Dynamics of Fish Marketing System in Kalimati, Kathmandu, Nepal

Abstract

The present study is based on a survey of Kathmandu, Kalimati fish marketing present status. The field survey done in between 2014-2015. This study investigated the casual relationship between transport, marketing and supplying problems. The determine and distribution channels were identified. Structural questionnaires were used to collect data from Kalimati fish market, handling charge were positive and significant at different level. Kalimati the 75% import in India and 25% fish in domestic and 2% out of total production of Nepal. The annual average growth rate is 4.86% and price is 5.51%. Daily demand in Kalimati fish market is 11.41MT. The 8 fish family found mostly cyprinidae family. Marketers should from a strong co-operative society. There is also need for providing license to increasing the fish marketing.