packaging techniques to increase the shelf life of dried fish products.

Keywords: Fish drying, Fish processing, Fish market, Retail fish market

Location: Sadar Upazila, Sylhet in Bangladesh

Start Date: 00-01-2015

End Date: 00-05-2015

Program Area: Socio-economic and Policy

Commodity: Fish

Objectives:

this study was aimed to evaluate the present status of dried fish markets and marketing conditions in Sylhet sadar and to identify the necessary steps to improve the retail markets in this region.

Methodology:

The study was conducted in five retail markets in Sadar Upazila, Sylhet in Bangladesh during the period of January to May, 2015. Balurchar Notun Bazar (BNB), Shibgonj Bazar (SB), Lal Bazar (LB), Shahi Eidga Bazar (SEB) and Amborkhana Bazar (AB) were selected in this study. A total of 21 dried fish retailers were interviewed for obtaining pertinent data. A questionnaire was developed, pretested and finally used for the collection of data. The data were collected using questionnaire interview, focus group discussion (FGD) with intermediaries and crosscheck interviews with key informants. The specific areas covered in the questionnaire were total number of retailers, fish species, size and availability in the markets, prices, daily selling and constraints in the existing markets. The collected data were summarized carefully before actual tabulation. The processed data were transferred to a master sheet from which classified tables were prepared revealing the findings of the study. Preliminary data sheets were compared with computer spread sheets to ensure the accuracy of the data. Data were analyzed using MS Excel 2010.

Source of Information: Progressive Agriculture 27 (2): 235-241, 2016

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Achievement/Findings:

It has been reported that sometimes the retailers faced various internal problems during selling of the products in the retail markets such as interfere by the muscle men and the local leaders (Amin et al., 2012). Dried fish marketing plays an important role in the economy of Bangladesh. It is assumed that the fish drying in the Sylhet region is mainly traditional; therefore, resulting in the poor quality dried products in the peripheral markets. Training can be adopted to increase the awareness among dried fish producers on proper handling procedures and quality standards to ensure reduction in losses and improving the quality of products. Improvements for good quality products and higher storage life can be achieved by maintaining proper sanitation and hygienic condition in all stages of fish drying in the processing area. Easy to operate low-cost solar dryer can be build with cheap and locally available materials. Besides, marketing infrastructure for both wholesale and retail market of dried fish should be improved. The less involvement of middlemen and commission agents in marketing will also increase benefit to the fish producers. It is therefore necessary to provide institutional and organizational support, extension services and more research along with knowledge of dried fish marketing. Government should take necessary initiatives such as ensuring market facilities, quick transportation system, providing loan to the dried fish processors and sellers, and policies related to reducing the number of intermediaries for the further development of this sector.

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