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- 1. PRESENTATION OF FIELD ACTIVITY Post-Harvest/Marketing Sector Group 5
- 2. Objective Assess fishery productflow, quality handling, price, and value chains in local markets.
- 3. I. DATA FISH MARKETSPECIES LIST PRODUCT FORM PRICE TRENDS SUPPLY CHAIN
- 4. Market Fish SpeciesList Local Name English Name Scientific Name Tilapia Tilapia Oriochromis niloticus Barilis Skipjack Tuna Katsuwonus pelamis Tamarong Big eye Scad Selar crumerrophthalamus Bodboron Bullet Tuna Auxis rochei Nokos Squid Urotheuthis chinensis Guso Elkhorn seamoss Kappaphycus alvarezii Tuloy Sardine Sardinella longiceps Bangsi Flying fish Exocoectidae Bangus Milkfish Chanos chanos Black fish
- 5. Product Form Market FishPrice Tilapia Whole Barilis Whole Tamarong Whole Bodboron Whole Nokos Whole Guso Tuloy Whole Bangsi Whole Bangus Butterfly cut Black fish Whole
- 6. Price Trends Market FishPrice (per kg) Tilapia 180 php Barilis 200 php Tamarong 200 php Bodboron 240 php Nokos 200 php Guso 80 php Tuloy 100 php Bangsi 160 php Bangus 120 php Black fish 100 php
- 7. Supply Chain Market FishSource Tilapia Malbago, Carmen, Cebu Barilis Luyang, Carmen, Cebu Tamarong Pasil, Carmen, Cebu Bodboron Pasil, Carmen, Cebu Nokos Luyang, Carmen, Cebu Guso Luyang, Carmen, Cebu Tuloy Luyang, Carmen/ Bantayan Island Bangsi Cebu City Bangus Luyang, Carmen/ Cebu city Black fish Danao City, Cebu
- 8. Local name Englishname Scientific name Market form Price (per kilo) Supply Chain Tilapia Tilapia Oriochromis niloticus Whole 180 php Malbago, Carmen Barilis Skipjack Tuna Katsuwonus pelamis Whole 200 php Luyang, carmen Tamarong Big eye Scad Selar crumerrophthalamus Whole 200 php Pasil, Carmen Bodboron Bullet Tuna Auxis rochei Whole 240 php Pasil, Carmen Nokos Squid Urotheuthis chinensis Whole 200 php Luyang, Carmen Guso Elkhorn seamoss Kappaphycus alvarezii 80 php Luyang, Carmen Tuloy Sardine Sardinella longiceps Whole 100 php Luyang, Carmen/ Bantayan Island Bangsi Flying fish Exocoectidae Whole 160 php Cebu City Bangus Milkfish Chanos chanos Butterfly cut 120 php Luyang, Carmen/ Cebu city Black fish Whole 100 php Danao City
- 9. II. RESULTS ANDDISCUSSION
- 10. Out of thefifteen fish sellers in the wet market, eight or 53.3% were interviewed. The data revealed that the most common species sold included bangus, tilapia, galunggong, mackerel, and sardines. These were mostly sold in fresh, whole form, although some sellers offered butterfly fillets. Prices were generally stable for high-demand species such as bangus and tilapia but fluctuated for seasonal species like galunggong and mackerel. Vendors also noted that prices often dropped toward the end of the day to avoid spoilage.
- 11. Most of thesellers sourced their products from middlemen or wholesalers, while only a few had direct access to fishermen. This reliance on intermediaries ensured a steady supply but also reduced potential profit margins. In terms of handling, ice was the main preservation method used, but the quality of handling varied. Some sellers carefully maintained freshness, while others displayed fish in less hygienic conditions that could affect quality and shelf life. Overall, the results show that wet markets remain an important channel for fish distribution, providing accessible and affordable products to consumers. However, challenges such as dependency on intermediaries and inconsistent handling practices highlight the need for improved storage, direct sourcing from fishers, and simple value-adding practices to ensure both better product quality and higher vendor income.
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- 13. The wet marketplays a vital role in providing affordable and accessible fish to the community. Most vendors depend on middlemen for supply, which ensures availability but lowers profit margins. Price variations are influenced by demand, seasonality, and the perishable nature of fish products. Although ice is commonly used for preservation, inconsistent handling practices can affect both quality and safety. Strengthening direct sourcing, improving storage, and promoting better handling methods will help sustain product quality, increase vendor income, and enhance the overall efficiency of the market system.
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