Market Assessment Study for Coastal and Marine Aquaculture in Bangladesh

This report presents the findings of a comprehensive market assessment conducted by Asia–Africa BlueTech Superhighway (AABS) in Bangladesh, focusing on the coastal and marine aquaculture sector. The study examined both supply-side factors (producers of shrimp, finfish, shellfish, bivalves, and seaweed) and demand-side factors (consumers) across five key regions: Cox’s Bazar, Khulna, Bagerhat, Patuakhali, and Satkhira. A mixed-methods approach was employed, including 1,200 semi-structured surveys (600 consumers and 600 producers), Key Informant Interviews (KIIs), and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), alongside field observations. The study also explored the adoption of Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture (IMTA) as a sustainable farming practice.

Citation

Zewdie MC, Bhuyain BMA, Ali SM, Ahmed ST, Bari SM, Hamid SMA, Magondu E and Yossa R. 2025. Market Assessment Study for Coastal and Marine Aquaculture in Bangladesh. Penang, Malaysia: WorldFish. Program Report: 2025-65.