Value Chain Analysis of Spotted Sea Catfish (Arius Maculatus) in Tangub City, Panguil Bay, Philippines
Abstract
This study aimed to analyze the value chain of Tambangongo in Tangub City, Panguil Bay. The researchers used the purposive sampling approach in collecting the data. The results of the study identified the key players in the value chain namely, the fishermen, local traders/viajeros, wet market vendors and the final consumers. The following were the marketing activities done by the respondents where tambangongo was sold in fresh form, marketed according to sizes at their residences and in the wet market outlets. Suki was one of the reasons of the fishermen in selecting market outlets. As to the method of sale, pick-up and delivered were identified which accounted to about 69.2% and 30.8%, respectively in the form of cash (56.4%), cash advance (23.1%) and cash and credit (20.5%). On the other hand, traders bought fresh tambangongo directly from the fishermen. Overall, wet market vendors got higher ROI which accounted to 67.72% over local trader/viajero with an ROI of about 13.96%. In addition, the industry was still vulnerable due to several issues, specifically the weather conditions. A sudden change in weather that causes a decrease in volume of catch, like typhoons which can lead to an increase in water contamination. Overall, the findings of this study can be used to encourage fishermen, considering tambangongo is a profitable species based on the ROI which gives 86.07% and 41.97% return to capital respectively. Thus, based on the findings, government must formulate policies to protect and improve tambangongo industry. Then, established a market-oriented framework to help increase the value and demand by making a new added-value product out of the tambangongo fish; declaration of marine protected areas will greatly aid in the preservation and expansion of this species of fish; providing credit-assistance, training, and seminars on new technology that will help increase the value and profitability of the tambangongo. Finally, organize a group to hold a local management meeting to impart information to every individual the benefits of tambangongo.
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