Market Integration and Seasonal Price Variation of Pangas Fish in Some Selected Areas of Bangladesh

Abstract

A study was undertaken to examine the marketing system and price behavior of Pangas fish in selected areas of Mymensingh district of Bangladesh during the month of June-October 2012. The objectives of the study were to estimate costs and margins, seasonal price variation and to test market integration of Pangas fish. Primary and secondary data were used for this study. The higher marketing cost was incurred by aratdars and the lowest by retailer. On the other hand, retailers earned the highest net marketing margins. Analysis of market integration shows that Pangas fish market in Bangladesh was well integrated. The study identified some problems related to economic, technical, marketing, social and natural calamities aspects and suggested some measures for solving these problems. The findings of the study revealed that the marketing of Pangas was a profitable business and some recommendations were provided for the improvement of Pangas marketing in the country.