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Marketing Channels of Mud Crab (scylla Serrata) at Nijhum Dwip, Noakhali, Bangladesh: a Value Chain Analysis

Mohammad Delower Hossain
Department of Fisheries and Marine Science, Noakhali Science and Technology University, Bangladesh

Amir Hossain
Department of Fisheries and Marine Science, Noakhali Science and Technology University, Bangladesh

Hafzur Rahman
Department of Fisheries Management, Faculty of Fisheries, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh

Mahabubur Rahman
Department of Fisheries and Marine Science, Noakhali Science and Technology University, Bangladesh

Abdulla-Al-Asif
Department of Aquaculture, Faculty of Fisheries, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh

Md Masum Billah
Department of Land Management, Faculty of Agriculture, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM, Serdang, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia

Md Atiqul Islam Mondal
Institute of Marine Sciences and Fisheries, University of Chittagong, Chittagong, Bangladesh

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

The study was conducted to assess the marketing and value chain of crab from Nijhum Dwip Island in Noakhali region during July 2015 to December 2015. Data were collected through questionnaire interview and tools of participatory rural appraisal such as focus group discussion. The Meghna estuary, tidal rivers and mangroves were the main sources of crab. Local people including the fishermen can collect the crabs and crab lets. The grading system varied depending on sex and size of the crab. The highest average price was found to be 200 BDT/kg for FF1 grade of female while the minimum price was found to be 500 BDT/kg for XXL grade of male. Crabs were mainly available in April, May, June, July, August, September, and October. It was found that 70% crab catchers were from the age group of 12 -28 years, which were the main working force in the society. In the study area, 60% of the crab marketers had monthly income of BDT 9,000- 20,000, the farmers living conditions were not up to the mark but the survey suggests that most of the crab marketers and exporters increased their income level. If crab fattening can be established, training can be provided, institutional and policy support can be offered to the farmers and good marketing facilities can be developed, crab can be an alternative source of income and sustainable livelihood for the coastal poor people.

Keywords: Marketing channel; Value chain analysis; Mud crab; Nijhum Dwip

Location: Nijhum Dwip Island in Noakhali region

Start Date: 00-07-2015

End Date: 00-12-2015

Program Area: Socio-economic and Policy

Commodity: Crab

Objectives:

The main objectives of the study were to analysis the marketing channel of mud crab; to analysis the distribution and supply chain system of live crab and Aratder involved in domestic marketing; to identify the major problems and constraints in crab production and marketing and to suggest policy implication to increase crab production and develop its marketing system.

Methodology:

Study area and periods The study was conducted from July to December 2015 in the Nijhum Dwip Island, Hatiya, Noakhali located in the most south western part of Bangladesh. Circular area showing Nijhum Dwip (study area). Target groups The people which are targeted to analysis activities and business for this preset study are crab collector, bepari, aratder, wholesalers and crab retailers. Data collection:. Primary data collection A total number of 7 aratder were selected and were interviewed throughout the period of study. 10 exporters from Dhaka, 3 local agents from exporters, 50 crab catchers, 10 retailers from different areas in Nijhum Dwip area were selected randomly for the purpose of this research. Secondary data collection Secondary data based on information collected from some published reports, papers and some official documents and reviews the existing information on the different aspects of the crab fishery and marketing in Bangladesh. Data analysis Data from various sources were coded and entered into a database system using Microsoft Excel software. Preliminary data sheets were compared with the original coding sheets to ensure the accuracy of the data entered. Descriptive method of analysis was used to describe the survey results using means and percentage.

Source of Information: Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies 2018; 6(5): 521-527 E-ISSN: 2320-7078 P-ISSN: 2349-6800

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Achievement/Findings:

The present study focused on mud crab marketing channel from Nijhum Dwip to international markets. Through this research effort, it had been possible to find out that many countries imported crabs from Bangladesh, which indicated that it had large international market.). However, as the value chain analysis revealed, the price gap between the collector and the exporter is far from the added value at intermediate steps. This is quite unlike other export oriented fisheries products including the much talked shrimp where majority of the values are added at the exporter level. Lowering the marketing chain length, proper transport facilities, technical assistance, institutional intervention pro-poor micro credits facilities and artificial propagation of mud crab can enhanced the socio-economic status of the people and maximizes foreign currency earning.

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