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To evaluate the economics of fish production and marketing in West Bengal, focusing on market efficiency indicators.

May 9, 2026Open Access

Economics of fish production and marketing system in West Bengal

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To evaluate the economics of fish production and marketing in West Bengal, focusing on market efficiency indicators.
Market efficiency indicators assessed, including Gross Marketing Margin and Percentage Share of Fishermen in Consumer Rupee.
Price spread analyzed for various fish species from farmers to consumers during 2015-16.
Average price spread for fish ranged from Rs. 12 for Mahasir to Rs. 156 for dry fish.
Hilsa reported a PSFCR of 91.26%, indicating high revenue share for fishermen.

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Randomized trial assesses market efficiency in fish production and marketing in West Bengal, indicating significant economic opportunities.

Agarwalla et al. (2022) studied this question.

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Randomized trial assesses market efficiency in fish production and marketing in West Bengal, indicating significant economic opportunities.