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Dry Fish Marketing in Nilphamari District of Bangladesh

M. S. Monir*
Scientific Officer, Bangladesh Fisheries Research Institute, Freshwater Sub-station, Saidpur, Nilphamari-5310

M. R. Haque
Department of Fisheries Management, Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University, Dinajpur 5200, Bangladesh

S. Rahman
Scientific Officer, Bangladesh Fisheries Research Institute, Freshwater Sub-station, Saidpur, Nilphamari-5310

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

A study on dry fish marketing was conducted for a period of four months from November 2011 to February 2012at Nilphamari district to evaluate marketing status, wholesale and retail price of available dried fish sp. Supply of dried fish sp. was found higher (35%) in Thakurgaon and lower (15%) in Dinajpur district from Saidpur wholesale market. About 80% of local wholesalers purchased dried fish directly from processors for maximizing profit. Fifty percent of local wholesalers stored the products on cement floor while others stored the products in plastic or jute bag. The highest wholesale (BDT 560 kg^-1) and retail prices (BDT 600 kg^-1) were recorded for Wallago attu in November, and the lowest wholesale (BDT 85 kg^-1) and retail prices (BDT 95 kg^-1) were found for Puntiussp. at December. The major constraints facing by dry fish wholesalers and retailers were rapid damage of dry fishes, low consumer demand, lack of accessing credit facilities, poor management skills, lack of marketing infrastructure, and transportation and storage facilities.

Keywords: Dry fish, Marketing, Wholesaler, Retailer

Location: Nilphamari district

Start Date: 00-11-2011

End Date: 00-02-2012

Program Area: Socio-economic and Policy

Commodity: Fish

Objectives:

The present study was conducted mainly Saidpur dried fish wholesale market as well as other dried fish markets at Nilphamari district of Bangladesh to evaluate the status of dried fish marketing in terms of available species and sources, supply to different districts, marketing channels, price analyses, and existing constraints.

Methodology:

Study area: The study area was mainly Saidpur wholesale and retail markets as well as other dried fish markets of Nilphamari district. There were three major dried fish markets in the study area. These are Pouro Bazar of Nilphamari, wholesale and Choto Bazar of Saidpur. Survey on marketing system and Sampling: The present study was conducted for a period of 4 months (November 2011 to February 2012) on the marketing system of the wholesale market and in the retail market in the study area. A total of seventeen dry fish species and one shrimp species were selected for the present study. These were Barb (Puntiussp.), Baim (Mastacembalus armatus), Elongate Glass-perch let (Chanda nama), Ganges river sprat (Corica soborna), Shol (Ophicephalus striatus), Razorbelly Minnow (Salmostomasp.), Indian River Shad (Gudusia chapra), Hilsa (Hilsa ilisha), Tank Goby (Glossogobius giuris), Mola Carplet (Amblypharyngodonmola), Tengra Catfish (Mystussp.), Ribbon Fish (Trichiurus sp.), Spiny Eel (Macrognathus sp.), Bombay Duck (Harpodon nehereus), Anchovy (Setipinnasp.), Snakehead Murrel (Channa striata), Freshwater Shark (Wallago attu), Chhuri (Lepturacanthus savala)and Small Prawn (Macobrachium lamarrei). Periodic data were collected at fortnightly intervals from the study areas using a prepared questionnaire. The questionnaire was prepared and pretested at field condition before collecting the final data. Data analyses: The collected data were tabulated and analyzed by using Microsoft Excel.

Source of Information: Journal of Science and Technology 11(June 2013): 32-36

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Achievement/Findings:

In the study area, it was observed that lack of marketing infrastructure for both wholesale and retail markets of dry fish. The involvement of a large number of middlemen and commission agents ultimately increases the price of the dry fish products, where the consumers buy the products at a higher price. Different constraints were observed during the study period such as rapid damage of dry fishes, low consumer demand, high transaction costs, lack of access to credit facilities, poor management skills, lack of marketing infrastructure, transportation and storage facilities, etc. The study revealed vital information on the marketing system on wholesalers and retailers of dry fish which will be helpful to identify existing marketing inefficiencies so that the government and private sector can take necessary steps to mitigate the constraints.

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